Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

How do you concisely convey the information you want to present in your white paper? How long should a white paper be to convey information and yet hold readers interest from start to end? " Anything less than 5 pages is just too short to be a white paper " Michael Stelzner's Bio.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Marketing Management Case Studies 100

BOP Design

JANUARY 4, 2022

Your target market is looking for information about your products or services. The information they need can be a variety of things: use cases, results expected, how to leverage your services, how to explain your product’s usefulness to their internal team, etc. Sponsored White Papers Without Substance.

Tactics 107

Tactics B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Webinar Metrics 107

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 21, 2021

With so much content inundating customers today—from short ads on social media to longer form blogs, eBooks, white papers, and articles—you need to carve out your content niche by asking yourself: What type of content will my target audience actually want to read? Try long-form content like eBooks and white papers.

B2B 361

B2B Paid Search Agency Guidelines Content 361

The Point

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Is it immediately obvious to the reader what that offer is: a Webinar, a white paper, an ebook? Save My Seat”, “Download Guide”, “View Webinar” are all examples of CTAs that let the reader know EXACTLY what to expect when he/she clicks on the button. Is that offer specific & tangible? Nor is “Find Out More.”

B2B 243

B2B Landing Pages Webinar Metrics Paper 243

NetLine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We love webinars. But while we love webinars, we need to acknowledge something about the format. If you’re expecting your webinars (specifically Live Webinars) to be your volume workhorse, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Webinars Are Bottom of Funnel Content Format. They’re not a lead volume driver.

Webinar Metrics 52

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Intent Data 52

B2B Marketing Directions

MAY 12, 2024

The business professionals who use the NetLine platform voluntarily share information about themselves and the organizations they work for in exchange for access to the content resources available on the platform. The consumption of content relating to AI by NetLine registrants increased 5.5x over last year. of total registrations.

Marketing AI 65

Marketing AI Research B2B Content 65

NetLine

APRIL 14, 2022

Since 2016, we’ve published our annual content consumption report with a few core pieces of information with the goal of improving upon the prior year’s efforts. Here are a few key highlights from this volume: Professionals registering for webinars are 29% more likely to make a purchase decision within 6 months. In analyzing these 4.6

Intent 97

Intent Webinar Metrics Peer-to-peer Intent Data 97

Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It appears marketing professionals have found using webinars can foster high-quality engagement with their customers before sales interactions. Here are some helpful ways marketing ops can prove the value of their webinars to sales teams and their organizations as a whole. This is where webinar engagement tactics shine. “It

Webinar Metrics 117

Webinar Metrics Classified Ads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 117

The Point

MAY 16, 2019

One of the real-life campaigns I included in my presentation last week – A Crash Course in B2B Email Creative – at SiriusDecisions Summit in Austin, was this Webinar invitation from Marin Software. I know immediately, at a glance, without scrolling, that I’m being invited to a live Webinar. * Sell the Offer, Not the Product. *

Webinar Metrics 100

Webinar Metrics Creativity Paid Search Agency B2B Sales 100

The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

However, these kinds of data points enable much more informed and intelligent bidding decisions versus the simple CPA numbers that many advertisers use. A low Cost Per Lead (CPA) from a search campaign looks great on paper, but as anyone who’s run a B2B search campaign will tell you, not all search leads are qualified.

Cost per Acquisition 235

Cost per Acquisition Paid Search Agency Campaigns Cost Per Click 235

Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

In today’s vast landscape of information, buyers rightfully expect to explore solutions at their own pace. It analyzes diverse online behaviors, including content downloads, registrations for white papers, visits to solution-related webpages, and even interactions with competitor content. billion (Polaris).

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

It includes -aiming to raise brand awareness, generate initial engagement, and capture contact information that allows for further nurturing. You create an informative blog post on “ The 5 Social Media Trends You Need to Know in 2024. downloading white papers, visiting product pages, attending webinars).

Lead Qualification 71

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

ClearVoice

MAY 10, 2024

Accelerate Growth with Sales Enablement Content Content does more than just inform; it persuades, engages, and closes deals. Strategically crafted content in this domain can significantly shorten the sales cycle, build trust with prospects, and set the groundwork for lasting business relationships.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Leads Content 52

The Point

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Here, the Salesforce folks have accomplished a design that is both unique enough to catch the eye as you scroll by, but also informative enough to engage the reader. Along with the faux desktop, coffee cup, and pen, each element adds a human flavor to a scene that otherwise would be just another information kit.

Paid Search Agency 187

Paid Search Agency Linkedin Demand Generation Agencies Ads 187

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

Buyers are savvy, and they don’t want to dole out their contact information without getting something tangible in return, even if they like your brand and your content. Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. In short: you’re not as irresistible as you think.

Sales Qualified Leads 361

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 361

NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

A lead magnet is an incentive that marketers offer to potential customers in exchange for their contact information. These incentives can take many forms, such as e-books, webinars, white papers, checklists, templates, and more.

Lead Generation 130

Lead Generation Marketing Budget Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 130

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

« Two new reports on marketing and lead generation | Main | Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing » Lead Generation via white papers and webinars MarketingSherpa published a great article today on how Redhats Director of Marketing Communications, Chris Grams, broke the rules for distributing white papers and webinars.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

Leverage analytics platforms to dive into audience data and segmentation, and use the information to fuel personalized, meaningful experiences that will set your company apart in the eyes of your buyers. Go full steam ahead with content creation. Still, it’s essential for marketers to proceed with caution. Fuel up with data insights.

Marketing AI 130

Marketing AI Course B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

The Point

MAY 17, 2021

When planning campaigns or designing ads, it’s easy to gravitate towards late-stage content (Webinars, analyst reports, demos, case studies) on the assumption that such offers generate more “qualified” leads.

Marketing Management 207

Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Buying Cycle Demand Generation Agencies 207

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

NetLine

APRIL 11, 2023

Here are a few key highlights from this volume: Professionals registering for Webinars are 43.5% more likely to be downloaded in 2022 compared to White Papers—yet Marketers produced 30% more White Papers than eBooks. more likely On-Demand Webinars were 43.4% less likely Live Webinars were 25.4%

Demand 52

Demand B2B Webinar Metrics Intent 52

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JULY 6, 2023

Update your resume frequently to ensure it includes recent projects, new certifications and the most current information about your accomplishments. List information chronologically with the most recent entries first. Highlight thought leadership works. Create a separate section for publications and presentations, if appropriate.

Personalization 130

Personalization Tips Brand Identity Branding 130

Biznology

JUNE 23, 2021

Because video is often the most efficient way to deliver information, many of these assets will be videos. But it’s also true that the video formats most marketers are comfortable with today — product-centric explainers, webinars, demos, tutorials — aren’t intended for a “personalized, educational customer experience.”.

Forrester 171

Forrester Personalization Trade Show Webinar Metrics 171

Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

Usually, MQLs are the leads that have shown interest in various ways, like downloading content like ebooks, white paper, signing up for a company newsletter attending a webinar or online event. Content Marketing with Gated Forms: Offer valuable content (e-books, white papers) gated behind forms requiring contact information.

Marketing Qualified Leads 71

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 71

Biznology

JUNE 4, 2018

In the course of arguing the need for mid- and late-funnel content, Berkowitz recommends emphasizing case studies, white papers, implementation and how-to guides because “you can only create so many eBooks and videos.” But at some point, prospects are beyond the need for marketing videos stuffed with product information.

Top of Funnel 173

Top of Funnel Video Marketing Case Studies Gartner 173

Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

To access a premium piece, an individual is typically required to fill out a registration form and provide an email address or other contact information. Since people are often reluctant to share their contact information, the content must be compelling enough to overcome this objection. White Papers/Executive Guides .

Paid Content 144

Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 144

The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Engaging earlier in the buying cycle also puts you in a position to build brand credibility, inform buying criteria, and educate the buyer before he/she even decides to start looking for solutions. Effective demand generation. is a mix of hunting AND gathering. No, they won’t.

Intent Data 149

Intent Data Demand Generation Agencies Intent Paid Social Agency 149

The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

By putting informational content, content of real value (versus content that simply sells your product) in front of prospects on a regular basis, you’ll generate conversations with buyers who, at minimum, have an active interest in solving the very problem or issue that your solution or service can address. Are you ready to buy yet?

Lead Nurturing 224

Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 224

Biznology

MAY 31, 2017

You may need to watch a entire video to find out whether it contains any information you care about. That is, instead of producing videos that stand on their own, make video snippets that amplify or explain specific features and benefits featured on web pages, in white papers, slideware, or webinars.

Paid Search Agency 182

Paid Search Agency Video Marketing Forrester Webinar Metrics 182

Single Grain

JULY 13, 2023

Many tend to believe that marketing information strategies are losing their potency. With concerted effort and dedication to producing high-quality informational content, tactics like webinars and white papers can still contribute beneficially to your brand’s lead generation strategy.

Webinar Metrics 52

Webinar Metrics Paper Effectiveness Work Management 52

Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dead-End Pages Simply having an informative website presence is no longer enough. Offering something of value in exchange for contact information is another great way to build your email list—think in terms of white papers or free eBooks that offer solutions to a common customer problem.

Opt-out 65

Opt-out Blast Campaigns Opt-in Trade Show 65

The Point

DECEMBER 23, 2011

For most B2B marketers, information offers like white papers, case studies, and analyst reports strike an effective balance between response rate and lead qualification. You can expand the appeal of content like these by packaging them into information kits. The following is a recipe for a good information kit.

Enterprise Management 100

Enterprise Management Lead Qualification Case Studies Case Study 100

Trade Press Services Newsletter

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Examples of thought leadership content include bylined articles, white papers, books, case studies and even LinkedIn posts. Podcasts are easy to record and require little production costs while delivering an informative and entertaining experience for the listener.

Planning 130

Planning Marketing Plans Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 130

B2B Marketing Directions

JULY 17, 2022

The business professionals who use the NetLine platform voluntarily share information about themselves and the organizations they work for in exchange for access to the content resources available on the platform. Meanwhile, white papers represented only 7.41% of all content registrations. hours, up from 29.7 hours in 2020.

Research 52

Research B2B Purchase Intent Paper 52

Martech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

That puts them into a tie with email newsletters, webinars and social media as the most preferred channels for buyers. That same survey found 39% of Information Technology companies plan to leverage podcast advertising in 2022. Also, HubSpot also reported that 18% of U.S. They don’t have to have unique content.

Advertising Channels 132

Advertising Channels B2B Marketing Planning B2B 132

B2B Marketing Directions

MAY 7, 2023

The business professionals who use the NetLine platform voluntarily share information about themselves and the organizations they work for in exchange for access to the content resources available on the platform. Meanwhile, white papers and webinars accounted for, respectively, only 7.5% compared to 2021 levels.

Research 52

Research B2B Paper Content 52

Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 5, 2022

The phrase “content is king” was used by Bill Gates in 1996 to describe the future of the internet as a marketplace to share information. Content is a broad umbrella term for any type of consumable information developed by an individual or organization, whether print, digital, textual, visual, or auditory. .

Thought Leadership 218

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer Lead Scoring 218