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As Casey Stengel said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” For this company ‘someplace else’ had been growth, but at low margins, with chaos in the sales ranks, and a poorly installed CRM system…all because of a marketing plan that wasn’t a plan. This is what happened. Shelly, the president, looked at me and said, “Yes we have a marketing plan, right Don? You carry it with you, don’t you?”. MORE
People have an irrational fear of writing I think. To be fair, I have a degree in journalism, so writing is not usually a struggle for me, however, there are times that I find the idea of writing daunting and I get stuck. Why do people struggle creating content, even short blog posts? MORE
My contribution to Biznology this month is an excerpt from Page One Power’s eBook Link Building: From Beginning to Launch. The book aims to provide link builders, both experienced and new, with all the tools and information necessary to execute a link building campaign – from beginning to launch. MORE
One of the first questions I ask any prospective technology client is the following: “Imagine your product on a spectrum. MORE
by Amanda Batista | Tweet this The days of “speeds and feeds” driving discussions are over, as there has been a major transformation in how business and value are defined. These changes, as well as the role of content marketing, were explored this week at TechMarketing 360 in Dana Point, California. MORE
Thanks to its brevity and informality, Twitter has become a phenomenally successful social network, particularly for sharing news and updates, with more than 560 million active users collectively posting 5,700 tweets every second. MORE
Recently I was presenting a Demand Generation Strategy that our team had developed for one of our B2B clients. As we walked through the Demand Process approach we needed to take, one attendee from our client made mention of past attempts to “do things differently” and the resulting failure. MORE
Company blogs have become virtually essential, and very powerful, component of digital marketing. In addition to their SEO benefits and role in maximizing web presence for brands , blogs produce sales and leads. MORE
OK, so check this out: If you go to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports page you should see the page is sponsored by my company, SAP. But when you click the banner or logo, you aren’t blindly taken to our corporate website or an expensive “landing page.” MORE
The Tagline: “Flowers wilt. Chocolates melt. Roaches are forever.” ” Nothing says I love you like naming a roach together, #BADMarketing Is this a gift you might look into for next. The post #BADMarketing on Valentine’s Day appeared first on. BADMarketing MORE
Tweet Optimizing your email copy is a big key to tipping the value exchange fulcrum with your prospects. In sum, good copywriting is about recognizing perceived costs in the mind of a prospect and delivering enough value to overcome those costs. MORE
Many of the industry leaders I follow have conflicting opinions about what online marketing trends will take place in 2014. While some believe SEO will become increasingly important, others say that SEO is dying, fearful of new Google algorithms updates and the demise of guest posting. MORE
An interesting post from Hubspot author John Hall : “ Why Ghostwriting Thought Leadership Content Doesn’t Work.” ” He contends that busy executives who outsource their thought leadership content are missing out on quality elements. MORE
According to Gallup’s “ State of The Global Workplace ” report, only 13% employees around the world are actively engaged in their jobs, finding satisfaction in their work and focused on creating value for their employer. MORE
(Photo credit: masondan). Experiential Marketing” is all about engaging customers to try a product or service. It has emerged as an ideal vehicle for creating new trials and sustaining customer loyalty in both B2C and B2B circles. MORE
This guide exists to help you understand, build, and eventually maintain a powerful, integrated online presence. It won’t happen overnight, but with a little bit of dedication and the right resources to back you, you can accelerate your small business’s online presence to a formidable level. MORE
Google can’t get any of us to use Google Plus, but they’re still trying. And they’re pushing hard. One of the reasons I love blogging is, for good or evil, I don’t need any evidence for anything I say. MORE
Yes, B2B marketing is businesses marketing to businesses. But when it comes down to who is actually is making the decision, it is still a human being who says yes or no and signs the checks. MORE
I’m a big fan of the 20-minute video talks from experts on TED.com. Just think about this: If more people wrote expert ebooks like these riveting presentations, their books would be easier to read and deliver more memorable information. MORE
Does blogging still make sense for your business? Is a business blog worth the time you need to research, write, format and publish quality content? Some busy professionals ask me if it’s worth it to blog or would keeping in touch with people through social media sites work just as well? MORE
by contributor | Tweet this Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes courtesy of Sean Callahan, marketing director at Bizo and editor of Digital Markeitng Remix. He joined Bizo in 2012 after more than a decade as an editor at Crain Communications’ BtoB magazine. MORE
“Branding is marketing b t. Only FMCG firms who need to build aspirations and desire worry about stuff like that. B2B is different. The relationship is with me – the sales guy – not the corporate brand. Even if it wasn’t, buyers are rational and put emotions to one side. And anyway our brand is just fine, the logo is great.”. Sound familiar? As a marketer you no doubt recognise the value of a strong brand. MORE
A common challenge within many marketing departments is figuring out how to deliver great results with a tight marketing budget. Many of us are guilty of “the grass is greener. The post Torsten George, Agiliance’s WW Marketing VP: Why Thought Leadership is More Than a Content Strategy [Podcast] appeared first on. Corporate Marketing Podcasts MORE
Image via CrunchBase. Small and mid-sized eCommerce retailers face many challenges online. MORE
At 12:01AM pacific time on February 14, 2014, Netflix released season two of House of Cards. All of it! Others have written about House of Cards, especially the points about viewer “control” over content, and the importance of stories. But I think a critical content marketing lesson has been overlooked. The implications are significant and uncomfortable. MORE
Artillery B2B Marketing Blog > The Forward Observer When developing a B2B marketing budget, the smart money is on revenue goals and related lead generation rather than past budgets or competitors. One of the most emotional topics in the world of B2B marketing is budgets. MORE
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Many of the industry leaders I follow have conflicting opinions about what online marketing trends will take place in 2014. While some believe SEO will become increasingly important, others say that SEO is dying, fearful of new Google algorithms updates and the demise of guest posting.
B2B Lead Generation
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Tweet Optimizing your email copy is a big key to tipping the value exchange fulcrum with your prospects. In sum, good copywriting is about recognizing perceived costs in the mind of a prospect and delivering enough value to overcome those costs.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
According to Gallup’s “ State of The Global Workplace ” report, only 13% employees around the world are actively engaged in their jobs, finding satisfaction in their work and focused on creating value for their employer.
The Forward Observer
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Artillery B2B Marketing Blog > The Forward Observer When developing a B2B marketing budget, the smart money is on revenue goals and related lead generation rather than past budgets or competitors. One of the most emotional topics in the world of B2B marketing is budgets.
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Webbiquity
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Company blogs have become virtually essential, and very powerful, component of digital marketing. In addition to their SEO benefits and role in maximizing web presence for brands , blogs produce sales and leads.
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Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
OK, so check this out: If you go to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports page you should see the page is sponsored by my company, SAP. But when you click the banner or logo, you aren’t blindly taken to our corporate website or an expensive “landing page.”
ANNUITAS
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Recently I was presenting a Demand Generation Strategy that our team had developed for one of our B2B clients. As we walked through the Demand Process approach we needed to take, one attendee from our client made mention of past attempts to “do things differently” and the resulting failure.
The Point
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
One of the first questions I ask any prospective technology client is the following: “Imagine your product on a spectrum.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Google can’t get any of us to use Google Plus, but they’re still trying. And they’re pushing hard. One of the reasons I love blogging is, for good or evil, I don’t need any evidence for anything I say.
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Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Does blogging still make sense for your business? Is a business blog worth the time you need to research, write, format and publish quality content? Some busy professionals ask me if it’s worth it to blog or would keeping in touch with people through social media sites work just as well?
ANNUITAS
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
People have an irrational fear of writing I think. To be fair, I have a degree in journalism, so writing is not usually a struggle for me, however, there are times that I find the idea of writing daunting and I get stuck. Why do people struggle creating content, even short blog posts?
Webbiquity
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Thanks to its brevity and informality, Twitter has become a phenomenally successful social network, particularly for sharing news and updates, with more than 560 million active users collectively posting 5,700 tweets every second.
ViewPoint
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
As Casey Stengel said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” For this company ‘someplace else’ had been growth, but at low margins, with chaos in the sales ranks, and a poorly installed CRM system…all because of a marketing plan that wasn’t a plan. This is what happened. Shelly, the president, looked at me and said, “Yes we have a marketing plan, right Don? You carry it with you, don’t you?”.
Speaker: Christopher Ryan, Founder and CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners
Many companies have the core marketing and sales elements to take their revenue to the next level, but are still missing out on some key opportunities. Join Christopher Ryan, CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners and writer of the recent book "The Expert’s B2B Revenue Growth Playbook," to discover seven steps that you can immediately take to grow your company’s revenue quickly and consistently!
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
I’m a big fan of the 20-minute video talks from experts on TED.com. Just think about this: If more people wrote expert ebooks like these riveting presentations, their books would be easier to read and deliver more memorable information.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Image via CrunchBase. Small and mid-sized eCommerce retailers face many challenges online.
Modern Marketing
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
by Amanda Batista | Tweet this The days of “speeds and feeds” driving discussions are over, as there has been a major transformation in how business and value are defined. These changes, as well as the role of content marketing, were explored this week at TechMarketing 360 in Dana Point, California.
Savanta
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
“Branding is marketing b t. Only FMCG firms who need to build aspirations and desire worry about stuff like that. B2B is different. The relationship is with me – the sales guy – not the corporate brand. Even if it wasn’t, buyers are rational and put emotions to one side. And anyway our brand is just fine, the logo is great.”. Sound familiar? As a marketer you no doubt recognise the value of a strong brand.
Speaker: Howard Sewell, President, Spear Marketing Group
Too often, email campaigns are seen as something that "just anyone" on your team can put together. But in today's attention economy, strong creative can be the defining factor that gets your email to stand out in the inbox. Join Howard Sewell of Spear Marketing Group, a leading B2B agency, as he uses real-world examples to highlight tips, techniques and key principles that can make or break your campaigns.
Crimson Marketing
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
A common challenge within many marketing departments is figuring out how to deliver great results with a tight marketing budget. Many of us are guilty of “the grass is greener. The post Torsten George, Agiliance’s WW Marketing VP: Why Thought Leadership is More Than a Content Strategy [Podcast] appeared first on. Corporate Marketing Podcasts
Avitage
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
At 12:01AM pacific time on February 14, 2014, Netflix released season two of House of Cards. All of it! Others have written about House of Cards, especially the points about viewer “control” over content, and the importance of stories. But I think a critical content marketing lesson has been overlooked. The implications are significant and uncomfortable.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
(Photo credit: masondan). Experiential Marketing” is all about engaging customers to try a product or service. It has emerged as an ideal vehicle for creating new trials and sustaining customer loyalty in both B2C and B2B circles.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
An interesting post from Hubspot author John Hall : “ Why Ghostwriting Thought Leadership Content Doesn’t Work.” ” He contends that busy executives who outsource their thought leadership content are missing out on quality elements.
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Modern Marketing
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
by contributor | Tweet this Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes courtesy of Sean Callahan, marketing director at Bizo and editor of Digital Markeitng Remix. He joined Bizo in 2012 after more than a decade as an editor at Crain Communications’ BtoB magazine.
Crimson Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
The Tagline: “Flowers wilt. Chocolates melt. Roaches are forever.” ” Nothing says I love you like naming a roach together, #BADMarketing Is this a gift you might look into for next. The post #BADMarketing on Valentine’s Day appeared first on. BADMarketing
Biznology
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
My contribution to Biznology this month is an excerpt from Page One Power’s eBook Link Building: From Beginning to Launch. The book aims to provide link builders, both experienced and new, with all the tools and information necessary to execute a link building campaign – from beginning to launch.
Cody Ward
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
This guide exists to help you understand, build, and eventually maintain a powerful, integrated online presence. It won’t happen overnight, but with a little bit of dedication and the right resources to back you, you can accelerate your small business’s online presence to a formidable level.
Speaker: Danny Nail, Sr. Director, Head of Global Account Based Marketing, SAP
Want to get started with ABM, but not sure where to begin? It's all about understanding: understanding your customers, understanding on an organizational level what your definitions, approaches, and ideal outcomes are, and having the understanding - and support - of your stakeholders. Join Danny Nail, Head of Global Account Based Marketing at SAP and SAP Marketer of the Year, as he explains five concrete steps your organization can take to achieve ABM excellence.
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