The Marketing Blender

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Our Services. . Your starter guide to marketing budget software. If you’re like most marketing professionals, then you know that having a well-managed budget is crucial to the success of your campaigns. Related Content: Your guide to building a marketing budget template. See Our Work.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But budget limitations can make or break even the best, and most thorough plans you’ve set to accomplish in 2024. They’re expected to make every marketing dollar count and deliver maximum impact on a limited budget. Now that doing more with less is essential, strategic budgeting is the key to success for CMOs in 2024.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. So it’s critical to take the time to create a strong content marketing strategy that can deliver relevant content to your audience.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Marketing budgets as a percentage of revenue fell in 20201 to “their lowest level in recent history,” analyst firm Gartner reported in The State of Marketing Budgets 2021. Budgets were almost cut in half, falling from 11% in 2020 to 6.4% 29% of work outsourced to agencies has been brought in-house. .

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B2B Marketing Directions

AUGUST 15, 2021

The firm hosted a webinar and published a report discussing the findings of this research. The survey produced 400 responses from marketing decision makers and influencers located in North America, Europe and the UK. Therefore, this survey primarily captured the perspectives and experiences of marketers in large enterprises.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 14, 2020

The abrupt shutdown of vast swaths of economy and the entire live events industry, to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, has dramatically impacted plans for B2B marketers. Those differences are one area explored in How COVID-19 is Impacting B2B Marketing , a research report just published by B2B Marketing Zone and Webbiquity LLC.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 21, 2020

Budgeting is never a fun process. However, it’s necessary to budget for your content marketing program, so that you’ll know exactly what funds and resources you’ll be working with in the new year. And you don’t have to start from scratch, as we’ll be sharing how to budget for your content marketing in 2020.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Marketers who understand how these behaviors are evolving can set up their companies for success in the coming decade. Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. as opposed to products.

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Hubspot

MARCH 23, 2021

When I was hired for my first marketing role, I got really excited to pitch new, exciting ideas to my team. Ultimately, being a successful marketer isn't just about thinking strategically. Plus, we'll explore how much of your yearly revenue you should re-invest in marketing materials to see stronger long-term growth.

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chiefmartech

AUGUST 29, 2021

As with crime and politics, if you want to reveal the real plot in marketing’s evolution, follow where the money is going. But it is why I always look forward to Gartner’s annual CMO Spend Survey report. of the budget. Closely related, marketing analytics was ranked #4 with 11% mean budget allocation.

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SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Mastering the art of trade show marketing requires going beyond conventional strategies. You can approach trade shows with one of two marketing strategies: developing one theme for all events you attend or customizing your strategy for each show.

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The Point

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In uncertain economic times, Market Development Funds (MDF) can be a precious resource for channel partners (resellers, distributors, ISVs) looking for budget to fund sales and marketing activity. Yet industry surveys report that as much as 60 percent of available MDF funds go unused.

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B2B Marketing Directions

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Marketers work relentlessly to optimize the performance of their campaigns and programs in order to maximize marketing ROI. Read on to find out why marketers should spend part of their marketing budget on things that may not work. So, why am I discussing venture capital in a blog about B2B marketing?

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

If only there were a way to organize your answers to all of these questions -- a place where you could enter in estimated costs for all of your line items, and then compare your projected marketing budget to what you actually end up spending. Included in our eight budget templates bundle is a template to manage your website redesign.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2022

If the value is that obvious, why is it that, “While the concept of intent data has been around for close to a decade, many companies are just starting to fully explore the best methods of harnessing it to grow their businesses”? What’s in the Intent Data Report. Do we have the budget?

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 1, 2020

One of the most underrated skill sets of a marketing leader is the ability to guide decision-making based on budgetary analysis. The most skilled marketers aren't just the ones who can identify the best channels for growing customers; they are also the ones who can identify the best channels to avoid.

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Contently

MAY 13, 2024

According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff. For marketers, this means a few things are about to change. Here’s everything you need to know about third-party cookies and what their phase-out means for content marketers in 2024.

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BenchmarkONE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Effective small business marketing requires a savvy mindset. It also requires having a proper hold on your priorities, including what you should be spending on marketing and where you should be spending it. A small business marketing budget tends to be limited — but that’s okay! It may even be a good thing.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 9, 2024

Lead generation has become an essential aspect of every company’s growth strategy. These companies adopt a variety of techniques, such as email marketing, social media outreach, and cold calling, to identify and engage potential customers on the company’s behalf.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Email, although a conventional mode of marketing and communication, has weathered the storms of Twitter, Facebook, Slack, Mobile, and even RSS. On average, a mid-sized business would spend $9 to $1000 monthly on their email marketing needs if they self-manage their campaigns or $300-$500 monthly if they choose an agency.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With the end of year fast approaching, many organizations are taking a good look at budgets and priorities for the new year. Software Advice’s recently released 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark report revealed that the vast majority of B2B marketers (79 percent) use at least 11 different marketing software applications.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 30, 2017

As influencer marketing continues to grow in popularity, new research suggests that B2B marketers are still in the early phase of adopting this tactic. The Future of Influencer Marketing” report from Traackr looked at how marketers are integrating influencer marketing (IM) into their overall strategies.

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Just as CMOs and other marketing leaders started reaching into their pockets after more than two years of pandemic-restricted spending, they’ve hit another flaming hoop: uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Insert the collective sighs of marketers.]. Here are the top 3 things you can do right now to maximize your demand gen budget: 1.

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Martech

JULY 25, 2022

Without demonstrable proof that marketing initiatives are driving business results, marketers’ budgets are easy pickings for leaders seeking to improve profitability or just keep the business afloat during challenging times. And it’s not just marketing department jobs and media budgets that are at stake.

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Meerkat Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2023

It’s 2023, if you have not yet created a marketing strategy for the year, now is the time! . A marketing strategy is a plan for reaching and attracting new customers and retaining and engaging current ones. Here are some steps to follow when creating a marketing strategy for your business: .

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BOP Design

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Are you considering a B2B content marketing strategy for next year? Are you looking to revamp your existing B2B content marketing program ? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we’ve put together 10 statistics to help guide your strategy. Successful B2B marketers invest in content marketing.

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Martech

JUNE 29, 2022

Performance marketing refers to a variety of online advertising programs where parties are paid when a specific action is completed. However, it isn’t limited to that, encompassing any marketing approach that’s tied to a specific action. Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on. Processing.Please wait.

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KEO Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Successful marketing leaders understand the value of early planning. There are many benefits of completing marketing plans and budgets early. There are many benefits of completing marketing plans and budgets early. 5 Steps to Setting a Marketing Budget. Identify the annual marketing budget early.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 1, 2013

Last month, Content Marketing Institute (CMI) released its report , “B2B Software Content Marketing: 2013 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends – North America,” sponsored by the International Data Group (IDG). The report, which highlights responses from more than 1400 B2B software marketers across the U.S.

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Allocadia

MARCH 13, 2020

Three actions marketing organizations can take and how Allocadia can help. As marketers we all wish that we could set our plan and budget at the beginning of the year or quarter and we are able to execute exactly as planned. But even in the best of times, priorities shift, programs fail, and change has to happen.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 2, 2021

Event marketing and content marketing are typically the two biggest line items in B2B marketing budgets. Most B2B enterprises allocate 30% or more of their total marketing budgets to events; more than a quarter (26%) spend 50% or more in that area. How to Maximize Event Marketing Content ROI.

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B2B Digital Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Balancing the Art of Trust and Technology in B2B Understanding consumer behavior and driving successful marketing strategies. In this insightful episode, host Jim Rembach sits down with Brandon McKee, CEO of Win Big Media, to explore the intricacies of B2B marketing and how to achieve certainty in this dynamic field.

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KEO Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The art of budgeting can be tricky. Companies are often lax about defining a specific marketing budget number and sticking to it, and this makes managing to a number very difficult. Best practices call for a clearly defined marketing budget and a clearly defined, and measurable, plan to accompany it.

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Madison Logic

MAY 3, 2023

During times of economic uncertainty, it’s important to maintain your campaign spending to drive ongoing engagement and continued program success. Even when times are hard, you need to accomplish two things: Your brand needs to be visible and recognizable in the market.

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