Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

The conclusion of 2018 not only allows us to look back and fine-tune our business strategies, but it also affords us the opportunity to reflect on a few things we got right this year. We’ve compiled a list of our most-read sales blog posts of 2018 to kick-off your new year on the right foot. So, allow us to indulge. Let’s get started!

Peer-to-peer 185

Peer-to-peer Cold Calling Zoominfo B2B Sales 185

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed to recalibrate their lead generation strategies in this ever-shifting landscape. Based on this, here are 10 B2B lead generation strategies that should help you navigate the shifting sands of lead generation in 2018: Ramp Up Social Networking and Personalize Connections.

Lead Generation 94

Lead Generation Marketing AI Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 94

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What are the sales trends of 2018? 2018 is just around the corner. To find out what’s coming, I asked sales leaders, experts, and reps to predict the top sales trends of 2018. Give your SDRs training, respect, and support, and they’ll generate great results. Video prospecting. Messaging and chat.

Top of Funnel 90

Top of Funnel Trends Digital Marketing Funnels Paid Search Agency 90

Brandpoint

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

At Content Marketing World 2018, we reunited with Joe Pulizzi , we were inspired to buy a mystery box and we worried for a second that the building might burn down. So, here are the key trends and takeaways I identified from the biggest content marketing event of the year. — Britta Schellenberg (@MizzBritta) September 5, 2018.

Trends 89

Trends Enterprise Management Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 89

Rev

MARCH 2, 2018

But it’s 2018 now, which means that there are lots of trends you need to be aware of if you want your content to be relevant to your customers and score with high SEO rankings. To learn more about these trends, read on: 1 Live video. What trend from 2018 are you most excited to implement in your content creation strategy?

Trends 60

Trends Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 60

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 20, 2018

Marketers may attempt to budget accordingly throughout the year, but new research indicates that they still fear wasting funds on investments that may not generate ROI. Rakuten Marketing recently conducted the “What Marketers Want in 2018: Five Strategic Opportunities for 2018” report, polling more than 1,000 marketers across the U.S.,

Marketing Report 137

Marketing Report Planning Budget Programs Custom Publishing 137

KEO Marketing

DECEMBER 14, 2017

These social media giants offer B2B marketers a wide range of opportunities in 2018 to help get their message in front of intended targets. What social media marketing strategies should you focus on in 2018 to capitalize on these numbers? Here is a look at the top social media marketing trends for 2018.

Social Media 59

Social Media Social Marketing Trends Planning 59

Envy

JANUARY 28, 2018

How can you prepare yourself to fully capitalize on the opportunities that 2018 brings, and what are some of the challenges that you need to take note of? We expect this trend to continue. Getting ready for 2018 with Account Based Marketing. In 2018, we expect companies and their marketing budgets to be more targeted.

Top of Funnel 103

Top of Funnel Marketing AI Enterprise Management Account Based Marketing 103

Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Though B2B ecommerce trends are a little different from B2C, both reflect a growing customer preference for self-service. This requires an understanding of the B2B ecommerce trends that are changing the industry. This requires an understanding of the B2B ecommerce trends that are changing the industry. Be genuine with them.

Marketing AI 202

Marketing AI Enterprise Management eCommerce Work Management 202

PureB2B

JUNE 24, 2018

In this post, we’ll briefly cover how big data got to where it is today and analyze the big data trends you should know about in 2018. In addition, both people and businesses are switching to a digital system , which in turn generates pools of information. The Evolution of Big Data. CDOs are Stepping Up.

Enterprise Management 62

Enterprise Management Marketing AI Trends Marketing Management 62

KEO Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2018

What are some signs that it might be time for a mobile responsive web design in 2018? The following points out why your website needs redesigned for 2018. With malicious hackers, malware, and Ransomware more prominent, security in 2018 will be of even greater importance. Greater Use of Negative Space. Secure Websites .

Marketing AI 69

Marketing AI Design Trends Paid Search Agency 69

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed to recalibrate their lead generation strategies in this ever-shifting landscape. Based on this, here are 10 B2B lead generation strategies that should help you navigate the shifting sands of lead generation in 2018: 1. Ramp Up Social Networking and Personalize Connections.

Lead Generation 62

Lead Generation Marketing AI Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

seo.co

JANUARY 10, 2022

Here are some of the must-follow digital marketing trends to look out for in 2022: Conversational Marketing. If you are not leveraging chatbot applications, it’s well-advised to get onto it as the artificial intelligence trend will likely continue to rise in the future. User-Generated Content.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Trends Work Management Marketing Management 98

Televerde

OCTOBER 19, 2020

You’ll see digital marketing trends reflect changing expectations over the next year or so. Use These Digital Marketing Trends to Stay Ahead of the Competition. Use these digital marketing trends to keep up and exceed expectations. 84% of B2B marketers say they used AI in 2020 – up from just 29% in 2018.

Marketing AI 145

Marketing AI Trends Account Based Marketing Buyer's Journey 145

BOP Design

MAY 7, 2018

Lead generation strategies, methods, channels, and tools continue to be a major focus for B2B marketers in 2018 and for good reason – it impacts the bottom line. When asked where B2B marketers are generating leads, the two main sources were Word of Mouth / Referrals and Company Website. Here are the results of the survey.

Lead Generation 51

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Word of Mouth Generation 51

Schubert B2B

JANUARY 2, 2018

And in 2018, B2B social media use is undoubtedly going to see similar exponential growth as new technologies and marketing tactics come into play. Stay ahead of the curve in the new year with these B2B social media trends for 2018. It is a must as we transition into 2018. User-Generated Content.

Social Media 67

Social Media Trends Media B2B 67

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2018

If you’ve worked in marketing for any length of time, you’ve likely seen your fair share of marketing trends. But as trends fade in and out, several marketing strategies have truly stood the test of time. 89% marketers cite email as their primary channel for lead generation ( source ). Let’s get into it! billion users.

Buyer Personas 140

Buyer Personas B2B Zoominfo Paid Search Agency 140

Onalytica B2B

DECEMBER 7, 2017

It seems like just yesterday that we were packing up 2016 and placing our bets on what 2017 had in store, and here we are preparing for 2018 – scary, huh? Here are the 5 key areas that brands should work on now, to prepare for and successfully execute influencer marketing in 2018. 1) Do you know who your relevant influencers are?

Planning 198

Planning Work Management SME Budget Programs 198

ATAK Interactive

MARCH 12, 2020

To help you accomplish this, we gathered 5 B2B marketing trends to shape your 2020 B2B marketing strategy. 5 B2B Marketing Trends in 2020. In order to have a successful marketing strategy, focus on these five B2B marketing trends for 2020: Align sales and marketing efforts through sales enablement. 1. Sales Enablement.

Top of Funnel 107

Top of Funnel Trends Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing 107

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 25, 2018

You know how that can help your business generate passive traffic, leads, and conversions. 2018, though, is going to be filled with some things you might not know. In this blog, you’ll learn about the most recent changes to SEO and how as a marketer you can implement strategies to get ahead in 2018. Image Source ).

Lead Scoring 134

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking SEO Long Tail Marketing 134

Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 18, 2018

The new buzzword for improving interest in your products and services is demand generation , which is fast becoming a vital metric for many companies. Not only does good demand generation help the supply chain, it also leads to happier customers and more alignment between sales and marketing. Automate and Centralize. No visits yet.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel 62

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 21, 2020

Increased exposure (86%) was cited as the top reason by marketers, followed by increased traffic (78%) and generated leads (67%). “A Socialbakers conducted the “Social Media Trends Report,” harnessing data from the fourth quarter of 2019. one year later. However, they may not be abandoning Facebook altogether.

Social Media 293

Social Media Marketing Report Facebook Social Marketing 293

Porch Group Media

AUGUST 10, 2021

Email Marketing Benchmarks, Trends and Statistics – Updated for 2021. Research by Campaign Monitor digs into overall email marketing trends and statistics and strategies marketers should be implementing to find success. According to research by Adobe 2018, those who were born between 1981 and 1996 spent 6.4 Mobile Email.

Advertising Benchmark 98

Advertising Benchmark Statistics Email Marketing Trends 98

Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2018

Generally, it would make sense that the more leads you generate, the more sales you will gain. Though trends come and go in this industry, we mean it when we say 2018 is the year of the micro-influencer. The post Flip the Funnel: How To Use Micro-Influencers in 2018 appeared first on B2B Marketing Blog | Webbiquity.

Top of Funnel 224

Top of Funnel Blogger Multi-Channel Marketing Funnels 224

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 15, 2019

In 2018, less than 25% of total survey respondents were confident their ABM programs were effective, while over half of the group of survey respondents with advanced ABM programs were genuinely confident in their programs’ ability to drive revenue! Trends in ABM. By Lauren Dichter , Marketing Consultant for Heinz Marketing.

Account Based Marketing 70

Account Based Marketing ABM Intent Signal Budget Programs 70

Sprout Social

APRIL 14, 2021

in summer 2018, TikTok has generated six billion lifetime downloads in app stores and hit 689 million users worldwide, with no plateau in sight. Between viral dances, memes, recipes, hacks and other TikTok trends, it’s hard to avoid the platform’s influence, leaving many brands to wonder—should we be on TikTok?

Trends 145

Trends Effectiveness Marketing & Strategy Viral Marketing 145

EveryoneSocial

APRIL 12, 2018

Can you believe 2018 is already 25% over?! The webinar will last 45 minutes, including Q&A and will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, 1:00 PM EDT. The webinar will last 45 minutes, including Q&A and will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, 1:00 PM EDT. Social media in 2018. User-generated content.

Webinar Metrics 53

Webinar Metrics Trends User-Generated Content Social Networks 53

Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A 2018 report by Jeff Allen, Facebook’s senior data scientist, noted that: “About 40 percent of the traffic to Facebook pages…went to pages that stole or repurposed most of their content.” Memes, sounds, trends, content formats, filters, and other types of content are made expressly to copy and/or reuse.

Ethics 121

Ethics Social Media Trends Copyright 121

KEO Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What can you expect to see in digital advertising trends that will affect your marketing strategies in 2018? KEO Marketing presents The State of Digital Advertising: Trends to Watch in 2018, where we detail the top 4 digital advertising predictions for the upcoming year. Sales Still Close the Buyer’s Journey.

Advertisements 48

Advertisements Advertising Trends Top of Funnel 48

Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Its indisputable success in building relationships, gathering data, generating leads and increasing sales makes it easy to see why B2B marketers consider email to be most important to their overall content marketing success. Without further ado, here are the 5 email trends you need to watch in 2018. Intent Targeting.

Marketing AI 40

Marketing AI Trends Sales Genius Opt-out 40

Brightedge

AUGUST 30, 2023

In 2015, we integrated deep learning technology natively into our core platform and introduced DataMind to help marketers identify crucial digital trends and market shifts. With the introduction of BrightEdge Insights in 2018, we provided marketers with a personalized data analyst. And the feedback has been astounding.

Generation 52

Generation Marketing Automation Services SEO Training 52

MarketJoy

AUGUST 6, 2020

For decades, print media, radio and television dominated lead generation, until the eventual birth of the internet, when everything began to change. However, in the last decade Google Adwords, mobile-readiness, landing pages, web forms, and the marriage between sales and marketing has become table stakes for effective lead generation.

Lead Generation 105

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Marketing AI Generation 105