Contently

AUGUST 2, 2021

So you’re consistently pumping out engaging content and have a solid distribution strategy in motion. Now you need to know how that content is performing, who’s visiting your website, and how you can hook your audience so they’ll return. Let’s take a look. Google Analytics.

Paid Content 144

Paid Content Budget Programs Analytics Tools 144

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Spiralytics

MARCH 27, 2024

Poor content quality, limited creativity, and lack of keyword optimization… are these issues your brand struggles with? Many marketing professionals grapple with SEO strategies without access to skilled writers who can elevate their content and online presence. But interestingly, content writing in the Philippines has boomed.

Advertising Agencies 62

Advertising Agencies Work Management Paid Search Agency Content 62

Brandpoint

MARCH 30, 2020

The image you convey and content you produce — whether as a speaker, writer, thought leader or CEO — all build your personal brand. Thinking like a content marketing professional can help you shape and boost your personal brand, making it possible to reach a wider network and audience than ever before.

Personalization 114

Personalization Brand Identity Branding Content Marketing 114

Hubspot

MAY 26, 2017

In 2016, 96% of Google's revenue came from paid search (or pay-per-click) advertising. Clearly, marketers are taking advantage of AdWords, but what does a great PPC campaign even look like? To help you get started the right way, we're breaking down the basics of how to use paid search below.

Paid Search Agency 75

Paid Search Agency Adwords Landing Pages PPC 75

Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Advertising Benchmark 91

Advertising Benchmark Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Studies 91

Contently

MARCH 18, 2020

Freelancing is such an important part of Contently’s DNA. The company was founded, in part, to help freelance creatives get paid well for doing what they love. Before I joined Contently, I started as a freelance writer, as did our head of marketing Joe Lazauskas. The Lost Art of the Mid-Range Blog Post.

Storytelling 216

Storytelling Content FAQ Ideal Customer Profiles 216

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

For years, social media was primarily a text-based circumstance, and social media directors were often people with a background in writing. Our 2014 report on the employment histories of guests on my Social Pros podcast found more than 50% of that unscientific sample had degrees in PR/journalism/English). A move to multimedia.

Paid Social Agency 164

Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Social Media 164

Anyword

OCTOBER 5, 2023

There are key moments in the content and campaign building process that are deeply enhanced by clear, performance based data. So let’s discuss those moments, and how best to leverage data for true Performance Writing that can bring sustainable results to your marketing efforts moving forward. Don’t forget about your past performance!

Lead Scoring 52

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Analytics Landing Pages 52

Tiecas

AUGUST 14, 2023

I recently downloaded the report Manufacturing Content Marketing – Insights for 2023. The results are from the survey done and published by the Content Marketing Insititute. Understanding the audience for the manufacturing content marketing survey Let me first talk about the respondents for this survey.

Customer Surveys 52

Customer Surveys Content Marketing Marketing Budget Creation Planning 52

seo.co

JANUARY 27, 2022

Blog posts come in all shapes and sizes and are written for varying types of search intent. The intent of your content (as well as the quality of your writer) is the tail that wags the dog when it comes to determining the cost of an individual blog post. The Intent of Your Blog Posts. Let’s dive in!

Marketing Budget 98

Marketing Budget Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 98

Zoominfo

AUGUST 14, 2018

Compared to its humble beginnings, social media marketing has become a staple in the B2B community with more than $5.4 billion spent on social marketing efforts in the United States alone in 2016 ( source ). However, 14% of B2B companies still refuse to participate in social media initiatives. Lead generation.

Social Media 133

Social Media ROI Media Marketing Analytics Tools 133

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 62

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Webbiquity

JUNE 15, 2021

Even as newer and fancier ways to market your business crop up every season, old-school email marketing continues to provide the highest ROI, at a whopping $42 for every $1 of expenditure. This is where lead magnets come in, as an integral part of email marketing. Have highly specific content. What is a lead magnet?

Paid Content 286

Paid Content Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 286

Digilant

APRIL 1, 2021

With the staggering amount of video channels advertisers have to choose from when crafting a media campaign, it is helpful to understand the differences and benefits of each one. Keep reading to learn more about the different video advertising formats advertisers can use to reach viewers. . In-Stream Video . For Clicks.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Video Marketing 52

Hubspot

AUGUST 19, 2020

For many marketers, ranking on page one of Google is the ultimate sign that your piece of content has made it. At least that's the prevailing belief among modern marketers and SEO specialists. At least that's the prevailing belief among modern marketers and SEO specialists. But — just how valuable is a page-one ranking?

Organization 101

Organization Paid Search Agency Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 101

Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

High quality premium content is arguably one of the most important elements of a successful content marketing strategy. Savvy professional services firms and other expertise driven sales teams develop content specifically to educate potential clients and showcase their expertise and areas of focus.

Paid Content 146

Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 146

NuSpark Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

“ Marketing is impatient. If she wants to serve up a mouth-watering dish, she’ll also sample her cooking during preparation to make sure she blends the ingredients to perfection. What does this have to do with how long it takes for content marketing to create leads and demand? Content marketing is like cooking.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 100

ClearVoice

APRIL 28, 2022

In a world where content is king, businesses are looking for creative ways to stand out from the competition and fill their site with engaging posts that will drive organic traffic. Having the byline is crucial if you’re building a personal brand or want your team to get credit for all the content on your site. Find out here!

Work Management 59

Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency High Quality Lead 59

Hubspot

APRIL 6, 2021

In this competitive B2B marketing landscape, businesses make substantial investments in building content marketing programs. Content marketing has been proven to deliver resounding success. According to the State of Inbound report, content creation is a top priority for 53% of marketers.

High Quality Lead 101

High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Paid Content 101

Metadata

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For demand marketers focused on driving sales and business growth, revenue is the ultimate KPI. And targeting your audience with paid social media campaigns is one of the best ways to do that. How to look at the data LinkedIn vs. Facebook for B2B marketing What are the best CTAs? How long should your ad text be?

Cost per Lead 78

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency Advertising Benchmark CPL 78

Webbiquity

JULY 19, 2016

What is true is that search engines have improved their semantic capabilities, meaning they look for the meaning in each block of text rather than just specific phrases. That is, search engine algorithms understand that words like “car,” “motor vehicle” and “automobile” are synonyms. 1) SEMrush.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Keywords SEM Marketing Automation Services 100

Contently

JANUARY 13, 2023

billion—that’s how big the global influencer marketing industry was in 2022. Today, around 50% of consumers now turn to social media and the influencers they follow for product advice. For some, social media and influencers may replace search as a primary source for product research. Emphasize expertise.

Brand Identity 200

Brand Identity Branding Best Practices Thought Leadership 200

seo.co

APRIL 5, 2021

Blog posts are a great way to expand your footprint on the web and increase your content generation as well as provide relevant information to your users. You shouldn’t be overly willing to plunk down loads of cash, nor should be skimping hoping to get high-quality content for nothing. The Intent of Your Blog Posts.

Work Management 85

Work Management Paid Search Agency Click Rate Advertising Agencies 85

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 8, 2019

Data and content: often these two seem to butt heads, mostly because at their core, they are very different. Data without content makes the data not actionable and storytelling in content marketing without data makes it directionless. However, one can argue that one without the other would be entirely useless.

B2B Marketing 125

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning B2B 125

Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Can you recall a piece of content you were working on that was either all text or all imagery? As marketers, we often work with a mix of text and visuals — social posts, ebooks, blog posts, email campaigns, white papers, landing pages and paid advertising. This is just a sampling of the ways I use these tools.

Marketing AI 97

Marketing AI Enterprise Management Ethics Sample 97

ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

My content creator, social media and marketing colleagues are exhausted. All the best practices for content flow (i.e. 8 tips for staying as consistent as possible with your content. 8 tips for staying as consistent as possible with your content. Paradoxically, the only constant seems to be uncertainty.

Tips 116

Tips Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Content 116

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Social media. And while it’s an effective tool for marketers to engage their subscribers—most will agree it’s a time-consuming task. Or at least, this was true until email marketing templates came along. Let’s explore how you can use templates to make your email marketing more efficient. Text messaging.

Template 125

Template Email Marketing Blast Campaigns Planning 125

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Inbox Insight

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Intent data can be used to drive B2B marketing efforts through a multi- or omni-channel strategy, giving you invaluable insight into what prospects are about to do next. Not only should marketers be capturing intent data across every channel, but they should be applying insight to make these channels convert seamlessly.

Demand Generation 98

Demand Generation Advertising Channels Multi-Channel Intent Data 98

Metadata

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For demand marketers focused on driving sales and business growth, revenue is the ultimate KPI. And targeting your audience with paid social media campaigns is one of the best ways to do that. How to look at the data LinkedIn vs. Facebook for B2B marketing What are the best CTAs? How long should your ad text be?

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency Advertising Benchmark CPL 52

ClearVoice

JUNE 5, 2020

For even the most seasoned of content marketing professionals, letting go of the comforts and protections of an employer and setting out into what feels like a sea-of-unknowns is a terrifying jump. Becoming a full-time freelance content marketer. Why the market may need more freelancers soon.

Work Management 120

Work Management Content Marketing Planning Marketing Management 120

ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

But while freelance articles are consistently assigned to you, snagging a long-term content marketing contract feels like an ongoing uphill battle. content marketers and writers who have snagged stellar contracts. You can turn any SEO keyword into content gold.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Marketing Proposals Work Management Lead Scoring 76

Contently

JANUARY 23, 2020

Those who love the free tool just happen to be the exact same people who would want the paid version. If you’re looking to cut through all the noise and differentiate your brand from the flood of competing content, one of the most effective ways is interactive content, which is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful long-term results.

Tools 214

Tools Word of Mouth Hubspot Interactive Marketing 214

Buffer

MAY 6, 2019

One of the most popular topics in social media marketing is how to get more followers. Brands want to grow their followers authentically by adding real people who love the brand and are looking to engage. This is no small task on social media in 2019! 5 Fresh Strategies to Get More Followers on Social Media.

Social Media 83

Social Media Media Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling 83

Parse.ly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Our experts are happy to share our understanding of the market with you, free of charge. Content analytics tools. Social media analytics tools. Which content on your site do people engage with? Social media traffic is also difficult to understand in Google Analytics. Talk to an expert. Customer analytics tools.

Marketing Analytics Tools 97

Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management Analytics Multivariate analysis 97