So as we enter another content-full year, I wanted to share some thoughts on how we are helping our clients differentiate their content storytelling: 1. Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes courtesy of Simon Jones, a vice president at Blanc & Otus, a communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, where he leads the development and execution of integrated communication programs for some of the world’s largest technology brands. MORE
?. Differentiating your firm is important and gives you a sustainable, competitive advantage. Today, I wanna talk about my five favorite differentiators. The post 5 Favorite Differentiators [VIDEO] appeared first on Hinge Marketing. MORE
If you want to stop competing on price alone, it may be time to develop a stronger differentiation strategy. Differentiation Strategy Defined. This is what is known as a differentiation strategy. Three Tests for a Successful Differentiator. MORE
The answer is content marketing differentiation. What is differentiation? Differentiation in content marketing has multiple components. Your content itself must be differentiated from the competition. Differentiation takes on a further dimension when we consider that different channels lend themselves to different types of content. How many marketers are differentiating? Why are content marketers differentiating? Differentiation by channel. MORE
B2B brands must fight to differentiate their content marketing and emerge victorious instead of playing the Game of Clones. b2b promotional campaigns MORE
So as we enter another content-full year, I wanted to share some thoughts on how we are helping our clients differentiate their content storytelling: 1. Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes courtesy of Simon Jones, a vice president at Blanc & Otus, a communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, where he leads the development and execution of integrated communication programs for some of the world’s largest technology brands. MORE
Lee Frederiksen says these three underutilized differentiators will set you apart in a way that is both important and relevant to potential clients. Today, I wanna talk to you about three underutilized differentiators. And check out the Differentiation course. MORE
Marketing and PR Customer Service Differentiation I had to write this post about my recent experience with the folks at Southtree. I was introduced to this company through a groupon. The offer was for $250 in video transfer services for $75, and I, like a lot of folks, have tons of old video and old pictures that I’d like to be able to use on my computer. But transferring video to digital is a painfully slow process. MORE
. Lee Frederiksen explains how to combine the characteristics that separate you from key competitors – your differentiators – to create a powerful competitive advantage for your firm. Transcription: Today, I wanna talk to you about how to make your differentiator stronger. MORE
These tactics help differentiate an organization in Google search results and build trust and authenticity with potential buyers and prospects. What successes has your organization seen in differentiating your brand in Google search results? MORE
Differentiation is one of the most poorly understood pillars of professional services marketing. Many execs still believe differentiation isn’t a necessary component of overall growth. Differentiators make it easier for decision makers to understand why they should choose you. MORE
Technology products have become increasingly hard for buyers to differentiate. Gartner has published research on the prevalence and dismal consequences of failure to differentiate. One differentiator per video is a format that’s about to take off. MORE
Once you’ve identified your differentiators, it’s important to validate them with the marketplace. Here are 6 ways to ensure that your website and marketing materials describe, reflect, and prove your differentiators. Supporting your differentiators. MORE
And Andrew says that getting better measurement is a real competitive differentiator. He adds that knowing and tracking where buyers hang out and what social media they engage in is proving to be another competitive differentiator. My PowerViews guest today is Andrew Gaffney. Andrew is currently Editorial Director at G3 Communications, as well as Editor and Publisher of DemandGen Report. MORE
While I am usually preaching differentiation to large businesses , I have been working with a lot of small businesses lately in my workshops and online courses. And some of them aren’t always happy about my advice, because their differentiation has always been about their location. MORE
If differentiation and bravery in a content marketing strategy is crucial why are 42% of marketers not brave enough to really stand out and what’s holding them back? “To Financial results from the world’s biggest advertising network WPP , run by ad boss Sir Martin Sorrell, underscore the importance of differentiation in today’s challenging economy. For those involved in selling services and products to businesses, differentiation becomes ever more vital. MORE
A well thought out differentiation strategy will help your firm and brand identify, express, and reinforce you’re the unique characteristics that set you apart in the market. What is differentiator? Differentiation helps make your brand stand out in the reputation aspect. MORE
?. Having effective differentiators can really help your firm grow. In fact, high-growth firms are 3X more likely to have effective differentiator. But, what makes a differentiator effective? Hi, do you have a truly effective differentiator? MORE
I talk with professional services clients every day, and I hear a lot of confusion and anxiety around the concept of differentiation. Top executives at firms small and large have heard that differentiating their business is important, but many don’t believe they have any competitive levers to pull that will make them stand out. Others have tried out some so-called differentiators in the past but saw no results. What Is Competitive Differentiation? MORE
How can professional services marketers differentiate themselves using content curation as a marketing tactic? How the content is introduced and is another way to differentiate sharing content. Are you differentiating how you choose to introduce curated? MORE
Agile marketing is based on testing and it is the best way to find the differentiation for your business. Above all, remember that differentiation is not solely about being different. Photo credit: Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL). MORE
Content marketing is fantastic for pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial services, as long as you play the game of differentiation. 41% of marketers don’t get the buy-in to be brave and differentiate their content marketing. Differentiate yourself from the competition. MORE
In the process of living out these ideals, that difference became the engine that drove their powerful brand differentiation. It’s that the claim is too vague, usually failing to meet the basic criteria for an effective differentiator — specificity, supportability, and relevance. MORE
and we wrap up our review of sub-functions from the Raab Guide to ABM Vendors with a look at Result Analysis. MORE
Second, competitive win rates are an issue because sales reps are having difficulty presenting differentiation. First, product differentiation is becoming harder, as solutions become more commoditized (whether we like it or not). MORE
According to Gartner analyst Hank Barnes , most technology marketers know they need to emphasize differentiators—so they make a list of them. Spotlight your differentiator by comparing it to something the prospect knows. Why not use video for differentiation? MORE
Strong brand differentiation drives growth. “We’re a full service tech firm, won’t we be limiting ourselves—and potentially turning away business--if we differentiate too specifically?” Differentiators are not created equal. MORE
Brands across the globe and in virtually every industry are suffering from a crisis of differentiation. The primary reason for this: Companies have forgotten how (and why) they need to differentiate their brands. To be fair, the importance of differentiation is not a new idea. MORE
Almost every industrial distributor that I talk to, both clients and new prospects struggle with one key problem – differentiating themselves. The post 3 Online Content Tips for Industrial Distributors to Differentiate Themselves by Achinta Mitra appeared first on Industrial Marketing Today. This is particularly challenging for distributors because the competition in their niche carries the same products. MORE
Differentiation becomes difficult because “there is less time and space to inspire with creativity.”. Just one differentiator. I’m a fan of the one-thing-to-remember-you-by approach when differentiation is difficult, as it is late in the sales process. MORE
If you are a marketer, you can't ignore differentiation. Differentiation is not just about a difference from the competition--it's a difference that your customers care about. Without some kind of differentiation, marketers don't have much to talk about. MORE
Industrial content marketing can be very effective in solving two common problems that many manufacturers and distributors face. MORE
A differentiator, often times dubbed a “competitive advantage,” separates your firm from the rest of the herd. When a prospect is evaluating you, your differentiator is what may tip the scale in favor of your firm. However, not all differentiators are created equally. MORE
Differentiating your firm can be quite a challenge. In this video blog post, Lee Frederiksen talks about how to find true differentiators for your professional services firm. First thing that you have to consider is, “Is this differentiator true?” MORE
B2B marketers are constantly tasked with the challenge of driving lead growth, increasing web traffic, and improving brand differentiation. Organic search visibility is an important component and differentiation in search engine results can be a critical factor in traffic and lead growth. MORE
I recently started a discussion within different LinkedIn groups where I asked consultants , sales, and marketing leaders how they were differentiating themselves from others in their industry. But experience (no matter how extensive it may be) is not a differentiator. MORE
What separates good from great in B2B content marketing and what’s stopping marketers from producing truly differentiated content? Content Marketing Differentiation MORE
How does differentiation apply to content marketing and what’s stopping you getting attention in a crowded B2B landscape? Well, quite a lot… Read on and find out what’s holding most marketers back and what they can do about it. b2b promotional campaigns MORE
They call me in, asking me why their digital marketing isn’t working and all-too-often one of the problems is lack of differentiation. It’s not even simply that their products are not differentiated, but often I find that they don’t even know what differentiation really is. MORE
So as we enter another content-full year, I wanted to share some thoughts on how we are helping our clients differentiate their content storytelling: 1. Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes courtesy of Simon Jones, a vice president at Blanc & Otus, a communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, where he leads the development and execution of integrated communication programs for some of the world’s largest technology brands. MORE
Strong brands hinge on strong differentiators. Differentiators are the foundational components of communicating your brand clearly and consistently. In our own research , we've found that high growth firms are 3X more likely to have a strong, easy-to-understand differentiators. MORE
You focus on your differentiation. If you aren’t differentiated for seven of them, then won’t many of your readers choose the competition when they start comparing? MORE
50% of B2B content marketers are doing the same or worse than their competitors — and that’s by their own admission. Make sure you’re not one of them…. b2b promotional campaigns MORE
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According to Gartner analyst Hank Barnes , most technology marketers know they need to emphasize differentiators—so they make a list of them. Spotlight your differentiator by comparing it to something the prospect knows. Why not use video for differentiation?
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A differentiator, often times dubbed a “competitive advantage,” separates your firm from the rest of the herd. When a prospect is evaluating you, your differentiator is what may tip the scale in favor of your firm. However, not all differentiators are created equally.
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In the process of living out these ideals, that difference became the engine that drove their powerful brand differentiation. It’s that the claim is too vague, usually failing to meet the basic criteria for an effective differentiator — specificity, supportability, and relevance.
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How can professional services marketers differentiate themselves using content curation as a marketing tactic? How the content is introduced and is another way to differentiate sharing content. Are you differentiating how you choose to introduce curated?
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