KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 6, 2021

As more B2B marketers experiment with account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they are diverting more of their budget to this tactic. This was followed by content marketing (60%), sales enablement (48%) and personalization/customization (43%). COVID-19 and Changing Marketing Investments.

Account Based Marketing 243

Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B 243

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 31, 2021

As marketers look to improve their ROI on social media, new research suggests that they may want to stay away from Twitter and Facebook, which appear to be falling out of favor among prospects and customers. Social Media Marketing and Facebook Familiarity. posts per week on Facebook. posts per week on Facebook. posts) and Twitter (4.4

Social Media 296

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing Report Media 296

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

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. “Bad

Account Based Marketing 281

Account Based Marketing ABM B2B Marketing Marketing Report 281

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 26, 2021

Although manufacturing marketers have not always turned to content marketing in the past, new research shows that their strategies for this tactic are beginning to mature. That being said, there is still some work that needs to be done in terms of establishing content marketing strategies.

Planning 282

Planning Content Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 282

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 22, 2022

Now, new research indicates that social media is becoming a critical channel for marketers focused on video distribution. Vidyard recently published its “2022 Video in Business Benchmark Report,” and statistics suggested that social media (63%) was a top distribution channel for video content, alongside organization websites (63%).

Social Marketing 243

Social Marketing Marketing Report Distribution Advertising Channels 243

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 29, 2021

Although many marketers are now taking a strategic approach to content, new research shows that not all of them have done so just yet, and there are a variety of obstacles holding them back. In terms of the reasons why marketers don’t take a strategic approach to managing content, the majority (68%) cite a lack of processes.

Marketing & Strategy 286

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Marketing Report Content 286

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 8, 2022

Marketers who use email have seen their delivery rate fall over the past year, but new research indicates that open rates and click-through rates have begun to rise. Knak recently published its “2022 Email Marketing Benchmark Report,” and statistics suggest that marketers’ average delivery rate sits at about 93%, which is down 3.2%

Click Rate 240

Click Rate Open Rate Email Marketing Marketing Report 240

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 11, 2021

Influencer marketing has not always been a large area of investment for marketers, but new research suggests that many in the industry are changing their attitude about this tactic. Additionally, three-fourths of marketers intend to dedicate a budget to influencer marketing at some point this year.

Marketing Report 205

Marketing Report Marketing Effectiveness Advertising Benchmark 205

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

If you work in marketing, you’ve probably heard about Google sunsetting Universal Analytics and making us switch to GA4. . It’s been hard to miss with the outpouring of memes, including my personal favorite: So what does the end of Universal Analytics mean for B2B digital marketing? Why Should B2B Marketers Switch Now?

B2B Marketing 222

B2B Marketing Marketing Report Marketing Analytics Tools B2B 222

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

B2B marketers are seeing success with content marketing, and new research suggests that the virtual space has given them new opportunities to connect with customers. Throughout the past year, virtual events/webinars/online courses (58%) have yielded the best results for B2B marketers in terms of content, topping the list of assets.

B2B Marketing 231

B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B Content 231

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 5, 2021

Not all B2B marketers have an integrated marketing strategy in place, but new research suggests that more are working on creating on to develop a more dynamic approach. The authors of the report note that there is no universally agreed-upon definition of integrated marketing.

B2B Marketing 251

B2B Marketing Planning Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 251

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As more marketers look to develop an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy, new research indicates that they are still faced with many challenges in this area. DemandGen recently published the results of its “ABM Benchmark Survey,” and statistics showed that 98% of respondents already utilize or intend to implement an ABM strategy.

Account Based Marketing 235

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 235

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The benchmarks and strategies that worked just a few years ago might not have the same impact today. In addition to incremental changes, such as the shift toward mobile devices, B2B marketers must also contend with a rapidly changing workplace and online world. Pay attention to crucial buyer’s journey benchmarks.

Top of Funnel 244

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Advertising Benchmark B2B 244

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s now been 20 years since the team at ITSMA coined the term Account-Based Marketing (ABM). I was very fortunate to work with ITSMA (now Momentum ITSMA after their merger) during a good part of my nearly two decades with SAP Marketing (and beyond). Not surprisingly, ABM is the top B2B marketing tactic.

Account Based Marketing 211

Account Based Marketing ABM Planning Advertising Benchmark 211

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

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. About 33% placed blame on insufficient staffing, and 30% claimed there is still a lack of cooperation between sales and marketing teams.

Account Based Marketing 214

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report B2B Sales 214

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not all B2B marketers have discovered how to effectively leverage account-based data, but new research suggests that high performers, in particular, are making strides in this area. Additionally, 62% of high performers organize account-based data from contact-based systems, and can append data for deeper insights and more accurate reporting.

B2B Marketing 213

B2B Marketing Account Based Marketing Marketing Report B2B 213

Martech

JUNE 3, 2022

Email click through rates dropped significantly last year, while personalized content in the body of the email was seen to get better results than personalized subject lines, according to a study by marketing automation developer GetResponse. Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on. Processing.Please wait. Why we care.

Email Marketing 91

Email Marketing Marketing Report Advertising Benchmark Personalization 91

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B marketers are constantly strategizing to make the most of their content, and new research suggests that doing so is paying off for those with a plan in place. However, 60% of the “most successful” B2B marketers have a documented plan in existence, suggesting that taking a tactful approach pays off.

B2B Marketing 296

B2B Marketing Planning Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 296

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 27, 2020

Although marketers have been turning to email to reach their customers and prospects for quite some time, new research shows that it still holds strong as a marketing tactic. Cheetah Digital and Econsultancy recently published the report, “Is Your Marketing Strategy Out of Touch?” Timing Marketing Emails Appropriately.

Email Marketing 295

Email Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Click Rate 295

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 15, 2021

As B2B marketers look toward social media to reach their primary objectives, new research suggests that Instagram and YouTube are growing in popularity among the list of top channels. That being said, Instagram use rose nearly 30% from last year to 60%, suggesting that more B2B marketers are leveraging this platform.

B2B Marketing 177

B2B Marketing Social Media Social Marketing Marketing Report 177

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Although social media marketing is still challenging for some marketers, new research suggests that it continues to help businesses grow brand awareness. Only 40% of respondents said that driving sales was the primary purpose of their social media marketing strategy. The Importance of Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 219

Social Media Planning Social Marketing Marketing Report 219

Benchmark Email

JANUARY 6, 2022

Email remains a top-performing channel for marketers. It’s no surprise that 64% of marketers use email to drive their marketing campaigns. Unfortunately, though, only 8% report any significant improvement in email marketing strategies. The problem?

Advertising Benchmark 141

Advertising Benchmark Email Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 141

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 31, 2017

Marketo’s “2017 Marketing Benchmark Report: North America” has found that marketers are implementing mobile marketing and optimization as a part of their multi-channel marketing strategies. As a part of their multi-channel strategy, many marketers find success with digital advertising, especially PPC.

Mobile Marketing 120

Mobile Marketing Marketing Report Advertising Agencies Advertising Benchmark 120

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Although marketers have explored a wide array of social media channels, new research suggests that they are still doing most of their posting on Facebook, above all else. Rival IQ recently published its “Social Media Industry Benchmark Report,” and statistics showed that across all industries, marketers post an average of 5.5

Marketing Report 175

Marketing Report Facebook Social Media Marketing 175

Navigate the Channel

JULY 12, 2023

Email is one of the most measurable tactics a building materials or construction company marketer can employ. But how you measure your success, or compare it others, can be squishy if you’re not sure what metrics matter and how to improve them if they indicate limitation in your email marketing plan. Math is fun!

Email Marketing 65

Email Marketing Advertising Benchmark Planning Ad Building 65

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As more marketers turn to video to resonate with their target audience, new research suggests that customers and prospects are consuming more video content than in past quarters. Operating systems for smartphones had a big impact on completion rates,” wrote the authors of the report. Finding Success with Video Content Marketing.

Marketing Report 231

Marketing Report Video Marketing Content Marketing 231

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 18, 2020

As more marketers look for ways to resonate with their target audience, new research shows that they are putting more effort into influencer marketing as a tactic. On top of this, 78% of respondents stated that they will be dedicating a portion of their budget to influencer marketing in 2020.

Marketing Report 157

Marketing Report Marketing Effectiveness Tactics 157

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Although B2B marketers are still relatively new in adopting account-based marketing (ABM), new research shows that they are already seeing success with this tactic. That being said, the implementation of ABM hasn’t come without its challenges for some marketers. Marketers Growing Confident in their ABM Tactics.

Account Based Marketing 172

Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B 172

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Content marketing is growing in popularity as a tactic to achieving strategic objectives, but how are certain industries integrating it? The vast majority of respondents (86 percent) stated that their companies utilize content marketing. Content Marketing and Digital Maturity.

Planning 209

Planning Content Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 209

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Studies 93

Case Studies Case Study Paid Search Agency Advertising Benchmark 93

Allocadia

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

COVID and the ensuing market-turbulence put marketing teams under a microscope to explain exactly where they were spending and how it was driving business impact. Faced with the upheaval of all we’ve previously known, marketers need a new set of benchmarks to guide their investment strategy.

Advertising Benchmark 52

Advertising Benchmark Marketing Report Spending Marketing & Strategy 52

Vidyard

APRIL 5, 2021

94% of marketers believe it converts the same or better than other content types. So, if you want to stay relevant and excel with video marketing —knowing what your contemporaries (and your competitors) are doing is key. That’s why you need benchmarks to guide best practices, help you identify opportunities, and evaluate your success.

Advertising Benchmark 105

Advertising Benchmark Paid Search Agency Video Marketing Work Management 105

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 31, 2019

Although many marketers are dedicated to utilizing content marketing as a part of their marketing plan, new research suggests that they still face a wide array of challenges when it comes to creating and implementing a content strategy. B2B Marketers and Their Dedication to Content Marketing.

Planning 153

Planning Content Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 153

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As marketers in the manufacturing industry turn to content marketing to achieve their key objectives, new research suggests that they are finding more success with this tactic. Overall, the majority of respondents (49 percent) rate their content marketing success as at least “moderately successful.”.

Content Marketing 140

Content Marketing Marketing Report Content Marketing 140

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 12, 2020

Marketing video completion rates (VCR) were slightly down in Q4 2019, according to new research. Extreme Reach recently published its “2019 Q4 and Full Year Video Benchmarks” report, and data suggested that the average VCR in Q4 2019 was 88%. This data suggests that 15 seconds may be the “sweet spot” for video marketers.

Marketing Report 156

Marketing Report Video Marketing Marketing Mobile Marketing 156

Sprout Social

MARCH 30, 2022

Sharing your performance data without including industry-specific social media benchmarks is like putting on a play without setting the stage. When you look at social media benchmarks by industry, you can find insights that tell a richer story about your strategy, its challenges and its successes. It’s more a matter of prioritization.

Social Media 105

Social Media Advertising Benchmark Media Rules 105