Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2018

You know your content marketing strategy will positively impact your marketing goals and business bottom line. But, how much budget do you need to make sure your content marketing is effective enough? The post How Much Budget Do You Need for Content Marketing?

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As marketers look to improve upon the return-on-investment (ROI) of their various tactics, new research suggests that many are taking a more agile approach to budgeting. Kantar and Google recently partnered to conduct a survey to determine how marketers are budgeting for various channels to achieve their top objectives.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

The best marketing articles are not only chock-full of valuable insight, but they also stand the test of time. As content marketing experts, we realize that not everyone has this superpower. And if they do, they definitely don’t have the time to sift through Google SERPs to find the real marketing gems. No problem.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 7, 2023

Although most marketers predict that their content marketing budgets will increase as the year goes on, new research indicates that they intend to invest more in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for assets and skills, such as writing. 29% forecast that their content marketing budget will at least stay the same.

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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. Executive communications (44%).

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Are you feeling pressure on your marketing budget? If you think you can’t stretch your dollars to meet all your marketing needs, you may actually need better allocation, not more money. The objective of marketing is to attract, engage, convert, and retain customers. Marketing Budgets Shifting and Changing.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 5, 2024

Allocating resources and setting a budget that reflects your content marketing goals is like having a GPS for your content strategy — it keeps everything on track. The question is, how do you budget for success and allocate resources to align with your content marketing goals? Content creation.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Looking ahead to 2023, new research indicates that marketers may see a reduction in their budget. However, many remain optimistic and expect to achieve their 2022 marketing goals before the end of the year.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

As B2B marketers look for more efficient ways to engage prospects, new research suggests that content marketing is growing in importance to them. In terms of the types of content that effectively move prospects through the funnel, the majority of respondents (59%) cited articles/blogs.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

No matter what happens with content marketing budgets, one thing looks certain: Organizations will scrutinize every dollar spent in 2021. CMWorld speakers offer some advice on how to get the most from your content marketing investment.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 5, 2023

As marketers look for ways to leverage content and bolster their return-on-investment (ROI), new research suggests that creating a documented strategy and allocating more budget toward this initiative can help. In contrast, only 52% of content marketers who say that they are “unsuccessful” have a strategy in place.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 3, 2021

As a result, new research shows that more are going to be dedicating larger portions of their budget to this channel in the near future. About 45% of marketers will increase this budget by up to 50%, and 9% of respondents expect a rise of more than 100%.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Getting a sufficient budget to deliver your content marketing strategy can be a vicious cycle. Continue reading → The post Stop These Reporting Mistakes and Win Budget Support for Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Drastically reducing your content marketing is like stepping over a dollar to chase a dime, especially in a down market. Keeping your pipeline flowing Content marketing is all about momentum. In each case, consistency in product quality and smart marketing paid off in industry dominance. Reuse and recycle.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2021

In 2020, 70% of marketers were already actively investing in content marketing ( HubSpot ). 79% of B2B content marketers say their organization has a content marketing strategy ( Content Marketing Institute). Content marketing costs 62% less than outbound marketing.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 19, 2024

The mega-hit Friends producers adopted a behind-the-scenes strategy that balanced the budget and delivered some of the best episodes. Consider a similar strategy for your budget-impacted content plan.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. The Pillars of Content Marketing and How They Improve Sales. Conversions.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. IT purchasing budgets weren’t cut (generally) but were shifted different priorities, accommodating remote work and accelerating digital transformation initiatives.

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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.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Careless content marketing mistakes are costing businesses more than their monthly budget. Blindly navigating your marketing strategy can cause your content to capsize. Turn your mistakes into mastery and learn how to build an effective content marketing strategy that guarantees smooth sailing.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As B2B marketers continue to discover the value of creating and delivering content, new research indicates that they are beginning to see measurable success in this area. In the last year, most B2B marketers (71%) believe that content marketing has become “more important” over the past 12 months.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Two-thirds of marketers are facing reduced budgets in the second half of the year, according to new research from email management software company Exclaimer. Also, many marketers are out of sync with how customers want to hear from them — focusing on social media instead of email. Texts were in second place, with 15%.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 13, 2021

Nielsen recently published its “Annual Marketing Report,” and statistics showed that over the next 12 months, the majority of marketers (more than 70%) said that they intend to increase their budget for social media. Content marketing (39%), display advertising (38%) and email marketing (33%) were also considered challenging.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

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? Yes, it is true that we use content marketing to: Help our target audience solve problems. Use a Metaphor to Illustrate How Content Drives ROI.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 26, 2021

Although manufacturing marketers have not always turned to content marketing in the past, new research shows that their strategies for this tactic are beginning to mature. That being said, there is still some work that needs to be done in terms of establishing content marketing strategies.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And what sets great content apart from the rest? In-depth content marketing research. Understanding your audience, staying up-to-date on trends, and analyzing competitors are crucial steps in creating content that resonates and drives results. Let’s break down what it offers: Content discovery.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 8, 2021

Developing a concise, productive, balanced marketing budget usually always involves allocating limited funding—especially if that budget is for a startup or small business. Every department head in the company needs part of the overall budget (and most want more) for their specific team’s operations. 1: Branding.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 25, 2017

It’s no use throwing good money after bad content. These three questions will help you refocus your B2B content marketing strategy on quality, not quantity. The post 3 Questions To Help You To Stop Wasting Your B2B Content Marketing Budget appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2023

We know that marketing will be one of the first places spending cuts will be made. Our ad budgets will be reduced, departmental positions will be reevaluated, hiring will be put on hold, and that new software or upgrade we asked for? Instead, use this time to take a fresh look at the impact of your content marketing resources.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 3, 2022

All too often, marketing budgets are the first to be scaled back. We surveyed nearly 250 marketers , and while 59% of respondents said they either were not adjusting their budgets or weren’t making significant changes, almost 40% said they were cutting back on marketing spend in anticipation of a recession.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Content marketing is leading the way for effective marketers. Many businesses hire content marketing agencies to help develop and distribute their messaging. However, there are some potential content marketing agency problems you want to consider. Content marketing agencies offer numerous benefits.

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Martech

MARCH 22, 2024

AI tools and large language models (LLMs) are changing the content marketing process, impacting how we conceive, produce and distribute content. Below, I delve into the content marketing lifecycle to show how content teams are incorporating generative AI at different stages.

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DivvyHQ

JUNE 7, 2021

Almost every content manager has a laundry list of desirable upgrades and additions. And it's hard to know how much budget you need each year to execute on everything you'd like to do. Here are some ideas (and some hard data) to help you make the case for more content marketing budget each year.

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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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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing 2023 is already hitting companies pretty hard – specifically bringing several challenges for B2B marketers, one of which is budget cuts. Another approach is to focus on low-cost or no-cost marketing tactics.

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