Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

The way B2B buyers consume content has changed significantly in the past two years. But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. Longer content rules. Like gas, groceries, and pretty much everything else, the cost of professionally produced content is rising.

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Research B2B Marketing Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel 350

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 17, 2017

According to the “B2B Content Marketing 2018: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America” report, 71 percent of today’s B2B marketers leverage ebooks/white papers for content marketing purposes. When selecting a white paper topic, make sure it aligns with your overall marketing strategy.

Paper 120

Paper Promotion B2B Marketing Top of Funnel 120

NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 24, 2019

The first time you heard the term “white paper,” it was likely in relation to a government or company policy document. In the context of B2B digital marketing, however, a white paper is long-form content aimed at promoting products or services, using selected facts and logical arguments to build the case.

Paper 113

Paper Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 113

DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Learn how to write a white paper and showcase that technical know-how. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you with the entire process, including: strategy, SME collaboration, white paper creation, and promotion. Want to make the most of your company’s collective expertise? Never done it before? Let's go!

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Paper Promotion SME Content 89

ClearVoice

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this series, we’re breaking down the most popular content types to their most basic fundamentals — simple definitions, clarity on formats, and plenty of examples — so you can start with a solid foundation. What is a white paper? What makes white papers more than just ebooks? Research papers.

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Paper Case Studies Case Study Sales Qualified Leads 52

WriteSpark

APRIL 8, 2014

Your marketing department may produce dozens of new white papers each year, but how often do you refresh an existing one? For many technology marketers, once a white paper is written and posted it''s instantly forgotten. These papers offer proven performance that you''ll want to sustain.

Paper 120

Paper Copywriting Case Studies Case Study 120

DivvyHQ

AUGUST 27, 2020

Producing a white paper takes more effort and planning vs. shorter-form content, but they can be a highly effective marketing tool for building authority and generating leads. Let's take a quick look at the anatomy of a great white paper.

Paper 63

Paper Planning Content Generation 63

WriteSpark

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

This month's list focuses on my best posts and recommended resources for white papers. If you are a white paper writer or you manage white paper writing projects, you'll want to read these posts: Is your topic worthy of a white paper? Set the purchasing agenda with white papers.

Paper 120

Paper SME Best Practices Case Study 120

WriteSpark

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

This month's list focuses on my best posts and recommended resources for white papers. If you are a white paper writer or you manage white paper writing projects, you'll want to read these posts: Is your topic worthy of a white paper? Set the purchasing agenda with white papers.

Paper 120

Paper SME Best Practices Case Study 120

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. The journalistic protocol is to cite an original, authoritative source that is transparent about its methodology (like the description on page 41 in CMI’s annual B2C Content Marketing Report.)

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 6, 2016

If you want to grow your reader base, that is, if you want to get found and get known online, small businesses and entrepreneurs will offer prospects and clients online information for free, such as a white paper , a report or a compelling article. At the other end of the list would be a customized white paper.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The measure of any marketing strategy is in its effectiveness. In content marketing, we measure effectiveness by the amount of organic search traffic and rankings we deliver for our clients. And that is derived from the value our content brings to a brand’s prospects and current customers.

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Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 272

WriteSpark

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format. How do you choose which topics should be covered in a technical white paper?

Paper 120

Paper Analysis ROI Course 120

WriteSpark

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format. How do you choose which topics should be covered in a technical white paper?

Paper 120

Paper Analysis ROI Course 120

WriteSpark

JANUARY 18, 2011

Connect the Docs is a terrific blog on content marketing, with a special focus on effective strategies and techniques for white papers. I've contributed ideas as a guest expert for two posts: Killer questions to ask before starting a white paper project (selected as one of the top 5 posts on this blog for 2010).

Paper 120

Paper Tips Blogger Resources 120

WriteSpark

JANUARY 18, 2011

Connect the Docs is a terrific blog on content marketing, with a special focus on effective strategies and techniques for white papers. I've contributed ideas as a guest expert for two posts: Killer questions to ask before starting a white paper project (selected as one of the top 5 posts on this blog for 2010).

Paper 120

Paper Tips Blogger Resources 120

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. The truth is, your content doesn’t have to boring or stuffy. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). Most industries are in a state of content marketing saturation.

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 290

Launch Marketing

JUNE 8, 2022

Marketers spend much of their time developing content for materials ranging from tweets and Facebook posts to email campaigns and white papers. Through expert resources and proven best practices, we offer the answers to all your content marketing questions you have about the length of specific content pieces.

Content Marketing 127

Content Marketing Paper Content SEO 127

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 6, 2020

B2B content marketers are constantly producing new assets to resonate with their target audience. NetLine recently released its “2020 State of B2B Content Consumption and Demand Report for Marketers,” and the data showed that the eBook was the top type of content requested from B2B content marketers.

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Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 156

The Point

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.” Choose your content carefully. It’s the offer.

Paper 100

Paper Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

SmartBug Media

APRIL 24, 2023

It's important for companies to engage in content marketing to build their online presence and grow brand awareness outside of word of mouth. The practice of content marketing allows companies to consistently put noteworthy content out there about what they do best and how their solution(s) can help consumers solve their problems.

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Content Marketing Planning Word of Mouth Content 98

BOP Design

JANUARY 4, 2022

As an experienced B2B marketing agency , we thrive on innovative ideas and are always on the lookout for new trends, strategies, and approaches to help our clients better connect with their target audience. Now, as marketers, we understand that sales and revenue generation are the ultimate objective for the B2B brands we work with.

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Tactics B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Webinar Metrics 105

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

Marketing AI 124

Marketing AI B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 124

NuSpark Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Not only is there too much going on in our lives, but also we have greater access to the content that will educate and entertain us. Enter the white paper. White papers have become a powerful marketing tool because of two important qualities. First, white papers give readers the information they seek.

Paper 100

Paper Relevance B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 100

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

We’ve been tempted to and have poured a ton of dollars into paid before, and we’re a content-led organization that has used content to grow our organic traffic 35X (and counting over the past five years). Show your fellow business leaders how each piece of content pays dividends over the years.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

The Point

JULY 18, 2011

Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. Benefits/Applications/ROI (including case studies, if possible).

Paper 100

Paper Lead Generation Sample Lead Ranking 100

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Such attention to detail is important for creating hyper-personalized content for ABM. Content Strategies for Sales Alignment Customer-oriented content can help prepare prospects for more aggressive sales techniques and offers. Connect ClearVoice and speak with a content strategist today.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

You’ve decided to open up new markets for your products, but you have a major challenge: how to build brand awareness among your new target customers. When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Expanding into new industries. Image via Pixabay.

Planning 363

Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 363

NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Well, your firm has written and produced a white paper. A quality white paper can one of the most important content marketing vehicles to generate leads within your internet marketing plan. Your ultimate goals with white papers are typically the following: . . Now what? Newsletter.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Paper Lead Generation Promotion 100

Writing on the Web

APRIL 4, 2011

I asked Laura Carlson to share with you here some important perspectives on content marketing. It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise?

Paper 100

Paper Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Microsite 100

SWZD

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

These do’s and don’ts for white papers will make your content shine. With the market inundated with white papers, you want yours to stand out. Follow these simple rules for successful white paper writing.

Paper 48

Paper Rules Content Lead Generation 48

B2B Marketing Directions

APRIL 7, 2024

If I find one of your company's white papers to be valuable, I'll be inclined to believe other content produced by your company is likely to be valuable. I'll also be inclined to believe your company is probably good at what it does even if I know little about your company.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Content Ethics Impressions 70

The Point

JUNE 28, 2011

I cringe to think of it now, but twenty years ago the task of including an image of the offer – even a white paper – usually resulted in a photo shoot. Yes, I have attended half-day photo shoots in which all we shot was a white paper on a desk.) Still, the same principle applies. Add a drop shadow.

Paper 100

Paper Creativity Landing Pages Cost per Lead 100

Roketto

JULY 22, 2020

Ah, content marketing. Not only does your content strategy need to be rock solid, but you also need to decide what type of content you want to produce. Email marketing? White papers? Such a vast and confusing world to dive into. Do you want to zero in on blog posts?

Content Marketing 137

Content Marketing Tools Content Marketing & Strategy 137

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

I’m a big believer in making the content you publish the hub around which your content marketing strategy revolves. However, to rock content marketing in today’s omni-channel world, social media plays a key supporting role. Here’s how: Align Your Social and Content Strategies with Your Brand.

Social Media 327

Social Media Top of Funnel Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy 327

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

The best way to do that – and statistics back it up – is content marketing. Did you know that even if you inherited a windfall, you could spend those hundreds of thousands on slick TV ads only to have some other upstart (who does do content marketing) rake in three times your leads?

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Startups Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 338

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

" Jonathan Kantor is a 26-year veteran of the technology industry, the author of the new book Crafting White Paper 2.0 , and the primary contributor to the WhitePaperPundit.com blog. "Use Visual Enhancements to Engage New Media, Short Attention White Paper Readers.” The White Paper Pundit Blog.

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Paper Marketo Social Media Tagging 100