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How Your B2B Content Programs Can Better Support ABM Throughout The Complete Buyer’s Journey

PathFactory

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. Now, this doesn’t mean to just provide “thought leadership” content on the subjects your target accounts are searching for.

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17 Marketing Resolutions A/E/C Firms Should Make in 2019

Circle Studio

Keep in mind that the RFP/shortlist/interview process is the final stage in what is often a 2-3+ year chase. So in 2019, look for ways that marketing can proactively support your firm’s business development efforts by reaching, engaging and nurturing prospects before the RFP is issued AND after a client is landed.

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Beware! Thought Leadership is a Double-Edged Sword

B2B Marketing Directions

There's no safe middle ground with it comes to thought leadership. Great thought leadership makes a positive impact on buyers at every stage of the buying process. Poor thought leadership, on the other hand, will result in lost business opportunities. It's a classic double-edged sword.

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How to Build Your Personal Brand While Balancing Company and Comfort Level

SnapApp

As a B2B marketer, you’re faced with a number of branding challenges — from explaining what it is that you actually do , to making less-than-exciting (cough *boring*) industries sound intriguing. Do you want to be known as a marketing guru, an industry thought leader or a behind-the-scenes hustler who gets things done?

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The Role of Thought Leadership Content in the B2B Buyer’s Journey

Circle Studio

While many firms are already investing in content marketing, the latest research continues to underscore the importance of strong thought leadership content as a B2B marketing and sales tool. The findings contain many valuable nuggets of insights into how B2B executives value and use content throughout the buyer’s journey.

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Cornerstone Content: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Create It

Circle Studio

Identifying and narrowing down your firm’s areas of expertise is one of the most important steps to differentiating yourself in the market, and cornerstone content can be a powerful tool in helping establish that. This same study also noted that 58% of executives said such content directly impacted the awarding of work.

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Sales Pipeline Radio, Episode 172: Q&A with Jerry Brooner @jerrybrooner

Heinz Marketing

The show is less than 30 minutes long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. We also talk about the complexity and the historical pain inherent in the RFP and sourcing opportunities as well as how to balance growing in your career, giving back… and a lot more!