Smashmouth Marketing

MARCH 14, 2020

Amid the day to day progression of the coronavirus, companies are seeing one of their major lead generation programs dry up – event marketing. Event marketing had been on the upswing with between 20%-25% of the typical marketing budget being spent on tradeshows, roadshows, etc.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

This 65-page report is packed with facts, stats, and insights marketers can use to inform adjustments to their planning and strategy as the year goes on. 1) B2B marketers are faring (a little) better than B2C. Per the report, “B2B teams had the largest marketing budgets.” short-term focused.

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Webbiquity

MAY 25, 2021

James Creech has a unique perspective on influencer marketing. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. So who better talk to about the similarities and differences between B2C and B2B influencer marketing? Here’s the rest of that conversation.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

B2B SMBs can achieve digital transformation; it takes work, commitment, and the right strategy. To help you get started or keep progressing, we’ve designed a roadmap for B2B SMB digital transformation. People shop for services and products differently, even in the B2B realm. by 2023 , accounting for 17% of sales.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

From the DemandGen Report report: Organizations have moved away from relying on event marketing, with only 19% indicating increased budget prioritization. Instead, marketers are shifting their budgets toward ABM (61%), content marketing (60%), sales enablement (48%), and personalization (43%). .

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Utilizing events to market your company and its product or services can be not only be an extremely great opportunity to network with new clients, it can allow you to become a stronger influence on your community and industry. Below are some of the ways that event marketing can help your B2B company grow.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

B2B marketers are still investing in conferences and tradeshows to expand their reach, but a survey conducted by Certain, Inc. found that their post-event follow-up is lagging. About 73 percent of marketers claimed that they still rely on manual data capture at events.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

For today’s blog post, we put together a comprehensive list of the best articles about corporate events and event marketing. We tried to tackle every aspect of event marketing. From event planning to trade show design, there’s a little something for everyone. Social Media Marketing Tips for Event Planners.

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Biznology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But now I am back, with a list of 10 trends that B2B marketers should watch as we enter 2022. For marketing strategies, this means that our customers and clients need us more than ever, to solve problems and help them meet their goals. So, B2B marketers must develop a renewed focus on building trust with clients and prospects.

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Valasys

MARCH 25, 2020

As B2B marketers you need to be the flag bearers of innovation to sustain in a tech-savvy and ever-evolving realm. The idea of virtual event marketing was popularized by corporate giants such as IBM and Microsoft to help the idea of real-time customization. Behaviorally Analyze Your Prospects.

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Valasys

MARCH 30, 2020

According to a study by CMO , 71% of the companies that invested in account-based marketing reported their Return on Investment (ROI) is somewhat or significantly higher than traditional marketing methods. What does ABM stand for in B2B Sales and Marketing? ABM stands for Account-Based Marketing.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 10, 2018

Every B2B marketer knows we are in a period of rapid change. Marketing technology (martech) is advancing quickly. But how can B2B marketers most effectively achieve those results? Sales prospects have high expectations as well. But which developments are real and imminent, and which are hype? HubSpot ).

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Webbiquity

APRIL 4, 2019

A major, tectonic shift has occurred in marketing over the last decade. Content-based digital marketing is now mainstream, as more than 91% of B2B marketers have embraced content marketing. B2B marketers need to shift from an advertising mindset to a publisher’s mindset. Sales pitches get better.

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Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2019

Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. There will always be prospects who need B2B products or services.

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sagefrog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As another year passes since our last insightful dive into the trends shaping B2B marketing, we’re thrilled to present the 2024 B2B Marketing Mix Report. This year, we’ve identified key takeaways and aim to provide you with actionable tips to propel your marketing strategy to new heights in 2024.

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Binary Demand

JUNE 22, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]One frequently asked question in the dynamic and cutthroat B2B lead generation environment is, “Why is data quality so important?” It is the process of capturing the attention of intent-rich leads to contact and nurture them for sales. But there’s so much more.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the Web each week. Companies obsess over cold outreach, but what marketers really want is warm leads. How to Use Video in Every Stage of Your Event Marketing.

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Content Standard

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Even if we’re eventually able to return to office life in some form, there’s still pressure to deftly navigate the emerging world of online conferences, virtual booths, and live-streamed events. Here are some ways to generate buzz and bring in more business with your online events. Post-event.

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Lake One

MAY 28, 2020

In the business world, one area hit especially hard is the world of event marketing. From conferences to experiential marketing, both B2B and B2C brands had to pivot fast. According to research conducted by PCMA in early April, 87% of in-person events were canceled and 66% were postponed as a result of COVID-19.

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Contently

AUGUST 15, 2017

Events can be chaotic, complicated, and expensive. Yet in B2B marketing, there’s a reason they’re still incredibly popular. According to a report from market research firm Demand Metric, events are second only to email when it comes to the most effective B2B marketing tactics.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 6, 2018

B2B marketers continue to invest in event marketing, but new research suggests that it is still difficult for them to determine the ROI of these initiatives. About three-out-of-four B2B marketers agreed that hosting events is becoming increasingly important to their company’s success.

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Valasys

MAY 28, 2020

Event marketing has always been an impeccable way to fuel your branding endeavors. According to a study published on MarketingCharts.com , 68% of the respondents affirmed that with the help of event marketing they can generate top-of-the-funnel leads. Events work, whether taken offline or virtually.

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Biznology

JULY 7, 2020

The pandemic has taken away one of B2B marketing’s steadiest, most reliable sources of lead generation and customer engagement, on a global basis. It’s not easy to replace a marketing channel that represents on average 20% of our marketing mix—with many marketers devoting as much as 60% of their budgets to events.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many B2B companies who relied on these tactics for lead generation have been caught flat-footed and are in a state of panic due to the lack of leads. Bop Design has a current client that has relied on a 1-page website for years because most of their sales were based on networking at trade shows and one-on-one relationship building.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2020

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the Web each week. Putting the Trainer Back Into Sales Management. When do sales managers have time to learn how to be good trainers and coaches? Thanks, Rob Jensen.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 25, 2018

Trade shows are a great place to generate new B2B leads and reinforce existing relationships—and the bigger the show, the greater the opportunity. Unfortunately, in spite of the sales-conducive environment of a trade show, sales are by no means a guarantee (imagine if they were!). Guest post by Tifany Scifo.

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Only B2B

AUGUST 21, 2023

B2B prospecting has evolved significantly in the digital era. Intent data has emerged as a game-changer in B2B prospecting. It provides insights into the online behavior of potential buyers, helping sales and marketing teams identify prospects who are actively researching solutions similar to what they offer.

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Lead Forensics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As world leaders, activists, and policymakers converge to discuss the pressing issue of climate change, the ripple effects are expected to touch every corner of the global economy, including the business-to-business (B2B) sector. The Impact on B2B Companies: An Overview The implications for B2B companies post-COP28 will be significant.

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Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

B2B event marketing is an important component of a successful marketing strategy. In fact, 87% of C-suite executives believe in the power of live events and plan on investing in them more in the future. Networking events. Boost the visibility of your company or product launch. Speaking sessions.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Event Marketing. With both digital and in-person events, you still need to rely on social media, SEO tips , and your website to promote the event. While at events, it’s important to get your brand noticed. Point of Sale Promotions. Here are seven ways to promote your local business outdoors.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

B2B marketers can no longer dismiss virtual worlds and immersive technology as tactics solely dedicated to consumer campaigns. Business marketers are embracing these technologies and successfully and strategically deploying them to hit KPIs. Read next: How B2B marketers can leverage the metaverse. “How?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2018

Welcome to our seventh installment in our series of B2B blog post round-ups. This month’s round-up features topics like content marketing, managing prospect expectations, lead generation, and more. Content marketing leaders experience 7.8x So, what’s the key to content marketing success? Continue Reading.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. There will always be prospects who need B2B products or services.

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Kaon

JULY 26, 2017

B2B marketers everywhere are always hunting for ways to decrease the time it takes to move leads through the funnel and to enhance marketing messaging. Even more so, trade show and event marketers are looking for ways to increase the engagement and effectiveness of their efforts. Launch the webinar !

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Lead Liaison

AUGUST 13, 2019

The event helped you capture a lot of leads. Now is the time to consider your post-event marketing strategy. Now, post-event, you need to nurture those leads. For that, you want an approach that involves multiple marketing channels. Now it’s time to leverage email, social media and content marketing.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The rules around telemarketing in a B2B context are more relaxed, making telemarketing a viable go-to-market channel in Germany. Telephone marketing to other market participants if their implied consent can be presumed. In doing so, you also increase the likelihood that marketing emails will resonate with your customers.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 6, 2019

The most significant challenge B2B marketers face is in effectively communicating with target audiences and prospective buyers. Goals become more complicated to achieve as evolving marketing technology continues to promise an opportunity to target more specifically and create unique customer experiences buyers demand.

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