Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2016

Technology used to be only a concern of the IT department, but these days, even the most entry-level employee is expected to have basic knowledge of online tools. According to Gartner, by 2017 the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will spend more on IT than the CIO. Engagement is a key indicator of marketing success. Aligned Goals.

Budget Programs 107

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Madison Logic

MARCH 1, 2023

2023 is poised to be a pivotal year for B2B marketing. Faced with increased competition and shrinking budgets, marketers must navigate larger buying committees and more complex buying cycles. And with 810 million global members, LinkedIn is a critical component of an effective account-based marketing (ABM) strategy.

Linkedin 52

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This points to one of the biggest barriers facing business leaders when it comes to search engine optimization. Marketing leaders across industries are wondering: How much of my marketing budget should be allocated to SEO, and what can we expect to get out of it? That’s been proven over and over again.

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 23, 2017

With more than 5,000 businesses selling their own marketing technologies, there’s far more martech out in the world than any one company can afford. This estimated $40 billion market is eager to find enterprise customers seeking to build out their marketing technology stack, and the demand for these services is steadily increasing.

Enterprise Management 75

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Zoominfo

JULY 22, 2018

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

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Statistics Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Barriers 189

Onalytica B2B

OCTOBER 11, 2017

A quick search for “influencer marketing” on Google Trends provides a clue. In marketing terms, this suggests something more than just a trend is happening. Social media lowered the barrier to entry to reach an audience; pre-social, the focus was on advertising and its high capital requirements to reach a similar audience mass.

Planning 196

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Demand generation is the focus of marketing initiatives to drive awareness for a company's solutions. It's a strategy that can be used in almost any business, however, it's seen as most effective for B2B, B2G (government), or other companies with long sales cycles. It's a crucial part of marketing.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 62

DiscoverOrg

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

But that doesn’t stop a lot of sales and marketing professionals from pursuing any and all hand-raisers, regardless how poorly suited they are. Fit, intent, and engagement provide the core data you need to be successful with your account-based marketing program. The days of squandering marketing budget are gone.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 2, 2016

A few weeks ago, we covered the “ 2016 State of B2B Digital Marketing ” report from Ascend2 and Marketo. Even though the most significant barrier to B2B digital marketing success relates to inadequate marketing budget, 84 percent of B2B marketers still believe their strategies are successful.

Social Media 120

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Valasys

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mass text messaging has become an integral part of B2B marketing strategies, providing numerous benefits for businesses looking to connect with their target audience. When it comes to marketing strategies, businesses are constantly looking for innovative ways to connect with their target audience.

B2B Marketing 52

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

Statistics 100

Statistics Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Barriers 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Many of the nation’s largest companies haven’t moved beyond the days of the “mad men” of Madison Avenue’s ad campaigns when it comes to marketing. Yet the very tactic that entrepreneurs have used to snatch away some of these companies’ business—content marketing—can work just as well for legacy enterprises as it does for startups.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As customers, we’re all bombarded with marketing messages everywhere we turn. That is why businesses need to adopt disruptive marketing strategies to stay competitive. Disruptive marketing is about more than just creating a buzz. An overview of disruptive marketing. Why is disruptive marketing so important?

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Content4Demand

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

When artificial intelligence (AI) first burst onto the marketing scene, there was a lot of noise surrounding its impact — and whether that impact would be positive or negative for organizations. Of these respondents, 32% said their marketing departments are driving revenue from AI capabilities today. Media spend optimization (39%).

Marketing AI 71

Marketing AI Enterprise Management Planning Marketing Management 71

PureB2B

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Demand generation is the focus of marketing initiatives to drive awareness for a company's solutions. It's a strategy that can be used in almost any business, however, it's seen as most effective for B2B, B2G (government), or other companies with long sales cycles. It's a crucial part of marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 62

ClickZ

JULY 16, 2019

Today marketers are constantly trying to keep up with the latest changes in the industry and what they mean for their work. New research from Domo and Censuswide highlights the biggest challenges that marketing leaders face around data , creativity and how to focus on what matters. Common challenges that CMOs face.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Navigating the digital marketing world is like surfing – you need to catch the right wave to successfully ride the trends. As we look ahead, the future of marketing is shaping up to be an exhilarating swell, filled with evolving challenges and opportunities. DemandSage) 49% of marketers believe organic search yields the best ROI.

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Porch Group Media

JULY 6, 2021

With the market becoming more complex and customers demanding a personalized experience, data-driven marketing is the only way forward. In an increasingly complex economy, marketers are more focused than ever on using data-driven insights to better understand their customers and boost their overall competitive advantage.

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TaylorMadeIn KEW

MARCH 28, 2016

But zero-based budgeting just might. Last month I was astounded to read an article titled ‘ How to secure more budget for marketing ’. It apparently came off the back of some research that found lack of marketing budget is the most significant barrier to success facing almost half of marketers.

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BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 21, 2019

Effective B2B marketing today is all about personalization. Getting inside knowledge about customer behaviors — including how they navigate to a page, what they click on when they get there, and what they read — is invaluable, both in terms of personalized marketing and for collecting data that helps guide future marketing decisions.

Marketing Funnels 70

Marketing Funnels Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 70

Sharpspring

DECEMBER 1, 2021

And the marketing challenges for small businesses are substantial. You’ve clearly proven you’re up for the test, so let’s dive into some marketing challenges you’re likely facing — and how to minimize them. For all businesses, operations tend to take priority over marketing because the business needs to run!

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Hubspot

AUGUST 22, 2022

Building trust and rapport, crafting a personalized sales approach, and prioritizing existing customers are more important than ever to a successful sales strategy that not only attracts customers, but turns them into promoters of your brand. Selling by offering a solution rather than pitching a product/service is key to sales pros.

Marketing Budget 61

Marketing Budget Trends Cross-Selling Marketing & Strategy 61

Engagio

JULY 16, 2019

The adoption of Account Based Marketing continues to rise. But, what do the best B2B organizations do to find success with ABM? The answers are here in the 2019 ABM Market Research Report. We’ve identified the top challenges related to ABM, what companies are investing, and where those budget dollars are going.

Account Based Marketing 67

Account Based Marketing ABM Research Marketing Report 67

The Effective Marketer

MAY 3, 2011

Based on a recent report on Marketing Technology Adoption for 2011 , the findings of their research shed some light on the challenges we face when it comes to marketing technology. The Goal of Marketing Software The need for marketing software comes from the necessity to better understand customer behavior across multiple channels.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Marketing Automation Services 100

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Author: Mary Kate Francis ABM might be a new addition to the marketing buzzwords dictionary, but the concept is nothing new. Account-based marketing (ABM) has existed as a marketing strategy for decades. So why has account-based marketing only recently gained widespread popularity and practice among B2B businesses?

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Account Based Marketing ABM Sales Qualified Leads SMB 131

Bannerflow

APRIL 6, 2023

As we head into 2023, marketers face an increasing set of challenges and opportunities. To stay ahead of the curve, marketers must be proactive, data-driven, and focused on delivering long-term results. Once the data is gathered, it can be analysed to identify patterns and insights that can be used to inform marketing decisions.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy 52

Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 16, 2017

However many firms still haven’t adapted to the new ways buyers find and select their professional services providers. Even firms that have embraced marketing technology and content marketing can struggle to deliver a cohesive, well-coordinated marketing program. Buyers will rely more than ever on online tools.

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Planning Marketing Plans Marketing Budget Creation Tips 86

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 27, 2023

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. He’s the CEO of 2X Marketing.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 5, 2016

Let's face it: 2016 (so far) has brought about a number of shocks, surprises, and setbacks for businesses -- from stock market instability to events like Brexit. And as a result, it's likely that many people are likely feeling a little less certain about their strategies than they did a year ago. And the best part?

Marketing Budget 28

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Planning Advertising Agencies 28

Metadata

JULY 21, 2022

Organic social media is often positioned as the be-all and end-all of social media marketing. However, to really maximize your social media efforts, you need both organic posts and a paid social media strategy. The best platforms for paid social ads. Because the two work better together. 3 major reasons to use paid social ads.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency CPC 52

Outbrain

MAY 15, 2019

Over the past decade, influencer marketing has been on the up and up. In fact, influencer marketing has become so popular that Google searches for the term “influencer marketing” rose by 325% in 2017. But, why does influencer marketing even work? But, why does influencer marketing even work?

Word of Mouth 47

Word of Mouth Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Budget Programs 47

Hubspot

MARCH 23, 2018

Their large audiences make them both great platforms to market your brand -- but if you’re working at a small company and can’t justify spending your resources on both, which one do you choose? We’ve compared six major categories within both apps to help you decide which one is the best fit to market your business.

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ClickZ

OCTOBER 13, 2022

30-second summary: Erica Gunn, CMO at Canto, offers a guide to maximizing your marketing budget in tough economic circumstances. Make smart investments into your martech and make it work harder for you. Make smart investments into your martech and make it work harder for you. Don’t wait and take action now.

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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Advertising Agencies 119

Customer Experience Matrix

MAY 26, 2023

The size of most markets is governed by a combination of supply and demand. The marketing technology industry has been a rare exception with few constraints on either factor. Meanwhile, the non-stop expansion in marketing channels and techniques has created an endless demand for new systems. It aint necessarily so.

Enterprise Management 156

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Outbrain

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this environment, many companies have cut costs, reduced or held back marketing budgets, and are wondering if and where they should invest now. In the early days of the pandemic, we already discussed the benefits of not stopping marketing efforts during challenging times. Go for platforms with low entry barriers.

Promotion 26

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2019

A wave of digital technology is transforming industry after industry, and professional services are no exception to this trend. Potential clients now have new ways to learn about and vet potential service providers. This change is forcing firms to rethink their digital marketing strategies if they wish to remain competitive.

Marketing Budget 98

Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management 98

Magisto

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Introducing Chant – A New Tool From Magisto Designed To Help Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Utilize the Power of Social Video Marketing to Grow. Chant is a social media growth power-tool designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs boost growth with video on social media. What is Chant?

Marketing Budget Creation 45

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