KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

As younger customers and prospects spend more time on social media platforms, new research suggests that social search is growing in importance to marketers who are focused on optimization. Additionally, 87% believe that customers will primarily search for companies on social media, rather than search engines, in 2023.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Do you remember the first time that you realized the true power of inbound marketing ? I was running a small marketing consulting company and was able to land a speaking gig in front of a large number of local non-profits. For months, I published new (and helpful) content on my blog, and emailed it to those subscribers.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s vital to build brand awareness because consumers are much more likely to buy from a brand they know and trust than one that’s new to them. Content marketing can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness. Content marketing is an excellent way to demonstrate knowledge and expertise and build trust with your audience.

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The Forward Observer

APRIL 12, 2024

Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness by Paul Zak About the Book No one raves about boring movies, bland customer service experiences, or sleep-inducing classes. Experience designers, marketers, entertainment producers, and retailers have long sought to fill this craving.

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Bluetext

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity , building trust is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. As a marketer in this space, your success hinges on how well you can communicate credibility to your audience. Regularly publish insightful content, participate in industry discussions, and showcase your expertise.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 17, 2023

As marketers continue to leverage data and analytics to reach their key objectives, new research suggests that those who are exceeding their goals trust in the accuracy of this information. Additionally, they have a more robust view of their customers and prospects.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

Marketing success boils down to one thing: your audience’s trust. When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Use these tips to give your audience an experience they’ll remember – and trust. Use Humor to Build Connections.

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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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Tomorrow People

JUNE 3, 2024

Brands must position and reposition themselves to evolve with changing customer preferences and stay ahead of market trends – but without validated audience insights, their strategies risk falling flat. This is why voice of the customer data (VoC) is so important. What is ‘voice of the customer’ (VoC)?

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 24, 2022

As B2B marketers continue to refine their customer engagement strategies, new research indicates that video is growing in importance among buyers. Furthermore, 93% of B2B buyers say that video is important to them when it comes to building trust in a brand. Identifying B2B Buyers’ Marketing Content Preferences.

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B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Advertising Agencies 252

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2021

Who is the one true king of marketing? In 2020, 70% of marketers were already actively investing in content marketing ( HubSpot ). 79% of B2B content marketers say their organization has a content marketing strategy ( Content Marketing Institute). It can help you convert leads and win new customers.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2020

How do more leads, a steady flow of website traffic, stronger customer relationships, and higher revenue sound to you? Post regularly, and you’ll expand your customer base and engage with your existing customers, helping to strengthen the all-important brand-buyer bond. Brand trust and thought leadership. Not only that.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Careless content marketing mistakes are costing businesses more than their monthly budget. Blindly navigating your marketing strategy can cause your content to capsize. Turn your mistakes into mastery and learn how to build an effective content marketing strategy that guarantees smooth sailing. Top 7 Content Marketing Mistakes.

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Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Content that builds connections with customers is important. For example, B2B content marketing may require more touch points throughout the buying journey, in part because the sales process can take months (or even years), and multiple leaders are usually involved in the decision. Social media: Likes, shares, and comments.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Then, you should work with your marketing team on adding more journalistic content to your mix. Storytelling in content marketing makes the information more compelling than a bland statement of the facts. How Do Journalism and Content Marketing Differ? What Are the Benefits of Regularly Publishing Journalistic Content?

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B2B Marketing Traction

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Inbound marketing is the art of attracting and engaging the right people to your website through traditional and social media marketing. My colleague Rocky Mills , member of a networking organization I belong to, coined the phrase Know-Like-Trust-Refer. Then, if they like you, over time they may come to trust you.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 21, 2022

Brands also need influence in order to directly affect the behavior of their customers and make them more likely to identify with, relate to, or define themselves by the brand. With that in mind, here are seven ways a B2B brand can increase its influence across various marketing platforms and realize the resulting benefits.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Product managers, salespeople, customer success managers, and solution engineers, among others, are critical resources for B2B writers. Promise to let them review your work before it’s published.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 17, 2021

“Is content marketing the right choice for my business?” Content marketing isn’t just one of those trends that come and go in the marketing world. It’s an essential ingredient in marketing success in the digital universe. After all, it appears on a content marketing agency’s blog, right? you might wonder.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2021

You probably already know how powerful customer retention can be for your business. However, in today’s world, where we can utilize predictive analytics tools to create highly personalized experiences for customers, it’s critical to focus on delivering value over making a sale or focusing too much on cost. With content marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Thought leadership content marketing is one of the most effective ways of establishing your name and company as an authority in your industry. Thought leadership marketing means going beyond the same blog posts and regurgitated ideas that everyone seems to be publishing. Quick Takeaways. Nutanix The Forecast. First Round Review.

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Scoop.it

MAY 30, 2024

If you’re a blog owner, curating content is like being a trusted guide. By establishing yourself as a trustworthy source of information, readers will start to see you as a brand they can trust. When trust is built, conversions soon follow. 95% are likely to remain customers of a brand they trust.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Programmatic Native Advertising: Zemanta Image Source: Zemanta At Marketing Insider Group, we use Zemanta , an Outbrain company, for all our clients. Known for precise targeting and access to premium publishers, Zemanta enhances ad optimization and reach. Partnerships with over 1200 media publishers, including People, Forbes, Time Inc.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

By adopting a “privacy-by-design” approach, we can address the growing apprehension surrounding excessive data collection, build trust and foster long-term consumer loyalty — the cornerstones of economic success in the advertising industry. We must always serve the best interests of consumers.

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Paid Search Agency Privacy Advertising Agencies Multi-Touch Attribution 109

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And, of course, offering a great B2B sales experience helps you increase your profits by improving conversion rate, retention rates, and Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Customers want to feel understood, not to be just another name on a list. To truly excel in B2B sales, understanding and mastering this experience is crucial.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 11, 2023

What you consider valuable content might be seen as worthless by your customers when they’re trying to make a purchase. Ask yourself: Do your customers really value your content marketing enough to give up their contact info, email address, or even sign in with their social accounts? It’s kind of like a toll road.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. There’s no better way to optimize your website than to work with digital marketing experts. Why Spend Your Budget on Digital Marketing Services?

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2023

Every marketer today is hearing about the importance of brand personality — or the way a brand is personified in human terms. Fortunately for you, Marketing Insider Group is here to help evaluate your brand personality by the only standard that really matters — your Hogwarts House, of course. A wise and brainy Ravenclaw?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

As data analytics grow in sophistication, measuring the results of your marketing efforts becomes even more critical to your company’s success. So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? After all, what’s the ultimate goal of content marketing? So, show them the money.

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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. Create content targeted to your new market segments.

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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. Quick Takeaways: Your content marketing strategy needs more than a perfectly optimized website.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 2, 2023

Savvy marketers and content creators who want to level up their ROI know that harnessing the power of zero-party data translates into content that your audience wants to engage with– ultimately taking your ROI to the next level. Image Source: Giphy Our secret weapon for success is to include zero-party data.

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Martech

MARCH 14, 2024

The launch of OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora highlights a broader AI problem that too many marketers ignore: With so much AI-generated content out there, customers don’t know what’s authentic. Consider these ways customers often react at different touchpoints when AI is involved. This might not seem like a big issue.

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Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 110

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Social media SEO is optimizing your social media channels for reach and visibility to help you drive brand awareness, build trust, and contribute to generating leads. This method is one of the most important strategies for LinkedIn marketing. In fact, building in public is a great way to attract beta clients and customers.

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Content Standard

MARCH 12, 2024

We’re living through the decline of mainstream media, and as marketers, we have a role to play in filling the void. Mistrust in mainstream media has hit record lows, as highlighted by Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer research. We have the opportunity—and responsibility—to become trusted voices in this environment.

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