Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Your clients are the heart of your business and it takes sincere dedication to gain their loyalty in return. They keep your operations flowing and are the reason you create value-centered products or services. For business-to-business (B2B) companies, in particular, the need to integrate lead generation efforts and guarantee client satisfaction is even more essential for retaining business clientele.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

Guest post by Natasha Lane. A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success. Image credit: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash Here’s a look at seven content types that will help you attract more website visitors and convert more of them into leads.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 31, 2023

New research from Gartner indicates marketers should focus less on policies around taking first-party data and more on the experience and value they provide in exchange for that data. Robrt Rose explains.

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Engagio

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are five specific suggestions for sales and marketing professionals looking to “recession-proof” their organizations. The post Recession-Proofing Your B2B Business: 5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Downturn appeared first on Demandbase.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

B2B Marketing

Oktopost

MARCH 16, 2023

Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary B2B video marketing has evolved significantly over the last few years, driven by changes in technology, consumer behavior, and industry trends. With the rise of social media and the need for quick video content, B2B companies are now more likely to use video as part of their strategy, thanks to the proven effectiveness of vid

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There’s nothing like one of the best content marketing TED talks to inspire a new perspective. At Marketing Insider Group, we love learning from the industry’s thought leaders to keep our own marketing efforts both innovative and effective. A nd what better way to inspire our readers to do the same than to share some of the best content marketing TED talks ever given?

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Webbiquity

MARCH 7, 2023

Long-term engagements are beneficial for consultants or agencies as well as the clients who work with them. But it takes the right mix of factors to build productive, lasting client-consultant relationships. Image credit: Amy Hirschi on Unsplash For consultants and agencies, long-term client relationships mean steady income. But more importantly, they mean you can spend more time doing what you love—delivering great results for awesome clients—and less time on business development and proposal w

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 23, 2023

Google has just released Bard, its answer to ChatGPT. Here is everything we know about Bard. The post Google Bard: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Benchmark Email

MARCH 22, 2023

As a small business owner, it can feel difficult – if not impossible – to compete against much larger businesses, especially well-established megacorporations. Good news, though. You don’t need a giant budget or established infrastructure to compete against those bigger brands and still turn a profit. In fact, there are lots of ways in which… The post 9 Effective Ways Your Small Business Can Compete Against Larger Brands appeared first on Benchmark Email.

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Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.

Marketing Strategy

Oktopost

MARCH 27, 2023

Kristina Thomas goes Behind the Post to share her strategy for creating compelling social content in the finance industry. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Episode Summary In this episode of Behind the Post, Olivia Messina sits down with Kristina Thomas , Head of Social Media at S&P Global. Kristina leads an award-winning global team and reveals the delicacies and challenges of managing a social strategy in the finance industry.

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Contently

MARCH 2, 2023

Chalk it up to our shrinking attention spans, but short-form video is thriving. It’s not surprising: We like to multi-task, and we like quick hits. So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Now is the time to become an expert on creating video content. Not only are 91% of businesses already using video as a marketing tool in 2023, but 96% of marketers are placing ad spend on video. That’s because nowadays, consumers are spending an increasing amount of time on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc. With all of the benefits that come along with creating video content, like building your brand identity and increasing your SEO , there’s no reason why yo

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Optinmonster

MARCH 22, 2023

Do you want to learn how to upsell and are looking for upselling tips? Upselling is a simple method to increase your average order value and boost your bottom line. If you’re not upselling to your customers, you’re missing out on a lot of revenue. In Marketing Metrics , the authors say: “The probability of selling to a new prospect is 5-20%.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

This guide will highlight the areas in which each SEO software suite excels to help you navigate the highly competitive landscape of SEO. The post The Top 5 SEO Software Suites For Agencies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Benchmark Email

MARCH 16, 2023

Selecting an email marketing tool is a process. There’s a lot to consider, and it can get so overwhelming that some people just opt for the tool that is widely known. That’s one way to go about it. However, we don’t recommend that route. You run the risk of paying for bloated software you aren’t… The post The Best Mailchimp Alternatives for Email Marketing appeared first on Benchmark Email.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

Targeting the right keywords for your business can make search engines one of the most valuable and highest ROI channels. But how do you identify and prioritize the right keywords? Start with these four questions.

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Contently

MARCH 3, 2023

Here’s the hot take on the trends related to technology for content marketing, based on responses to the 2023 Contently State of Content Marketing Survey. Almost all content teams—94 percent, in fact—use some technology to facilitate content creation and delivery. That’s according to the 206 marketing leaders who responded to the survey.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. It’s a beautiful thing when our employer is the data source. If you work at a SaaS company, you might hit the content jackpot by turning customer usage data into an annual report that attracts media coverage and leads, for example, Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index or Marketing Insider Group’s blog post frequency research.

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Hinge Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

Thought leadership is one of those inherently appealing ideas. Who doesn’t want to be a thought leader? And for many B2B and professional services firms this makes a lot of sense. Thought leadership can provide the credibility and visibility for your offering. In this post we will explore how to make thought leadership content the centerpiece of your strategy and how to execute it successfully.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT's 90% cost reduction offers developers affordable access to cutting-edge technology, while Whisper's speech-to-text model is now available for on-demand access. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Whisper API Now Available For Developers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Oktopost

MARCH 29, 2023

Here at Oktopost, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new certifications designed to help B2B companies and their employees become proficient in social media marketing and drive measurable business results through the Oktopost platform. We’re thrilled to offer these new certifications to our customers, and we want to share with you why!

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

You’re in a new content battleground. But it doesn’t have to be humans vs. machines. It can be humans AND machines to make your content better and please both Google search and the people in your target audience.

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Contently

MARCH 9, 2023

The latest Google Analytics update (GA4) is the first major update to Google’s web analytics service since 2012. A lot has changed since then—namely, the arrival of two new user privacy laws ( GDPR and CCPA ), increased use of mobile apps, and the phasing out of third-party cookies. To adapt, GA4 is an overhaul of the current version (Universal Analytics or UA) and is designed for the world we live in now.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 20, 2023

We’re here to let you in on a little secret: organic search rankings save money. We can’t bear to watch your marketing dollars go to waste on paid search marketing that isn’t generating the results you deserve. Sure, your paid search ads are getting your content front and center, but are they maximizing your conversion rate and revenue? Not exactly.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2023

Outsourcing has become a popular practice for organizations looking to streamline their operations and increase efficiency. One area where outsourcing can be particularly effective is appointment setting. Appointment setting is a critical aspect of many businesses, but it can also be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Outsourcing appointment setting services can help organizations to focus on their core competencies while still achieving their business goals.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

Should you be worried that ChatGPT taking over your SEO job? Here's what to expect about the hot topic in this week's Ask An SEO. The post Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Oktopost

MARCH 13, 2023

Stephanie Melgoza goes Behind the Post to reveal her data driver social media strategy. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Episode Summary The strongest strategies are those that are data-driven. But what does that look like in the B2B social media industry, and what role does social play in the B2B buyer journey?

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 22, 2023

Tech marketers, take note. How does your content marketing relate to your peers? CMI’s newly released Technology Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends: Insights for 2023 shares the answers.

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