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Top 5 Intent Data Trends Shaping Lead Generation Success in 2025

Inbox Insight

B2B lead generation is undergoing significant transformation. As we navigate 2025, using intent data strategically has become necessary, not just nice-to-have, for demand generation managers who want predictable pipeline growth. What makes 2025 different? Three major changes are reshaping effective lead generation: stricter data privacy rules, higher expectations for personalized experiences, and a fundamental shift in success metricsmoving from counting leads to measuring revenue impact.

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How to Implement AI in Your B2B Marketing Strategy (Without Sacrificing Results)

New North

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Moran about implementing AI in B2B marketing. Our conversation couldn’t have been more timely. Small marketing teams across the tech landscape are feeling the mounting pressure to adopt AI solutions not only to stay competitive, but also to cut costs while still driving growth. Here’s the challenge: if your primary goal with AI is cutting costs, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment.

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Beyond the AI Hype: A B2B Revenue Leader’s Guide to Real Sales Transformation

B2BMarketing.net

When I began my career as a Business Development Representative (BDR), my toolkit was laughably simple: a plugged-in phone and a stack of directories. My job was to dial through hundreds of listings, hoping to luck out and hit upon a few leads that might need our services. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has transformed so fundamentally that those old tactics are not just inefficient; they’re nearly obsolete.

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Data Hygiene and Personalization: Building Trust in B2B Outreach at Scale

Valasys

In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, one truth remains constant: your outreach is only as good as your data. No matter how polished your email copy is, or how advanced your tech stack might be, if your contact database is outdated, incomplete, or unstructured, your marketing campaigns will struggle to gain tractionlet alone deliver ROI. From lead scoring to campaign segmentation to account-based marketing (ABM), data hygiene is the invisible engine behind effective outreach.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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And Now for Something Completely Different: MarketingTech.AI

Webbiquity

According to recent research from Brafton, 83% of U.S.-based marketing professionals say that using AI tools is part of their daily routine. Per SurveyMonkey , 69% are excited about it; 14% are worried; and 17% are both excited and worried. Marti, the MarketingTech. AI mascot It’s been clear for a while that for marketers, using AI tools will very soon be (if it isn’t already) a basic job requirement.

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What Is a Content Brief? Crafting Your Article’s Missing Foundation

WordAgents

Content takes time. Not because writing is slow, although it can be sometimes, but because the process often starts without direction. Writers guess what to cover. Marketers assume the angle is obvious. Then, if editors get a draft that misses the point, the cycle starts back at the beginning and repeats. Most of that time wasting comes from one missing step: the content brief.

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How to Generate Leads and Strengthen Relationships with Effective Event Marketing

Trade Press Services

In an era dominated by digital channels, events remain one of the most powerful ways to create meaningful connections. Whether in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of the two, events offer unique opportunities for real-time engagement, trust-building, and lead nurturing. Delivering an event that provides measurable value to the host and attendees requires diligent planning and execution.

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Direct Marketing: The Real ROI You Should Be Measuring

US Data Corporation

In a marketing world dominated by real-time clicks and open rates, its easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Direct marketing isnt just about impressions its about driving meaningful action. Whether its a purchase, a demo request, or a visit to a store, the impact of direct outreach often lives beyond what dashboards can track. This article challenges marketers to rethink how they measure ROI and to look beyond surface metrics toward outcomes that reflect customer value, engagement quality,

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Online Marketing for Lawyers: Create a Winning Strategy

DAGMAR Marketing

At Dagmar Marketing, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that law firms face in today’s digital landscape. Effective online marketing for lawyers is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Don’t believe us? Check out some of these law firm marketing statistics we’ve compiled. The big one? Organic search leads to 66% of call conversions.

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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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Social Media Services vs. Internal Teams: The Resource Reality

WordAgents

Should you outsource social media or build an internal team? Most businesses face this decision once growth demands consistency. The problem is that social media moves fast. Content production, performance tracking, and paid campaigns all require time, skill, and tools. Some companies hire in-house and try to manage with existing resources. Others work with a social media management company to fill gaps or take over the process.

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Small Business Marketing Moves That Actually Work: What To Prioritize In 2025

Marketing Insider Group

Small business marketing in 2025 isnt about doing everything you possibly can its about doing the right things strategically. If youre running a small business, you dont have a bottomless budget and a massive team, so spending time and money on the wrong marketing strategies can hurt you. However, you dont need to spend a fortune like the big corporations.

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Engineer Customer-Centric Processes for Better Service Quality and Growth | What’s Your Edge?

Vision Edge Marketing

Christina Porter, the President of Stallergenes Greer Canada and Vice President of Strategy for Stallergenes Greer North America. The company provides therapies to help improve life for people who suffer from allergies. In 2017, Stallergenes Greer acquired a successful family-owned Canadian company to create a fully integrated Canadian operation. The company encountered several challenges during the transition that required them to take some steps back and re-engineer customer-centric processes,

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If your B2B content is failing, it’s time to get real

Martech

B2B teams are producing more content than ever and getting less out of it. Social feeds are saturated, attention spans fractured and generic corporate messaging rarely gets noticed. In 2025, you don’t need more content, you need more good content. That means shifting from volume-driven output to content with a purpose targeted, relevant and real.

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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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How to Turn Customers Into Brand Advocates and Build Loyalty 

Act-On

Prospects are shopping for your products and services, comparing them to those of competitors, and trying to decide which one best solves their problem. Its not always an easy choice. Want to know what often becomes the tipping point? Brand advocacy. We see it all the time in B2C. Youre shopping for a new product, read a bunch of glowing five-star reviews, and decide to take the leap.

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How CRM Helps with Community Management

Marketing Insider Group

Building a community takes more than a catchy welcome email and a few emoji-filled social posts. You need connection. Context. And yes, some serious organization behind the scenes. Thats where CRM and community management start to overlap. While most people think of CRMs (Customer Relationship Management systems) as tools for sales, theyve quietly become a powerhouse for growing and managing thriving brand communities.

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A masterclass in nonprofit social media marketing: Expert ideas from GivingTuesday

Sprout Social

Social media was born from a desire to connectacross neighborhoods, borders and causes. While much of todays content skews commercial, nonprofits have a unique opportunity to return social media to its roots: building community, inspiring action and amplifying human stories. That doesnt mean leaving performance behind. In fact, nonprofit social media marketing can both drive meaningful engagement and deliver on goals like reach, donations and volunteer sign-ups.

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B2B buyers need a reason to believe, not a list of features

Martech

Most product marketers mistake explanation for persuasion. They open with features, as if the product’s function speaks for itself. But buyers don’t assign value to features in isolation. They mentally tie features to outcomes they care about and do it in a way that protects them from regret. In that sense, people don’t buy the “why” alone.

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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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Introducing Agentforce Guides

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

As organizations navigate the rapid evolution of agentic AI, the need for practical guidance for technical practitioners building with Agentforce is increasingly apparent. This is especially true for those who are tasked with designing robust and effective solutions with these new tools. That’s why I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to the first in a series of guides designed specifically for architects, and other technical practitioners, working with Agentforce.

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Content Marketing Opportunities and How Writing Can Help Students in Unexpected Ways

Marketing Insider Group

Content marketing is everywhere. From social media to blogs, companies rely on engaging content to attract audiences, build trust, and sell products. Its not just about ads, its about storytelling, providing value, and keeping people interested in a brand. And guess what? Students are in the perfect position to take advantage of this growing field! The demand for fresh, creative content is skyrocketing, and businesses are constantly looking for people who can write well, think critically, and de

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How to Build a Data Story That Drives Customer Experience

CMSWire

CX leaders are turning data into strategy. Here's how to craft stories that actually influence CX decisions not just report numbers. Continue reading.

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7 tips for getting started with AI agents and automations

Martech

If you’ve ever opened an automation platform like Make.com or Zapier and didn’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. When I first explored AI-powered automation, I started off optimistic, then got lost in the maze of API integrations. That feeling of immense possibility clouded by complexity is where many marketing teams sit today.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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3 Tips to Set Up Your AI Agent for Better Performance

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

When you need help, you want answers fast no endless searching or waiting. An AI agent thats set up with the right knowledge is perfect for the job. In October 2024, we launched Agentforce on Help to make it easier for customers to get answers – fast. Before that, our Help Portal worked just like most support sites: tons of content, search tools, videos, and case submissions.

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15 Best B2B Tech Marketing Resources for Growing Your Skills and Business

New North

Looking for insights into B2B tech marketing? You’ve come to the right place. First, a note: there aren’t many notable publications that focus on B2B technology marketing specifically – but there are plenty of awesome publications that include it in their content. To offer a well-rounded resource pool for the subject, I’ve broken these up into three categories: Tactical technology marketing resources.

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Humans’ role in an age of AI customer engagement

Sprout Social

The latest Sprout Social Index shows that 73% of consumers will take their business elsewhere if a brand doesnt respond on social. That stat isnt surprising, but it is an important reminder. Expectations are rising, and so is the demand on social and care teams to respond quickly, personally and at scale. But that pressure brings an equal dose of opportunity.

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How to do scenario planning the right way

Martech

As we all navigate these confusing times, there’s a lot of talk about scenario planning. However, much of what’s said misses the core point of the practice. Let’s explore what scenario planning really is and, more importantly, what it isn’t. ( Spoiler : It’s not about predicting the future.) Uncertainty is the real business risk Nothing upsets businesses (and markets) more than uncertainty.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Insights From 55.8M AI Overviews Across 590M Searches—A Study by Ahrefs

Ahrefs

In traditional Ahrefs fashion, I wanted to do the largest data study ever done on AIOs to see what we could learn and share with the marketing community.

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How To Find Your Target Market in 5 Steps [+Template]

The Daily Egg

A target market includes anyone who would buy your product, use your service, rent your tools, or lease your infrastructure. In a perfect world, you. The post How To Find Your Target Market in 5 Steps [+Template] appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Agentforce Has Entered the Chat

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Chances are, your first internal AI agent was something of a jack-of-all-trades. You could ask it questions about your companys PTO policy, get help provisioning a new laptop, or even task it with putting together a competitive analysis ahead of an important sales call. It did an admirable job at most of these tasks, most of the time. But like any worker stretched too thin, it could sometimes drop the ball.