This is part 1 of a limited series on why buyer choice modeling is the new view B2B Business must adopt to improve revenue performance and develop long lasting relationships with buyers. . We are about to see an uptick in Big Data being touted as the next Big Thing. MORE
As business leaders and marketing leaders look ahead to the future, the ever-expanding global digital economy will undoubtedly cause further disruption. The introduction of new approaches on how to perfect marketing has been astronomical in the past decade. MORE
Better yet, the price was just right, ranging between 15 to 25 cents per click. It seemed like a great tool to grow our website traffic, as well as an effective means for generating unique leads. There was no doubt in my mind we were going to scale this campaign. MORE
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When it comes to the state of B2B content marketing and engagement, this proverb is on the mark. According to a recent study by Track Maven , one among a few on this topic, shows both B2B and B2C marketers have increased their publishing of content in 2015 by as much as 35 to 40%. MORE
I’ve learned a lot from listening to the sessions and speakers here. As I listened to attendees and speakers, I frequently heard the same keywords, such as: Personalization. But something I wanted to hear more about was relevance. This is the hardest part to get right. MORE
I would not be surprised today if a group of B2B executives said they were using fortune tellers to peer into a crystal ball to make predictions about the future. C-Suites are under enormous pressures to get it right the first time with regards to marketing and sales planning. MORE
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Changes in customer and buying behaviors continue to rock the very foundations of many industries. According to recent surveys by PWC, Forrester, IBM , and McKinsey, disruptive trends in customer and buying behaviors are expected to continue over the next five years. MORE
Tweet Building on my post last week , I was reminded of a conversation I had with a marketer who was meeting with her new boss to explain the need for a new lead nurturing strategy. Starting to get my point? Pretty, well-designed fluff is not going to “feed” your prospects. MORE
As in last year, I wish to incorporate the use of a survey to offer a comprehensive view of the state of buyer personas. I am looking for marketing and sales leaders in business organizations who have thought about or implemented buyer persona development. by Johan H. Basberg. MORE
Recently, I published two articles related to 5 ways buyer behaviors are affecting B2B sales , and 5 ways they are affecting B2B marketing. What needs to change you might ask? An easy answer is to say plenty. It is easy to go on doing the same thing and call it something new. MORE
I am surprised how much of a one-man band I have become through social media thanks to a little help from my friends. Here are the top social media applications I use in order to help lead my clients and my own brand through all the background noise and into the spotlight. MORE
In the 15 years since originating the concept of buyer personas in 2001, there has been one issue that continues to plague fully understanding exactly where, how, and why buyer personas can be beneficial. In fact, it can be quite a complex effort for organizations to undertake. MORE
Leading to many strategies and tactics devoted to attempts to market or sell to the rationale behind decisions and buying processes. It is yet another example, however, of the search to understand the process of decision-making. by Gregor Črešnar. MORE
New tactical approaches have been introduced at a rapid rate and some old ideas repurposed with new labels – all in an effort to find the ever flowing fountain of gaining buyer attention. The single buyer model had worked well right up to the advent of the Internet and email. MORE
Segmentation has been a staple of business marketing and sales for several decades. The concept of breaking down a potential market or industry into smaller target segments is a standard technique taught in business schools and used by many organizations. by Evan Shuster. MORE
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Content is ubiquitous in all phases of life and in business. In fact, it is getting harder and harder to find a slice of time where content is not invading precious personal or business space. Requiring marketers to thus become more precise. Something to be avoided. MORE
A recent survey by B2B Marketing, in conjunction with the UK-based agency Tomorrow People, indicated only 38% of marketers considered their content to be “very customer-centric.” Making it difficult to move beyond market and role-based segmentation. by Matt Brooks. MORE
Engaging new buyers and repeat customers are the lifeline to achieving growth. Recent surveys of CEOs by IBM, PWC, and KPMG all point to major concerns and priorities in expanding the lifeline to growth. MORE
It is clear that one of the top challenges facing marketing, especially B2B marketing, is the ability to connect with potential buyers on a personal level. This coincides with previous studies and surveys showing content marketing effectiveness continues to be an enormous struggle. MORE
This led to more sophisticated selling approaches, such as Consultative Selling and Miller Heiman. When ABS (account-based sales) first came into existence, it began with needs assessments and led to the collection of information on teams, hierarchy, divisions, decision-makers, approvers, etc. MORE
At the same time, the ability of marketing to influence and support the entire customer lifecycle continues to expand. Such pressing concerns have CMOs seeking better ways to understand the entire buying cycle, as opposed to marketing’s traditional concern with building awareness. When the concept of customer experience burst onto the business world in the late ‘90’s, a natural extension became customer journey mapping. Some are heeding to this call. MORE
Leading to more effective online engagement, content design, and sales conversations. However, what is missing are the intent and the goals driving a person or a team to embark on such a journey. But was it something that was going to really transform our marketing? MORE
As digital interactions and media become more intertwined into everyday life, marketers need to respond. Yet, as CMOs invest and allocate more to content and digital media, the returns are not occurring as hoped. Goals Matter To Buyers. coaching by Gilbert Bages. MORE
It goes to show you that sometimes, numbers being relative, an 8% drop can be significant and historic. Perhaps not as drastic as the Dow falling by 8%, but to see the percentage of marketers who believe their content marketing was effective drop to 30% from 38% in one year is a revelation. MORE
In the business-to-business world, the quest to connect with decision-makers has been and most likely will continue to be the main challenge confronting B2B leaders. Modeling the buyer experience to understand critical moments of truth. MORE
Admittedly, the app serves very well as a motivator to stop at Starbuck’s versus elsewhere. So that I continue to reach the goal of enough stars to get the occasional free drink plus other offers. The implications to marketing and sales are profound. MORE
Here are some lessons CMOs can use to get strategic in their approach while driving real, impact-filled growth to the bottom line. It’s important to strike the right balance between optimal performance (page-load time) and customization, as the two are interrelated. MORE
The digitization of the global business economy has been taking place at an unprecedented rate. Approximately forty years ago, 83% of the market value of the S&P 500 were tied to tangible assets – physical products. Or is Nike in the healthcare business? Business Models. MORE
At the start of every year, CMOs and their teams can be besieged by proclamations of the three, four, five, or six things that they must do to succeed in marketing. Each of these proclamations can come with dire warnings that if you do not heed this advice, then you are bound to fail. MORE
Another highlight for companies exceeding revenue goals is those who also focused on buyer fears and challenges in addition to drivers and motivators. Documentation Leads To Effectiveness. The survey indicated a top challenge was getting the organization as a whole to value personas. MORE
Business-to-business (B2B) marketing is largely an online endeavor, as businesses can easily connect with other businesses via digital channels. Here are some tips to optimize your B2B marketing strategy with marketing automation software. Since marketing automation can streamline digital marketing, it’s an ideal tool for B2B marketing. Reach More Channels Email marketing has served as […]. Marketing Automation marketing automation MORE
Customer experience has been and will continue to be one of the major influences on how buyers make choices. Whereas in an age of hard to come by differentiation the actual product or service offering plus price combination accounts for only 20% of buying decisions. by Creative Stall. MORE
There is a big problem when it comes to B2B customer research. And, most B2B executives may be unable to see or recognize the problem. Rather than, to explore new concepts, hypotheses, uncover new opportunities, gain revealing insights into issues, and seek new innovative ideas. MORE
The introduction of new digital technologies and new business models is having a breathtaking impact on how customers determine what goals are important to them, what they want, and how they decide. This applies to buyer persona development today. Illustration by Nikita Kozin. MORE
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