The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Because B2B digital marketing involves targeting a specialized audience, it requires in-depth market research and the use of targeted messaging and content to engage and educate potential business customers.

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Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is imperative for long-term success in B2B. This article discusses six pivotal areas B2B marketers should focus on to kick off 2024 proactively. Getting real with upper-funnel expectations We need to rethink how we approach the early stages of marketing traditionally focused on brand awareness.

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Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

The question of why Sales and Marketing need to be in sync is a no-brainer. Studies have shown that companies with “good” sales-marketing alignment achieve. That’s enough for any B2B company to run with and give it their all. That’s enough for any B2B company to run with and give it their all. Or so you think.).

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking services to identify prospects, build relationships, and close more deals. In social selling, sales professionals are playing the long game instead of eyeing immediate returns. It essentially means, “being genuinely helpful online and maybe selling eventually.”

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. From paid advertising to social selling and analytics, the value you can extract from social platforms is endless.

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

B2B industrial marketing presents unique challenges compared to other forms of B2B marketing. Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. Source ] So, what does this mean for B2B industrial marketers?

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Telemarketing Trends in B2B Marketing: What’s Working in 2023? Initially seen as an intrusive and annoying sales tactic, it has transformed into a valuable tool for B2B marketers. Personalization and Customization In 2023, generic sales pitches no longer cut it.

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The Lead Agency

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic that has dominated our lives for the last 18 months has changed how we live both professionally and personally, and the B2B landscape is no different. To succeed with marketing campaigns in 2022, businesses will have to continue to adapt their strategies to suit buyer trends. – B2B Decision Maker Pulse.

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B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

Moustafa is the President of Push Analytics, a digital consultancy firm engaged in B2B and B2C services. He brings a wealth of experience from the B2B enterprise sales space, having managed complex sales in the tens of millions of dollars. The impact of timely engagement on high-value B2B sales.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing As we navigate the landscape of B2B marketing, it becomes increasingly evident that leveraging technology is not just beneficial but essential. It helps in identifying trends, understanding patterns, and finding potential prospects for a business.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

For businesses, understanding the nuances of B2B SEO is essential, as it significantly differs from B2C SEO. The Distinct Focus of B2B SEO B2B SEO operates within a distinct paradigm, primarily due to the nature of the target audience. Business decisions typically involve multiple stakeholders and a longer purchasing process.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A sales funnel, stretching from early-stage brand discovery to final purchase, represents the customer journey. Most companies use the funnel to track prospects as they move through sales stages, adjusting strategies and marketing methods in response to their behaviors. In real life, the buying process is never so linear.

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FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the big news for B2B SaaS marketing and sales in 2024. Yet while generative AI is transforming B2B SaaS marketing, the other big news is not about tech disruption but about people – specifically about the sales experience buyers want now.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. What is Sales Intelligence? What is Market Intelligence?

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Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

MQL sits at the intersection of marketing and sales. These are leads that have been validated and are ready to be handed over to the sales team. Many marketers view MQL as flawed because less than 1% of these leads typically reach the final stage of the buying process, and even then, there’s no guarantee they’ll convert.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. In this article, we look at some B2B content marketing data to point to the biggest trends. The State of B2B Content Marketing. It is a top tactic. Quick Takeaways.

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Varicent

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You probably know this already, but sales forecasting is all about predicting how much revenue your team or business will likely bring in over the next quarter or the next year. Understanding Sales Forecasting. Sales forecasting really matters. It also shows how effective a sales team is.

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Only B2B

JUNE 5, 2023

In today’s competitive B2B landscape, businesses are increasingly adopting account-based marketing (ABM) tactics to drive personalized and targeted campaigns. In this blog, we will explore the best account-based marketing tactics that can help businesses dominate B2B marketing in 2023.

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Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

And for B2B marketers and large enterprises, the cost of lagging behind the content marketing trend curve is too massive to ignore. To help you keep up with the times, here is a compilation of the top 15 trends in content marketing that will shape the industry in 2023. Emerging content marketing trends.

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The Lead Agency

APRIL 14, 2024

Tired of trend lists that don’t apply to the unique challenges of B2B marketing? B2B marketing can be complicated; buyer journeys are messy. Multiple stakeholders and longer decision-making processes bring unique challenges, and the how-to tips everywhere online are mostly irrelevant in B2B industries.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2024

When done properly, sending cold emails—that is, messages to people or companies with whom you have no prior relationship—is still one of the best tactics for B2B lead generation or making direct sales. Then, process it using data analytics. Guest post by Nina Petrov.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 30, 2021

In a recent survey , B2B marketers and sales leaders were asked to name their most important metric for business success. Throughout the pandemic, B2B marketers have had to rapidly and repeatedly react to changes in the work structure and priorities of B2B buyers, based on incomplete and imperfect data.

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The Lead Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Consumer behaviour in the B2B space has undergone significant changes in the past year. They also prefer to avoid direct communication with sales, which has a considerable impact on B2B interactions. B2B buyers across industries are looking for ease of access to product information and validation from peer reviews.

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Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2021

As a marketer, you know getting customers’ attention can be tough, but actually closing those customers is just as much of a struggle for sales reps in your org. That’s because the average sales process is more complex than ever. What is sales enablement, anyway? How-to videos. Case studies.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

Enter AI analytics. In this article, we take a deep dive into AI analytics and how it differs from traditional data analysis methods for brand intelligence. What is AI analytics? It is used to identify patterns and trends in data for informed decision-making.

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Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Among the latest innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, causing quite a stir in B2B demand generation companies. Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services.

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Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The new era of B2B demand generation companies brings a personalized revolution powered by AI’s insight. Data’s secrets unravel, crafting precise marketing strategies that create trends and seize opportunities with impeccable timing. But how does AI enable B2B demand generation in full swing?

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

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Inbox Insight

MARCH 7, 2023

When the demand generation engine is neglected, what happens to sales acceleration? Demand gen is paramount to driving sales pipeline velocity, remaining the most vital pillar of the sales acceleration formula. Read on to discover the role it plays in sales success. Simply put, it stalls. What does this formula look like?

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ATAK Interactive

MARCH 12, 2020

Over the years, the B2B marketing landscape has noticeably changed. Driving this transformation is the B2B buyer journey, which has gotten longer and more complex. 82% of B2B buyers are spending more time in the research phase, using more sources to research and evaluate products and services. 5 B2B Marketing Trends in 2020.

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B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 28, 2024

Insights From a Google Insider Mastering B2B Paid Advertising In the fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering the art of B2B paid advertising has never been more critical. Prepare to debunk myths , grasp future trends, and refine your advertising approach for unparalleled success.

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Only B2B

MARCH 10, 2022

“Generating B2B leads is simple and easy.” You know how difficult it is to boost sales with B2B lead generation tactics. Overhyped case studies from huge firms that might raise sales. More sales = more leads. Are you ready to discover the best B2B lead generating tactics for your company?

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

But there are a lot of factors littering the path of lead conversion [time, sales, team, and more]. But generating qualified leads isn’t – because the number of qualified leads is the most immediate result of your effective B2B lead generation strategy or tactics.

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The Lead Agency

AUGUST 20, 2020

B2B marketing has undergone a dramatic change in the last 5-10 years. Previously, the key focus of B2B marketing was networking with the objective of securing a face-to-face meeting with the relevant C-level executive in the target company. This was a clear differentiator that separated B2B from B2C marketing.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enter the realm of data enrichment – a transformative practice redefining how businesses perceive, interact with, and convert B2B leads. It includes information about software, hardware, or IT infrastructure, offering valuable context for targeted sales or marketing approaches.

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