Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

Guest post by Natasha Lane. A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success. Image credit: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash Here’s a look at seven content types that will help you attract more website visitors and convert more of them into leads.

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Engagio

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are five specific suggestions for sales and marketing professionals looking to “recession-proof” their organizations. The post Recession-Proofing Your B2B Business: 5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Downturn appeared first on Demandbase.

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Oktopost

MARCH 16, 2023

Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary B2B video marketing has evolved significantly over the last few years, driven by changes in technology, consumer behavior, and industry trends. With the rise of social media and the need for quick video content, B2B companies are now more likely to use video as part of their strategy, thanks to the proven effectiveness of vid

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There’s nothing like one of the best content marketing TED talks to inspire a new perspective. At Marketing Insider Group, we love learning from the industry’s thought leaders to keep our own marketing efforts both innovative and effective. A nd what better way to inspire our readers to do the same than to share some of the best content marketing TED talks ever given?

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According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

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Contently

MARCH 23, 2023

As marketers, we’re always looking for ways to measure our effectiveness and attribute our work back to the pipeline. Content marketing is no exception. However, traditional metrics like website visits or clicks don’t tell us the whole story of how our content is performing. Engagement content metrics are a powerful way to gain deeper insights into our content’s performance and determine whether or not it’s having the desired effect.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 7, 2023

Long-term engagements are beneficial for consultants or agencies as well as the clients who work with them. But it takes the right mix of factors to build productive, lasting client-consultant relationships. Image credit: Amy Hirschi on Unsplash For consultants and agencies, long-term client relationships mean steady income. But more importantly, they mean you can spend more time doing what you love—delivering great results for awesome clients—and less time on business development and proposal w

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Hootsuite

MARCH 16, 2023

Remember Bing Ads? Well, they go by Microsoft Ads now and they definitely shouldn’t be an afterthought. While Google remains king of search with the vast majority of the market share (it’s become a verb, after all), Microsoft Ads are in second place. Savvy digital marketers can (and should) learn how to leverage the power of Microsoft Ads and understand exactly how to advertise on Bing.

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Oktopost

MARCH 27, 2023

Kristina Thomas goes Behind the Post to share her strategy for creating compelling social content in the finance industry. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Episode Summary In this episode of Behind the Post, Olivia Messina sits down with Kristina Thomas , Head of Social Media at S&P Global. Kristina leads an award-winning global team and reveals the delicacies and challenges of managing a social strategy in the finance industry.

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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. It’s a beautiful thing when our employer is the data source. If you work at a SaaS company, you might hit the content jackpot by turning customer usage data into an annual report that attracts media coverage and leads, for example, Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index or Marketing Insider Group’s blog post frequency research.

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Everything is digital these days – making it harder to grab and keep people’s attention. But smart swag is different. Swag enables your sales and marketing teams to connect with their audiences in a uniquely tangible way. It reinforces relationships with your brand and persists for years. Plus, amidst a barrage of advertising messages that tend to interrupt and distract people, swag is the only marketing medium that consumers actually thank companies for!

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Contently

MARCH 2, 2023

Chalk it up to our shrinking attention spans, but short-form video is thriving. It’s not surprising: We like to multi-task, and we like quick hits. So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

This guide will highlight the areas in which each SEO software suite excels to help you navigate the highly competitive landscape of SEO. The post The Top 5 SEO Software Suites For Agencies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Optinmonster

MARCH 22, 2023

Do you want to learn how to upsell and are looking for upselling tips? Upselling is a simple method to increase your average order value and boost your bottom line. If you’re not upselling to your customers, you’re missing out on a lot of revenue. In Marketing Metrics , the authors say: “The probability of selling to a new prospect is 5-20%.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 9, 2023

Meta Blueprint (previously known as Facebook Blueprint) courses can boost Facebook ad practitioners’ skills. Getting certified can be especially helpful if you’re new to the industry or are stuck in a rut. But you might still be wondering, should I take the plunge? Or will this be a time-consuming piece of digital fluff thrown onto my resume? Well, we’ve got the answers in this post.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

Are you struggling with a stagnant pipeline? Discover how combining ABM and demand generation can help you get more qualified opportunities and grow your pipeline. Learn the latest trends and tactics for 2023 and gain the confidence to implement a successful strategy that aligns with sales to drive revenue growth. Join this interactive live session with Paul Slack and learn how to: Identify the best accounts for ABM Personalize at scale Run paid campaigns that actually work Tackle and optimize r

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Martech

MARCH 28, 2023

Marketing as “an art and a science” is as platitudinous as it’s nebulous —but true nonetheless. What comes to mind when you think about marketing? Do you consider the connection between your creative work and your customer’s neural circuitry? As you package your message into a creative art form, you attempt to elicit thoughts, feelings, emotions and behavior.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Now is the time to become an expert on creating video content. Not only are 91% of businesses already using video as a marketing tool in 2023, but 96% of marketers are placing ad spend on video. That’s because nowadays, consumers are spending an increasing amount of time on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc. With all of the benefits that come along with creating video content, like building your brand identity and increasing your SEO , there’s no reason why yo

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Contently

MARCH 9, 2023

The latest Google Analytics update (GA4) is the first major update to Google’s web analytics service since 2012. A lot has changed since then—namely, the arrival of two new user privacy laws ( GDPR and CCPA ), increased use of mobile apps, and the phasing out of third-party cookies. To adapt, GA4 is an overhaul of the current version (Universal Analytics or UA) and is designed for the world we live in now.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 29, 2023

Google launched the Ads Transparency Center and released the 2022 Ads Safety Report. Learn more about how advertisers can benefit from both. The post Google Announces The Ads Transparency Center And 2022 Ads Safety Report appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

When economic headwinds pick up, sales leaders are the first to sound the alarm — and chart a new course. Longer sales cycles, larger buying committees, increased price pressure, and smaller teams can quickly combine to reduce your margin for error and increase the urgency to find a solution. To thrive in a challenging environment, sales teams need a rock-solid grasp of the fundamentals and the biggest force-multipliers they can get their hands on.

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Oktopost

MARCH 29, 2023

Here at Oktopost, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new certifications designed to help B2B companies and their employees become proficient in social media marketing and drive measurable business results through the Oktopost platform. We’re thrilled to offer these new certifications to our customers, and we want to share with you why!

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Hootsuite

MARCH 23, 2023

It seems like AI copywriting tools are everywhere, from content generators to ecommerce chatbots. With good reason: AI can save you a ton of time and money. Two things we all love, right? But like most tools, AI copywriters are only as powerful as the person using them. Besides knowing how to use it, you need to know when to use AI copywriting and when it’s best to use your team’s real human brains.

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Martech

MARCH 30, 2023

Think of a great conversation you’ve had recently. I bet there was give-and-take, great insights and maybe even some entertaining moments. The key to any conversation is at least two people engaging in a substantive back and forth. Marketing is the same. At the core of all good marketing is a great conversation. Yet, too much of the marketing we see today talks at people.

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Hinge Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

Thought leadership is one of those inherently appealing ideas. Who doesn’t want to be a thought leader? And for many B2B and professional services firms this makes a lot of sense. Thought leadership can provide the credibility and visibility for your offering. In this post we will explore how to make thought leadership content the centerpiece of your strategy and how to execute it successfully.

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Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense

The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?

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Contently

MARCH 3, 2023

Here’s the hot take on the trends related to technology for content marketing, based on responses to the 2023 Contently State of Content Marketing Survey. Almost all content teams—94 percent, in fact—use some technology to facilitate content creation and delivery. That’s according to the 206 marketing leaders who responded to the survey.

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Search Engine Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

Should you be worried that ChatGPT taking over your SEO job? Here's what to expect about the hot topic in this week's Ask An SEO. The post Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Envy

MARCH 22, 2023

The market for cyber security products has never been more buoyant but neither has the level of competition. Depending on which stats you read, there are anywhere north of 3,500 cyber security vendors active globally.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 8, 2023

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Contact and company intent data both have their advantages. Contact-level intent leads can be acted on immediately to reach active buyers, while company-level leads improve outcomes for account-based marketing and other programs. This infographic unpacks the advantages of both contact and company data and gives details about how B2B marketers can benefit from both.

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Martech

MARCH 17, 2023

There is a misconception that digital analytics reports are inaccurate. In reality, they are highly accurate in their own way, just not precise. The issue lies in users who don’t know what the analytics data means or how it is gathered. To make matters worse, different tools measure things differently but call them by the same name. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at nuances in data measurement and how various analytics software are in action.

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xiQ

MARCH 31, 2023

The Art of Defining Target Accounts and Crafting Your Ideal Customer Profiles Identifying target accounts is a crucial step in developing an effective Account-Based Sales and Marketing (ABx) program. The goal of identifying target accounts is to focus your sales and marketing efforts on a small number of high-value accounts that are most likely to generate revenue growth over the long term.

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Contently

MARCH 30, 2023

This isn’t your typical search engine optimization (SEO) advice column. Think of it more like your SEO tough love column because real talk: Your SEO content probably sucks. By sucks, I mean it likely focuses on issues that don’t particularly matter to your target customer and talks about them in a generic and non-differentiated way that isn’t creating demand for your business.

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