The Point

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At a time when marketing budgets are tightening, surveys and survey reports represent some of the most compelling and cost-effective content a B2B marketer can produce. However, on the plus side, you’re also eliminating the cost and hassle and risk of marketing the survey in the first place.

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Customer Surveys Marketing Budget Creation Planning B2B Thought Leadership 272

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

Thought leadership is one of those inherently appealing ideas. Who doesn’t want to be a thought leader? And for many B2B and professional services firms this makes a lot of sense. Thought leadership can provide the credibility and visibility for your offering.

B2B Thought Leadership 152

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Paid Content Advertising Agencies 152

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 Top Social Networks for B2B Marketing.

Social Media 240

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 240

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This question prompts the creation of marketing personas, and the answers vary widely. For most B2B content creation , personas guide marketers in developing tailored pieces that resonate profoundly with a particular group. What does your ideal customer look like? Who buys from you, follows you, and interacts with your posts?

Buyer Personas 361

Buyer Personas Social Media Media Webinar Metrics 361

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. How are goals and strategies for content marketing changing?

Social Media 322

Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 322

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There are many parts to the puzzle of content marketing. You need to promote that content to ensure it reaches as many pairs of eyes as possible.It’s estimated that around 60 to 70% of content produced by B2B marketing departments sits unused. But it’s also important not to forget about your content reach. Quick Takeaways.

Paid Content 363

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 363

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of the content marketing. 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. And influencing buyer decisionsis what marketing is all about! Quick Takeaways.

Top of Funnel 354

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 354

Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 5, 2022

Because it provides immeasurable (and measurable) value, especially in the realm of thought leadership. . Let’s explore this relationship further and how to measure the value of thought leadership. . How Content Marketing and Thought Leadership are Related . In fact, 47 percent of buyers view?

Thought Leadership 205

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer Lead Ranking 205

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. 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. And influencing buyer decisions is what marketing is all about ! It is a top tactic.

Top of Funnel 337

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 337

Onalytica B2B

AUGUST 23, 2017

It’s definitive because it provides clarity and best practice to a relatively immature industry; it’s practical because it provides guidance and frameworks to help marketers get going right away. Dare we call this the influencer marketing bible? So, what is influencer marketing?

Peer-to-peer 192

Peer-to-peer Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth Work Management 192

Top Rank Marketing

JUNE 24, 2024

B2B thought leadership shows potential buyers that your brand is a credible authority. It helps keep you top of mind even when a buyer isn’t in market yet. The 2024 Edelman-LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report shows that thought leadership is more crucial now than ever.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Top of Funnel B2B 77

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2020

Fred Isbell, Research Director Dresner Advisory Services, High technology Veteran and former Senior Director SAP Global Marketing. I have had the pleasure to work with an amazing array of people over my nearly 30+ year marketing career. A: The short answer for what has changed marketing the most? Expanded media channels.

CMO 274

CMO Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Work Management 274

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 26, 2020

It was important for sales and marketing to pause and think about what the market needs to hear and what actions companies should take. But now is the time to shift the business, marketing communications and approaches. The actions you take today will determine your future market position.

Webinar Metrics 228

Webinar Metrics Peer-to-peer Co-Registration Paid Search Agency 228

Tomorrow People

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Why it’s time for B2B organisations to pay attention. marketers are planning to invest in metaverse-related activities this year. B2B organisations, however, are still slow to realise what the metaverse could do for their business. Trade shows, product demos, client meetings, and online ads are all core pillars of B2B marketing.

B2B Marketing 156

B2B Marketing Planning Peer-to-peer B2B 156

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 1, 2017

And as detailed in coverage from Martech Today, perhaps one of the more ironic discoveries was in how sales technology adoption “ allows B2B buyers to turn the tables on B2B sellers.” Findings from the report impact on B2B marketing as well. LinkedIn for B2B Digital Marketing.

Resources 139

Resources Linkedin B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 139

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

What does marketing even mean right now? So, what’s the answer to marketing in the age of disruption? Marketing isn’t a function. In this post, I’ll take you through marketing in the age of disruption and define five essential tips to help your brand make the leap to change and evolve. Quick Takeaways.

Paid Content 354

Paid Content Ad Frequency Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget 354

Tomorrow People

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why it’s time for B2B organisations to pay attention. marketers are planning to invest in metaverse-related activities this year B2B organisations, however, are still slow to realise what the metaverse could do for their business. Trade shows, product demos, client meetings, and online ads are all core pillars of B2B marketing.

B2B Marketing 156

B2B Marketing Peer-to-peer Planning B2B 156

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

Content marketing, when you peel away all the layers of techniques, trends, and possibilities, is a business opportunity. Content marketing is the kind of marketing that delivers ROI you can measure. Unlike other methods of marketing, content marketing stands out because it is completely sustainable. And then some.

Marketing Budget 363

Marketing Budget Paid Content ROI Marketing & Strategy 363

Tomorrow People

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Tim Lozier, marketing director at ETQ, gives his insights into the future of content marketing, why webinars will become more critical, and how storytelling marketing has changed the software industry. The market of software technologies is one of the most rapidly changing industries nowadays, and we at ETQ recognize this.

Top of Funnel 209

Top of Funnel Trends Planning B2B Thought Leadership 209

Onalytica B2B

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Last week, we covered how you can outline your influencer marketing strategy. Personally, I can’t think of anything more crucial to successful influencer marketing than identifying the right influencers to target. Getting this right can certainly mean the difference between successful and potentially harmful influencer marketing.

Marketing Management 257

Marketing Management Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 257

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. That’s according to a new paper published in a peer-reviewed journal by two academics Gary L.

Startups 102

Startups Peer-to-peer Studies Ideal Customer Profiles 102

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. Marketing Prof’s most anticipated B2B event is here and I’m so glad I’m attending! For more than 15 years, leading B2B marketers have gathered at B2B Forum for insights, networking, and good times. You don’t want to miss this!

B2B Marketing 119

B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Peer-to-peer 119

BOP Design

MARCH 4, 2020

As an expert in your industry or market, you have a wealth of information to share with clients, prospects, peers, vendors, and partners. If you are a proponent of content marketing, you’ve likely drafted articles and posted them to the blog section of your company’s B2B website design. And then what?

B2B Thought Leadership 76

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Promotion Marketing Websites 76

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

I cannot exactly remember when I started working with ITSMA, and leveraging their work in B2B solutions and services, but it was sometime in the mid-2000s when I led the SAP Services Marketing team for SAP North America Field Marketing. Not long after, I attended my first ITSMA Marketing Vision event.

Account Based Marketing 235

Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 235

Trade Press Services Newsletter

APRIL 6, 2023

While those superpowers are wishful thinking in real life, extraordinary marketers are everyday superheroes who use marketing superpowers to save the day again and again. It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Marketer! Supersonic hearing Superhero marketers are experts at listening.

B2B Marketing 130

B2B Marketing Peer-to-peer Marketing Analytics Tools B2B 130

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. In fact, according to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers regularly outsell their peers who don’t use social media in their sales processes. Which Channels Are Best for B2B Social Selling? Key Takeaways.

Peer-to-peer 171

Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Branding Brand Identity 171

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It starts with defining product-market fit. Then we have to hire and scale sales and marketing pipeline to acquire new customers. Companies have embarked on a content-based B2B digital marketing strategy in order to find, win, and retain new clients. Simply put, the market potential is huge.

Top of Funnel 348

Top of Funnel Work Management Analysis Marketing Management 348

Marketri

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Marketing is changing at a pace we couldn’t have anticipated just a few years ago. As B2B companies and their agencies start developing strategic plans for 2025, they’ll need to factor in these nine key marketing predictions are changing the face of marketing. Operationalizing AI will deliver a competitive advantage.

Top of Funnel 118

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Planning Advertising Agencies 118

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 31, 2022

In today’s crowded and increasingly digital marketing landscape, you need a strong content strategy in order to reach your audience. It is different from content marketing, which is the execution of your strategy. Content strategy vs. content marketing. Let’s get started! Quick Takeaways. Image Source.

Top of Funnel 353

Top of Funnel Examples Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency 353

Inbox Insight

APRIL 20, 2023

B2B thought leadership marketing ranks in the top 5 content marketing goal priorities for 42% of B2B marketers , highlighting how quality content from subject matter experts can provide truly valuable insights for B2B buyers.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Top of Funnel 52

Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2019

Exhortations from the marketing team can only go so far. Choose leadership that is already engaged on social media and ask them to start sharing the company’s content on LinkedIn. There are still a few old-school managers out there who are hesitant to encourage their employees to stay active on LinkedIn. Before you start.

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Linkedin Branding Brand Identity Ideal Customer Profiles 230

Sword and the Script | B2B

JUNE 25, 2024

And that means maybe some of the struggles in B2B marketing, especially in tech, might be from the seeds of our own cultivation Does B2B marketing feel harder today? Yet there’s another pressure that’s pervasive across marketing. It’s become a pervasive premise of many debates in B2B marketing.

Peer-to-peer 91

Peer-to-peer B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 91

Oktopost

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Standing out on social media is critical in the competitive B2B marketing and sales world. As an employee advocate, you are also positioning yourself as a thought leader in the field and industry you are part of. This blog provides actionable tips to help you build a powerful thought leadership presence.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling B2B Thought Leadership Ad Building 118

Oktopost

AUGUST 12, 2024

In the fast-paced world of B2B scale-ups and start-ups, there’s one platform that stands out as a game-changer for communication and brand building: LinkedIn. If I were leading the marketing efforts at a B2B startup today, LinkedIn would be our primary “PR” channel. Here’s why: 1. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

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Linkedin Advertising Channels B2B Thought Leadership B2B 118

Oktopost

AUGUST 9, 2020

And their posts usually get more attention: people trust their peers more than they trust brands. And their posts usually get more attention: people trust their peers more than they trust brands. B2B marketers harness this power by asking employees to promote their organization on social media. What Is Employee Advocacy.

Practices 133

Practices Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Best Practices 133

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 17, 2018

Jokes aside, have you given much thought to how your customers can actually contribute to helping you grow your customer base? Peer-to-peer marketing is not only a viable channel you should be exploring, but it’s also one that has seen great success in both B2B and B2C marketing. 1) Customer Case Studies.

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Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Case Studies 109

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Trust me, there’s a valuable lesson in here for marketers. I spent the next three hours pulling what I thought were weeds. The real challenge for marketers now is getting content to scale while remaining consistent in terms of tone, voice, and objective, regardless of the contributor. Easy enough, right? Establish Content Goals.

Guidelines 134

Guidelines Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 134