Vision Edge Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

B2B marketing and sales can be challenging due to competitors, the economy, and supplier management processes, to name just a few contributing factors. Unlike traditional influencers in the consumer world, where popularity drives influence, B2B COIs carry weight because of their authority and established relationships.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Looking back, ABM has risen in parallel with key concepts and practices including Thought Leadership, Marketing Analytics and Data, Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Marketing Transformation. Elevating ABM: Building Blocks for Long-Term Growth ” is the sixth annual survey done in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance.

Account Based Marketing 289

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 289

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Are you looking to market your B2B business differently and generate new leads to boost your bottom line? Quick Takeaways : Webinar marketing helps B2B businesses establish thought leadership and convert qualified leads. Why is Webinar Marketing Important for B2B Businesses? Source: ON24.

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Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership Planning Sales Qualified Leads 363

Sword and the Script | B2B

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Studies B2B 86

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Enough with the negativity and cliches.

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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Research 363

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But in this post, I’d like to focus on employee advocacy in B2B marketing specifically, because it comes with its own unique challenges. Yes, B2B can make it harder to connect directly with the right audience, it’s more specific, less generalized. The Challenges of B2B Marketing in the Current Digital Environment.

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The Point

APRIL 4, 2024

The lead generation experts at NetLine just released their “ 2024 State of B2B Content Consumption & Demand Report ,” a meaty 38-page guide based on data from more than 6 million content registrations. Even in the throes of an uncertain economic climate, B2B buyers’ appetite for quality gated content shows no sign of abating.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We use the word “content” all the time in B2B digital marketing. The 2021 B2B Marketing Mix Report shows that content creation remains among the top priorities for digital marketers, and the accessibility and potential speed of production make it easy to understand why.

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Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget B2B Thought Leadership Content 356

Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2023

Generating high-quality leads is consistently cited as one of the top two goals (along with increasing brand awareness) of B2B marketers. Image credit: Scott Graham on Unsplash More than half of B2B companies struggle to consistently generate high-quality leads. Because B2B lead generation is more than just a numbers game.

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Tactics Sales Qualified Leads Generation Lead Ranking 322

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better.

B2B Marketing 359

B2B Marketing Research Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 359

Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

What content marketing channel do B2B marketers pretty much all agree is highly effective? And what potentially powerful B2B marketing strategy is perhaps the most overlooked? The webinar detailed seven conclusions from the report, which was based on in-depth interviews with senior B2B marketing professionals.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 30, 2020

Content marketing can give B2B companies a truckload of options to keep their audience engaged. Top Priorities & Unique Challenges for B2B Content Marketing. Unlike B2C Marketing, B2B companies have the unique challenge of not always being present in the eye of the customer. Types of B2B Content. Let’s see how.

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Launch Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

Consequently, B2B marketers continue to leverage the power of thought leadership content to build connections and drive leads. How to Create B2B Thought Leadership Content That Stands Out In the competitive landscape of B2B marketing, thought leadership content has become ubiquitous.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 92

Top Rank Marketing

JUNE 24, 2024

B2B thought leadership shows potential buyers that your brand is a credible authority. Essentially, it earns equity that will mature into sales and repeat business. The 2024 Edelman-LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report shows that thought leadership is more crucial now than ever.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? Executives don’t care if you’re a “thought leader” in your field. Use Case Studies of Similar Companies. Let’s say you can’t find a case study about what content marketing has done for ROI in a company similar to yours.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 20, 2020

B2B companies will generate 88 percent more leads, while their B2C cousins will generate 67 percent more leads through publishing blog posts consistently. I thought so. An email newsletter works equally well for B2C companies as well as B2B businesses. Glad you did. Here’s the deal. That 88 percent increase in leads.

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Service B2B Thought Leadership Business Newsletter 364

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yet another post about 2018 B2B marketing trends? This piece compiles and analyzes the predictions of more than 100 B2B marketing professionals as published in 10 highly-ranked posts over the past month (best!). The predictions ranged from honing content marketing strategy (popular) to sales-marketing alignment (a bit old?)

Marketing AI 362

Marketing AI Marketing Automation Services Trends B2B Marketing 362

Trade Press Services Newsletter

AUGUST 1, 2024

One fundamental truth reigns supreme in the B2B marketplace: trust is the cornerstone of every successful transaction. People, especially in the B2B world, buy from brands they trust. No matter what the industry is, brand trust is instrumental to achieving sustainable business growth in the B2B marketplace.

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Trust Marketing B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Ad Building 206

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

73% of CMOs interviewed in a recent Gartner study predict the pandemic’s negative ramifications on our society will be short-lived. The need for connection, personalization, and outstanding customer experiences will play into every facet of B2B and B2C marketing in 2021. Top B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2021.

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Planning Trends Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 364

Zoominfo

JULY 11, 2018

When executed correctly, content marketing can attract, engage, and retain new customers– Yet, despite the various benefits of content marketing, many B2B organizations have miles to go before they can build a successful content marketing program. B2B Content Marketing Strategy. B2B Content Marketing Maturity.

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Statistics B2B Marketing Marketing Budget Creation Planning 255

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 363

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 363

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a long-time ITSMA partner I have been privileged to attend the event in-person which showcases a plethora of B2B marketing experts, expert insights and points of view, and cutting edge and innovative research. Looking back one year later, my top-ten list aged well and all are still highly relevant and critical for B2B marketing.

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B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Planning Top of Funnel 242

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Does the thought of having to develop a content marketing strategy give you anxiety? According to the CMI (Content Marketing Institute) B2B Content Marketing report, 94% made some changes. Making an investment to consistently publish content that your target audience wants to consume to drive business outcomes (leads, sales, etc.)

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Engaging, mobile-friendly, and easy to consume, online video has become a mainstay for B2B marketers. Marketers are embracing the medium to produce several different types of videos including branding, customer education (explainer videos, tutorials), thought leadership, and client testimonials.

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 249

InsightSquared

JULY 1, 2019

Today’s marketing success relies heavily on deep analytics—analytics that allow marketers to act smarter, faster, and with more thoughtfulness than ever before—to not only gain the attention of today’s savvy B2B buyer, but to engage, nurture, and enable that buyer through the end of their decision-making process. Let’s dive in.

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Marketing Automation Services Advertising Benchmark Marketing Report Lead Ranking 53

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.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 235

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. In addition to these benefits, brands often see increased sales and solid growth. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. Thought leadership strategy.

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PR B2B Thought Leadership Advertising Agencies Campaigns 238

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

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 how much B2B companies are using content marketing. You may assume B2B companies are all in with content marketing. And yep, it all comes back to the customer.

Top of Funnel 354

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 354

Webbiquity

MARCH 4, 2019

Are some people just born with the “leadership gene,” or can those qualities and capabilities actually be taught, and learned? He’s a leadership speaker, coach, consultant, and author of three books. That has been a significant portion of our sales so far. Here’s the story of Extraordinary Results.

B2B Thought Leadership 249

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Organic Leads Loyalty 249

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. LinkedIn is, of course, the top social media platform for B2B marketers. Affiliate sales support independent publishing. Here are 10 noteworthy observations from the study.

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Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 322

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

It also provides your company with a platform to activate employees , to publish thought leadership , and to tell more human brand stories that also attract better talent and keeps your employees motivated. Thought leadership. Biographies of Cisco’s leadership team. More leads. Higher conversion rates.

Marketing Budget 363

Marketing Budget Paid Content ROI Marketing & Strategy 363

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Instead of pitching your products or services directly, you’re sharing information that helps your audience understand and solve their problems through blog posts , case studies, infographics, and other forms of content. Are you aiming to generate leads, boost brand awareness, or establish thought leadership ?

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Research Content Marketing Work Management B2B Thought Leadership 312

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Your content should present your brand as a thought leader. According to a study by Edelman, 88% B2B of decision-makers believe that thought leadership is effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization—yet only 17% of them rate the quality of most of the thought leadership they read as very good or excellent.

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Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I’ve been working in B2B Marketing long enough to remember how we started as the folks who work the booths at trade shows and created brochures for sales. B2B Marketing has certainly evolved from those simple beginnings. Although it can be a challenge, B2B marketing an exciting process that delivers real results.

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Marketing Budget B2B Marketing B2B Planning 343

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For small-to-medium-sized SaaS companies, content marketing is easy on the budget and can drive more sales than traditional marketing strategies. Furthermore, content that non-marketing employees create yields eight times more engagement than ones that come from sales and marketing teams. Study customer data.

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Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Content Marketing Companies 279

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2021

Some B2B companies tend to neglect social media altogether, dismissing the opportunity to showcase their brand’s identity and connect with their following on a one-to-one level. For B2B, you will likely target the C-suite and other decision makers. Become a Thought Leader. Nearly ninety-two percent of marketers 1 in U.S.-based

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Social Media Work Management Webinar Metrics Social Marketing 279