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CMO spending on paid media soars at the expense of talent, tech and agencies

Sword and the Script | B2B

Gartner survey shows B2B marketing leaders divvy up ‘anemic’ marketing budgets, which are at the lowest levels in four years If it feels like your marketing budget is tight, you are not alone. Marketing budgets are at their lowest point since businesses slashed budgets following the pandemic. of revenue – down from 9.1%

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Nine Benefits of Using Social Proof in Marketing

Webbiquity

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. What Is Social Proof In Marketing?

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86% of Software Buyers Use Peer Review Sites to Make a Purchase. How Discoverable is Your Brand?

Directive Agency

In fact, 86% of software buyers use peer review sites when buying software. However, when it comes to growth marketing, directories can often be a marketer’s afterthought to Google ads and paid social. The right directories for your tech company are typically the ones that rank high on your key buyer search terms.

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We Took a Risk on Social Proof in Our Marketing. Here’s Why It Paid Off

Contently

It’s because of one of the most powerful psychological tools in marketing and sales: social proof. It’s because of one of the most powerful psychological tools in marketing and sales: social proof. Thanks to sites like G2 Crowd, Captera, and Gartner Peer Insights, social proof has made its way to the B2B tech industry.

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How to optimize your marketing budget: Do more with less

Sprout Social

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

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7 Top B2B Social Media Trends

Oktopost

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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3 interesting things CMOs revealed about marketing talent in this survey

Sword and the Script | B2B

A poll of 292 marketing leaders finds CMOs attribute success to marketing talent – and they are making the case that growth requires them to hire more What would you do with an unexpected extra $1 million in the marketing budget ? The CMO Survey polled 292 marketing leaders and asked this question.