SmartBug Media

MAY 7, 2019

Thought leadership is a powerful public relations , marketing, and sales tool. Customers and prospects want to be identified with companies that are recognized as thought leaders because thought leaders are perceived as the best in their industry. Identify Thought Leaders Throughout the Company.

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Hinge Marketing

MARCH 29, 2017

This video is the second in a five-part series about how to develop thought leadership insights. This video dives into how conducting original research can strengthen your thought leadership insights. Today I want to talk to you about doing original research. They hadn’t done the research in the first place.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

Do you want to increase visibility, establish thought leadership, enter a new marketplace, or launch a new product or service? Whether it’s bylined articles, white papers, how-to guides or videos, new content is the best way to drive new leads and engage with your customers. Set sail with thought leadership opportunities.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Every firm I speak to wants to better position themselves as thought leaders in their specific area of Technology. But creating Thought Leadership is not so easy. But Quality writing and Quality writers are hard to find – You don’t see very many schools offering – Thought Leadership for Tech Firms 101.

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Tomorrow People

AUGUST 5, 2021

Thought leadership that stands out. In an age when every brand is ‘doing’ thought leadership, our challenge was to put Castrol in a league of its own. Industrial Insights was born, a monthly interactive magazine covering the latest innovations in lubrication technology, up-to-date research, and people-focused features.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This content includes articles, blogs, videos and podcasts, as well as in-depth whitepapers and research. Increasingly, B2B customers depend on self-guided research on digital channels to find out more about business products and services and reach buying decisions. Identify key thought leaders and communities in your industry.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JULY 6, 2023

The most effective resumes highlight your unique expertise, establish thought leadership and are optimized for applicant tracking technology. Research shows that recruiters spend an average of seven seconds reviewing a resume before determining if it warrants further reading. Highlight thought leadership works.

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Exo B2B

JUNE 5, 2018

As experts in marketing strategies, ExoB2B recommends, in some cases, to assert itself as such through an inbound or inward marketing strategy, to demonstrate thought leadership and, to be integrated into a process of digital transformation. The Thought Leadership approach according to ExoB2B. Did you say risk-taking?

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NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 3, 2016

You’ve written, designed and produced a white paper. Your objective was likely to establish thought leadership, generate leads and perhaps use it to nurture existing leads until they’re ready to buy. If you subscribe to the theory of “if you build it they will come,” your white paper is dead in the water. Not so fast.

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Outgrow

APRIL 17, 2024

About our guest: Yue Wang , Head of Advanced Network Research at Samsung Electronics, is a trailblazing leader in 6G innovation. Leading a dynamic team, she drives research in network architecture and AI-native networks, earning recognition such as the ‘Chinese Women of the Year – Technology’ Award. Yue Wang : Pass.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

For example, buyers today are much more likely to research potential solutions to a business problem online than rely on a sales person to guide them. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. Download Hinge’s Research as Content Guide and learn how to rise above the noise with research-based content.

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Chris Koch

AUGUST 21, 2009

Recently, I was asked by a former ITSMA client to help put together a plan for a thought leadership program for a B2B technology company that sells both products and services. It forced me to think about all the components necessary to build and sustain a thought leadership strategy. Research the need.

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Chris Koch

AUGUST 21, 2009

Recently, I was asked by a former ITSMA client to help put together a plan for a thought leadership program for a B2B technology company that sells both products and services. It forced me to think about all the components necessary to build and sustain a thought leadership strategy. Research the need.

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Launch Marketing

MARCH 28, 2023

The Project vcfo is a professional services firm that provides fractional finance, HR, and recruiting leadership to make companies stronger. As vcfo looked for assistance and guidance in building a content marketing process to promote their thought leadership surrounding issues important to their clients, they reached out to Launch.

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Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 9, 2016

That means leveraging both proven online marketing techniques and the demonstrated expertise of BD professionals through a thought leadership strategy. Our research shows a major difference in the way high growth and average growth firms approach content and digital marketing. Moving Forward with Thought Leadership.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

This means doing keyword research (determining the best keyword phrases to target based on a combination of relatively search volume and low competition or difficulty); mapping the selected keywords to specific pages; then optimizing the navigation, content, URL, and other elements of on-page SEO for each page.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

In looking at some research, I found an interesting study from Forrester every B2B content marketer should see. Researchers evaluated 60 websites across 12 B2B industries. Otherwise, the attempt at thought leadership will fall flat. Conducing research in your industry and publishing it to support your entire field.

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Trade Press Services

MAY 6, 2024

B2B trade shows offer companies the opportunity to debut new products and services, demonstrate thought leadership , enhance brand awareness, examine the offerings of competitors and industry leaders, and introduce new products and services—all in one location. Once you’ve selected your trade show(s), conduct extensive research.

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NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Well, your firm has written and produced a white paper. A quality white paper can one of the most important content marketing vehicles to generate leads within your internet marketing plan. Your ultimate goals with white papers are typically the following: . . Establish thought leadership. . Now what?

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 11, 2024

They offered insights essential for brands, professionals, journalists, and thought leaders looking to share thought leadership and establish their expertise in today’s constantly evolving marketplace. What people sometimes call native advertising, such as writing white papers, native articles, blogs, and things like that.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

The research shows that buyers are turning to channels where they can listen to an expert speak on a topic (e.g., But buyers searching for solutions and finding your original thought leadership content is an excellent way to be found and begin a relationship. See also: Thought Leadership Marketing for the Subject Matter Expert.

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DivvyHQ

AUGUST 18, 2021

One of the best ways to do that is with content that you support with original research. Let's dive in to a few types of research endeavors that will keep your company on top. Which is why every company – especially industry kingpins – needs to build and maintain brand authority.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In-house writers are too often measured on whether they completed their tasks, and if the leadership team is happy with the content. An agency that specializes in content can zero in on producing top-quality material : writing that sets your brand apart as a thought leader in your field. Content Agencies Bring Quality to the Table.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2020

Start Your Transformation with Thought Leadership. Everything rises and falls on leadership. When you begin such a massive undertaking as a marketing transformation, effective thought leadership is unquestionably the key to success.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

Ogilvy recently conducted research on B2B influencers and found that an impressive 75% of B2B marketers are actively using B2B influencer marketing. This research shows that B2B influencer marketing can’t be dismissed as a passing trend. Industry expertise Thought leadership isn’t just for PR.

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. The two are related, but distinct marketing disciplines.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 22, 2018

As marketers continue to look for new ways to reach out to their target audiences, new research shows that they are still dedicated to content marketing as a way to resonate with their customers. Twenty percent cited thought leadership, while 12 percent named ebooks and white papers.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While attending the Momentum ITSMA Marketing Vision 2022 event in Cambridge MA, I was very fortunate to attend an excellent pre-conference workshop “What Buyers Want from your Thought Leadership: Understanding Changing Executive Preferences” led by Robert Hollier , Partner, and Jeanne Browne , Senior Strategist, Momentum ITSMA.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 19, 2021

to making a purchase – and all the steps in between, such as requesting an ebook or white paper or signing up for a free trial. Then, sit down with your teams and brainstorm topics for blog and social media posts, as well as long-form content like white papers and ebooks. Do Keyword Research That Helps You Target New Prospects.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 30, 2019

Doing so will put you as the marketer in the fast lane to success when content is being evaluated both internally (by executive leadership) and externally (by your prospects and customers). When developing content to spur traffic growth and build brand awareness, be sure to include keyword research as a part of your process.

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Marketing Craftmanship

JANUARY 5, 2020

Are those connections — perhaps reflected thought a Board of Advisors — respected, credible and trustworthy? External Validation: How is your firm’s value proposition confirmed by objective 3rd parties? ( Acid Test: Do credible media sources or research firms cover the company?

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 27, 2017

New research suggests that customers prefer to turn to original marketing content during the buying process that addresses their specific pain points. Approximately 74 percent stated that content that includes original research influences their purchasing decisions. CXOs and Marketing Content Preferences.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Some examples include: Driving Awareness Blogs Guides Social Media Lead → Customer Conversion eBooks & White Papers Customer Stories Sales Videos Email Nurture Sequences Customer Retention Help Centers Interactive Webinars Customer Newsletters Longevity of Content The value of content extends far beyond the initial investment.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a great tactic for thought leadership content, in particular. Market research or consumer surveys relevant to your audience, for example, could be expanded through social video posts. Or you could re-share thought leadership on LinkedIn while adding your brand’s perspective. Reach out.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 29, 2019

That being said, previous research suggests that marketers are investing more in content to achieve this goal. About 20 percent cited thought leadership, while 12 percent named ebooks and white papers.

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B2B Marketing Directions

JUNE 18, 2023

Many B2B companies use surveys and survey reports to fuel their thought leadership marketing programs. Research surveys and survey reports * have become important marketing tools for many B2B companies. Real thought leadership content must provide novel insights that are supported by authoritative evidence.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In other words, would you only ever want marketing leads from prospects pre-determined to be actively researching your category, solution, use case, etc.? OR … I could choose to focus exclusively on those marketers shown to be researching marketing agencies. My argument: no, you wouldn’t. . No, they won’t.

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