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During the Google Marketing Live conference a few weeks ago, Google once again shook up the paid search world with the announcement of Responsive Search Ads. With these ads, Google will automatically mix, match and test combinations of ad copy provided by the advertiser. MORE
Your prospects are out there right now, hunting for a solution to a problem you can solve. They’re searching online, consuming content, learning about options to relieve their pain, and forming opinions about solutions. But they’re not asking for help from your sales team. MORE
If you’re going on a vacation, you will have a hard time doing so without a mode of transportation. If you’re looking to play a game of basketball, you need a hoop. Baseball? You will need a bat, ball, and glove. MORE
Economist Milton Friedman said the main purpose of a business is to maximize profits for its owners (for a publicly-traded company, it’s for the stockholders). Jim Cathcart says, the purpose of business is to “make life better for someone.” MORE
Customer Experience (CX) is a widely discussed business topic. Companies across the world are starting to shift their marketing focus towards building a better, more intuitive experience for their users. MORE
Coming up with fresh content can be a challenge when you're dealing with writer's black or lacking inspiration. Here are five things B2B marketers can do to find their next great content idea and start building their content calendar. MORE
There are two huge pitfalls when it comes to establishing how your organization will define and measure the ROI of your content marketing. One, getting lost in the numbers, focusing on too many key performance indicators and making it hard to get a clear picture of the impact your content is making. MORE
Human brains are hard-wired to seek connection with other humans. Here are a few ways to utilize this principle and bring consumers to your brand. Have you ever wondered why, for decades upon decades of marketing, we still see images of families or friends bonding with each other in our ads? MORE
Influencer marketing is no longer the cool kid on the block. In a flash, its moved from cutting edge to a necessary tactic for marketers -- including B2B marketers. Not to worry, though, if you're not there yet or need to up your game. I've got you covered. MORE
Account-Based Marketing (ABM) always seems like a great idea … until you get into the nitty gritty. When confronted with the details – database management, segmentation, and content creation – many companies balk and decide that perhaps ABM isn’t the right road after all. Sound familiar? MORE
As marketers continue to integrate marketing technology into their strategies, new research shows that they believe it is quickly evolving. MORE
Once you?ve ve nailed content creation, your next move is to find effective ways or tips to get your content shared more often. These 5 tips will help. Content Marketing content content marketing content marketing strategy content strategy content traffic get your content shared MORE
How is your inbound marketing strategy performing? It takes a lot more than social media likes and website pageview growth to know if a strategy is working; your inbound marketing data analytics can be used to track your success. marketing data MORE
Writing a press release isn't rocket science -- but when you don't do it on a regular basis, it can be a bit challenging. But with the right tools, you can avoid any pitfalls and make your press release writing a lot easier. MORE
Pipeline Marketing, the methodology that focuses on impacting the entire funnel rather than just the top, is being embraced by more B2B marketers and B2C marketers with sales teams than ever. MORE
As marketers look to integrate analytics into their strategies, new research shows that those who do so are more likely to see creative success. McKinsey recently conducted a survey to determine how the integration of analytics plays a role in successful marketing strategies. MORE
Lead generation continues to be one of marketers' top goals, but that task is easier said than done. Marketers have to ensure that they are attracting quality leads that will eventually convert into customers. MORE
A shotgun blast impacts a widely affected and less targeted area, while a laser beam is precise and accurate to its aim. Both have their place in sales and marketing. Which style works best for qualified lead generation and provides a lower cost per lead? MORE
Guest post by James Patterson. More than two decades have passed since the first e-commerce transaction took place in 1994 , when a consumer from Philadelphia used a credit card to buy a music album via his computer. That single purchase signaled the start of the e-commerce phenomenon. MORE
It’s no secret that account based marketing is one of the most effective ways for businesses of any size to land their most valuable clients and get the best possible value out of them. account based marketing MORE
Most sales and marketing teams are looking for ways to generate more leads. It's likely a daily discussion for most of us, but have you ever considered that your sales reps need fewer leads—or more accurately, fewer raw, unfiltered, unqualified leads. MORE
When it comes to effective industrial content marketing, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “One-size-fits-all content” just doesn’t cut it. MORE
A few weeks ago, I critiqued several articles that attacked “myths” about Customer Data Platforms. But, on reflection, those authors had it right: it’s important to address misunderstandings that have grown as the category gains exposure. So here's my own list of CDP myths and realities. MORE
“Deliver the right message to the right customer at the right time.”. If you’ve been hanging around marketing – particularly B2B marketing – for any length of time, you’ve probably heard one version or another of that statement. We are so close to achieving it. MORE
“More” is a content marketing mantra, but more content is not better marketing – better content is. Discover 7 questions to ask yourself to improve your content. Content Marketing better content content content best practices content marketing marketing content MORE
The average American will spend up to 50 minutes browsing through social media today. This means the average user spends approximately 6 hours a week, or 303 hours a year, browsing over Facebook updates, Linkedin notifications, and an abundant amount of tweets. MORE
Whereas outbound marketing focuses on cold calling and making outbound interactions to bring in potential customers, inbound marketing is quite the opposite. Instead of outreach to actively generate awareness of your business, you go about it more passively. marketing strategy MORE
In 2019, it is estimated that there will be around 2.77 billion social media users around the globe, up from 2.46 billion in 2017. Social media marketing is important to the success of every business, but it can be exhausting. MORE
The final stage of the content marketing “circle” is analytics: the measurement and evaluation of the results of content marketing activities which feeds back into the first stage, content planning, in order to support data-driven strategic decisions. MORE
Let’s start with one simple fact: your business needs a social media presence. It doesn’t matter if you run a small local shop or a big national company. Social media is an essential piece of your business marketing strategy. MORE
Our recent guide to Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) outlined exactly why companies need to develop customer personas for their marketing campaigns. MORE
DiscoverOrg
AUGUST 14, 2018
Account-Based Marketing (ABM) always seems like a great idea … until you get into the nitty gritty. When confronted with the details – database management, segmentation, and content creation – many companies balk and decide that perhaps ABM isn’t the right road after all. Sound familiar?
Act-On
AUGUST 22, 2018
Lead generation continues to be one of marketers' top goals, but that task is easier said than done. Marketers have to ensure that they are attracting quality leads that will eventually convert into customers.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 13, 2018
There are two huge pitfalls when it comes to establishing how your organization will define and measure the ROI of your content marketing. One, getting lost in the numbers, focusing on too many key performance indicators and making it hard to get a clear picture of the impact your content is making.
B2B PR Sense
AUGUST 2, 2018
Influencer marketing is no longer the cool kid on the block. In a flash, its moved from cutting edge to a necessary tactic for marketers -- including B2B marketers. Not to worry, though, if you're not there yet or need to up your game. I've got you covered.
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Have you ever had a bad experience using a lead generation company? If the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone; fortunately, MarketJoy has put together 4 simple questions that you can use to judge your next potential lead gen partner.
Industrial Marketing Today
AUGUST 14, 2018
When it comes to effective industrial content marketing, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “One-size-fits-all content” just doesn’t cut it.
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 23, 2018
“Deliver the right message to the right customer at the right time.”. If you’ve been hanging around marketing – particularly B2B marketing – for any length of time, you’ve probably heard one version or another of that statement. We are so close to achieving it.
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DiscoverOrg
AUGUST 23, 2018
The average American will spend up to 50 minutes browsing through social media today. This means the average user spends approximately 6 hours a week, or 303 hours a year, browsing over Facebook updates, Linkedin notifications, and an abundant amount of tweets.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 8, 2018
In 2019, it is estimated that there will be around 2.77 billion social media users around the globe, up from 2.46 billion in 2017. Social media marketing is important to the success of every business, but it can be exhausting.
B2B PR Sense
AUGUST 23, 2018
Writing a press release isn't rocket science -- but when you don't do it on a regular basis, it can be a bit challenging. But with the right tools, you can avoid any pitfalls and make your press release writing a lot easier.
Webbiquity
AUGUST 7, 2018
The final stage of the content marketing “circle” is analytics: the measurement and evaluation of the results of content marketing activities which feeds back into the first stage, content planning, in order to support data-driven strategic decisions.
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Cold calling isn‘t dead; neither is it on its deathbed. In fact, it’s one of the most effective ways to increase sales and drive revenue. Learn 7 preperation strategies to lessen your stress, and to become a better closer!
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 16, 2018
During the Google Marketing Live conference a few weeks ago, Google once again shook up the paid search world with the announcement of Responsive Search Ads. With these ads, Google will automatically mix, match and test combinations of ad copy provided by the advertiser.
Reachforce
AUGUST 17, 2018
It’s no secret that account based marketing is one of the most effective ways for businesses of any size to land their most valuable clients and get the best possible value out of them. account based marketing
Act-On
AUGUST 28, 2018
Once you?ve ve nailed content creation, your next move is to find effective ways or tips to get your content shared more often. These 5 tips will help. Content Marketing content content marketing content marketing strategy content strategy content traffic get your content shared
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 9, 2018
Let’s start with one simple fact: your business needs a social media presence. It doesn’t matter if you run a small local shop or a big national company. Social media is an essential piece of your business marketing strategy.
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Gain exclusive insights on priorities, tactics, and challenges from SMB Marketing Leaders.
ViewPoint
AUGUST 27, 2018
Economist Milton Friedman said the main purpose of a business is to maximize profits for its owners (for a publicly-traded company, it’s for the stockholders). Jim Cathcart says, the purpose of business is to “make life better for someone.”
DiscoverOrg
AUGUST 7, 2018
Your prospects are out there right now, hunting for a solution to a problem you can solve. They’re searching online, consuming content, learning about options to relieve their pain, and forming opinions about solutions. But they’re not asking for help from your sales team.
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 13, 2018
As marketers continue to integrate marketing technology into their strategies, new research shows that they believe it is quickly evolving.
Reachforce
AUGUST 10, 2018
Our recent guide to Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) outlined exactly why companies need to develop customer personas for their marketing campaigns.
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The US government spends over $235 billion on goods and services each year. Because of this, selling your product or service to a government agency can be a great way to increase profits. A government buyer also offers consistency, at least for the duration of your contract. However, there are key differences between selling to a customer or business and selling to the government. MarketJoy VP of Customer Success, Curtis Bendt, has used his vast experience in sales industry to craft a list of best practices for selling to government agencies to give you a more specific idea of what the process involves. MarketJoy also provides you with several tips on how to increase your chances of success.
Act-On
AUGUST 21, 2018
“More” is a content marketing mantra, but more content is not better marketing – better content is. Discover 7 questions to ask yourself to improve your content. Content Marketing better content content content best practices content marketing marketing content
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 15, 2018
Customer Experience (CX) is a widely discussed business topic. Companies across the world are starting to shift their marketing focus towards building a better, more intuitive experience for their users.
bizible
AUGUST 22, 2018
Pipeline Marketing, the methodology that focuses on impacting the entire funnel rather than just the top, is being embraced by more B2B marketers and B2C marketers with sales teams than ever.
ViewPoint
AUGUST 22, 2018
A shotgun blast impacts a widely affected and less targeted area, while a laser beam is precise and accurate to its aim. Both have their place in sales and marketing. Which style works best for qualified lead generation and provides a lower cost per lead?
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Competition has increased to new levels of intensity and organizations have begun to look for new ways to acquire customers. Discounted pricing is a strategic tool, which when used correctly can drive a variety of business goals, from marketing through to sales strategy
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 21, 2018
If you’re going on a vacation, you will have a hard time doing so without a mode of transportation. If you’re looking to play a game of basketball, you need a hoop. Baseball? You will need a bat, ball, and glove.
Reachforce
AUGUST 27, 2018
How is your inbound marketing strategy performing? It takes a lot more than social media likes and website pageview growth to know if a strategy is working; your inbound marketing data analytics can be used to track your success. marketing data
Act-On
AUGUST 15, 2018
Coming up with fresh content can be a challenge when you're dealing with writer's black or lacking inspiration. Here are five things B2B marketers can do to find their next great content idea and start building their content calendar.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 30, 2018
Human brains are hard-wired to seek connection with other humans. Here are a few ways to utilize this principle and bring consumers to your brand. Have you ever wondered why, for decades upon decades of marketing, we still see images of families or friends bonding with each other in our ads?
Advertisement
Account-Based Marketing is a strategy, not a solution.
Webbiquity
AUGUST 14, 2018
Guest post by James Patterson. More than two decades have passed since the first e-commerce transaction took place in 1994 , when a consumer from Philadelphia used a credit card to buy a music album via his computer. That single purchase signaled the start of the e-commerce phenomenon.
ViewPoint
AUGUST 20, 2018
Most sales and marketing teams are looking for ways to generate more leads. It's likely a daily discussion for most of us, but have you ever considered that your sales reps need fewer leads—or more accurately, fewer raw, unfiltered, unqualified leads.
KoMarketing Associates
AUGUST 15, 2018
As marketers look to integrate analytics into their strategies, new research shows that those who do so are more likely to see creative success. McKinsey recently conducted a survey to determine how the integration of analytics plays a role in successful marketing strategies.
Reachforce
AUGUST 30, 2018
Whereas outbound marketing focuses on cold calling and making outbound interactions to bring in potential customers, inbound marketing is quite the opposite. Instead of outreach to actively generate awareness of your business, you go about it more passively. marketing strategy
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In the sphere of sales, it helps to get your definitions down. You might have thought sales operations and sales enablement are the same thing - but there are important differences. Both have the objective of improving sales performance, and although there is some overlap, they do this in different ways.
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