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How Gen Z Will Change the B2B Marketing Game

Trade Press Services Newsletter

There’s a generational shift taking place in B2B purchasing. Studies show that younger buyers now represent two-thirds of B2B decision-makers. While traditional B2B marketing strategies have primarily focused on targeting baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials , a new generation is rapidly emerging as a new force in the B2B sector: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is the first generation to grow up with technology at its fingertips.

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9 Best SEO Tools for B2B Content Marketing Success

Contently

For B2B marketers, staying ahead of the competition often hinges on how effectively you leverage data and insights. The right B2B SEO tools can be a game-changer, helping content strategists not only understand an audience but also fine-tune strategy and drive more qualified leads. Whether you’re a seasoned SEO content strategist or just getting started, or you’ve hired a SEO strategist from Contently’s talent network , using the software at your disposal can make the differenc

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7 ways to boost customers’ emotional connection and loyalty with your brand

Martech

Loyalty. What’s emotion got to do with it? That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. It goes beyond a product’s or service’s functional benefits and taps into customers’ feelings, values and identity. True loyalty is about more than transactional convenience or pricing considerations.

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Marketing measurement: What do MMM and MTA even mean?

illumin

Marketing measurement is essential, but marketers must leverage multiple methods to garner an accurate understanding of their success. Media mix modeling (MMM) and multi-touch attribution (MTA) are the most important methods of measurement; by using both of them, marketers can better understand how and why their campaigns work (or don’t). Why is marketing measurement important?

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Why B2B Growth Needs a Co-Marketing Strategy

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Struggling to grow your B2B brand in an overcrowded market? Discover how partner marketing can transform your strategy, unlocking new opportunities for lead generation and ROI. What you'll gain: Craft collaborative campaigns that minimize conflicts and maximize ROI. Harness automation to streamline partner marketing efforts. Learn to gain and retain partner mind share with proven strategies.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: October 3

Martech

The C-suite continues to see marketing and sales as the areas where AI is providing the best ROI, according to a new Marketbridge survey. Fifty-two percent of C-suite executives and marketing leaders at B2B technology companies surveyed said AI is assisting in deploying marketing and sales resources more cost-effectively to capture market opportunities.

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Lyft Media expands measurement and targeting capabilities

Martech

This week, rideshare company Lyft added significant measurement and targeting abilities to its ad platform, Lyft Media. Partnerships with key adtech companies allow Lyft Media advertisers to connect ad exposures during the use of the company’s services to outcomes like store visits and in-app purchases. Over the last two years, Lyft has built out its ad platform to cover all parts of a customer’s experience.

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Branding just works — so why isn’t  absolutely everyone in B2B on board?

B2BMarketing.net

There can be no doubt that branding works. Countless studies over many years, tracking multiple measures, prove again and again how effective a strong brand can be for a company’s market leadership. Annual reports dedicated to evaluating and ranking global corporate brands, B2C and B2B, lend significant proof to brand value. LinkedIn’s B2B Institute, in partnership with the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute of Marketing, brings scientific support to their claim that the 2020s will be the decade of the “g

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Magento Performance Optimization to Fuel BFCM Sales

SmartBug Media

As soon as the weather cools, the hype begins: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are around the corner, and they’re make-or-break moments for e-commerce businesses. (No pressure, of course.) The stakes are high, with millions of customers ready to spend—but even primed-to-purchase customers can be notoriously unforgiving. A few extra seconds of load time can mean the difference between a record-breaking sales day and a sea of abandoned carts.

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JIT Inventory Defined: A 2024 Guide to Just-in-Time Inventory

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory management is a streamlined inventory management philosophy that aims to minimize inventory waste and optimize production efficiency. By producing goods only as needed, JIT helps businesses reduce holding costs, improve cash flow, and free up valuable storage space. Here’s everything you need to know about JIT inventory management, including its methodology, advantages, and potential drawbacks.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Outbound Lead Generation? Stop Making These 3 Mistakes

MarketJoy

Avoid the common traps and misconceptions that often plague outbound lead generation efforts. In this blog, you’ll discover the top three mistakes to steer clear of and how to sidestep these pitfalls from the outset! Outbound lead generation is a powerful tool for growing your business, but it’s easy to fall into traps that can sabotage your success.

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How to use Marketing Mix Models for forecasting and optimization

ScanmarQED

So, you’ve built a solid Marketing Mix Model (MMM) to make sense of your past performance, but the real value lies ahead—using it to forecast and optimise. This is where MMMs shine, offering data-backed insights for decision-making that can drive future success. Sounds straightforward, right? Well… not so fast. Moving from a backward-looking analysis to a forward-looking application isn’t always as simple as it seems.

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Why Manufacturers Should Consider a Fractional CMO: Maximizing Marketing Expertise Without the Full-Time Cost

Tiecas

Fractional CMO for manufacturers is a concept gaining traction as small to mid-sized companies in the industrial sector face growing pressures to stay competitive.

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Local Business Owner Deb Andrews Named to NSBA Leadership Council 

Marketri

Washington, D.C. October 3, 2024 – Deb Andrews, Founder & CEO of Marketri, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Andrews, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small busin

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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What is VAIS and how is it calculated?

Valasys

VAIS, a proprietary score, generated by Valasys Media proudly presents its first B2B SaaS-based Data Insight platform, Valasys AI. Leveraging hybrid ML models, predictive analytics, and natural language processing, Valasys AI transforms the entire sales pipeline. Right from prospecting to outreach, this data insight platform does not give you mere breadcrumbs but a roadmap that leads to better conversion.

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2025 Programmatic Playbook: Working Smarter Not Harder by Agital

Martech

Navigating the future of digital advertising is no easy feat – especially with programmatic ads set to capture 86% of ad revenue by 2026. Top brands are already seizing the opportunity by investing in smart programmatic strategies and seeing massive returns. Join Agital and StackAdapt for a live webinar on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. ET to dive deep into the art and science of programmatic ads and target personas.

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BP reshapes its renewable energy strategy

Fuld & Company Blog

BP has embarked on a strategic realignment, reevaluating its renewable energy investments under new leadership, following in Shell’s footsteps. Former CEO Bernard Looney pursued ambitious growth in wind energy, hydrogen, EV charging, and biofuels as part of BP’s transformation into an integrated energy company. However, interim CEO Murray Auchincloss has adopted a more measured approach, focusing on streamlining operations.

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How to integrate Microsoft Teams with Salesforce 

JotForm

In Salesforce, go to Salesforce Setup. Search for “Teams” and select Teams Integration. Provide the necessary access. In Microsoft Teams, go to the Admin Center. Add the Salesforce app. Sign into your Salesforce account from Teams. Microsoft Teams and Salesforce are two of the.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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5 Things Content Marketers Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Doing

Content Marketing Institute

Do you avoid some content marketing tasks? Do you say you don’t have the time when you really do? Avoidance is often the response when you fear the unfamiliar or unknown. But it’s time to get uncomfortable and do these five things.

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Post Performance Report

Sprout Social

Sprout's monthly series that explores the social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and breaks down what makes them so genius.

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Types of Social Media Influencers: Mega, Macro, Micro and Nano

CMSWire

Find out the four types of social media influencer and which type is best for your organization's digital marketing efforts. Continue reading.

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Does Scarcity Sell? How Brands Are Manufacturing Rarity to Boost Sales

Brandwatch Marketing

Limited edition products and rare items are hot on the market right now. Here's how to manufacture rarity to boost sales.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs): What to Know in 2024

CMSWire

A digital experience platform forms the core of modern, public facing digital experience architectures. Understand what's critical to know about today's DXPs. Continue reading.

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Building Trust Through Content: How Insurance Brands Can Win Over Skeptical Customers

ClearVoice

When it comes to insurance, trust is the name of the game. And yet, many people eye insurance companies with the same suspicion they reserve for those “limited-time” sales that never seem to end. But there’s a way to flip the script — content marketing. By creating honest, helpful content, insurance companies can build the kind of trust that makes customers think, “Hey, these folks are actually on my side.

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California Governor Vetoes SB 1047: What's Next for AI Regulation?

CMSWire

How will the AI legislation debate influence marketing strategies? Continue reading.

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Does Scarcity Sell? How Brands Are Manufacturing Rarity to Boost Sales

Brandwatch Marketing

Limited edition products and rare items are hot on the market right now. Here's how to manufacture rarity to boost sales.

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Top B2B Email Marketing Tactics to Drive Engagement and Pipeline in 2025

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Ready to become the email wizard your team didn’t know they needed? Join our live webinar to uncover the secrets of mixing AI magic with human flair, crafting emails so good your audience can't help but write back. We'll spill the beans on: Scaling personal touches Tracking metrics (like revenue, duh) Building smarter campaigns that actually work Oh, and we’re throwing in multi-channel tips too—think LinkedIn ads and webinars that wow.

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Hands on With Meta’s New Orion Augmented Reality Glasses

CMSWire

Meta's moonshot device arrives. Continue reading.

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The COO’s Role in Enabling Revenue Growth

Heinz Marketing

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing For many organizations today, sustainable growth is the new goal. This kind of long-term vision requires a different approach, one that demands cross-functional orchestration. And who better to make this happen than the COO? After all, it is the COO who can operationalize the company’s vision through a unified Revenue Growth strategy, a strategy that narrows the gaps between sales, customer success, product, and marketing.

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AI Business Integration — Making New Tech Work For You (+ Expert Tips)

Hubspot

AI … Will it decimate the human race? Replace the workforce entirely? Or will it dissipate into the ether, not with a bang, but with a whimper? As with many issues of our time, somewhere between the hype and speculation lies the truth. When it comes to AI business integration, specifically, the truth is surprisingly moderate. Beyond my own experience, I’ve spent a ton of time interviewing others actively using the tech.