Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (APAC). Congratulations to all who participated! CPSM Ram Ratna Group Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM Mazlan Abbas IoT, GovTech, Smart Cities DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM

Work Management 144

Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 144

Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (North America). Congratulations to all who participated!

B2B Thought Leadership 122

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 122

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own.

B2B Sales 188

B2B Sales B2B B2B Thought Leadership Zoominfo 188

Content Standard

JUNE 27, 2023

As a healthcare solutions provider, you’re functioning in an era in which your prospects (and existing customers) need educational support that provides clarity in the midst of chaos. An educational content strategy tackles these problems head-on.

Work Management 88

Work Management Marketing Management Differentiation Education 88

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Legal & IP for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today

B2B Thought Leadership 102

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 102

Thinkers360

APRIL 7, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Diversity and Inclusion for 2024. 7 Mindy Gibbins-Klein The Thoughtful Leader Contact Mindy Gibbins-Klein Score: 51.94 Congratulations to all our Diversity and Inclusion influencers who participated! Jones Score: 88.43

B2B Thought Leadership 90

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 90

Thinkers360

MARCH 16, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Security for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today !

B2B Thought Leadership 90

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 90

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

So you’re a B2B marketer. Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. B2B marketers and sales teams must collaborate to implement a lead magnet follow-up plan. What’s the Real Deal with B2B Lead Magnets? Sound right? Accessible.

Sales Qualified Leads 361

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 361

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 28, 2020

When I think of sales floors of the past, I think of Mad Men -esque scenes of phones ringing, men yelling, and glasses of whiskey being passed around every time a deal closes or doesn’t. Yet modern-day sales floors look quite different. What’s It Like Being A Woman In B2B Sales? What’s It Like Being A Woman In B2B Sales?

B2B Sales 100

B2B Sales Zoominfo B2B Thought Leadership B2B 100

Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

This means doing keyword research (determining the best keyword phrases to target based on a combination of relatively search volume and low competition or difficulty); mapping the selected keywords to specific pages; then optimizing the navigation, content, URL, and other elements of on-page SEO for each page. Sites like Inc.,

Paid Content 243

Paid Content Aggregage Marketing Websites Paid Search Agency 243

Trade Press Services

MAY 6, 2024

The B2B trade show market was $10.2 Connecting with your prospects and clients in person is a main driver for sales and marketing, and events are still a top choice for this. In addition, individuals can gain valuable knowledge and insights by attending educational sessions and visiting vendor booths. Reach target audiences.

Trade Show 83

Trade Show Marketing Management Planning B2B Thought Leadership 83

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. The Thought Leadership Journey is Here to Stay. Sales Enablement is a Key Core Competency.

Account Based Marketing 227

Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 227

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. To close more deals, sales executives are starting to take social media for sales seriously. The B2B sales space is changing. Why is social media for sales a must-have?

Social Media 80

Social Media Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Media 80

ViewPoint

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Nurturing programs increase the overall program leads rate significantly: Standard B2B lead-generation programs produce an average 5% lead rate. These are fully qualified prospects who are not immediately interested or ready for a conversation with sales. Note that there are three groups of prospects that benefit from nurturing: 1.

Top of Funnel 189

Top of Funnel B2B Sales Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 189

Business Brainz

MARCH 21, 2021

Account-based marketing (ABM) has been steadily rising as the hottest B2B marketing strategy. A survey by ITSMA revealed 87% of B2B marketers reported that their ABM initiatives outperform their other marketing investments in terms of ROI, making account-based marketing the natural choice for marketers. Why research for ABM?

Account Based Marketing 100

Account Based Marketing Research ABM Paid Search Agency 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Engaging, mobile-friendly, and easy to consume, online video has become a mainstay for B2B marketers. According to recent research , 81% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool, and almost 77% say they are getting results with it. Use explainer videos and customer testimonials at mid-funnel.

Top of Funnel 237

Top of Funnel Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 237

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. In a new report that collected data from hundreds of B2B marketing professionals, the ways in which B2B marketing teams across the nation operate as a majority were brought to light. Align and Build Ongoing Partnerships with Sales. Focus on the Buyer.

Resource Management 359

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 359

Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Design Thinking for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers worldwide – Explore membership today ! Score: 37.01

B2B Thought Leadership 59

B2B Thought Leadership Design Thought Leadership Lead Ranking 59

Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

While video marketing is commonly associated with B2C marketing, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the B2B space as well showing immense opportunity. To utilize video marketing to its highest potential, it’s crucial to understand the distinct characteristics and advantages that set apart B2B vs B2C.

B2B Marketing 107

B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 107

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 78

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 78

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Thought leadership content marketing is one of the most effective ways of establishing your name and company as an authority in your industry. Thought leadership marketing means going beyond the same blog posts and regurgitated ideas that everyone seems to be publishing. Quick Takeaways. Microsoft “Stories”.

Thought Leadership 316

Thought Leadership Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 316

BOP Design

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In this article, we take a look at B2B content marketing practices that work and why they are effective. Thought Leadership Articles. When most B2B marketers talk about content marketing, thought leadership articles are at the center of their strategies. Why do explainer pieces work well for B2B firms?

Top of Funnel 116

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Practices B2B Thought Leadership 116

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this article, we look at some B2B content marketing data to point to the biggest trends. The State of B2B Content Marketing Let’s look at why most B2B companies are using content marketing. You may assume B2B companies are all in with content marketing. Almost 88% of B2B Companies use content marketing.

Top of Funnel 261

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 261

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

On the other hand, while it is aided by top-of-funnel awareness that demand generation drives, lead generation is the process of converting sales-ready prospects into qualified pipeline. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

xiQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“The misalignment of sales and marketing teams costs $1 trillion a year because of wasted marketing efforts and low sales productivity.”. Many B2B companies are beginning to realize how much revenue they’re losing because of the friction between sales and marketing. Source: HubSpot. Account Intelligence. Content Curation.

B2B Sales 62

B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Generation 62

xiQ

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“The misalignment of sales and marketing teams costs $1 trillion a year because of wasted marketing efforts and low sales productivity.”. Many B2B companies are beginning to realize how much revenue they’re losing because of the friction between sales and marketing. Source: HubSpot. Account Intelligence. Content Curation.

B2B Sales 62

B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Generation 62

Martech

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Never has the expression, “Don’t confuse activity for performance,” rang truer than in B2B social media programs. In a nutshell, that was our finding from a best-in-class research project evaluating the social media programs of close to 50 companies spanning multiple industries. The ones who just post… anything and everything.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media B2B B2B Thought Leadership 130

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 11, 2021

research from our own Hinge Research Institute shows that referrals are down and face-to-face conferences, trade shows, and speaking events have a way to go before people are comfortable attending them again. Most marketers and business professionals think of research as a tool to make better business decisions.

Marketing Budget 93

Marketing Budget Research Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 93

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2020

Source: Seismic, Hinge Research Institute. Yet, content creation is still a top priority for most B2B marketers. In fact, in the Hinge Research Institute’s 2020 High Growth Study of Professional Services Firms, content creation is the top priority. Source: Hinge Research Institute. So, where does research fit it?

Research 118

Research Co-Registration Brand Identity Branding 118

Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Excited to have you all here.

Top of Funnel 101

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Terms and Conditions 101

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. And social media is a good place to start if you’re looking for consumers who are thinking about researching and buying products. In 2016, they were focused on high-volume, low-cost leads.

Lead Gen 116

Lead Gen Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 116

Content Standard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In this episode, we talk to the marketing leader behind that evolution, Dusty DiMercurio, about how to ensure content marketing plays a high-impact role in the business, from the content activation strategies that work to the kinds of wins that get Sales and the C-suite to lean in.

Top of Funnel 88

Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Account Based Marketing Marketing & Strategy 88

Launch Marketing

APRIL 20, 2022

Here are 10 B2B marketing influencers we think are a must-follow for relevant and entertaining content to help you improve your marketing strategy. . Equal parts humorous and educational, Ann frequently shares relevant tips and the latest trends to help guide and improve your content and digital marketing.

Twitter 118

Twitter B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership DemandBase 118

Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. The two are related, but distinct marketing disciplines.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 52

Oktopost

JANUARY 31, 2024

We think it’s fair to say, social selling and employee advocacy are taking the B2B social media marketing world by storm. Social selling is a sales strategy that leverages social media platforms to cultivate relationships and trust with potential customers. Get the Most Impact Out of Your Social Strategy What is Social Selling?

B2B Thought Leadership 62

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles 62