Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. People saw how easy consumer technology was to use – the iPhone is the quintessential example – and wanted the same in technology designed for business.

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Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Content Marketing World 2023 takes place September 26 – 28 both in-person in Washington, D.C. and online, and as the biggest content marketing conference in the world, CMWorld annually brings together a fantastic group of top-notch professionals sharing their curiosity for future trends, marketing insight, and aspirations for elevating the industry.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing As we navigate the landscape of B2B marketing, it becomes increasingly evident that leveraging technology is not just beneficial but essential. A significant development steering this narrative is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with predictive analytics, a collaboration that promises to add value to businesses by offering deeper insights and facilitating informed decision-making.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Robots aren’t here to take our jobs. But, they are playing a significant role in the future of content marketing. In fact, 52% of business leaders have already implemented AI content generation tools into their content marketing strategies, and 64.7% will have tried it by the end of 2023. So, if you want to keep up with the competition and continue to thrive in the digital space , the key is understanding this: It’s not about handing the reins over to artificial intelligence, but rather knowing

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

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Vision6

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

According to Google, Gmail blocks more than 100 million emails as spam worldwide each day. Which potentially means all your tireless efforts spent crafting the perfect campaign may be undone by simply using spammy words in emails. Fortunately for you, spam filters can easily be avoided if you know what they’re looking for. Spam filters learn what characteristics are “spammy” by looking at spam emails.

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Leading Results Rambings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses face an unprecedented challenge – capturing the attention of their target audience amidst a constant flood of advertisements and promotional messages. To succeed in this hyper-competitive landscape, understanding your target audience is not just an advantage; it's the key to unlocking success. At Luna Creative Marketing, we recognize the power of audience analysis and the immense value it brings to our clients' marketing efforts.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Two-thirds of marketers are facing reduced budgets in the second half of the year, according to new research from email management software company Exclaimer. Also, many marketers are out of sync with how customers want to hear from them — focusing on social media instead of email. Budgets. Most marketing budgets as they stand prioritize email — a good start.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AI has caused a seismic shift in the marketing world over the past several years—and we’re talking about way more than ChatGPT. Today, AI is nearly as intertwined with marketing as traditional technology tools, like CRM systems and email marketing platforms. To stay ahead, it’s critical for marketers to know the different types of AI impacting the marketing world and how to use them in practice.

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, achieving customer-centric organic growth has become paramount for every organization striving to stay competitive and thrive in their respective industries. A high maturity level of customer-centricity enables more cost-effective initiatives related to recruiting, retaining, and growing the value of more customers; and creating relationships to build trust, loyalty, and advocacy.

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Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Professional events can generate loads of opportunities in a very short period. But it’s imperative to act fast so your warm leads don’t cool down. We’ve put together a list of the 10 most important post-event priorities to help you turn attendees into prospects and customers. Here’s what to focus on once you’re back in the office, and how ZoomInfo can help: 1.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

LinkedIn Ads are one of the most effective channels for reaching highly targeted groups of B2B buyers. Unfortunately, their interface is anything but intuitive, and it’s easy to make small mistakes that can cost big money. Here’s a set of basic tasks, best practices, and advanced tips that can help you optimize your results and ROI from advertising on LinkedIn.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Closing deals in 2023 has been a challenge for many sales teams, but we’re uncovering little-known tips to help you keep your sales pipeline flowing. Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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Lenny's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

👋 Hey, I’m Lenny and welcome to a 🔒 subscriber-only edition 🔒 of my weekly newsletter. Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. Subscribe now Welcome to part five of our ongoing series on how to kickstart and scale a B2B business: Part 1: How to come up with a great B2B startup idea Part 2: How to validate your idea Part 3: How to identify your ICP Part 4 : How to find and win your first 10 customers P

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a marketer, it can feel like getting your brand noticed in today’s crowded digital landscape requires a herculean effort. Content aggregation is one powerful solution that many are using to earn more traffic and leads. It works like this: A content aggregator funnels content into a content aggregation platform, then uses algorithms to decide where it should be distributed on other websites around the web.

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

[link] Business leaders must continuously engage in strategic planning to steer their organizations toward growth and success, especially when facing a dynamic and unpredictable environment. In this episode of What’s Your Edge , we’ll explore 12 ways you can de-risk your strategic planning and execution. Strategic planning has both advocates and detractors, especially as to whether it positively impacts operational performance.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The new Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Certification How to become a Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant The new Salesforce AI Associate Certification How to become a Salesforce Certified AI Associate Why these new certifications matter Get started today Salesforce is helping customers understand artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Cloud by delivering two new certifications that objectively validate individual skills and experience that team members need to build trusted AI and data s

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Engagio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Today’s buyers are more empowered and wield more autonomy than ever. They engage with companies on their own terms, conducting extensive research across various channels long before they want to engage with sales teams. That’s why lead nurturing remains such a key element of a good B2B go-to-market. Lead nurturing is the process of building a relationship with prospects that are not yet sales-ready, by conducting an informative dialog, regardless of the lead’s budget, authority, or timing.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. If you want to compel buyers online, social selling is a new sales approach that allows you to cut through digital noise and harness buyer attention.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Organizations that want happier customers should look holistically at the entire customer journey. It’s not enough to target individual touchpoints for improvements. Marketers need the big picture when it comes to customer experiences. “The ability to focus on customer journeys and reorient your organization around customer journeys is the great ‘unlock’ for companies that are struggling, perhaps, to make progress with their customer experience scores and their programs,” said Joana de Quintanil

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Ask any marketer what it takes to be a great leader, and you’ll probably get some predictable responses. Things like creative vision, decisiveness, and data-driven decision making are common leadership traits that marketers fixate on at the moment. It’s true that these are important for successful marketing. But when you’re talking about leading marketing teams, there are two absolutely critical traits that can’t slip off of the radar: inclusion and vulnerability.

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The Mx Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Engaging B2B content requires taking a journalistic approach. Here are five tips for creating B2B content that will move your buyers through the marketing funnel.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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PureB2B

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Discover how DemandScience rigorously adheres to the CAN-SPAM Act, ensuring the highest standards in commercial electronic communication. Dive into our commitment to transparency, quality leads, and unmatched data privacy.

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Envy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Generative AI is a big elephant in marketing rooms around the globe. For years experts have predicted the potential disappearance of traditional jobs due to AI and automation. Did you hear about the robot that can make cocktails?! Whatever next? Next is that many marketers are asking valid questions: Is my job at risk? Can (or will) robots and ChatGPT effectively replace us?

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Leading analytics and data management provider SAS will integrate generative AI capabilities with its Customer Intelligence 360 marketing solution. Customers will be able to choose which generative AI providers to integrate into their SAS instance, including popular models like ChatGPT, open source models and their own proprietary models. Marketers will be able to use these capabilities to create marketing plans and build audience segments as well as generate personalized text content.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Content consumption patterns have stayed mostly the same in recent years. Content discovery hasn’t. Consider these five trends as you plan your content and strategy for 2024.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through competitive noise is difficult for B2B marketers, making lead generation tricky. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. The B2B buyer journey has shifted, with sales reps now only having roughly 5% of a customer’s time. Since B2B buyers primarily research solutions on their own, effective marketing is crucial.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Recognizing your agents’ contributions during National Customer Service Week (celebrated annually the first full week of October) is an opportunity to say thank you and continue to foster a positive, high-performing work environment. But why limit the celebration to just one week? Your agents work hard all year! Here are six Customer Service Week ideas to show your appreciation all year round.

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