The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals.

Social Marketing 169

Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 169

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 15, 2021

Influencer marketing has been on the upswing for years, defying predictions that it’s yet another digital marketing fad. According to a Business Insider report on the state of the influencer marketing industry, a staggering 96% of U.S. Get Explicit Consent From Every Influencer You Work With.

Tips 353

Tips Advertising Agencies Work Management Guidelines 353

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 4, 2024

How can marketers ensure their ads are welcomed rather than resented? This may sound counterintuitive to marketing professionals who are accustomed to the idea of just “pushing out” material. With zero-party data, you’re empowering consumers to design their exposure to the future content they receive from your team.

Advertisements 177

Advertisements Advertising Case Studies Opt-out 177

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Marketing and content teams are gearing up to ring in the new year with a bang, but the buyer journey is complex. This is not another prediction piece boasting the top 99 content marketing trends to look out for in 2022. Below are 3 marketing strategies that should be prioritized in 2022. B2B Influence.

Enterprise Management 313

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management 313

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 236

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 236

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Create a team-centered environment. Become a better writer.

Social Media 306

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 306

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

The $100 billion creator economy is changing how brands collaborate with influencers across social media and niche communities. They’re embracing the demand for relatable content, the power of niche audiences and the unignorable effectiveness of influencer partnerships. Why pay attention to the creator economy?

Advertising Agencies 129

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 129

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The digital marketing world may continue to change, but one thing’s for sure: content remains king. In-depth content marketing research. That’s where content marketing research tools come into play, streamlining the processes and turning challenges into opportunities. Influencer outreach. Team collaboration.

Paid Content 258

Paid Content Budget Programs Research Marketing Analytics Tools 258

Martech

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Content creators and influencers are now achieving the same level of engagement once reserved for traditional advertising methods like billboards, print ads and TV commercials. Influencer and creator marketing is becoming the mainstay for brands aiming to reach their audience where they are: online and engaged in a two-way conversation.

Advertising Agencies 117

Advertising Agencies Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy 117

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When Lee Odden asked me to lead the team at TopRank Marketing, I barely hesitated. It’s an exciting time to be a B2B marketer. I can’t wait to lead our team to new heights. What makes B2B marketing special right now is we’re finally — finally — leaning into creativity and human emotion. Imagine that!

Marketing Report 106

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies B2B 106

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. Like Reformation’s latest campaign with Monica Lewinsky and Vote.org , some brands will rely on influencers and celebrities to communicate their brand values.

Social Media 114

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 114

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Every member of a procurement team is more than just a professional—they’re people. There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience.

Work Management 119

Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 119

SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 17, 2024

Last year was a boon year for influencer marketing and the industry shows no signs of a slowdown. Marketers are expected to spend more than $7 billion in 2024 on influencer marketing, proving its value in helping companies reach new audiences, sway behaviors and generate revenue.

Trends 98

Trends Paid Search Agency Planning Peer-to-peer 98

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Who are some of the top B2B influencer marketing experts to learn from and follow as we head into 2024? Let’s jump right in and take a look at 25 top B2B influencer marketing professionals to follow and learn from in the year ahead.

B2B Marketing 122

B2B Marketing Enterprise Management B2B Work Management 122

Thinkers360

APRIL 18, 2024

At a Glance Aruna Ravichandran SVP & Chief Marketing and Customer Officer for Webex, Cisco Focus Areas : Marketing, Cloud, DevOps, IT Operations Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Aruna Ravichandran Social Media: LinkedIn | X Books: DevOps for Digital Leaders , The Kitty Hawk Venture.

B2B Thought Leadership 65

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management 65

Martech

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Marketing has always been challenged to demonstrate impact on pipeline and revenue — and it hasn’t gotten easier. Success metrics have evolved beyond impressions, opens, and click rates, with privacy changes like Apple iOS 15’s open-blocking feature pushing marketers to rethink impact measurement.

Lead Ranking 133

Lead Ranking Analytics Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Scoring 133

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What was the ROI of your influencer campaign? But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. In this article, we’ll show you how 3 brands have created a Tagging strategy for marketing campaigns, cross-org reporting and better insights.

Tagging 123

Tagging Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 123

Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Marketing Analytics Tools Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget 100

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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.

Marketing Budget 132

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Budget Programs 132

Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

There are social media templates available for virtually any task you can think of—from content production to reporting to team onboarding. Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy. Download the template 4.

Social Media 79

Social Media Template Work Management Marketing Management 79

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For B2B brands, it is no longer a question of whether or not influencer marketing works. In fact, a vast majority of respondents to our 2023 Influencer Marketing Report report that they have seen extensive benefits in the form of increased sales revenue and improved customer brand reputation.

Advertising Agencies 120

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Planning 120

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2024

Influencers elevate B2B marketing by connecting brands with key audiences in a meaningful and authentic way. This relationship leverages the trust and respect influencers have cultivated to turn potential customers into engaged brand advocates. Each type of influencer brings unique strengths to the table.

B2B Thought Leadership 116

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing 116

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

Social selling is a game-changer for revenue teams looking to forge deeper relationships with prospects, win their trust, and ultimately, close more deals. What is an Influenced Opportunity Report? In essence, Influenced Opportunity Reports bridge the gap between social media engagements and sales opportunities.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sales Social Networks Forecasting 62

Martech

MARCH 26, 2024

The digital era has revolutionized how organizations interact with consumers and transformed the role of martech teams. Once perceived primarily as technical support, martech teams are now central figures in strategic decision-making. Martech’s influence needs to extend beyond marketing.

Allocation 91

Allocation Marketing & Strategy Business Forecasting 91

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2022

CEO of TopRanks & B2B Marketing Influencer Lee Odden tackles influencer marketing. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Influencer marketing – some love it and others hate it. As an influencer himself, with over 130,000 followers on LinkedIn and 105.6K

B2B Thought Leadership 174

B2B Thought Leadership Transparency Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 174

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2 The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2

Statistics 128

Statistics Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing Strategy 128

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. While the impact of influencers in shaping consumer behavior is undeniable, translating it into benefits that resonate with the top brass is key to getting the budgets you need for your influencer program. It has to be strategic.

Advertising Agencies 107

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 107

Sprout Social

MARCH 15, 2024

YouTube influencers are on a different level when it comes to business impact. The term “influencer” might be synonymous with Instagram and TikTok these days. Thing is, YouTube creators predate both and are the blueprint for what an “influencer” is today. Table of contents: Who are YouTube influencers? Published on 1.

Youtube 106

Youtube Viral Marketing Peer-to-peer Impressions 106

xiQ

MARCH 27, 2024

These principles also lie beneath all sales, where professionals navigate the fast-paced market, leveraging insights and technology to cross the finish line ahead of their competition. Let’s explore the five critical areas where the worlds of F1 and B2B sales converge. It’s a dynamic game of chess at 200 mph.

Marketing Management 126

Marketing Management Analysis Forecasting B2B Sales 126

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Find relevant and authentic influencers for partnerships According to a Q3 Sprout Social Pulse Survey of 307 marketers, 81% of respondents say influencer marketing is an essential piece of their social strategy. Social listening can help you unearth relevant influencers to partner with.

Social Media 123

Social Media Examples Work Management Media 123

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 3, 2024

Happy 2024, fellow marketers! ? It’s that enchanting time of year when we exchange our old marketing hats for shiny new ones. We’ve shared our predictions for content marketing and influencer marketing in 2024, What’s your master plan for, not just staying on track, but leading the pack this next year?

Marketing & Strategy 98

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Digital Marketing Funnels 98

Convince & Convert

MARCH 7, 2024

As artificial intelligence evolves rapidly, its profound impact on go-to-market (GTM) strategies cannot be overstated. From revolutionizing customer segmentation to optimizing marketing campaigns, AI is reshaping how businesses approach every aspect of their GTM efforts. Teams that use AI are more likely to meet their goals.

Marketing Analytics Tools 140

Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing AI Lead Ranking Research 140

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

Examples 127

Examples Campaigns Advertising Agencies Burn Rate 127

Martech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The enterprise-wide adoption of AI is adding to marketers’ responsibilities but diminishing their control over key technologies. AI technologies are prompting organizations to pursue more digital growth initiatives which are being handled by cross-functional teams. Digital ownership shifts have diminished marketing’s influence.

Marketing AI 104

Marketing AI Peer-to-peer Paid Search Agency Ads 104

Launch Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

With so much on the line, you must get marketing right. Focusing on four essential marketing fundamentals will go a long way toward building a solid foundation for the success of your B2B business. With these in place, you and your team can achieve a successful launch and kickstart lead generation. But where do you start?

Lead Generation 103

Lead Generation B2B Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 103

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

AI and influencer marketing — the very notion of blending these two isn’t just a trend; it’s a strategic revolution. The influencer marketing landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for precise, data-driven strategies is more crucial than ever. This is where AI prompts can be incredibly useful.

Sales Management 90

Sales Management ROI Planning Work Management 90