KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 8, 2022

Marketers who use email have seen their delivery rate fall over the past year, but new research indicates that open rates and click-through rates have begun to rise. Knak recently published its “2022 Email Marketing Benchmark Report,” and statistics suggest that marketers’ average delivery rate sits at about 93%, which is down 3.2%

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 8, 2023

Two recent research reports from Demand Gen Report provide some vital answers and insights on trends. Here are a dozen key findings from these two enlightening reports. Per the report, “44% of respondents in 2023 said advertisements positively impacted their view of a company, compared to just 33% in 2022.”

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2022

While many marketers are still leveraging email to drive leads, new research indicates that they are also finding success utilizing webinars to connect with customers. Case studies (33%), virtual events (28%) and videos (23%) were also cited as particularly beneficial. This was specifically at the middle and late stages of the funnel.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Rob Leavitt , SVP Advisory, and Adam Bennington , Head of Consulting, Momentum ITSMA, presented the latest ABM Benchmark Study results in a recent webinar “ Building on ABM Success: Six Keys to Long-Term Success ”. To quote Rob and Adam, ABM has evolved from a niche specialism to a critical and all-encompassing growth driver.

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Content4Demand

MAY 27, 2021

B2B surveys and research reports offer content marketers opportunities they’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Nothing validates the value of your product or service quite like a study that shows your prospects what their industry peers are thinking. Historically, research studies have been complicated and expensive.

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Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“How can I use research as marketing content?” Today, about 1 in 5 B2B companies are publishing primary research and using it to reach new audiences, generate leads, and as validation for their services. With so few companies taking advantage, primary research can be the secret weapon in your content strategy.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 25, 2013

Last October, KoMarketing Associates announced the launch of research consultancy Software Advice’s B2B Demand Generation Benchmark Survey. As B2B marketers think about developing content marketing campaigns and how visitor conversion benchmarks will be met in 2013, these types of content offers are worth referencing.

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The Point

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A new report: “ What’s Working in Email Marketing: The Power of Aligning Strategies, Data & Content ” details the strategies, technologies, and best practices that today’s email marketers are adopting in an era of data privacy, remote work, and demanding, digitally-savvy buyers. Report: What’s Working in Email Marketing Click To Tweet.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 18, 2018

ITSMA and the ABM Leadership Alliance recently conducted the “2018 ABM Benchmark Study,” and statistics showed that 67 percent of respondents who have implemented ABM have achieved greater customer success with their solutions, compared to their counterparts. The Goals of Marketers Who Utilize ABM.

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Account Based Marketing Studies Planning ABM 144

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not all B2B marketers have discovered how to effectively leverage account-based data, but new research suggests that high performers, in particular, are making strides in this area. Additionally, 62% of high performers organize account-based data from contact-based systems, and can append data for deeper insights and more accurate reporting.

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Marketing Report Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing B2B 213

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Although sales representatives and marketers are seeing similar success via account-based marketing (ABM), new research indicates that there are still several challenges in this area. Finding B2B Marketing Success with ABM.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report Intent Data 214

Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

According to a major study by Google, Gartner and Motista , B2B buyers are more emotionally connected to the brands they purchase than B2C consumers. These speakers were able to use original research as part of their B2B content strategy, which appealed to the left cerebral hemisphere of my brain, associated with logic and reason.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 13, 2022

(This month's Research Round-Up features the latest ABM benchmark study by ITSMA and the ABM Leadership Alliance, Winterberry Group's latest forecast of marketing and advertising spending, and a survey examining the future of marketing events by the CMO Council and Cvent.) linear TV, direct mail) and eleven online channels (e.g.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Whether you are tallying up your results for the end of the year, or planning programs for the next year, benchmarks provide context for companions. Benchmarks give us a sense of how well we are resourced and what sort of results others in industry are providing. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 7, 2024

However, beyond research, there’s the crucial task of distilling those insights into actionable strategies that’ll give your business an advantage. This is where competitive analysis reports become critical, providing you a roadmap for translating raw data into strategic direction. What is a competitive analysis report?

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Analysis Marketing AI Examples SWOT 90

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The benchmarks and strategies that worked just a few years ago might not have the same impact today. Pay attention to crucial buyer’s journey benchmarks. What do buyer’s journey benchmarks tell you? The problem is, many B2B marketers aren’t tracking the right benchmarks.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 11, 2017

The study also revealed that research and original data, infographics, and product reviews perform best for the company. According to researchers, “Metrics should tell a story about whether you achieved your goal…before creating content, you need to define what return-on-investment (ROI) means for that specific piece.”.

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Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In turn, LinkedIn’s research found that 18% of these leaders felt “uncertain or pessimistic about the likelihood of their marketing team’s efforts to drive revenue next year, higher than all other industries.” Source ) #2: Track record and case studies showcasing successful tech marketing campaigns.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 12, 2023

(This month's Research Round-Up features two recent studies that examine the state of account-based marketing. One is the 2022 ABM Benchmark Survey by Momentum ITSMA and the ABM Leadership Alliance , and the second is the ABM Census 2022 survey by B2B Marketing.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Customer Surveys Research 52

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2020

But that’s not a sustainable growth strategy in today’s marketplace…and the research backs that up. For the fifth consecutive year, the Hinge Research Institute conducted a comprehensive study of over 1,000 businesses providing professional services. FREE Download] High Growth Study 2020: Executive Summary.

Marketing Budget 118

Marketing Budget Studies Paid Search Agency Work Management 118

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Marketing technology has taken hold According to recent research from Gartner , 68% of businesses have been replacing software more frequently since 2021. That same study found that approximately 70% of businesses planned to increase their software investments in 2023. Here in 2024, content marketers should feel confident.

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Digital Transformation B2B Advertising Benchmark Gartner 111

Golden Spiral

APRIL 18, 2019

Understanding those needs requires significant initial and ongoing research to get the most valuable insights for your business. Thankfully, there are many reputable research firms, associations, and other outlets doing the hard work for you. Below are resources we recommend for your health IT product research. Industry Reports.

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Hinge Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

For over a decade, the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) has partnered with Hinge to research, analyze and provide the valuable insights accounting marketers and executive leadership teams need to develop high-performing marketing programs. This has caused many firms to rethink their business models and the services they offer.

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InsightSquared

JULY 1, 2019

With the capabilities MAPs currently provide, marketers are falling short—unable to report on influenced revenue, new pipeline created, and sales velocity metrics. In 2018, our research identified a high level of dissatisfaction with many of the major marketing automation platforms. What’s missing and what’s next? Let’s dive in.

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Marketing Automation Services Advertising Benchmark Marketing Report Lead Ranking 53

Heinz Marketing

JULY 2, 2019

With the capabilities MAPs currently provide, marketers are falling short—unable to report on influenced revenue, new pipeline created, and sales velocity metrics. In 2018, our research identified a high level of dissatisfaction with many of the major marketing automation platforms. What’s missing and what’s next? Let’s dive in.

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing Report Advertising Benchmark Lead Ranking 56

SmartBug Media

APRIL 1, 2021

[Wednesday, March 31 2021] Yesterday, we launched the first ever industry benchmark report that brings together revenue operations (RevOps), inbound marketing, and technology. The top 8 results from the report are. TL;DR) Drumroll, please. And even fewer tie revenue generation to customer success. Mallory Lee, Terminus.

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Inbound Marketing Studies Planning Marketing Management 98

Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Content Marketing Institute’s 13th Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report has just been released and has some excellent insights for marketers as we move into 2023. The best news from this year’s report? Content marketing isn’t going anywhere. A documented marketing strategy is essential.

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Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

Here are some common hurdles: Complexity of the Funnel: According to the CEB report B2B sales often involve on average 7 decision makers and can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months on average. Benchmarking Your Success: Where Do You Stand? However, this journey often faces challenges that can hinder MQL conversion.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 71

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A 2020 Demand Gen Benchmark Study found that 51% of marketers are using data to inform their campaigns. What I am referring to is the research needed to get done even before campaigns are launched or content is even created. I do understand though. This type of content analysis isn’t easy. Search Volume Still Works.

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Buyer's Journey PR Content Analysis 347

Webbiquity

MAY 17, 2016

Creating high-quality content starts with planning (deciding what to write about) and research (determining what to say about those topics). There are also a number of tools that can be helpful with both content ideation and research. 10 Best Content Research Tools. 4 Best Content Planning Tools. 3) Bubbl.us. 1) Google Scholar.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 6, 2015

This was one of the key highlights of the sixth annual B2B Content Marketing: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs released last week. Content marketing effectiveness emerged as the key theme for this year’s study. Research] appeared first on B2B Marketing Insider.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Studying your competitors can also highlight weaknesses in your products, services, business model and other areas that could use innovation and improvement. Set benchmarks for future performance Monitoring the competition helps you set realistic goals for your business. Once you’ve got that down, it’s time to do your research.

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Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The strategy has exploded in adoption, with a 2023 Ogilvy study finding that 75% of B2B businesses are leveraging influencers in their campaigns. Not only that, but our original industry research helps shed a broader light on the B2B influencer marketing tactics being used most today.

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Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 113

Vision Edge Marketing

JUNE 7, 2022

Since 2001, we’ve been conducting research to learn what differentiates BIC Marketing organizations within the content of proving Marketing’s value. The study was fielded from September 19 through November 8, 2021. Over 75 percent of the 283 qualified study participants came from among the leadership ranks.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

This is why for the 5th time, the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) joined forces with the Hinge Research Institute to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive study on CPA marketing budgets. The timing of this study allows accounting marketers to see the many ways these changes have impacted the industry.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You need to study the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors to help identify opportunities for plays and boost your competitive edge. Competitor mapping involves using competitive benchmark data to help you make decisions about the business, and gain intelligence about your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses.

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SWOT Comparison Peer-to-peer Analysis 107

Webbiquity

JANUARY 23, 2024

But with the steep rise in customer acquisition costs , and research showing it costs up to five times more to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one, you can’t ignore the importance of customer retention. Reports show social listening is considered a “key planning element” by 82% of professionals. Monitor brand mentions.

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