Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Research has shown that up to 50% of leads are qualified but not yet ready to buy and only 3% of those in the market are in an active buying process. Often times sales teams are solely focused on short-term gains and not interested in the longer nurturing processes. Acquisition. Engagement.

Sales Management 111

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 111

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.

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

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. My personal thoughts and experiences as an industrial marketer and consultant.

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 75

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies.

Resource Management 351

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 351

Webbiquity

APRIL 30, 2024

How will artificial intelligence (AI) impact search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and tactics? But to go a level deeper, why not consult the (presumably) top expert in this area: ChatGPT itself? These answers can then be combined with keyword research to build out helpful web page, blog post, and thought leadership content.

Marketing AI 177

Marketing AI Marketing Websites Privacy Policies B2B Thought Leadership 177

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Martech

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Traditional support methods include training, data-sharing, co-marketing campaigns, rebates, MDF (market development funds), and sales enablement, like content, events and sales playbooks. These ideas are organized into three categories: strategies, tools and tactics.

Work Management 109

Work Management Advertising Agencies Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management 109

Vidyard

MARCH 30, 2022

If you’re in sales, chances are you’re hungry to find the top sales experts to follow. Anything from best practices, new tactics, and really, anything that will help you get better at booking more meetings and closing more deals. There is no shortage of great sales resources out there. Onboarding Your Remote Sales Team 1.1

Sales Management 103

Sales Management Communities Top of Funnel Cold Calling 103

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.

ROI 363

ROI Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 363

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. It is a top tactic. And they need help.

Top of Funnel 252

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 252

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

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The most noteworthy article on B2B selling was published in a 1966 Harvard Business Review article (#66213). Extrinsic selling is a “trust me” approach, employed by a great number of B2B product and service providers. In “How to Buy /Sell Professional Services,” author Warren J. No leap of faith required.

Case Study 100

Case Study Case Studies Studies B2B Thought Leadership 100

Tony Zambito

OCTOBER 3, 2018

For the past few decades, solution-based selling was the dominant theme in building sales organizations. B2B organizations reworked their sales organization and invested heavily to be more consultative with buyers. This should not be confused with the imperative to undergo insights-driven sales transformation.

Enterprise Management 169

Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Urgency Marketing Work Management 169

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

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.

Thought Leadership 300

Thought Leadership Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 300

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 22, 2021

If you manage a marketing budget, you know how much money goes into two critical areas: paid media and marketing technology. Namely, B2B advertising leader LinkedIn and the #1 B2B marketing attribution application, Bizible. LinkedIn Ads have proven to be a powerful tool for B2B marketers. The same is true in marketing.

Linkedin 154

Linkedin Sales Management Paid Search Agency ROI 154

Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, video marketing has emerged as a dynamic and engaging medium for businesses to connect with their target audience as opposed to traditional methods. The main objective is to drive immediate sales and create brand loyalty.

B2B Marketing 107

B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 107

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? Though the entire 25-page report is worth a read, here’s a much shorter look at a few of the most important—and surprising—findings from the study.

Social Media 238

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 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. It is a top tactic. Source: eMarketer.

Top of Funnel 276

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 276

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.

Webinar Metrics 329

Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership Planning Sales Qualified Leads 329

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To help put marketing efforts of this past year in perspective, we’re looking back at some of our top marketing content of 2021, focusing on B2B marketing strategies and new trends. Blog: A Guide to Social Media Marketing for B2B Executives. Blog: Three Planning Tools for B2B Marketing Success.

B2B Marketing 118

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Planning B2B Thought Leadership 118

BOP Design

MARCH 30, 2021

Email marketing continues to be a fantastic method for nurturing B2B marketing leads. However, it’s crucial to be thoughtful about the types of emails you send, who you are emailing, and how often you are sending content to their inbox. For B2B, Conversions Take Nurturing. Read more: Top B2B email design trends of 2021.

Lead Nurturing 117

Lead Nurturing Planning Top of Funnel Work Management 117

Sword and the Script | B2B

MAY 11, 2021

One of the biggest frustrations in the marketing and PR profession today is the lack of understanding from the leadership. When the time comes to pitch your plan to the leadership, you begin to realize they don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Among the companies we studied, the average top management team has nine members.

Studies 63

Studies B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 63

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What does the future of B2B influence look like, and how will top global brands succeed with B2B influencer marketing in 2024 and beyond? Let’s jump right in and take a look at the future of B2B influence from 12 top subject matter experts. No one wants to buy from an AI that hasn’t done the work or used the product.

Work Management 127

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 127

NetLine

MARCH 21, 2022

In Embedding ABM: Next Steps for Market Leadership —ITSMA and the ABM Leadership Alliance’s fifth annual ABM benchmark study—you’ll learn about the current state of ABM and the five ways that ABM leaders stand apart to generate more substantial results. ABM is increasingly becoming “business as usual” within B2B Marketing. .

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing ABM Advertising Benchmark Studies 52

Varicent

APRIL 20, 2020

This was originally posted on Bowery Capital’s Startup Sales Podcast page. This week we were joined by Marko Savic, Founder & CEO of FunnelCake , to discuss managing RevOps during COVID-19. Another key mistake right now is sales reps trying to force a purchase or force a demo (i.e. influencing the deal).

Work Management 66

Work Management Marketing Management Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 66

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins. Paid is straightforward, it’s sexy (to non-marketing executives, at least), and it’s a simple sell internally when navigating the budgeting process because of the instantly measurable ROI.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

During the 2000s, video production costs plummeted, bandwidth increased, and B2B videos quickly became a staple for online marketing. Initially popular with mostly young viewers watching videos for entertainment, TikTok’s bite-sized videos offer an increasingly viable option for B2B marketing.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Video Marketing Effectiveness Buyer Personas 62

Rev

JANUARY 11, 2023

When most B2B companies set out to find new customers and increase sales, they rely on an outdated ideal customer profile, use one-size-fits-all marketing tactics and hope for the best. Well, you’d have found a more predictable way to increase sales without wasting time and resources on unqualified leads.

Ideal Customer Profiles 78

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Cross-Selling Bundling 78

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2021

While many marketing tactics can generate quantifiable business results, some do it better than others. Content marketing is a strategic process wherein brands consistently publish content that their audiences want to consume. An eye-tracking study revealed most users dismiss ads online. The Basics: Defining the Contenders.

Advertising Agencies 316

Advertising Agencies Advertisements Advertising Paid Search Agency 316

Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Two recent studies measured ROI for social media versus email, and they appear to contradict each other. But in all of my years in B2B, whether as a marketer, an agency person, a consultant or a fractional CMO, people have considered email an important channel but have overlooked its true potential for fulfilling company goals.

Marketing Automation Services 126

Marketing Automation Services Intent Marketing Automation Email Marketing 126

BOP Design

APRIL 6, 2020

There has been much debate among B2B salespeople on what an inbound lead looks like: Is it someone completing a contact form? Downloading a case study? With inbound leads to your B2B website, there are conversions that are more sales-ready leads and there are some conversions that require nurturing. Top of the Funnel.

Top of Funnel 77

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 77

PathFactory

MARCH 4, 2021

While ABM is not a new concept, recent studies from eMarketer showed only 17% of B2B marketers worldwide said their ABM program was mature and driving strategic growth. It does not support sales in driving conversations and sales cycles with accounts that are stuck in status quo or in the funnel.

Top of Funnel 111

Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency ABM 111

Only B2B

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, one strategy has emerged as a powerful weapon in the arsenal of marketers: Account-Based Marketing (ABM). According to a study by the Alterra Group , 97% of marketers reported higher ROI with ABM than with any other marketing approach.

Account Based Marketing 62

Account Based Marketing Marketing AI Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 62

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 22, 2021

If you manage a marketing budget, you know how much money goes into two critical areas: paid media and marketing technology. Namely, B2B advertising leader LinkedIn and the #1 B2B marketing attribution application, Bizible. LinkedIn Ads have proven to be a powerful tool for B2B marketers. The same is true in marketing.

Linkedin 80

Linkedin Sales Management Paid Search Agency ROI 80

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 243

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Organic Leads Loyalty 243

Engagio

DECEMBER 28, 2020

But to succeed in B2B Sales and Marketing, we must keep up with the trends despite the unpredictability. We engaged the top minds in B2B Sales and Marketing for their prescient understanding of two powerful questions: What are your predictions for ABM in 2021? COO at LiveRamp B2B | LinkedIn. Pieter De Temmerman.

Account Based Marketing 139

Account Based Marketing ABM Sales Management Enterprise Management 139