Zoominfo

APRIL 9, 2018

Welcome to our eighth installment in our series of B2B Blog Post Round-Ups. Today’s edition features content about lead generation, data-driven recruitment, marketing influencer selection and more. In the world of B2B marketing, lead generation matters a lot—yet, it’s also one of our biggest challenges. Continue Reading.

B2B 157

B2B High Quality Lead Blogger Sales Qualified Leads 157

Stevens & Tate

MARCH 1, 2024

The inbound marketing methodology stands as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to attract, engage, and delight customers online. The benefits of inbound marketing can be a game changer for your business. Here are ten efficient ways to leverage inbound marketing for your business’s advantage.

Inbound Marketing 59

Inbound Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 59

Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Manufacturing lead generation is a perennial top priority for most manufacturers. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers. Low search volumes: Relevant industry keywords may have less search traffic compared to broader consumer markets.

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 52

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan. In this article, we will enter the gravity well of inbound content marketing. In this article, we will enter the gravity well of inbound content marketing.

Paid Content 134

Paid Content Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 134

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A 2020 Demand Gen Benchmark Study found that 51% of marketers are using data to inform their campaigns. On the surface, this may seem to be positive news until you think about the 49% of marketers that aren’t doing it. I am not referring to performance analytics. I do understand though. This type of content analysis isn’t easy.

Buyer's Journey 347

Buyer's Journey PR Content Analysis 347

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

What does a good content marketing strategy look like? Why is content marketing king? In fact, it is an inquisitive nature and a desire to know more and try out new things that has allowed content marketing to evolve into the dynamic, multi-dimensional, ever-shifting medium that it is today.

Content Marketing 223

Content Marketing Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 223

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. There are various stakeholders, priorities, markets, and channels to align, and the right mix for your business may not always be clear. What is a Sales Strategy? Sales strategies vary based on the customer segment, region , and team structure.

Marketing Automation Services 130

Marketing Automation Services Marketing & Strategy Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

SmartBug Media

MAY 12, 2022

Inbound content combines creativity and expertise, and it’s driven by data that gives the information you need to develop a strategy to meet and exceed your goals. But with so many inbound marketing strategies out there, it can be hard to prioritize which ones are going to drive the most amount of value for your organization.

Inbound Marketing 105

Inbound Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency 105

SmartBug Media

APRIL 12, 2024

Welcome to our blog series, where we highlight some of the latest updates from HubSpot! As an agency specializing in full service digital marketing, we understand the importance of staying on top of the latest tools and features to help our clients reach their marketing and sales goals.

Hubspot 59

Hubspot Enterprise Management Product Paid Search Agency 59

BuzzSumo

MAY 9, 2019

Blog engagement is a fickle metric. Sometimes it’s hard to quantify why it happens for some types of blog posts but not others – especially if your posts and articles are pretty consistent, quality-wise. It sings to this tune: Using the BuzzSumo Content Analysis Report to Research the Best Types of Blog Posts.

Thought Leadership 111

Thought Leadership Case Studies Case Study Top of Funnel 111

SmartBug Media

MAY 21, 2020

Would you believe us if we told you that everything you need to craft high-performing social media posts across all of your channels is sitting on your blog? Businesses throw time, energy, research, and resources into producing compelling, persona-driven inbound marketing blog articles.

Social Media 71

Social Media Media Tips Buyer Personas 71

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Blogs and podcasts are both powerhouse marketing tools. Company blogs are well-established inbound marketing channels, while business podcasts are the up-and-comers garnering a lot of excitement in the industry. A few stats in the blog corner: 59% of marketers find business blogging valuable.

CMS Development 101

CMS Development Business Best Practices Lead Scoring 101

SmartBug Media

APRIL 9, 2020

Website copy, blog copy, print copy—what’s the difference? For me, writing concise, snappy web or print copy leaves me feeling like Don Draper (minus the bar cart and cocktails), while blogging (which I’ve been doing since before blogs were “blogs”) leaves me feeling like investigative journalist Bob Woodward.

Marketing Websites 105

Marketing Websites Copywriting Urgency Marketing Buyer Personas 105

Valasys

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When thinking about an all-inclusive content strategy, the first thing that comes to our minds is the original ideas generated from deep insightful research. B2B marketers need to look forward to nothing but the best B2B marketing blogs for entrepreneurs to accentuate their levels of creativity, industry benchmarking & Martech insights.

B2B Marketing 59

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B Best Practices 59

Hubspot

MARCH 21, 2018

Whether you're running a personal blog as a hobby, or managing the official blog on your company's website, monetizing your work is entirely possible -- it just takes a good amount of time and effort. Below, we'll dive into each of these monetization ideas: How to Monetize a Blog: 5 Strategies.

Paid Content 99

Paid Content Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency 99

SmartBug Media

MAY 12, 2023

Monthly reporting and analysis comprise an integral part of any marketing strategy. Lifecycle stages are a contact property that demonstrates where your contacts are in the marketing funnel. Companies use the lead lifecycle stage for general, broadly appealing, or top-of-the-funnel offers.

Marketing Qualified Leads 98

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Hubspot 98

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility. Providing the content customers need when they’re ready for it ultimately leads to better outcomes for marketers. How important is personalization in content marketing?

Digital Asset Management 133

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 133

SmartBug Media

MARCH 19, 2021

If you’re an inbound marketer in the B2B space, you understand how much time and energy goes into planning and executing your marketing campaigns. of my favorite inbound marketing resources that any B2B marketer can benefit from subscribing to in 2021 and beyond. Must-read articles: Are Blogs Dead in 2021?

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Inbound Marketing Resources B2B Marketing 105

Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jon Miller recently said that the B2B go-to-market playbook is kaput. That’s the same Jon Miller who practically invented that playbook at the dawn of inbound marketing. But an obsession with sales activation strategies frequently bites B2B marketing teams on the backside. That Jon Miller.

Sales Management 76

Sales Management Top of Funnel Work Management Brand Identity 76

sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many industries are marked by rapid technological advancements, changing regulations, and increased competition and standing out in a crowded market has never been more challenging—or critical. The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2023

The battle for top talent continues to rage on. This allows us to identify strategies and practices that are associated with faster and more profitable growth. The superior performance of these High Growth firms is not limited to their exceptional growth rates. In an age of uncertainty there are strategies to reduce risk.

Studies 120

Studies Peer-to-peer Sample Digital Transformation 120

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023.

Social Media 117

Social Media Trends Media B2B 117

SmartBug Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

This article isn’t about discussing the crazy year that just passed, but instead it deals with thinking strategically about how our businesses can grow and prosper in the coming year, focusing on inbound and demand gen strategies. Build an all-inclusive inbound marketing engine. Have small page sizes for fast load times.

Inbound Marketing 116

Inbound Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 116

SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Top 4 Most Common KPI Dashboards There are many, many different ways to set up a KPI dashboard. Ultimately, as with most things in marketing, the “right” dashboard is the one that helps you reach your goals. These dashboards provide immediate and actionable insights into a specific campaign to identify if it is performing as expected.

Webinar Metrics 59

Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel 59

Sharpspring

JANUARY 26, 2021

You are probably familiar with inbound marketing — even if you’ve never heard of it! It’s true, inbound marketing has become so ubiquitous to digital marketing that you’re constantly encountering these strategies whether you’re aware of it or not. Blogging and Inbound Marketing.

Inbound Marketing 98

Inbound Marketing Examples Planning Advertising Agencies 98

Only B2B

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing, mastering the art of MQL (Marketing Qualified Lead) lead nurturing is akin to harnessing the wind – it propels your business forward. MQL lead nurturing is a multifaceted journey, a strategic masterpiece, and an essential facet of a successful marketing campaign.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Nurturing 62

Navigate the Channel

JULY 13, 2023

In general, these numbers support the continued value of email marketing, particularly for B2B, even though some marketers say the focus should be on new primary key performance indicators (KPIs), as open rates aren’t the solid signal they used to be. Email marketing remains valuable, particularly for B2B, despite changing KPIs.

Email Marketing 120

Email Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 120

Sharpspring

JANUARY 11, 2023

2022 gave marketers a run for their money as consumers tightened their belts and re-evaluated their spending. It means that businesses that are paying attention to the marketing lessons learned in 2022 will have a much easier time reaching their goals. Keep reading to dive into the content lessons marketers are taking into 2023.

Planning 94

Planning Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Webinar Metrics 94

Inbox Insight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the realm of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), two terms frequently arise that B2B marketers often struggle to comprehend – demand generation and lead generation. While these two concepts may seem interchangeable, they in fact serve unique roles in any B2B marketing strategy.

Demand Generation 105

Demand Generation Demand Generation Agencies Lead Generation Demand 105

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 2, 2021

Campaigns are the bread and butter of every successful inbound marketer’s strategy, but they mean nothing if you can’t report on metrics from them. Marketing reports often involve sharing updates on key performance indicators (KPIs), goal progress, next steps, and priority adjustments. Pageview rankings.

Template 98

Template Campaigns Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Scoring 98

ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

.” While that, unfortunately, maybe the case with a good number of personal resolutions as the year wears on, in business, setting sound marketing goals — and following through — is a primary ingredient for success. Markets ebb and flow. User behaviors evolve — and so do marketing goals. Technologies come and go.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Process Allocation Cost per Lead 52

Stevens & Tate

JUNE 24, 2021

Successful inbound marketing depends on your ability to engage your leads and to nurture them through their buyer’s journeys. With that in mind, the following are a few inbound marketing strategies you should consider implementing this year: 1. Adjust Your Content Strategy Around The Use Of Clusters.

Inbound Marketing 72

Inbound Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Effectiveness 72

Hubspot

MAY 17, 2017

Here at HubSpot, we've told fellow marketers about the importance of creating compelling video content to engage your busy audience. But we wondered if video content had a place on our blog as well. Almost 50% of marketers are adding YouTube and Facebook channels for video distribution in the next year. Our Experiment.

Video Marketing 78

Video Marketing Youtube Social Media Content 78

Hubspot

MAY 26, 2023

In this post, we’ll go over: What an outbound call is Outbound vs. inbound calls How to make effective calls Outbound vs. Inbound Calls Simply put, an outbound call is made by the call center representative to a prospect while an inbound call is made by a customer or prospect to the business or organization.

Effectiveness 70

Effectiveness Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 70

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. You’ll need a plan to address top budget concerns to provide clarity and control over every dollar spent.

Marketing Budget 130

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Paid Content Budget Programs 130

SmartBug Media

JUNE 3, 2021

Is content marketing worth it? However, calculating your content ROI can also be challenging if you’re not sure how to measure it or if you haven’t set up key performance indicators or goals for your content. Monetary Content Marketing ROI Reports in HubSpot. Campaign Revenue. Revenue by Interaction Source.

Hubspot 94

Hubspot ROI Marketing Attribution Content 94