Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 31, 2011

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Blog WhitePaperPundit Twitter Jonathan_Kantor. "Discovering the Power of Twitter and Adobe TweetDeck.” He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2015

We often get asked by our customers to help them create content that is more promotional, or that has a direct product tie-in. Brands need to think and act like publishers. Customer-focused content attracts readers who read and share the content providing increased reach, conversion and ROI. We gave publishers the content.

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Chris Koch

JANUARY 8, 2010

Companies that made commodity products would tell me with straight faces that even their financial processes were unique—GAAP be damned—and that they needed to customize their software to fit “our ways of doing things.” And learning is integral to buying—especially in B2B. What is a learning network? But it also applies in B2C.

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Anything Goes Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

The main difference this year from last year was that we not only shared our knowledge and insights with each other but with the power of Twitter, we could share these with the rest of the globe. What better way to get in the heads of those that attended than by reading their actual thoughts. Because it’s real. It’s in the moment.

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Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 3, 2009

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Blog WhitePaperPundit Twitter Jonathan_Kantor. "Discovering the Power of Twitter and Adobe TweetDeck.” He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog.

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Valasys

JULY 26, 2021

An effective B2B marketing strategy focuses on generating quality leads, and building a strong pipeline will help you maintain a stable growth rate. B2B Leads are qualified prospects who may be approached and marketed by salespeople. It’s challenging to create high-quality leads that will convert into customers.

Paid Content 59

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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.

Work Management 362

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Chris Koch

JANUARY 29, 2010

The price is the forms we make people fill out to download white papers or sign up for events. This price is one that high-level executives have been calculating for years as providers woo them with memberships in customer councils and invitations to private events. That has to change. Relationship. Culture and location.

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Chris Koch

JANUARY 29, 2010

The price is the forms we make people fill out to download white papers or sign up for events. This price is one that high-level executives have been calculating for years as providers woo them with memberships in customer councils and invitations to private events. That has to change. Relationship. Culture and location.

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Lead Ranking Lead Scoring B2B Thought Leadership Mobile Advertising 100

Pam Didner

MARCH 17, 2021

How to scale consistent creative, messaging, and many content pieces with minimal customization, yet resonate with an audience and drive conversions at the same time.”. There are many elements to unpack in that statement: consistency, customization, relevance, conversion, and cost management. From a sales perspective, that’s fantastic.

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Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 18, 2010

Does viral work for B2B marketing? We asked B2B Marketing experts: What are the components of a "good" viral B2B Marketing Campaign? Blog Marketing Interactions Twitter Ardath421. "B2B Marketing Campaigns Need Results Beyond Views" Ardath Albee's Bio. Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist.

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Viral Marketing B2B Marketing Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

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. The management team expects marketing to lower customer acquisition costs.

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Ambal's Amusings

APRIL 29, 2010

We asked B2B Marketing experts: " How should B2B marketers balance the need for free content (helpful for prospects decision making) Vs. the need to have content that produces a steady flow of good leads (that can directed to sales team)? Blog Marketing Interactions Twitter Ardath421. " Ardath Albee. Patsi Krakoff.

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Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 17, 2009

I have invited our Panel of B2B Marketing Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog. Mac McIntosh's Sales Lead Insights: A B2B marketing Blog. Get Customers.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 29, 2010

Yes, GE and Microsoft sell directly to end-users but they are primarily B2B companies. He suggests that B2B marketers take a cue from their B2C counterparts when it comes to increasing brand awareness. He suggests that B2B marketers take a cue from their B2C counterparts when it comes to increasing brand awareness.

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Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 15, 2009

In ClickInsights Expert Interview Series we feature top notch industry experts and thought leaders and get their insights, opinions and predictions. What types of metrics do B2B marketers need to measure a marketing campaign's success? Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts. Marketo's Modern B2B Marketing.

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NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2011

The strategy of blogging, especially from a b2b perspective, can be somewhat misunderstood. Thought leadership, SEO, lead generation? Are my audiences really interested in my thoughts? Find out where your customers and prospects hang out online. What are your goals? How do I get people to read it?

Business Blogging 100

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Online Marketing Institute

APRIL 4, 2011

Real-Time Activity Stream 4 Content Strategies for B2B Corporate Blogging Derek Edmond | Apr 1, 2011 | 0 Comments No matter how much planning and goal setting goes into a B2B corporate blog, the writing and content ultimately is what will make a blog successful. This article focuses on the writing component.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It’s also what customers prefer – 70% of people would rather learn about a company through its articles rather than advertisements. B2B marketers who blog get 67 percent more leads than those who don’t. You can easily customize your blog with plug-ins and themes. Configure your blog with a custom URL structure.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2008

The next interview in the B2B Marketing thought leader interview series is with Craig Rosenberg , author of The Funnelholic (one of my favorite B2B marketing blogs). the world's fastest growing B2B online media and lead generation company. You can also follow him on Twitter ( funnelholic ). No B2B marketers.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

LinkedIn Ads are one of the most effective channels for reaching highly targeted groups of B2B buyers. Image credit: Alexander Shatov on Unsplash As noted here previously, LinkedIn is the Tom Brady of social media platforms for B2B marketing ; there is no close #2 (though Twitter may yet hold on).

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Webbiquity

MARCH 25, 2014

documents are called white papers when they are really just extended marketing brochures), properly produced and promoted white papers remain an effective and vital marketing tool—particularly for b2b technology companies. Poorly crafted or overtly promotional white papers can actually have the opposite effect.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Every content marketer faces the challenge at some point of trying to figure out how to publish enough content to make a difference to your audience and your business. In fact, all of our new customers come from the content we publish here and share on LinkedIn and Twitter. We thanked our authors on twitter.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Some decisions are more obvious than others for most B2B businesses – like having a responsive, active website and a social media presence. Do you want to: Become a thought leader in your industry? In Section 2, we’ll dive into some of the best channels for accomplishing common goals for B2B and B2C businesses. White papers.

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Schubert B2B

MAY 26, 2022

PR professionals achieve this by building awareness and credibility of your organization while establishing your leadership and team members as experts in your industry and the markets you serve. While PR is often thought of as a B2C marketing practice, it plays a critical role in B2B communications as well.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MAY 26, 2010

In a recent conversation I was having with the Bloom Group they believe “the practice of publishing white papers must come to a close because of the utter proliferation of white papers, and the poor content contained within so many of them.” Kill the white paper!” And I tend to agree.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

By Marj Galangco | Published: 4 November, 2010 Page viewed 1788 times 0 Its shocking how many small businesses who are actively marketing themselves online still dont have blog marketing in their marketing mix. Well, as much as 67% more leads for B2B and as much as 88% more leads for B2C companies! Higher Conversion (More Sales!)

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2019

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. The management team expects marketing to lower customer acquisition costs.

Resource Management 21

Resource Management Work Management CMS Development Marketing Management 21

Golden Spiral

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For B2B companies, and for HealthTech companies specifically, social media can be an effective means of recruiting and nurturing leads, but is not utilized to its fullest potential. This article looks at how to use corporate and individual social media profiles to raise awareness, recruit leads, and nurture them as potential customers.

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Social Media Paid Search Agency Paid Social Agency Social Marketing 62

Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

While the B2B community still thrives on word-of-mouth referrals for winning new business, prospective clients – even in the most traditional industries – have learned to turn to digital channels first when they’re looking for someone to solve their problem. What is a B2B Content Marketing Strategy?

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Online Marketing Institute

JUNE 30, 2009

Website Grader Badge Connect with Us HubSpot on Facebook HubSpot on Twitter InboundMarketers LinkedIn Group ProMarketers Facebook Group Subscribe to Blog RSS Want to share your Inbound Marketing advice with the community? Submit guest post ideas to rburnes[at]hubspot[dot]com.

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Zoominfo

JULY 21, 2019

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. These B2B marketers haven’t made content marketing a process yet ( source ).

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Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Your blog posts should focus mostly on challenges that your firm’s services can solve, though they can also be used to build thought leadership. If you publish a lot of high-quality content on similar topics, these highly motivated individuals will return again and again. Customer Relationship Management System.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve compiled some of the best assets in content marketing: everything from white papers, educational videos, and podcasts to other written content. By looking at the data and actionable advice these guides give you, you’ll be able to better distribute, brainstorm, develop, and promote your B2B marketing content.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 29, 2016

Although more than three-quarters of B2B technology marketers use social media to market their products, less than half say they can tie social channels to revenue generation for their businesses. But it may also be a problem with basic B2B social media marketing strategy. Cross-Platform Social Media Strategy.

Social Media 100

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NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2015

White papers and eBooks are excellent lead generators. It’s not about quantity but quality of thought leadership. We negotiate hard with publishers and custom display platforms, and investigate creative opportunities to promote content and offers. Be helpful and compelling. Marketing Strategy'

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