Contently

MARCH 22, 2019

Good journalists and good marketers have something in common: They’re obsessed with understanding their audience so they can help people learn something new. That was the first thing I realized when I left the journalism world to become Contently’s editor-in-chief six years ago. The Limits of a Top-Funnel Mindset.

Top of Funnel 167

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Activities Content Marketing 167

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Metadata

MAY 24, 2023

This is the second post in our new content series, Meta With Metadata. We’re giving you an inside look at how our Marketing team uses our own product to automate paid campaigns and drive more revenue. That’s the question every demand gen marketer is asking themselves right now. How can I get something out of nothing?

Work Management 52

Work Management Marketing Management Ideal Customer Profiles Allocation 52

Contently

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A key part of my job as a product manager at Contently is talking to people. By getting a sense of how people think, act, and solve problems, I can help tailor our product to their needs. “This is content ROI.” That content also unlocks one of your most important marketing channels: organic search.

Lead Ranking 217

Lead Ranking Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Scoring ROI 217

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility.

Digital Asset Management 129

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 129

Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you haven’t come across it yet, it’s an insightful framework that challenges the outdated strategies we B2B marketers have relied on to spur growth over the last decade. Something is shifting in the realm of B2B marketing It’s hard to put your finger on it just yet, but it’s there, quietly brewing beneath the surface.

Paid Content 78

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Planning 78

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

Top of Funnel 112

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 112

BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A marketing funnel is a visual representation of your customer’s journey from the moment they come in contact with your brand till they become a paying customer. Other marketers also refer to marketing funnels as purchase, conversion, and lead funnels, among others. Why Do You Need A Marketing Funnel?

Top of Funnel 74

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Marketing Automation Services High Quality Lead 74

ClearVoice

JUNE 3, 2024

When it comes to business, marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth. It may be tempting to funnel a lot of resources into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins. In fact, leads generated using content versus paid are 6x more likely to convert!

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Content Thought Leadership 52

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 3, 2017

When measuring the effectiveness of paid advertising , you’re often presented with an overwhelming array of choices. In this article, I segment key paid marketing metrics into three different categories. Each set of metrics contributes to the funnel differently and tells a much different story than the next.

Lead Ranking 134

Lead Ranking Cost Per Click Lead Scoring CPC 134

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Today, personalization is more important than ever, as consumers and business decision makers alike are overloaded with content. While a lot of information gets ignored, personalized content tends to hit home. A similar reaction takes place in the brain when people receive personalized content. Guest post by Stefan Debois.

Paid Content 254

Paid Content Personalization Lead Ranking Marketing Analytics Tools 254

seo.co

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Marketing Funnels — Table of Contents. What is a Marketing Funnel? + The 5 Stages of the Sales Funnel. Creating High-Conversion Content for Each State. Scale Your Organic Traffic With the Highest Quality Content and Links. What is a Marketing Funnel?

Top of Funnel 116

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Optimization Marketing Analytics Tools 116

Oktopost

MAY 20, 2024

Marketing professionals are always deep in discussion about the most effective strategies, measurements, and tactics for success. And specifically in social media marketing, the question has always been which measurement matters more, creating engagement with our audience or bringing new visitors to the company website?

Social Media 80

Social Media Media Allocation Digital Asset Management 80

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As a public relations and digital marketing agency owner, I often hear about numerous tips, tricks, hacks, and workarounds to build massive social media success. We've put 10 social media statements to the test, and our findings may be surprising. General social media statements to verify or debunk. It’s no secret.

Paid Content 128

Paid Content Social Media Media Word of Mouth 128

QuanticMind

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Most advertisers consider paid search management software the solution to all their problems. What to Look for in Paid Search Management Software. All paid search management tools can help advertisers save time and improve campaign performance, yet some are more effective and efficient than others.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 52

ANNUITAS

MAY 28, 2020

A few weeks ago, my colleague Scott Parent wrote about the immediate impact the COVID-19 pandemic was having on marketing. In it, Scott offered four actionable ways to quickly and effectively shift your demand marketing plan to accommodate the changing business environment. Paid Search. So, where you use webinars is key.

Top of Funnel 147

Top of Funnel Demand Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 147

SmartBug Media

MARCH 19, 2021

If you’re an inbound marketer in the B2B space, you understand how much time and energy goes into planning and executing your marketing campaigns. of my favorite inbound marketing resources that any B2B marketer can benefit from subscribing to in 2021 and beyond. We Asked 10 Marketing Experts. SmartBug Media®.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Inbound Marketing Resources B2B Marketing 105

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Brandpoint

JULY 14, 2023

Social media has transformed the way businesses engage with their target audience, and manufacturing companies are no exception. However, for manufacturing companies, quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of social media efforts can be complex. What is Social Media ROI? Focus on what you want to achieve.

Social Media 62

Social Media ROI Multi-Touch Attribution Paid Search Agency 62

Valasys

JULY 20, 2020

Any businesses can construct online media accounts and post the articles, products, and services through content or video clips. The real challenges for brands in social media include crafting techniques and implementing a profitable marketing strategy that levitates sales and revenue. Leveraging Referral Traffic.

Paid Content 86

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 86

ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

In the industry of social media marketing, jargon is used loosely and things can change quickly. Social media is the thing that every brand acknowledges they need, yet many companies struggle to crack the code of success or lead conversions on the platforms. General social media marketing terms.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Media 111

ClickZ

MARCH 2, 2020

Practical video marketing strategies that increase engagement on Amazon, Facebook, and YouTube. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront, boasting impressive tracking and analytics capabilities which help marketers make smarter decisions, drive more revenue, and increase customer acquisition.

Paid Content 145

Paid Content Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing AI Trends 145

MKT1

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past couple years writing newsletters and working with hundreds of founders and marketers, we’ve developed a fairly-comprehensive approach to building B2B marketing. But more than that, we hope that this becomes an evergreen intro and summary to all of MKT1 ’s content.

Startups 98

Startups Marketing Analytics Tools Course B2B Marketing 98

Brandpoint

APRIL 3, 2019

Is the marketing funnel obsolete? While the funnel isn’t (and shouldn’t be) completely dead, there HAS been a shift in the way content marketers work within the company to best serve a customer. What is the marketing flywheel? What is the marketing flywheel? Well, short answer: no.

Top of Funnel 106

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Planning Paid Search Agency 106

MKT1

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Educating the rest of your company on marketing is often the hardest part of doing marketing. Marketing’s actual job is to understand an audience and communicate to that audience in a value-add way. Yet, when it comes to doing this internally, marketers often fall short–very, very short. Nor should you.

Planning 75

Planning Paid Search Agency Marketing Analytics Tools Advertising Agencies 75

Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

Not 100% sure what Instagram influencer marketing is all about? Recent stats say that carousels , Reels and Stories are among the most popular content types for creators. As creators continue to dominate the platform, brands need to know how Instagram influencer marketing works. What is Instagram influencer marketing, anyway?

Paid Content 107

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Top of Funnel 107

Unbounce

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Yep, this is a line commonly heard in many businesses , especially small businesses where the number of marketing team members can generally be counted on one hand—or even just one finger. We reached out to a one-person marketing machine, Raise Craze ’s Claire Seymour, to find out just how she gets it all done. Heartwarming, right?

Paid Content 143

Paid Content Marketing AI Landing Pages Personalization 143

Net-Results

MAY 26, 2021

Because for a long while I’ve worked at a B2B SaaS business and a lot of my focus has been on content marketing. What is content marketing? VIDEO: What role does content play in my digital marketing strategy? The importance of marketing content in the awareness phase. Check it out below.

B2B Marketing 98

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing B2B 98

Contently

DECEMBER 8, 2021

When I started Contently’s own content marketing program eight years ago, we had but a blog template and a dream. Within 18 months, we’d built a loyal audience of hundreds of thousands of marketers and an award-winning industry publication. And the demands put on content teams are greater than ever.

Top of Funnel 195

Top of Funnel Content Marketing Funnels Template 195

Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2018

As organic reach dwindles, social media ads are becoming more and more appealing to marketers. In fact, social advertising budgets doubled from $16 billion in 2014 to $31 billion in 2016. Here, I’ll distill these lessons and apply them to social ads. Two-Cent Video Ads. Hyper-Focused Audience Targeting.

Paid Content 150

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Ads 150

ANNUITAS

MARCH 4, 2020

The Growth Marketing movement (aka growth hacking ) – now nearly ten years old – has had a significant and positive impact on the efficacy of demand marketing. Yet ‘first generation’ Growth Marketing has hit a wall. Yet ‘first generation’ Growth Marketing has hit a wall. It’s time for Next Generation Growth Marketing.

Growth Marketing 247

Growth Marketing Top of Funnel Demand Enterprise Management 247

Scoop.it

AUGUST 30, 2022

The e-commerce market entails testing, modifying ad campaigns, and optimizing your pages for conversation. That is not all – there is more to marketing your e-commerce business. What is E-commerce Marketing? E-commerce Digital Marketing Trends and Techniques for Your Business. Search engine optimization (SEO).

Paid Content 87

Paid Content Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management 87

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Some marketers think there is a big difference between B2C (business to consumer) and B2B (business to business) marketing, but the fact is, there are facets of both that have similar qualities. Because of this, B2B marketers can employ many “traditional” B2C strategies of marketing into their own campaigns.

Paid Content 198

Paid Content B2B Marketing Allocation Marketing & Strategy 198

Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Many of those billions of users are also shopping online, which means internet marketing has become one of the most lucrative industries in the world. In this all-inclusive guide to internet marketing, you will learn everything there is to know about expanding your business into the digital realm. What Is Internet Marketing?

Internet Marketing 108

Internet Marketing Paid Content Marketing Automation Services Planning 108

ANNUITAS

MARCH 19, 2020

Business leaders and marketing and sales teams are struggling now, more than ever, to not only drive new demand, but to replace the loss of existing demand in the marketplace. Whether it’s trade shows, local events or more intimate sales dinners, in-person interactions are a much relied-upon component of every company’s demand marketing mix.

Top of Funnel 232

Top of Funnel Planning Demand Elasticity 232

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you’ve tuned into the Content Marketing Institute for any length of time, you are no doubt familiar with the importance we place on the idea of developing a documented, strategic plan. Each year in our research, we find that a cohesive, documented strategy is one thing that separates successful vs. unsuccessful content marketers.

Marketing Strategy 111

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Enterprise Management Planning 111

Valasys

APRIL 22, 2024

Lead Generation Techniques Lead generation is the foundation of any effective marketing strategy. Content marketing , social media campaigns, and SEO optimization are all utilized to attract potential customers and convert them into leads. Lead harvesting methods like this one gain more traction on the website.

Lead Harvesting 40

Lead Harvesting Paid Content Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 40