Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s now been 20 years since the team at ITSMA coined the term Account-Based Marketing (ABM). I was very fortunate to work with ITSMA (now Momentum ITSMA after their merger) during a good part of my nearly two decades with SAP Marketing (and beyond). Not surprisingly, ABM is the top B2B marketing tactic.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Virtual events and webinars (52%).

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Marketri

APRIL 17, 2024

I talk with a lot of CEOs of middle market businesses. And while every company is unique, I hear a common thread: Most aren’t satisfied with their marketing function. The more I meet with CEOs at prospective client companies, the more insight I gain about why they’re dissatisfied and what they want and need from marketing.

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Allocadia

MARCH 12, 2020

Becoming agile is the topic de jour for marketers, with more teams adopting the practices of their development counterparts, especially in today’s uncertain economic climate. Today’s marketers need flexibility in order to pivot programs when faced with the cancelation of all in-person events.

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Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Marketing automation is all about results, isn’t it? Sure, you need content that resonates with the target audience and strategically guides them along their journey , but it’s impossible to know if you’re on the right track without understanding marketing automation roi statistics and potential results. But here’s the thing.

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Martech

APRIL 12, 2023

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketers are flooding into connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) digital TV advertising, according to a new survey from digital performance media company Digital Remedy and research firm Dynata. Brands can fit a campaign into a budget of any size. First-time advertisers. Where are the dollars coming from?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

As data analytics grow in sophistication, measuring the results of your marketing efforts becomes even more critical to your company’s success. So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? After all, what’s the ultimate goal of content marketing? So, show them the money.

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B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The fourth quarter of 2023 is only a few weeks away, and that means many B2B marketing leaders will soon begin planning for next year. Marketing planning processes vary considerably across companies. The planning process in smaller companies tends to be less formal. The second reason is equally important.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 19, 2020

Business leaders and marketing and sales teams are struggling now, more than ever, to not only drive new demand, but to replace the loss of existing demand in the marketplace. Whether it’s trade shows, local events or more intimate sales dinners, in-person interactions are a much relied-upon component of every company’s demand marketing mix.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Other forecasts say consumers plan to take on less debt this year, cut back more or shift spending from things to experience. As you do, let’s think about some events that shaped decision-making and will likely factor into your planning for 2024. In one finding, 92% said AI would have a major impact on email marketing.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Account-based marketing has been around for several years now. Some of the statistics that have attracted marketers to ABM include: 87% of account-based marketers say that ABM initiatives outperform other marketing investments ( ITSMA ). And yet, many B2B marketers have still held back from adopting ABM.

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Vision Edge Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In business, the purpose of a budget is to ensure our organizations have enough resources to meet its objectives. The use of sub-accounts is the most common approach to budgeting and is used to separate funds for different expenses. The best place to start is to understand the purpose of a budget. We all have one.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2023

How can a digital marketing agency help you stand out in a crowded market? A digital marketing agency can help you gain visibility or, at a minimum, keep up with your competitors. Statistics show that most companies are increasing their marketing budget because of a demonstrable return on investment.

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Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Like the unhappy families of Anna Karenina , no two B2B marketing teams are exactly alike. Every company has its own history, values, strategies, and quirks that impact how marketing happens on a day-to-day basis. And the hallmark of a good marketing department is simply that it works. This is just a big-picture overview.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 5, 2022

As marketers remain focused on delivering a positive customer experience, new research is highlighting the importance of maintaining data accuracy for beneficial insight. To account for potential pitfalls, 97% of organizations have plans to make their data management program more flexible and agile within the next 12 months.

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Allocadia

AUGUST 27, 2020

Are you prepared to meet marketing’s goals with less resources, and to do it in a constantly changing landscape? Last spring was a wake-up call to all marketers that the traditional planning process isn’t working anymore. We need to be agile. Adoption of adaptive marketing processes was boosted by the pandemic’s shock.

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Exo B2B

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For both us and our customers, strategic planning in marketing is a demanding, methodical but oh-so-essential process. In the world of B2B marketing, every decision must be carefully calculated. Building a robust strategic marketing plan is crucial to guiding these decisions. See picture below.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2024

Many small and medium businesses (SMBs) are very familiar with operating with reduced staff and tightened budgets. But marketing smaller businesses can drain your energy, not to mention your bank account. Limited resources don’t have to mean scrapping plans — it’s all about adapting.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2021

Content marketing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the business world today. This beginners’ course in content marketing will take you from the bare basics to having marketable skills that can help you command a better salary or grow your business. Why Should I Learn Content Marketing?

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Vision Edge Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Today’s Marketing leadership is expected to be data-driven and measurement savvy. Your Marketing plan should immediately demonstrate both capabilities. In fact, calculating your Marketing plan ROI should be an integral part of your business processes. Itemize each vehicle and program’s cost and sum the total.

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Martech

JULY 25, 2023

Marketing work management platforms help marketing leaders and their teams structure their day-to-day work to meet their goals on deadline and within budget constraints, all while managing resources and facilitating communication and collaboration. For various reasons, marketing is an ideal use case for these tools.

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I want to share with you a new service from ANNUITAS – one designed to help go-to-market (GTM) organizations continuously improve their performance. As Growth Leaders , we find ourselves at a crossroads with our go-to-market efforts. Let’s tackle ‘the why’ and dig into how this service works.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. So it’s critical to take the time to create a strong content marketing strategy that can deliver relevant content to your audience.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. Some marketers define anyone who fills out a form or attends an online or physical event as a lead. This continues to be one of the biggest mistakes marketing makes. What Is A Marketing Inquiry?

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Hinge Marketing

APRIL 17, 2023

If so, you’ll need to develop a lead generation website — the engine that will drive your online lead generation program. Here are 10 tips for planning a successful lead generation website for your firm. Start with a content marketing model. It is an entire marketing process.

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Hinge Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

How do today’s accounting firms build and utilize their marketing budgets? 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.

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Act-On

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The cracks in your marketing automation platform may have been showing for some time. The good news is that switching marketing automation platforms doesn’t need to be overwhelming, especially when you have tips on what features to look for and what to avoid. It might be time to implement marketing automation with a new provider!

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Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

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accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Any marketing campaign should start with a solid plan that sets out what you’re aiming to achieve, how you’re going to do it, the deadline for doing it, and how you’ll measure its success. SaaS marketing is no exception. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

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accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Any marketing campaign should start with a solid plan that sets out what you’re aiming to achieve, how you’re going to do it, the deadline for doing it, and how you’ll measure its success. SaaS marketing is no exception. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

Planning 52

Planning Paid Content Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Plans 52

accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Any marketing campaign should start with a solid plan that sets out what you’re aiming to achieve, how you’re going to do it, the deadline for doing it, and how you’ll measure its success. SaaS marketing is no exception. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

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ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Go-to-market strategy and execution is rapidly evolving – driven by a combination of customer drivers, technology innovation and changing organizational strategy. Budget issues: Amid uncertainty, driven by the Fed’s rate hikes, CFOs began slashing marketing and sales budgets in late Q3 of 2022.

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Vision Edge Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Two challenges (alignment with the CEO and alignment with business priorities) remain constant for Marketing leaders. ” The second reason, captured in Gartner’s CMO Spend study, is that “CMOs struggle to align marketing metrics with business priorities.” Here’s how to apply this approach to your Marketing plan.

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Pam Didner

MAY 14, 2020

Does my marketing strategy need to be revised for the changing economy? My clients asked me if they need to revise their marketing plan, and marketing plan templates AGAIN when the economy starts to reopen, Post COVID-19. The first 3 weeks were tough for many marketers. Therefore, the answer is YES.

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Martech

APRIL 4, 2024

I’ve worked with some exceptional email marketers over the years and they share 10 personality traits that have helped them excel. What takes email marketers from good to great? ” This means developing goals and objectives and a plan for achieving them before figuring out how to put that strategy into action.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

‘Tis the season to believe in the holiday spirit AND the power of content marketing. If you’re new here, content marketing is a business opportunity to reach and convert new customers. Chances are, you believe in content marketing. You’re ready to hop on the Content Marketing Express. But is your team?

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 21, 2020

Budgeting is never a fun process. However, it’s necessary to budget for your content marketing program, so that you’ll know exactly what funds and resources you’ll be working with in the new year. And you don’t have to start from scratch, as we’ll be sharing how to budget for your content marketing in 2020.

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