SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are three distinct types of media that make up any digital marketing mix: earned, owned, and paid media. Inbound marketing traditionally couples the latter two; it’s a method to draw in your audience with stellar website content, blog articles, premium content, and social media engagement.

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KEO Marketing

MAY 14, 2015

Strategy of analyzing pain points of prospective clients led to highly ranked search results in front of qualified leads searching for solutions. May 14, 2015 – KEO Marketing Inc. , May 14, 2015 – KEO Marketing Inc. , We’re honored to be recognized for our expertise in this critical part of the overall marketing mix.”.

Search Marketing 48

Search Marketing Work Management Advertising Agencies Marketing Management 48

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 7, 2017

SEO is a critical component in most B2B marketers’ traffic acquisition initiatives. According to the “ 2017 State of B2B Digital Marketing ” report from DemandWave, 63 percent of B2B marketers surveyed indicated that organic search (and email) topped their lists as the leading channels for revenue growth.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 8, 2012

The B2B marketing landscape continues to evolve. Social media, inbound marketing, mobile marketing, and globalization all are becoming more prevalent in the B2B marketing mix. Here is a look at six new B2B marketing infographics, visualizing various aspects of the challenges and opportunities B2B marketers face.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As B2B marketers look ahead to the coming months, new research suggests that they will have at least the same amount of budget to work with – if not more – to achieve their top objectives. With their budgets, most B2B marketers (56%) expect to allocate their marketing spend toward digital marketing.

Marketing Report 159

Marketing Report Allocation B2B Marketing B2B 159

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 9, 2013

With new online marketing tools, tactics, and channels cropping up daily, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with opportunity. Thankfully, as B2B marketers, we’re able to tap into the wants and needs of B2B consumers via online surveys, research reports, etc. Moz’s 2013 Search Engine Ranking Factors.

Marketing Report 120

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Webbiquity

MAY 6, 2013

With all of the hype surrounding inbound and content marketing, it’s easy to underrate the continued importance of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, a.k.a. search engine marketing. Organic search experiments can take weeks to show results. SEM changes take effect in a matter of minutes. •

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2010

My sister blog B2C Marketing Insider recently ran this article called Where Search Meets Social: Integrating Social Media into Organic and Paid Search Can Generate Exponential ROI written by Kent Lewis, President and Founder of Social Media and Marketing agencies Anvil Media and Formic Media.

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Media 100

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 29, 2015

As I reviewed Salesforce 2015 State of Marketing report, I was encouraged to read that even though search engine marketing took a backseat to more “popular” programs such as social media and mobile marketing, it is still considered a highly valuable and effective component of the marketing mix.

Adwords 120

Adwords Advertising Agencies Organization Work Management 120

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 16, 2014

Blogging has emerged and remains a critical component of B2B content marketing strategies across all industries. While I could ramble on about the importance of blogging within the B2B marketing mix, take a look at these statistics that put its adoption and effectiveness into perspective. Blog Post Optimization.

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markempa

AUGUST 12, 2013

Tweet As marketers, we’ve all heard the buzz about native advertising. In today’s B2B Lead Roundtable Blog post, I wanted to share my view on native advertising from a business intelligence perspective and the role I believe it has in the future of Internet marketing. Valuable content with a paid placement?

Paid Content 120

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 3, 2010

If we pay close attention to avoid the common mistakes, content marketing can drive leads that are more relevant, targeted and qualified than a traditional outbound push. So here are my 6 tips for creating content that drives the leads that sales wants… Define your audience on their terms not yours. Get creative.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy December 15, 2010 Subscribe The Secret To B2B Social Media? Why am I in Marketing?

Social Media 100

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 26, 2014

Last spring, I had the opportunity to instruct a course for MarketingProfs University’s Search Marketing School 2014. The following is a list of 20 performance metrics we recommend that B2B marketing managers use to establish goals and achieve success with their search engine optimization programs.

Marketing Analytics Tools 120

Marketing Analytics Tools SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Although the framework has been for the most part enthusiastically embraced (and dozens of people have downloaded the framework white paper ), a few people on Twitter questioned the need for a “new” marketing concept. Content Marketing. Search Engine Optimization (SEO ). Image credit: Ajax Union.

Marketing Management 100

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2010

Some creative marketers call these lists suspects. Inbound marketeering requires 2 simple things: First you need to be found and that requires the basic techniques of understanding how prospects search and the keywords they use. Second, you need to have compelling content that meets the prospects needs. Sounds easy right?

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 100

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2010

While integrated marketing approaches are nothing new, email and social media are especially complimentary marketing tactics. But the same content will not always work in both mediums. Content strategy needs to be considered and offers may need to be adjusted. It also allows the marketer to track who is responding.

Social Media 100

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Launch Marketing

MARCH 27, 2019

A typical marketing mix for any business consists of core elements that fall into either inbound or outbound marketing categories. So, what exactly is “inbound” versus “outbound” marketing? So, what exactly is “inbound” versus “outbound” marketing? Generate Awareness with Outbound Marketing.

Product 48

Product Marketing Management Planning B2B Thought Leadership 48

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 21, 2010

The study shows that there are specific keyword combinations used dependent upon the buying stage of the person searching on Google. While this study was focused on IT Buyers, the implications for the B2B Marketer should be relevant across the prospect universe no matter which industries you serve.

Paid Search Agency 100

Paid Search Agency Web 2.0 Customer Satisfaction Keywords 100

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 11, 2012

When I first started SEO consulting it felt like the reason a large percentage of companies were interested in SEO was because they believed it was a shortcut to online marketing success ( it was free, right? ). The high level examples include (but are not limited to): Search Algorithm Understanding. Can we help some of them?

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs SEO Tools Campaigns 120

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Now I’m not sure most B2B marketers truly consider lead generation as their primary focus but I do agree that we B2B Marketers spend considerable amounts of time and money on tracking and measuring lead generation metrics. Related Posts: Why am I in Marketing? This one has a puzzling contradiction (see #3).

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency B2B 100

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Now I’m not sure most B2B marketers truly consider lead generation as their primary focus but I do agree that we B2B Marketers spend considerable amounts of time and money on tracking and measuring lead generation metrics. Related Posts: Why am I in Marketing? This one has a puzzling contradiction (see #3).

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency B2B 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 11, 2010

Finally, I provide practical tips for developing your own strategy, gaining the buy-in required to execute the plan and working with your executive team on marketing their own personal brands to your customers. Share: Read more from Social Media B2B Marketing , Social Media Click here to cancel reply.

Social Media 100

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

It was Frank Sinatra singing “ White Christmas “ It’s a great time to be a marketer: Toys R’ Us sent their first toy catalogue this past weekend. Plus one shameless backlink to a story of my own on marketing planning. Related Posts: How To Focus On Your Marketing Plan Internet Trends From The Web 2.0

Web 2.0 100

Web 2.0 Customer Satisfaction Telemarketing Lead Qualification 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 24, 2010

While marketers have embraced these chats as a way of connecting with fellow marketers and sharing ideas, companies/brands have been relatively non-existent in these conversations. This has resulted in marketers focusing on trying to enlist these individuals to become brand advocates. What do you think?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy October 14, 2010 16 Subscribe Why Is Search…So…Darn…Hard?!

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

And what role do marketers play in cultivating the brand and maintaining some level of consistency in our brand image? While this sounds very much like the common definition for Integrated Marketing Communications, the author is suggesting that we need to go farther and deeper in coordinating marketing plans.

Social Media 100

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

At the same time, it is just another marketing channel. The reason I believe marketers are so confused about social media is because of this paradox. In the past, I have written about the challenges of Social Media and The Brand , the power of Integrating Social Media and Search and asked Why Do You Tweet?

Social Media 100

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2010

It includes an excellent overview of how to maximize your Twitter searches to identify prospects. Social Media Tips for Marketers The highlight of this article is the section on “The Art of Conversation” from Jason Falls, who shares essential tips for everyone that is looking to participate in social media.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2010

To help out my fellow B2B marketers, here is a list of 7 common mistakes that B2B marketers make when jumping feet first into social media marketing. Using social media as a direct response vehicle - The reason for much of the success from B2C marketers is that the majority of their products are impulse purchases (i.e.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

You can view all the articles posted on socialmedia.org and also in the “Social Media&# category of B2C Marketing Insider. I was truly impressed with the quality of the presenters and their content. Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?" They showed that there are many best practices that we can all learn from.

Web 2.0 100

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 9, 2010

Now like many marketers currently experiencing a similar situation, you probably immediately thought “why me?” According to Duct Tape Marketing , social media is the use of technology combined with social interaction to create or co-create value. Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?" Share your thoughts, post a comment.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

It’s that time of year for creating your marketing plan. It’s that time of year for creating your marketing plan. If you are looking for a more formal approach, check out The Marketing Leadership Council which offers a marketing planning tool called MarkPlan and recently held a series of workshops on marketing planning.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2010

It includes an excellent overview of how to maximize your Twitter searches to identify prospects. Social Media Tips for Marketers The highlight of this article is the section on “The Art of Conversation” from Jason Falls, who shares essential tips for everyone that is looking to participate in social media.

Social Media 100

Social Media Resources Media Web 2.0 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 17, 2010 Subscribe What Is Marketing Acceleration?

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Planning Budget Programs 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy June 22, 2010 1 Subscribe 10 Reasons Why Mobile is Hot! Summit Holy Cow!

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Web 2.0 Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 29, 2010

The leads with the highest conversion rate and the lowest costs typically come from inbound activities like search and are then followed up and qualified by our telemarketing professionals. Cost Per Lead is 60% Lower with Inbound Marketing – see below [link] Michael Brenner Jul 1 2010 Hi Ryan, I couldn’t agree more.

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