Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Earlier this year, as we were planning our 2021 product roadmap, I interviewed dozens of CMOs about their approaches to measuring content marketing ROI. A lot of the CMOs mentioned attribution modeling , which attempts to assign a weighted value to all the actions and contact someone makes on the path to a purchase. .

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B2B Digital Marketer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The role of CPCL in marketing. Introduction Welcome to another episode where today we delve into the critical world of Cost Per Closed Lead (CPCL) and how you can drive your CPCL down while maximizing lead value. Streamline communication and processes between marketing and sales for better lead handling.

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Oktopost

JUNE 1, 2023

Any marketer has heard plenty about the high ROI that can be extracted from the social channels – in B2C or B2B – but there are still countless companies out there that are having to forgo that ROI. Jump to Section What is marketing automation? Social media marketing What is a Lead Scoring System?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

As data analytics grow in sophistication, measuring the results of your marketing efforts becomes even more critical to your company’s success. So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? After all, what’s the ultimate goal of content marketing?

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Marketing leaders across industries are wondering: How much of my marketing budget should be allocated to SEO, and what can we expect to get out of it? Taking steps to track and grow the value of your SEO efforts is not easy, but it is very much worthwhile. It can lead to substantial revenue impact!

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

So if we know how important social media is to connect with consumers and bring them along the social media marketing funnel, why do we find it difficult to prove ROI to leadership within an organization? Measure social data among other marketing metrics to show impact. Keep the social team top of mind always.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Business owners and marketers have had to quickly and repeatedly adapt their strategies , redefine how they do branding , and adjust their infrastructure in these unprecedented times. Among the aspects proving to be particularly challenging is content marketing. Content drought and lower ROI in the world of B2B marketing post-COVID.

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Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter. Reading time: 4 minutes Why is Lead Quality the key area of focus for Demand Generation?

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ActiveDEMAND

JANUARY 17, 2023

Funnel Builders: Unlocking the Potential for Increased ROI in Marketing. Marketing agencies are often faced with the challenge of understanding the customer journey and identifying areas where potential customers may be dropping off in the sales process. What is a Funnel Builder?

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Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Are you feeling the pressure to prove your marketing team’s ROI? In our 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , 93% of the marketers we surveyed said they’re being pushed to prove their ROI. The good news is that we marketers have more tools than ever to measure our success. If so, you’re in good company.

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Martech

MAY 14, 2024

Why is putting a figure on marketing ROI still a problem? While advances in marketing analytics and technology have been made, a significant portion of businesses still report facing difficulties in calculating ROI. The problem of marketing ROI is simple, but it’s difficult to solve.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Televerde

MAY 13, 2024

A standout top-of-the-funnel marketing strategy is a must for brands that want to catch the attention of their target prospects and win them over their competitors. But in crowded markets, how can you be sure your marketing content and outreach is visible? That’s what we’ll cover in this guide.

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Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity. Content is an integral part of that process.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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The Point

MARCH 22, 2019

Lead scoring – as a fundamental part of a company’s lead management strategy – has officially fallen out of fashion. Two reasons I can think of: One is that lead scoring is routinely set up as part of an initial implementation of a marketing automation platform. So, is lead scoring a dying art?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. If your company isn’t harnessing the potential of content marketing , then you could be losing valuable opportunities to attract, interest, and convert buyers. What Kind of ROI Can You Expect? Quick Takeaways.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

These tasks take time away from the value we could potentially be adding in our business. Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. Ideally, marketers focus their time on performing high-impact tasks that need our knowledge, expertise, and experience.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 13, 2023

It seems like all you have to do is think about marketing and you’ll start seeing endless ads for companies promising foolproof lead generation. The name of the game in marketing is fine-tuning your application of proven strategies through testing and reviews. To that end, one of the most critical metrics is cost per lead.

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MarketJoy

AUGUST 24, 2022

For decades, companies have struggled to strike a balance between lead quality and lead quantity. While more leads on paper may look good to a marketing professional, the quality of leads is what a sales team is looking for. What is Lead Quality? Well, there is a concept known as lead scoring.

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2022

The value proposition of intent data vendors is typically that will combine their data (which is third-party data from your perspective) with your website analytics data (your first-party data) to identify companies that are actively looking to buy what it is you sell, and where they are in the buying process. It’s Not for Everyone.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2021

Only then can you create truly personalized, seamless experiences to guide your leads through the sales funnel successfully. If you can master this skill, you’ll continually improve your digital marketing efforts and drive more brand loyalty online. What is Predictive Marketing Analytics? Source: Grand View Research.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. Not every piece of content can be solely for lead generation. It is a top tactic.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

Did you know that only 5-10% of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) convert into paying customers? This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team?

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The event was incredibly successful: Sales booked dozens of on-site meetings, NPS scores were high and brand awareness skyrocketed. Dig deeper: Marketers are reimagining their event strategies Why repurposing event content isn’t widespread In the era of doing more with less, extending the life of event session content seems like an easy win.

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Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Manufacturing lead generation is a perennial top priority for most manufacturers. To thrive, these companies must consistently attract qualified leads to fuel their sales pipelines. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Now, brands drop ads in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl so fans can engage with them beforehand. The marketing was so good that it garnered $12.1 The marketing even increased the value of the bowl game itself by more than 25%. The post How smart brands score big in Super Bowl ads appeared first on SmartBrief.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 31, 2024

Lead generation strategies have evolved significantly due to economic pressures and technological shifts. With global forecasts predicting economic downturns, businesses, especially larger ones, faced tightened budgets affecting marketing efforts. What are the biggest B2B lead generation trends?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? In fact, one of our customers, a large global consultancy, recently compared the ROI of social ads with that of social advocacy. times higher.

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Marketri

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Before you commit a budget to marketing, you want assurance those dollars will drive the results you’re looking for. And for most B2B companies, that means more leads and more revenue. As our clients will attest, strategic marketing can drive revenue growth and generate a high ROI. Trying to be all things to all people.

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Valasys

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It enables businesses to track user behavior, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions. From tracking website traffic and engagement to analyzing e-commerce transactions and customer journeys, Google Analytics remains an indispensable tool for marketers, website owners, and data analysts.

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2017

I have a catalogued list of my favorite content marketing SlideShares. I’m talking about Why Content Marketing Fails , by Moz founder Rand Fishkin. It tackles the biggest content marketing mistakes with the help of clip art and some pretty bad fonts. Then, that piece of content would have 65 leads influenced.

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Oktopost

APRIL 29, 2024

Doing this helps to drive your leads that you are in contact with further down the funnel. Many discussions take place about B2B intent data in the context of ABM (Account Based Marketing) or other strategic marketing and sales programs. How can marketers use social intent data? What is social intent data?

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Rev

MAY 31, 2023

Lead management isn’t a totally new idea, especially in the demand gen world. Empowering your team with visibility into your lead management process not only creates a smoother experience for your team and for your customers, but it also positions your team to give you extra support in refining the evolving workflow. It’s normal.

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Lake One

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Successful full-funnel marketing strategies drive awareness, educate your audience and convert them to leads simultaneously using a variety of channels. Mobile devices (yes, your smartphone) make it easier for marketers to connect instantly with their audience. Full Funnel Marketing Strategies: What Does It Entail?

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