Aberdeen

JULY 8, 2019

It’s easy for marketers to get sucked into shiny object syndrome. We’re tasked with generating real business results and with so many companies vying for buyer attention, it’s tougher than ever to break through. But when it comes to B2B marketing, you know there’s often no substitute for in-person communications.

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PathFactory

OCTOBER 12, 2022

She was featured in this Harvard Business Review article discussing how the modern B2B buyer journey is changing, and those buyers expect more than ever. I sat down with Caitlin to get her thoughts on everything from the buyer journey to sales and marketing alignment (and everything in between).

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 5, 2019

Whenever you read a marketing piece or go to a conference, you will hear that the B2B buyer journey is getting longer and more complex. Align Offers to the Stage of Buyer Journey and Advertising Platform. The next step is to show them ads with content or offers that align with their stage in the funnel.

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Martech

MARCH 4, 2022

This metric alone is not the measure of success, but it is a milepost on the way towards figuring out the return on investment (ROI) of the marketing spend. CPA “is not a standalone metric,” said Michael Brenner, CEO at Marketing Insider Group. What CPA really does is measure the efficiency of the marketing campaign, Brenner said.

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PathFactory

MARCH 10, 2023

We sat down with Shelly Aufray , who leads Digital Marketing Campaigns & Lead Management at Siemens Industry Inc., Digital Industries – Factory Automation, to chat about the tried and true ways to achieve success with PathFactory this year. Learn more about Path Analytics HERE.

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Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That means professional services firms need to adapt their marketing strategies to address a fickle, evolving marketplace. We’ve selected five key findings from the study that firms like yours can use to compare against your own marketing strategy as you drive toward sustained growth. Why the change?

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Martech

DECEMBER 15, 2022

That’s why many teams implement an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. In doing so, marketers need to deliver the experiences and content that are appropriate depending on how advanced the prospect is in the buyer’s journey. Then, line these strategies up with actual companies in your target market or region.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 21, 2019

And, for many of our clients, whose buying cycles can reach up to 18 months, high volume keywords tend to drive top of the funnel traffic, which take time to convert. Just like anything else in marketing, the answer isn’t simple but with the five SEO tactics I’ve outlined below, you will be well on your way. Utilize Your Paid Data.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024. We’ll also share trends in influencer marketing by industry to help you benchmark your brand.

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Inbox Insight

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding the key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics associated with B2B demand generation can be a pivotal factor in the success of your marketing efforts. It encompasses a vast range of marketing activities to create awareness and build interest in your product or service. Why should B2B marketers focus on demand gen KPIs?

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DiscoverOrg

APRIL 17, 2019

Your buyers are doing this, too: They’re trying to get clear on what problem they’re trying to solve. Step 2: Vetting the market. At this point, I’m reading reviews, I’m considering the benefits and drawbacks of each machine, looking at prices… I’m just getting a feel for the market as a whole. That’s it.

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RebelMouse

AUGUST 30, 2023

A first-party data strategy gathers consumer information to develop a personalized experience that satisfies customer needs and preferences while boosting marketing efforts. Examples of first-party tracking pixels include: Conversion Pixels: Conversion pixels track ad sales and conversions from marketing campaigns.

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RebelMouse

AUGUST 30, 2023

A first-party data strategy gathers consumer information to develop a personalized experience that satisfies customer needs and preferences while boosting marketing efforts. Examples of First-Party Tracking Pixels includes: Conversion Pixels: Conversion pixels track ad sales and conversions from marketing campaigns.

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Parse.ly

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Content is quickly becoming marketing’s top money-making channel in today’s digital landscape. Keep in mind that while there are some differences in the goals media companies and B2B/B2C companies have with their content, the overlap in the ways that digital distribution comes into play is becoming stronger between markets.

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Parse.ly

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Content is quickly becoming marketing’s top money-making channel in today’s digital landscape. Keep in mind that while there are some differences in the goals media companies and B2B/B2C companies have with their content, the overlap in the ways that digital distribution comes into play is becoming stronger between markets.

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Outreach

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

market research) + companies that use such services to support their business goals. Businesses that provide digital/software services (e.g. In contrast to the B2B sales process which focuses on the seller’s perspective, the B2B sales funnel corresponds to the buyer’s journey.

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TrustRadius Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Marketing operations teams are responsible for making customer data more actionable for their sales and marketing teams. As the digital ecosystem shifts away from third-party cookies, marketing ops leaders have a growing number of alternatives to consider, and a tougher challenge in knowing which option is best for their needs.

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TrustRadius Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Marketing operations teams are responsible for making customer data more actionable for their sales and marketing teams. As the digital ecosystem shifts away from third-party cookies, marketing ops leaders have a growing number of alternatives to consider, and a tougher challenge in knowing which option is best for their needs.

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SendinBlue

APRIL 19, 2021

Successful B2B marketing automation requires thought and preparation but once up and running, can do serious heavy lifting for your sales funnel. Now you might be wondering how exactly one should use marketing automation for B2B. But first, let’s make sure we’re clear on how B2B marketing automation differs from B2C.

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The Lead Agency

MAY 19, 2019

According to the Content Marketing Institute’s 2018 report, 91% of B2B marketers are using content marketing to reach their customers. While it’s great that so many B2B marketers are aware of how effective content marketing is for their overall strategy, it means that a vast amount of content is being generated.

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Ledger Bennett

DECEMBER 30, 2020

From driving top of funnel engagement as part of your SEO strategy, to reaching buyers and improving conversion, video content offers major B2B opportunities. Consumer journeys have changed, and B2B seller interactions have largely moved to remote or digital. When producing video, get your buyers in focus.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

After navigating your complex conversion funnel filled with quality content, they purchase right there on the first visit. However, the thing is—selling isn’t easy, and it’s far more difficult with so much digital information at your customer’s fingertips. Modern consumers are digital piranhas. What is a Conversion Funnel?

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Brightedge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Have strong alignment between your marketing and sales team. To optimize your lead generation and lead routing processes, you must have strong alignment between your marketing and sales teams. Too often, organizations end up with problems that arise when sales teams think that marketing leads are weak or not worth pursuing.

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Brightedge

JANUARY 23, 2020

Have strong alignment between your marketing and sales team. To optimize your lead generation and lead routing processes, you must have strong alignment between your marketing and sales teams. Too often, organizations end up with problems that arise when sales teams think that marketing leads are weak or not worth pursuing.

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Unbounce

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It’s a vicious cycle that many SaaS marketers fall into—you’re trying to hit your lead-gen targets, but your budget and resources are tight. While this cycle can be effective in the short term, it’s just not sustainable. ” Pictured: A typical SaaS marketer workin’ the lead-gen funnel. And so on.).

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TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sales and marketing teams understand that a core part of their job is reaching the right audience at the right time with the right message. But as B2B marketers face a seemingly endless supply of vendors and solutions, many struggle to understand the intent data trend or its importance. What is intent data?

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The Lead Agency

APRIL 14, 2024

Tired of trend lists that don’t apply to the unique challenges of B2B marketing? B2B marketing can be complicated; buyer journeys are messy. You’re researching, comparing, and have just now landed on the relevant, tangible information that will actually help you get better B2B marketing results.

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Directive Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As digital marketing and search engine optimization become increasingly important, it’s necessary to understand that the strategies for each should differ. We will also outline the most impactful B2B vs B2C marketing strategies for both businesses and consumers that are common in today’s SaaS world. . What is B2B SEO .

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

These channels aren't meant to be siloed, and getting them aligned is one of the most underrated ways to improve your overall digital marketing performance. SEO-focused marketers are the masters of understanding search intent , and therefore collaboration between SEO and SEM is critical. Avoid paid keyword traps. Probably not.

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Golden Spiral

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re a B2B company, concern yourself with two types of digital ads: Pay-per-click (PPC) ads: PPC ads , a.k.a. search ads are an affordable way to get in font of the right buyer at the right time. Digital display ads: These ads display on websites throughout the Internet based on your interests and website visit history.

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Televerde

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As the digital revolution determines how businesses and customers interact, brands can no longer rely on quality products or low prices alone. Investing in the CRM experience is the fastest-growing marketing and sales technology for companies in most industries. By 2024, analysts predict the CRM market will expand to $43.5

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SnapApp

APRIL 4, 2018

Demonstrating the value of any marketing campaign is challenging. In fact, 43% of companies list it as the biggest marketing challenge: . . This is amplified in the B2B marketing arena where longer sales cycles and multiple touchpoints across a range of different channels make KPI selection and attribution much more complex. .

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 5, 2021

In today’s digital environment, nurturing leads who visit your manufacturing website is critical. Before we jump into lead nurturing strategies, let’s consider the Buyer's Journey: The Buyer’s Journey. Is content marketing a part of your manufacturing marketing strategy? Photo credit: HubSpot.

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DealSignal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What Is Demand Generation Marketing? Demand generation marketing is a strategy that marketers use to generate brand awareness and interest in a product or solution at scale, leveraging several disciplines within marketing. If you want to move prospects down the funnel, demand generation is critical.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Companies in the SaaS industry already depend more on their digital marketing efforts than others since they live almost exclusively online. A strong SEO strategy that drives brand visibility, industry authority, and organic web traffic is critical to SaaS content marketing success. Funnel Marketing Strategy.

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Ledger Bennett

MAY 7, 2020

Have you ever wondered how sales and marketing fit together? What someone meant when they talked about the funnel? Well, we’ve put together a complete guide for you to learn all about the two different types of funnels we utilize daily. What is a Marketing Funnel? Marketing Funnel Stages: Top vs Bottom.

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Ledger Bennett

MARCH 12, 2020

Covering the entire buyer journey, from awareness to conversion, events not only create the opportunity for sales to run meetings back to back in one venue and generate marketing qualified leads, but they give subject matter experts a fantastic platform to showcase their knowledge and insight. Corona-proof activity.

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