Martech

JUNE 3, 2024

Marketers already understand they will need to live with AI, especially genAI. Seven percent of marketing budgets will be heading in that direction this year. Already, many marketers are using aspects of genAI as tools. The solution? Be clear in advance on why, when and how the marketing function will collaborate.

Marketing AI 86

Marketing AI Gartner Marketing Budget Differentiation 86

ClearVoice

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, there are actually a number of opportunities that present themselves during a recession. Marketing is Essential During a Recession. It’s tempting to cut back on your marketing budget, but data shows that is actually not a good idea. Riding it out” is not a strategy for surviving a recession.

Planning 96

Planning Marketing Budget Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 96

Webbiquity

APRIL 28, 2020

The team at B2B Marketing Zone recently published a report, How COVID-19 is Impacting B2B Marketing. On April 23, while presenting the findings on a webinar , the BMZ team ran four quick polls with the webinar audience to find out how the B2B marketing outlook and plans had changed over 30 days of lockdowns, slowdowns, and shutdowns.

Planning 315

Planning Marketing Budget Creation Webinar Metrics B2B Marketing 315

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 11, 2020

You can’t control the constraints imposed by the Coronavirus, but you can make a case to keep your marketing budget It’s a challenging time to be a marketer. Second, the business is chasing after your budget with a saw. Give our services a try. Try our services. You’ve got more constraints than ever.

Paid Content 62

Paid Content Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs 62

Content Standard

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marketers love their processes. From abstract creative thinking to nitty-gritty marketing budget balancing, we’re constantly searching for patterns to settle into. Its blog didn’t tell stories, it held news and information about software updates. Follow the Money.

Marketing Budget 91

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Storytelling Budget Programs 91

Contently

AUGUST 11, 2022

When these words start to appear, conventional wisdom tells businesses to cut their marketing budgets. As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. But keep in mind that this moment full of challenges also presents opportunities.

Marketing Budget 208

Marketing Budget Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency 208

Martech

JULY 25, 2022

One of marketing’s greatest challenges is proving its value to the business. Without demonstrable proof that marketing initiatives are driving business results, marketers’ budgets are easy pickings for leaders seeking to improve profitability or just keep the business afloat during challenging times.

Marketing Attribution 102

Marketing Attribution Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 102

Allocadia

MARCH 30, 2021

Freshworks provides intelligent customer engagement software for businesses of all sizes, making it easy for teams to win customers for life. The Problem: Missing Measurements and Budget Management. In 2019 Freshworks’ marketing operations team began streamlining various marketing and operational activities.

Advertising Channels 52

Advertising Channels ROMI Marketing Budget Budget Management 52

Atomic Reach

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Subjective criteria drive selection of influencers and creative strategies. Strategies for scaling hit their targets with all the hit-or-miss accuracy of a shot in the dark. This blind inefficiency translates into wasted marketing spend. Budgets are met at the expense of missing marketing goals and revenue targets.

Creativity 59

Creativity Marketing AI ROI Marketing Budget 59

Strategic-IC

MARCH 18, 2020

In-person events have represented a significant percentage of any B2B marketing budget with those companies that regularly invest in event marketing spending up to 40% of their budget on event marketing as can be seen from the chart below: The needs gap: How to engage clients and prospects in the absence of events?

Marketing Budget 103

Marketing Budget Account Based Marketing Business Allocation 103

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Studies 86

Case Studies Case Study Advertising Benchmark Paid Search Agency 86

Terminus

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For brand marketers, previously measured on nearly impossible to quantify metrics like impressions and visibility, this is a new challenge. In contrast, digital and demand gen marketers are nearly always responsible for pushing small (or large) marketing budgets to do more. What kind of budget does the department have?

CMO 29

CMO Budget Programs Marketing Budget Allocation 29

Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There’s no getting around it: any professional services firm that wants to grow has to find new clients and new opportunities. And the most successful firms take a methodical approach to this task, documenting each year’s strategy in a marketing budget plan. Four Approaches to Marketing Planning.

Marketing Budget 120

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Work Management Planning 120

illumin

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and evaluate various media options to determine the optimal channels and placement strategy. They work with advertising agencies, media sales representatives, and various platforms to secure the best rates and placements for the campaign.

Buy 52

Buy Advertising Agencies Media Paid Search Agency 52

ClickZ

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When the going gets tough, do the tough turn to marketing? . According to Van Chappell, General Manager at BrandVerity , that is exactly what happens. . When economic factors create uncertainty, naturally, marketing budgets are closely examined and costs are put under review.,” he says. .

Paid Search Agency 64

Paid Search Agency Terms and Conditions Marketing Budget SERP 64

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

by demonstrating how smart and helpful you are). • It helps the consumer solve a problem or improve their life in some way, and it helps the producer sell goods or services that accomplish that task. Get the answers to these questions and more here in some of the best guides to content marketing of the past year.

Marketing Budget 100

Marketing Budget Tactics Tips Content Marketing 100

Martech

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Year over year we’ve seen marketing analytics at the top of marketing budgets,” said John Hurley, Head of Product Marketing at Amplitude, in his recent MarTech session. “It’s a big spend for a lot of teams.” New marketing analytics tools for a new era.

Analytics 99

Analytics Allocation Product Work Management 99

Brightedge

JULY 26, 2022

US influencer marketing spend is forecasted to reach $4.14 The Organic search channel is extremely valuable to influencer marketing initiatives, as they both underpin goals of reaching new audiences and generating attention and amplification, whether through links or shares. How Influencer Marketing Can Improve Your SEO.

SEO 64

SEO Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Lead Scoring 64

Digital B2B Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2013

Marketing budgets are often one of the first budgets cut, time and time again, yet marketers continue to claim companies are making unwise decisions. To support the case, you point to research and cases showing companies who invest in marketing during a downturn come out stronger. Here’s why.

Budget Programs 100

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Marketing Automation Services Paid Search Agency 100

KEO Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Digital marketing plans for 2018 will consume a large portion of most B2B companies’ entire marketing budgets. The ease of tracking and adjusting mid-campaign, the extensive reach, and the preference by consumers for digital communications, make digital marketing a high priority for 2018.

Marketing Budget Creation 54

Marketing Budget Creation Planning Marketing Plans Marketing Budget 54

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 5, 2018

The Marketing team at Marketo asked marketers in the Marketing Nation a series of questions regarding their marketing plans for 2018. Question #1: In 2018, I expect my Marketing budget to…. Key takeaways: It’s good for everyone in Marketing when investment goes up, especially for half of all respondents.

Customer Surveys 134

Customer Surveys Account Based Marketing Marketo Thought Leadership 134

Hubspot

JANUARY 4, 2021

So, to better understand what to expect or pay close attention to in 2021, I've connected with 20 marketing experts for their perspective. Prospects learn about your solutions and then, after watching videos and chatting with others, they get directed immediately to your product team. Digital marketing spend will continue to grow.

Trends 101

Trends Marketing AI Work Management Planning 101

seo.co

MAY 10, 2021

That article won’t rank as high as an article discussing color psychology , why people are drawn to bright colors, and why bright colors are a fantastic marketing strategy. If your goal is to rank for a search term like “best digital marketing tips,” you want to repeat that phrase in your article several times.

SEO 111

SEO Budget Programs Work Management Lead Ranking 111

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 19, 2015

The way to calculate content marketing ROI will vary for each organization, but the initial process for gathering the information to do so and building a strong business case is the same across the board. All marketing spend should be tied to quantifiable results that sales and executives can understand. Do Your Research.

Cost per Lead 100

Cost per Lead Content Marketing Ad Building Budget Programs 100

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

2) Email, search marketing, and inside sales worked best for awareness and demand generation. Summarizing the questions and calls I get from clients, you would think social media presents B2B marketers with tremendous new marketing opportunities. Their activities enrich and inform our products and services.

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Trends 40

Allocadia

APRIL 3, 2019

Today’s marketers are being held to new levels of accountability when it comes to proving the value of their investments and efforts. But when your marketing group struggles to manage actuals against forecasts and present credible numbers to finance, it’s challenging to satisfy these expectations.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Allocation 52

Bannerflow

APRIL 6, 2023

In 2023, decision makers need to adopt an approach that incorporates trends with a data-driven approach, to be able to make informed decisions and optimise marketing strategies. Deciding whether to halt or continue marketing efforts during an economic downturn Economic downturns often leave an indelible mark on the business world.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy 52

Aberdeen

JANUARY 25, 2019

In this week’s roundup of intent data news and features, we’ll assess marketing budgets, touch on LinkedIn, take a trip to an unfamiliar industry, and consider how to format a B2B content marketing strategy. B2B Marketing Budget Boost. Format Content Marketing for B2B Conversion.

Intent Data 40

Intent Data Intent Spending Top of Funnel 40

Engagio

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In fact, Gartner’s 2023 CMO Spend and Strategy Survey revealed that 71% of CMOs feel their 2023 budgets fall short of what’s needed to meet their goals, 75% are struggling to achieve more with less, and 86% are seeing a need to restructure their marketing operations for sustainable results.

Marketing Budget 62

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Peer-to-peer Allocation 62

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.

Demand Generation Agencies 95

Demand Generation Agencies Work Management Budget Programs Paid Search Agency 95

Hinge Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Many accounting firms are reluctant marketers, spending less on average than other professional services industries. In fact, there are firms have been able to grow at a rapid clip year over year — in part because they approach marketing differently. SEE ALSO: The Future of CPA Marketing.

CPA 48

CPA Cost per Acquisition Work Management Marketing Management 48

Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

Patent 11,341,166 , for its attribution software solution inside a CRM system. Marketers can monitor performance on dashboards and generate reports to defend marketing spend and optimize marketing budgets for greater efficiency.”. SAN MATEO, Calif., MEDIA CONTACT: Marielle Farmer. 602-432-5555.

Full Circle Insights 52

Full Circle Insights Marketing Budget Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 52

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 25, 2010

This next B2B Marketing Thought Leader Interview is with Bill Odell, vice president of marketing at Helpstream , a Social CRM solutions company. Bill is responsible for the company’s overall marketing and go-to-market strategies and oversees all product marketing, partner marketing and corporate marketing activities.

Marketing Automation Services 48

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management CRM 48

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO comparisons.

Work Management 40

Work Management ROI Marketing Management Marketing Budget 40

Scoop.it

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With rapidly changing consumer behavior caused by a global pandemic coupled with the growing popularity of cloud services ( predicted to reach $123 billion in consumer spending in 2021), marketers are constantly searching for new strategies that will help them meet their goals. Source: semrush.com.

Marketing Budget 80

Marketing Budget Top of Funnel Paid Content Marketing & Strategy 80

ViewPoint

MARCH 6, 2012

According to McKinsey principal Mary Ellen Coe, “…CMOs need to be stewards of customer engagement and experience, which means they need to manage and influence the experience positively across the organization.” Moreover, Best-in-Class companies report a 31.6% only two years ago) for every $1 in marketing spend.

Buyer Personas 120

Buyer Personas Forrester Lead Ranking Peer-to-peer 120

Content Standard

JUNE 27, 2018

With a smile and a glint in your eye, you fly into explaining content marketing’s value, the basics of SEO, how you’re changing the way brands interact with consumers. Content marketing is an elegant if complex approach to digital marketing that makes intuitive sense when you’re in the thick of it.

Paid Search Agency 60

Paid Search Agency Positioning Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 60