KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2015

As we wind down 2015, marketing budgets and planning for the new year begin to take focus. Hopefully, the performance metrics associated with your organization’s marketing programs have yielded success and validation for tactics proposed at the beginning of the year. It is that time in the year again. Demand Generation.

Marketing Budget Creation 120

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Budget Programs Enterprise Management 120

Hubspot

MARCH 10, 2020

Every time I think about making a big purchase, want to learn about new Twitter or Facebook updates, or even plan a trip, I do research. And I always take the same first step: I read a blog post I find on social media. Your problem might not be the content you're posting, but how you're executing and promoting that content.

eCommerce 89

eCommerce Peer-to-peer Statistics Thought Leadership 89

Huptech Web

MARCH 2, 2023

It has emerged as a new buzzword in online shopping, representing the interaction of social media and eCommerce. By leveraging social media platforms to facilitate transactions, businesses can create a more seamless shopping experience for their customers, increasing sales and brand loyalty.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content eCommerce Social Media Paid Social Agency 52

PureB2B

JUNE 14, 2021

Marketing budgets, a critical element in any marketing campaign but difficult to generate, and getting approval seems like an arduous task. That is a general notion, and it comes from what marketing directors have noticed over the years. Such stats only go to prove that justifying a marketing budget to the CFO is hard.

Budget Programs 62

Budget Programs Paid Search Agency Optimization Advertising Agencies 62

Sprout Social

AUGUST 23, 2016

Despite the growing popularity, social media for business is still put on the back burner for a lot of organizations. However, social media can benefit businesses of any size. Social Media for Business by the Numbers. Social media allows smaller companies to compete against some of the larger businesses to reach more customers.

Social Media 111

Social Media Paid Content Media Business 111

EveryoneSocial

JUNE 10, 2020

Below, I’ll explore the concept of brand equity, how it pertains to social media engagement, and tips for maximizing your brand’s equity through employees today. The Power of Social Media. While social media won’t solve all brand equity challenges, it can play a pretty big role in how audiences connect and perceive your organization.

Social Media 52

Social Media Ad Building Brand Identity Branding 52

DivvyHQ

JULY 16, 2019

Most companies today deploy a mix of paid advertising and organic content tactics to drive traffic, engagement and revenue through digital channels. But what about the hundreds or thousands (depending on your market size) of anonymous, cold website visitors that also click on one of your ads to learn more about your company?

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Paid Content Marketing Websites Digital Marketing Funnels 62

Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Creating a social media interaction strategy is essential for long-term customer satisfaction. Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. What is social media interaction? Social media is conversational by nature. Recommend a brand (76%).

Ideal Customer Profiles 133

Ideal Customer Profiles Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 133

Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

I’ve been in marketing or advertising (online or otherwise) for 20 years. I’ve been thinking lately about why I got involved in social media. That’s something sorely missing from a lot of traditional advertising, where veracity is neither required nor particularly encouraged. But, I’m not.

Social Media 122

Social Media Paid Content Media Webinar Metrics 122

Parse.ly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Our experts are happy to share our understanding of the market with you, free of charge. Content analytics tools. Social media analytics tools. Which content on your site do people engage with? Social media traffic is also difficult to understand in Google Analytics. Talk to an expert. Customer analytics tools.

Marketing Analytics Tools 97

Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management Analytics Multivariate analysis 97

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

And even though bloggers stated feeling that they aren’t treated with the same respect as traditional media representatives, it’s the buyers who had the final say. They reported in a separate study by Technorati that blogs are right up there with many traditional media in terms of importance and influence on their buying behavior.

Marketing Mix 100

Marketing Mix Marketing Report Blogspot Blogger 100

Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

Sure, I pay attention to where I’m ranked in the AdAge Power 150 (a broader ranking of all marketing blogs), and I look at my search rankings, etc. But I am incredibly delighted to top the list of content marketing blogs, because for me content marketing is becoming fundamental to business success at every level.

Paid Content 125

Paid Content Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 125

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

In this article I will argue for the importance of and the 5 steps to create marketing ROI through demand generation. Social media is hot mainly because it is new news to lots of folks in marketing and across our organizations that “the customer is indeed in charge”. Why is this important? This is a foundational activity.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Management Lead Ranking ROI 100

Exo B2B

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A few weeks ago, I got my hands on the 2020 version of B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America , a comprehensive study of a field of activity that, as you know, is of particular interest to me. Not tofu but rather, content marketing. T he best channels and types of content in B2B.

Studies 45

Studies Top of Funnel B2B Digital Marketing Funnels 45

Parse.ly

APRIL 6, 2020

Content analytics tools. Social media analytics tools. Which content on your site do people engage with? Some analytics programs also include data from social media and mobile apps, overlapping with the broader category of digital analytics. Social media traffic is also difficult to understand in Google Analytics.

Marketing Analytics Tools 72

Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management Analytics Multivariate analysis 72

Single Grain

MAY 11, 2023

Can you believe that it’s been nearly three decades since the first online ad graced us with its presence? In 1994 , the very first banner ad appeared on a previous iteration of today’s tech site, Wired. It marked the dawn of a new era of digital marketing that would transform the world into the digital landscape we know today.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Cost Per Click Advertisements Advertising 52

Sword and the Script | B2B

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Marketing AI 129

Marketing AI Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 129

Savanta

MARCH 24, 2011

Here are my edited musings… Market research, brand development, and customer segmentation may be unfamiliar ideas to many sections of the air cargo business, but the director of London-based Circle Research is on a mission to change all that. Who needs marketing in the air cargo sector?

Ideal Customer Profiles 120

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Search Agency Work Management Advertising Agencies 120

SalesIntel

MAY 7, 2024

With each passing year, new technologies, consumer behaviors, and market dynamics reshape the landscape, creating challenges and opportunities for marketers. Content marketers are very excited about what the future holds. If you can meet them there, you’ll already be ahead of most other marketers.

Marketing AI 64

Marketing AI Trends B2B Marketing Content Marketing 64

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Last week, I interviewed three men that are helping create an all-new field of marketing and customer service – the emerging discipline of influence mining. Influence mining makes the old school, direct marketing notions of sorting consumers by purchase history seem dinosaurian by comparison.

Paid Content 134

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 134

Directive Agency

APRIL 15, 2022

Let’s look at a real-life example of a typical SaaS customer journey for Visme — a subscription-based design and content creation platform. Potential customers become aware of Visme through blog content, landing pages, YouTube videos, social media ads or referrals. Improve customer retention.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 105

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. Increase use of video marketing? What will likely be the hot trends in social media over the next couple of years? Social Media Stats and Demographics. Marketing Pilgrim ).

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Social Media Stats Social Marketing 100

Golden Spiral

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

There’s no denying the power of social media. We’ve seen brands build (and destroy) their empires through social media alone. And while the power of social media is unmistakeable, we still see many B2B tech companies fail to adopt successful social media strategies. What Makes a Good B2B Tech Social Media Strategy?

Paid Search Agency 86

Paid Search Agency Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 86

ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The phrase “less is more” applies to many situations in life — but not when it comes to building your business case for content marketing. Less content means fewer leads, fewer website clicks, less engagement, less search traffic, and — ultimately, less success.

SMS 98

SMS Buy Top of Funnel Content Marketing 98

Unbounce

MARCH 23, 2023

Enter: The Internet and the wide, webby world of digital marketing. With the ability to communicate with just about anybody on the planet—all without getting outta your pajamas—digital marketing makes it a snap to raise awareness about your brand. Choose your marketing channels, create some content, and voilà.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Planning 52

nDash

JUNE 23, 2021

Learning how to promote your content is one of the most critical marketing strategies for your brand. We learn from the Content Marketing Institute’s 11th Annual B2B Content Marketing report that 73% of marketers use content marketing to nurture subscribers, audiences, and leads.

Paid Content 96

Paid Content Promotion Tips Cost Per Click 96

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you’re a marketer, you know this all too well. But despite the grumblings of consumers and marketers alike, Facebook is booming right now. According to a recent report by Facebook management, the platform saw a significant increase in revenue (29% year-over-year), ad impressions (37%) and overall engagement during Q3 2019.

Budget Programs 141

Budget Programs Facebook Analytics Tools 141

Circle Studio

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Marketing is no exception, with an ever-expanding vocabulary of terms and jargon that may at times sound like a foreign language to business executives in non-marketing roles. We’ve set out to help demystify some of the most common B2B marketing jargon: A/B testing – Testing two versions of an element with two separate audiences.

Paid Content 60

Paid Content Top of Funnel Advertising Agencies Demand Generation Agencies 60

seo.co

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You’re a SaaS company , and you’re interested in how content marketing can help you get more sales, earn a higher customer retention rate, and possible improve your overall brand reputation in the process. A guide on content marketing for non-branded topics and an audience specific to your niche. A Long-Term Investment.

Paid Search Agency 98

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 98

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As social media becomes more influential, impactful and involved, having robust tools with the latest and greatest features is becoming increasingly important. According to The Sprout Social Index™ , 81% of marketers already say AI has had a positive impact on their work. Strong innovation Marketers move at the speed of social.

Enterprise Management 106

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Branding 106

Single Grain

APRIL 4, 2022

Digital marketing analytics is crucial for every business. Data-driven insights provided by top analytics agencies help marketing teams consistently measure the impact of their marketing strategies and benchmark their own efforts. TABLE OF CONTENTS: ↓ What Is Marketing Analytics? What Is Marketing Analytics?

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Paid Social Agency Paid Content 52

Sprout Social

APRIL 20, 2020

And if you’re a marketer, you know this all too well. But despite complaints from consumers and marketers alike, Facebook is actually booming right now. According to a recent report by Facebook themselves, the network actually closed out 2019 with a significant increase in revenue, user activity and ad impressions.

Budget Programs 144

Budget Programs Facebook Tools Allocation 144

Valasys

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The key to planning the perfect B2B marketing strategy and understanding current and future trends is knowing what happens in the B2B marketing industry. Industry statistics is one of the best sources of this information. B2B Marketing. A formal marketing plan is in place in 45% B2B companies (Statistica).

Statistics 49

Statistics B2B Marketing Allocation Marketing Budget 49

Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Table of Contents. By sharing company-related content to their personal social media profiles, employees amplify a company’s message. It can take months for a B2B marketing team to build up a company’s presence and credibility online. What is Employee Advocacy. Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B.

Sales Management 144

Sales Management Practices Best Practices B2B 144

Optinmonster

MARCH 11, 2024

Adding social proof to your marketing campaigns can help you establish trust among your potential customers and increase sales. All these stats show that social proof is a must-have factor in your marketing strategy to help you position your business as a trustworthy brand. Do you want to improve your brand’s credibility?

Tools 68

Tools Work Management Marketing Management Best Practices 68

Webbiquity

JUNE 14, 2011

Last week’s Online Marketing Summi t in Minneapolis drew an intense crowd of local agency and corporate attendees focused on learning the latest strategies for SEO and search, conversion rate optimization (CRO), QR codes, PPC, social video marketing, integrated analytics, social media measurement and more.

DemandBase 100

DemandBase Eloqua Marketing Automation Services Work Management 100

Convince & Convert

MARCH 16, 2010

Twitter’s role as a conduit for the Zeitgeist is unrivaled, and it has almost single-handedly ushered in the era of real-time search, and social CRM. But, it’s the online equivalent of HBO – important more because of who uses it and the media’s infatuation with it, rather than the actual size and impact of its audience.

Social Media 125

Social Media Media Paid Content Webinar Metrics 125