Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Let’s look at two case studies to see how industrial marketers are using email to reach and engage with industrial buyers. Case study #1: B2B lead generation through better segmenting and more focused email content Business challenge: FreightCenter wanted to change its customer mix of 70/30 (B2C/B2B) to a more B2B-centric mix.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

According to the same research study done by GlobalSpec, during the initial Research phase, 42% of buyers evaluate four or more suppliers, but as buyers move closer to Procurement, only 26% get quotes from four or more suppliers. White papers: Without a question, this continues to be the most effective content to build your in-house list.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 7, 2010

Here are some of the key findings from the study: Emerging Trends: 61% of the respondents (500 total) cited Driving Revenue as the most important success metric as compared to Sales Accepted Opportunities (40%), Qualified Leads (39%) with website visits and click-through rates trailing way at the back at 12% each. All Rights Reserved.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 19, 2010

The chart below from a research study done by Forrester illustrates this point very clearly. Here’s a chart from Enquiro’s white paper, “Building Business Online: Your Digital Persuasion Portfolio” that shows how specific content from your website plays a role at different stages. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Content marketing does not mean churning out white papers, case studies, articles, blog posts, podcasts and webinars for the sake of putting out content. an industrial and business-to-business (B2B) marketing communications company in Houston, Texas. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Business blogs for lead generation Even though business blogging is not widely used in B2B marketing and especially in industrial marketing, it can be very effective as a tool for lead generation. A good business blog can drive a steady stream of pre-qualified leads that are as good as referrals. How do you drive more traffic?

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 5, 2010

A white paper would fit the bill nicely here. Provide him/her with case studies and client testimonials to lower their risks and fears of selecting you. an industrial and business-to-business (B2B) marketing communications company in Houston, Texas. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JANUARY 26, 2010

The content doesn’t have to be dull text; it could be a blog with posts written by in-house experts, “how-to” videos or white papers that position your company as a “thought leader” within the industry. Use case studies to demonstrate tangible results. Develop your message: Put some thought into who, what and why about your business.

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Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 24, 2009

Studies have shown that people retain information quicker and longer when you engage their visual senses. an industrial and business-to-business (B2B) marketing communications company in Houston, Texas. This white paper aims to change that perception of them. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now. of Tiecas, Inc.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 21, 2010

If you are still not sure about the benefits of using a business blog, head over to HubSpot and read these articles: 6 Reasons Every Small Business Should Be Blogging… Are You Missing the Boat? Entice them to continue receiving regular communications from you by offering a free white paper or a special report.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 14, 2010

an industrial and business-to-business (B2B) marketing communications company in Houston, Texas. in Museum Studies, but the idea of acting as a curator of information to post on our website for the benefit of our clients and customers is extremely interesting. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 14, 2010

What do you do when the bulk of your marketing content, with the exception of case studies is product focused? an industrial and business-to-business (B2B) marketing communications company in Houston, Texas. 2) Engage those visitors’ attention with industry leading content (website copy, white papers, videos, podcasts).

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 23, 2010

Build a library of various content assets such as published articles, white papers, online demos, webinars, videos, technical specifications, datasheets, case studies and customer testimonials. The same holds true for video white papers. This white paper aims to change that perception of them. All Rights Reserved.

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Get this report focused exclusively on Business-to-Business Professional Services by RainToday.com. Do you sell services?

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 1, 2010

That was the key finding of a research study done by McKinsey & Co. If your sales team can just get these two basics right, it can boost its share of a customer’s business by an average of 8% to 15%. The table below shows results from the study that shows what sales reps do wrong to turn off B2B customers.

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Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 26, 2009

For example, fill out a form to download a white paper, register for a webinar, submit an order etc. Follow the golden triangle – several tracking research studies have shown that site visitors tend to track through content in a rough F-shaped pattern (see Jakob Nielsen’s eyetracking study ). Place your logo at the top left.

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Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 24, 2010

If you need more empirical proof, then look at the recent study done by GlobalSpec, Trends in Industrial Marketing 2010: How Manufacturers are Marketing Today. White papers continue to be very successful in generating registrations, especially in the early stages of the decision making process. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

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