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71% of B2B Marketers Intend to Boost Account-Based Marketing Spend in 2023

KoMarketing Associates

As more B2B marketers begin to see a return-on-investment (ROI) from account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they will be increasing their budget for these initiatives in 2023. Furthermore, 50% intend to increase their number of staff dedicated to ABM this year.

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Executive Insights: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) with Eric Martin of SAP Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

When I recently interviewed Kathleen Schaub about the changes in marketing over her long tenure as both a CMO and the lead of IDC’s CMO Advisory Practice, she commented on what had changed most for marketing professionals. We have come a long way from the “one-size-fits-all” and “spray-and-pray” marketing tactics of the past.

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THE FUTURE PHASE OF ACCOUNT-BASED MARKETING (ABM)

Only B2B

Account based marketing, traces its roots in 1990’s, when B2B and B2C companies startednoticing the need for personalized marketing. The evergreen mantra for personalized marketing is ‘advertising’. But today, with the help of technology and tools the marketing is way more channelized and shows some sophistication.

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The Essentials of Account-Based Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

In the modern era, adopting an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) approach is a key business strategy for B2B marketers. What used to be purely account-based selling in the past has evolved to include marketing strategies that yield higher ROI at a fraction of its previous cost.

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Contact vs. Company Intent Signal Data

Contact-level intent leads can be acted on immediately to reach active buyers, while company-level leads improve outcomes for account-based marketing and other programs. This infographic unpacks the advantages of both contact and company data and gives details about how B2B marketers can benefit from both.

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Account Based Marketing Framework: What is ABM?

Lake One

Account based marketing is taking B2B by storm. The latest trend in the world of sales and marketing, ABM is a highly effective way to engage with potential leads. Here’s an in-depth walkthrough of the account based marketing framework for beginners. . What is account based marketing.

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10 Uncomfortable ABM Realities

The Point

ABM may be revolutionizing B2B marketing but it won't solve every challenge. Learn the ABM realities marketers face when planning their first initiative.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence Software in Account-based Marketing

SalesIntel

Account-based marketing (ABM) is an increasingly popular concept, placing an emphasis on personalizing an organization’s marketing efforts to reach highly sought-after target accounts. In this article, we’ll explore the role of AI software in ABM and how it can help maximize campaign results.

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Examples of Account-Based Marketing Uses Cases to Help Take Your ABM to the Next Level

The ABM Agency

Reading Time: 10 minutes Account Based Marketing (ABM) is a powerful strategy for B2B organizations that can be used to drive demand and increase customer loyalty. ABM focuses on targeting specific accounts, rather than casting out wide nets hoping for the best results. What is an example of an ABM platform?

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Report: B2B Marketers Continue to Prioritize Account-Based Marketing

KoMarketing Associates

As more B2B marketers experiment with account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they are diverting more of their budget to this tactic. COVID-19 and Changing Marketing Investments. In addition, 49% are now more focused on accelerating business through existing accounts.

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How to Prepare Contact & Account for an Account-Based Marketing Strategy

Among B2B communities, 2017 brought upon several new concepts, trends and technologies… But perhaps none captured more attention than the re-emergence of account-based marketing as a viable growth strategy.

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45% of Marketers Still in the Early Stages of Testing Their ABM Program

KoMarketing Associates

Although some marketers have begun developing an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy, new research indicates that many are still in the early stages of leveraging ABM to drive results. About 34% are being held challenged by trying to achieve personalization at scale toward target accounts.

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Unlocking the Secrets of B2B Account Based Marketing

The Lead Agency

Account-based marketing (ABM) is quickly becoming more popular for B2B mar k eters looking to build relationships with their most strategic and profitable accounts. With the right approach, ABM can be a powerful tool to drive growth and success. What do we mean by B2B Account Based Marketing?

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How to Get Started With Account-Based Marketing in 8 Steps

KoMarketing Associates

Account-based marketing has been around for several years now. Some of the statistics that have attracted marketers to ABM include: 87% of account-based marketers say that ABM initiatives outperform other marketing investments ( ITSMA ). Start Small and Design for Scale.

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Account-based Marketing (ABM) Tactics to Try | Strategic IC

Strategic-IC

"With ABM always lead with Strategy. Account-based Marketing (ABM) is one of the hottest B2B marketing strategies of 2020. ABM - Sounds new but is it? While Account-based Marketing may be getting a lot of attention right now it is not new - far from it. Your Target Accounts.

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When Executive Engagement met Account-Based Marketing

Speaker: Bev Burgess, Senior Advisor for ITSMA & Manasian and Co

So, how well are you engaging executives in the accounts that matter most? Join Bev Burgess as she explores the power of designing and aligning your executive engagement program for your most important ABM accounts. During this webinar, you will learn: Why ABM needs more focus on executive engagement.

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53% of Marketers Say ABM Has Generated More Revenue Than Other Tactics

KoMarketing Associates

As marketers continue to explore the benefits of account-based marketing (ABM), new research indicates that they are beginning to see its positive effects on their bottom line. However, most marketers (31%) said that only between 11% and 49% of their marketing budget is dedicated to ABM.

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Report: B2B Marketers Utilizing ABM Remain Challenged By Poor Data

KoMarketing Associates

Many B2B marketers turn to account-based marketing (ABM) to achieve their primary objectives. Bad data is the kryptonite of ABM campaigns — with inaccurate information, organizations are at risk of targeting out-of-market accounts and prioritizing the wrong leads,” wrote the authors of the report.

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Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Account-Based Marketing Efforts

SalesIntel

For the last several years, marketing experts have been driven by metrics that provide them with insight into their consumer market. As the digital space grows, more competitors come online and the marketplace changes, account-based marketing strategies become a more innovative method to teach impact and support marketing initiatives.

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The Definitive guide to Account-Based Marketing

Unbound B2B

Quick Summary: Account-based marketing is a strategic sales and marketing technique that engages and converts highly-targeted audiences. ABM is all about focusing your marketing efforts on high-value accounts that have the maximum potential of converting into sales.

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5 Imperatives of a Rockstar ABM Program

Speaker: Danny Nail, Sr. Director, Head of Global Account Based Marketing, SAP

Want to get started with ABM, but not sure where to begin? Join Danny Nail, Head of Global Account Based Marketing at SAP and SAP Marketer of the Year, as he explains five concrete steps your organization can take to achieve ABM excellence. Develop a customer-first mentality.

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3 Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

It’s easy to see why the technology-fueled resurgence of account-based marketing (ABM) is taking hold. B2B marketers are: Driving bigger deals, higher close rates, and more revenue. Winning strategic accounts in specific industries or regions, or with other significance. Technologies Fueling ABM Growth.

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7 Steps to a Successful Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy

The Point

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is certainly the hot topic in B2B circles these days, but like other trends, ABM can encompass a whole range of activity – from something as simple as an email drip campaign to a more comprehensive, sustained, integrated program that incorporates multiple channels.

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What is Account-Based Marketing?

Sharpspring

As businesses face new challenges in this digital age, there is a growing emphasis on value-driven, highly customized marketing (and that’s where account-based marketing comes in). Today, thanks to ABM-friendly automation tools, it’s easier to develop and streamline an ABM strategy for your B2B enterprise.

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HubSpot Account Based Marketing: Orchestrating your ABM Marketing Program

Lake One

87% of marketers that measure ROI say ABM outperforms every other marketing investment. Maybe it goes without saying, but we think that Account Based Marketing is here to stay as an effective strategy to drive more leads for your business. Inbound vs ABM: What’s the difference?

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3 Mistakes Organizations Make While Developing ABM Programs

The benefits of Account-Based Marketing are clear, so what’s holding B2B professionals back? While B2B research suggests organizations are thriving through successful ABM programs, getting just one campaign off the ground is more difficult than it seems. Inadequate contact inventory within universe.

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The Importance of Account-Based Marketing: Past, Present, and Future

Only B2B

Because of these crucial elements, account-based marketing presents a fantastic opportunity. Account-Based Marketing: What Is It? The sales and marketing teams collaborate in account-based marketing to identify the most eligible accounts for conversion into customers.

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7 Content-Based ABM Campaigns You Can Learn From

DivvyHQ

Are you new to ABM (account-based marketing) but planning to deploy some ABM tactics in 2023? Check out our latest article that provides 7 examples of effective content-based ABM campaigns from some of the nation's top companies. We have some inspiration for you today. Let's go!

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Account Based Marketing: A Game Changer Of Marketing World

Only B2B

Account based marketing has always been a darling to many businesses. In the ABM world, many B2B giants are proceeding with smart moves. These acquisitions have shaken the B2B market. ABM is about quality leads and engaging active buyers. ABM is about #Smarketing. Source: MarTech Today.

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Measure the ROI of Account-Based Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

When it comes to marketing and sales, the more precise and specific you can get with every customer, the better. All in all, ABM shortens the sales cycle and improves your lead conversion ratio. Research from the Altera Group found that 97% of businesses that use an ABM approach saw higher ROIs than with any other marketing strategy.

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What We Learned From Our Own Data-Driven ABM Strategy

Analysts and professionals alike tend to argue that account based marketing (ABM) is not new. However, ABM practitioners have evolved the strategy from development to implementation. So, what does ABM look like in 2022? Instead of wading through a series of vague “how-to kick-start your ABM strategy!”

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Report: Marketers and Sales Reps Still Facing ABM Challenges

KoMarketing Associates

Although sales representatives and marketers are seeing similar success via account-based marketing (ABM), new research indicates that there are still several challenges in this area. Finding B2B Marketing Success with ABM.

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Why Account-Based Marketing is Key for the Future of B2B Marketing

FunnelEnvy

Account-based marketing – often abbreviated as ABM – represents one of the best opportunities today’s marketers have for personalizing their efforts to improve conversion rates and prospect satisfaction. As we’ll get into in this blog post, one of the other significant benefits of ABM is its versatility.

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A 5 Step Process to Kick Start Your Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy

Smarte

A 5 Step Process to Kick Start Your Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy. Are you one of the thousands of marketing leaders working on getting your account-based marketing strategy off to a great start? But most marketers don’t know where to start. 1 Analyze your best customers.

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Account Based Marketing – An Important Aspect Of Demand Generation Channel

Only B2B

B2B industry very well know the account based marketing (ABM) concept. ABM is no longer an untouched notion for B2B companies. It’s efficacy as a marketing strategy has observed it gain traction among businesses in recent times, and managed Demand generation companies very efficiently. But, ABM can help.

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The ABM Benchmark Survey

ABM gets better with age — but unfortunately, marketers don't have the luxury of pouring it into an oak barrel for a couple decades to let it mature. It’s clear there’s a maturity gap in ABM strategies, so how can marketers start closing it?

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Report: Majority of Marketers Implementing Some Form of Account-Based Marketing Practices

KoMarketing Associates

Although some marketers have already implemented some form of account-based marketing (ABM), new research shows that many of them are still in the initial phases, while others have not begun to think about ABM at all. ABM and the Challenges of Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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Account-based Marketing (ABM) Tactics to Try | Strategic IC

Strategic-IC

"With ABM always lead with Strategy. Account-based Marketing (ABM) is one of the hottest B2B marketing strategies of 2020. ABM - Sounds new but is it? While Account-based Marketing may be getting a lot of attention right now it is not new - far from it. Your Target Accounts.

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Report: 34% of Marketers Still Do Not Have an Account-Based Marketing Strategy in Place

KoMarketing Associates

Although account-based marketing (ABM) has grown in popularity among marketers, new research suggests that many organizations are still in the early stages of rolling out such programs. In terms of challenges to success, most marketers (37%) said they have a lack of budget/resources.

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Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Stats & Quotes That Show The Benefits

Strategic-IC

What is ABM, and what key points do you need to understand before considering an ABM strategy? Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is an increasingly popular presence in B2B marketing today. In the past, key account marketing was used by larger companies to target a select handful of major accounts.

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An Actionable Guide to Building Out an Account-Based Marketing Strategy in a Single Quarter

Speaker: Justin Keller, VP of Marketing, and Brad Beutler, Director of Content at Terminus

ABM is one of those words you've heard but maybe you haven't explored fully yet. Are you searching for a new creative go-to-market plan in our new digital-first, work-from-home environment? Or maybe you’ve done your research on ABM, understand the benefits, and now you want to see some tactical ways on how to get started?