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We have discussed marketing automation on the KoMarketing blog and industry news section several times, including speaking to how important it is , how to create content around it , and why so many marketers still use it as it improves performance. Even though marketing automation can be an effective way to reach more customers faster, there are some times where it doesn’t make sense and can actually cause a poor customer experience. MORE
For the 162nd episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interviewed Anne Bahr Thompson, author of Do Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit. For many businesses, success comes in unexpected ways. Toms grew into a $600 million company by giving away 35 million pair of shoes. Patagonia’s profits have climbed year […]. The post Weekend Reading: “Do Good” By Anne Bahr Thompson appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy MORE
Cold calling is joining the ranks of 8-track tape players and Palm Pilots: It’s clunky, it’s outdated, and it’s ready to be put out to pasture. Ten years ago, reaching a prospect was possible after 3.68 cold calls. That number of attempts has jumped up to eight. Is it any surprise that 44 percent of […]. The post 5 Lead Generation Tactics That Are Replacing The Cold Call appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Sales Alignment MORE
CMOs and marketing managers today have tough choices to make when it comes to deciding which tools to use to improve customer experience. In 2018, there are an unprecedented number of techniques to take advantage of, from augmented reality mobile apps, to mind blowing experiential marketing with tools like 3D projection mapping and even a […]. The post Why Less Is More for Customer Experience in 2018 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
Marketers now turn to data and analytics to get a clearer picture of their target audience, but how are they integrating this information into their overall strategy? Katana recently wanted to determine how marketers’ use of data was helping their efforts to achieve top objectives. Researchers conducted a survey of B2B marketers to better understand their first-party data collection methods, management, and implementation. MORE
Every company knows that keeping customers happy leads to higher retention rates and up-sell opportunities. Increasing customer loyalty often falls on the customer success team. However, many brands don’t realize the value this department has to build long-term growth. Creating an amazing experience often turns customers into advocates. These happy users will promote your product. MORE
Content marketing, which was a mere buzzword several years ago, is now one of the most popular and effective online marketing strategies today, and rightfully so, as these stats are hard to ignore: Small businesses with blogs get 126% more lead growth than small businesses without. After reading recommendations on a blog, 61% of U.S. online consumers made a purchase. Content marketing rakes in conversion rates six times higher than other methods. MORE
Most of us are solving sales and marketing problems. But instead, we need focus on solving customer buying problems with empathy. Because buying is harder today than ever been. You need to think about what your customer is thinking/feeling. According to Brent Adamson, Principal Executive Advisor, Gartner, “empathy” is the one word that matters most to sales [and marketing] success. MORE
I just submitted a proposal on behalf of Gerris Corp and a partner agency in response to a request for proposal ( RFP ) that actually gets it—and may well be the new normal. The RFP was for a year’s social media strategy consulting. MORE
Tiffani Bova – Sales Strategist | Growth Advisor | Change Agent at Salesforce. Key Topics: Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience. Location: Los Angeles, California. Bio: Tiffani Bova is the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce. Recognized in 2014 as one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California by the National Diversity Council, Top 50 Marketing Thought Leaders by Brand Quarterly Magazine in 2016 and Inc. MORE
New marketing technologies like Uberflip make it increasingly easy to track content consumption beyond just clicks and downloads. This functionality not only generates additional insights for marketers as to just how much of their content prospects are actually reading, but also enables more sophisticated lead qualification methods, for example: granting higher lead scores when an individual prospect reads more than say, 80 percent of a white paper. MORE
It’s 8:00 AM on Monday morning. An employee of yours sits at their desk drinking coffee and going through emails. They get curious about an eBook and the latest inbound campaign. They ask themselves, " We get three times as many leads from the XYZ eBook, but are those leads converting to Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs)?”. If your employee has a question like this, how do they get the answer? MORE
Okay, so spring may not be here quite yet. But even though Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter, sunnier days are on the way. And as this series of recent research findings covering everything from SEO, blogging, and event marketing to email, social media, and content marketing will show, the approach of spring isn’t the only reason for digital marketers to be optimistic. And in any case, Phil has been known to be wrong.). MORE
Driven by a host of emerging technologies and an influx of new insights, consumer behavior continues to evolve at breakneck speeds. Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed to recalibrate their lead generation strategies in this ever-shifting landscape. The explosion of content addressing consumer concerns at every step of the buyer’s journey has developed increasingly educated consumers. […]. MORE
2017 was the year that brands truly embraced ‘experience’, with Customer Experience, User Experience and even Brand Experience all becoming common terms within both the marketing and tech industries. With so many different forms of experience, it’s easy to wonder whether marketers and brands really know the difference between them? How can they, when so many of us still struggle to even define ‘experience’ itself? MORE
Richard Nixon popularized the expression, the silent majority , when he used it to label the broad swath of Middle Americans who are reticent to publicly declare their opinions. To counter what he felt was a biased media, he appealed to them to emerge from the shadows and vocalize their support for his administration’s Vietnam War policy. He wasn’t the first to use the expression. MORE
As we’ve discussed over the past few months, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the success (or failure) of your email marketing efforts, from visual design to how tightly your email and website work together to mobile-friendliness , among other issues. One of the concepts we discussed but didn’t dive too deeply into is A/B testing. It bears more discussion. There are a number of elements of your email marketing campaign that you can and should be testing. MORE
As we look back on the first year of Instagram stories, there are lessons we can learn that we can apply to our immediate social media and content marketing plans. Anyone connected to influencer marketing knows what the big picture has been: the impressive rise of Instagram stories has marked the general demise of Snapchat. MORE
In 1942, Fiorello La Guardia, the mayor of New York, organized a sudden citywide raid. All at once, he sent his police officers throughout the boroughs. They busted into bars, lounges, gambling parlors, and clubs to confiscate some specific items that La Guardia was after. And then the mayor ceremoniously destroyed these items. With a […]. The post Why Storytelling Is the Secret Weapon for Great Product Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy MORE
Predictive analytics fuel growth. Research shows, B2B marketers that use predictive analytics to develop their marketing strategies are 2.9 times more likely to experience above industry average revenue growth rates. Their organizations are 2.1 times more likely to be positioned as an industry leader. Prescriptive analytics defines it. By 2015, the vast majority of B2B marketers, about […]. MORE
As any salesperson knows, motivation comes and goes. At certain points, we are hyper-focused and driven. And on other days, we don’t even feel like picking up the phone. So the question is – where do we find the inspiration to climb out of these sales motivation slumps? Often, it’s helpful to listen to the wise words of those who have already achieved great success. If you’re dragging today and can’t seem to drum up the motivation to get going, we’re here to help. MORE
Advertisers have a challenging job of increasing recall and improving resonance with consumers. That is where promotional products, branded gifts, and giveaways shine. Perhaps that is why promotional products have stood the test of time through the technological advances in advertising. This article will take a look at how promotional products fit in with the modern consumer and still do a very effective job when it comes to helping advertise your business. MORE
As social media platforms continue popping up and newcomers gain even more popularity, some have suggested Facebook might be losing steam – but, according to recent statistics, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Facebook’s current 2.07 billion active monthly user base grew 16 percent in 2017 from the year prior, according to Zephoria. MORE
If you are a marketer, you probably think of yourself as a creative person, and when you think legal, maybe you think…not so creative. But is this a fair assessment? As someone with experience in both marketing and legal departments, I can say both are driven by a determination help the customer succeed. In this blog, I’ll outline five tips to help your marketing and legal teams work better together. Help Me Help You. MORE
As B2B marketers look ahead to the remainder of 2018, new research suggests that they are shifting their focus to demand generation. Recently, DemandGen Report conducted its “2018 Demand Generation Benchmark Survey Report” to gauge how B2B marketers intend to utilize their budget over the coming months. Approximately 70 percent of respondents said that they expect their demand gen budgets to grow this year. Thirty-six percent claimed that they predict that it will increase by up to 10 percent. MORE
Few terms raise the ire of the buzzword police more than thought leadership. But what is thought leadership? When should you consider using it, and how do you balance the talent and experience of your team with the humility and authenticity today’s audiences demand? Let’s start by getting on the same page. What Is Thought […]. The post What Is Thought Leadership? And When You Should Use It? appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
Oracle
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Richard Nixon popularized the expression, the silent majority , when he used it to label the broad swath of Middle Americans who are reticent to publicly declare their opinions. To counter what he felt was a biased media, he appealed to them to emerge from the shadows and vocalize their support for his administration’s Vietnam War policy. He wasn’t the first to use the expression.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
For the 162nd episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interviewed Anne Bahr Thompson, author of Do Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit. For many businesses, success comes in unexpected ways. Toms grew into a $600 million company by giving away 35 million pair of shoes. Patagonia’s profits have climbed year […]. The post Weekend Reading: “Do Good” By Anne Bahr Thompson appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy
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B2B Lead Generation
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Most of us are solving sales and marketing problems. But instead, we need focus on solving customer buying problems with empathy. Because buying is harder today than ever been. You need to think about what your customer is thinking/feeling. According to Brent Adamson, Principal Executive Advisor, Gartner, “empathy” is the one word that matters most to sales [and marketing] success.
Zoominfo
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
As any salesperson knows, motivation comes and goes. At certain points, we are hyper-focused and driven. And on other days, we don’t even feel like picking up the phone. So the question is – where do we find the inspiration to climb out of these sales motivation slumps? Often, it’s helpful to listen to the wise words of those who have already achieved great success. If you’re dragging today and can’t seem to drum up the motivation to get going, we’re here to help.
Speaker: Matthew Hawk, President of B2bTrainers
The term “sales enablement” applies to a dizzying array of best practices and technologies. In addition, there is tremendous competitive pressure not to fall behind. No matter where you are in your current sales enablement strategy, one thing is key: success ultimately rides on the habits of your sales managers & marketers. In this webinar, Matthew Hawk will lay out an in-depth schematic for your next-level sales coaching, demonstrate the key activities that comprise success, and walk you through several examples of sales coaching cadences that apply to all salesforce sizes.
Oracle
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Content marketing, which was a mere buzzword several years ago, is now one of the most popular and effective online marketing strategies today, and rightfully so, as these stats are hard to ignore: Small businesses with blogs get 126% more lead growth than small businesses without. After reading recommendations on a blog, 61% of U.S. online consumers made a purchase. Content marketing rakes in conversion rates six times higher than other methods.
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Influitive
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Every company knows that keeping customers happy leads to higher retention rates and up-sell opportunities. Increasing customer loyalty often falls on the customer success team. However, many brands don’t realize the value this department has to build long-term growth. Creating an amazing experience often turns customers into advocates. These happy users will promote your product.
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
As B2B marketers look ahead to the remainder of 2018, new research suggests that they are shifting their focus to demand generation. Recently, DemandGen Report conducted its “2018 Demand Generation Benchmark Survey Report” to gauge how B2B marketers intend to utilize their budget over the coming months. Approximately 70 percent of respondents said that they expect their demand gen budgets to grow this year. Thirty-six percent claimed that they predict that it will increase by up to 10 percent.
Oracle
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
2017 was the year that brands truly embraced ‘experience’, with Customer Experience, User Experience and even Brand Experience all becoming common terms within both the marketing and tech industries. With so many different forms of experience, it’s easy to wonder whether marketers and brands really know the difference between them? How can they, when so many of us still struggle to even define ‘experience’ itself?
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Few terms raise the ire of the buzzword police more than thought leadership. But what is thought leadership? When should you consider using it, and how do you balance the talent and experience of your team with the humility and authenticity today’s audiences demand? Let’s start by getting on the same page. What Is Thought […]. The post What Is Thought Leadership? And When You Should Use It? appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!
Biznology
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
I just submitted a proposal on behalf of Gerris Corp and a partner agency in response to a request for proposal ( RFP ) that actually gets it—and may well be the new normal. The RFP was for a year’s social media strategy consulting.
The Point
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
New marketing technologies like Uberflip make it increasingly easy to track content consumption beyond just clicks and downloads. This functionality not only generates additional insights for marketers as to just how much of their content prospects are actually reading, but also enables more sophisticated lead qualification methods, for example: granting higher lead scores when an individual prospect reads more than say, 80 percent of a white paper.
bizible
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
It’s 8:00 AM on Monday morning. An employee of yours sits at their desk drinking coffee and going through emails. They get curious about an eBook and the latest inbound campaign. They ask themselves, " We get three times as many leads from the XYZ eBook, but are those leads converting to Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs)?”. If your employee has a question like this, how do they get the answer?
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
In 1942, Fiorello La Guardia, the mayor of New York, organized a sudden citywide raid. All at once, he sent his police officers throughout the boroughs. They busted into bars, lounges, gambling parlors, and clubs to confiscate some specific items that La Guardia was after. And then the mayor ceremoniously destroyed these items. With a […]. The post Why Storytelling Is the Secret Weapon for Great Product Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy
Speaker: Christopher Ryan, Founder and CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners
Sales & Marketing departments that work together guarantee higher acquisition, better nurturing, and more effective sales. Join Christopher Ryan for this insightful webinar, presenting the wide funnel lead nurturing model. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your teams working together and your revenue performance optimized.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Advertisers have a challenging job of increasing recall and improving resonance with consumers. That is where promotional products, branded gifts, and giveaways shine. Perhaps that is why promotional products have stood the test of time through the technological advances in advertising. This article will take a look at how promotional products fit in with the modern consumer and still do a very effective job when it comes to helping advertise your business.
Webbiquity
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Okay, so spring may not be here quite yet. But even though Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter, sunnier days are on the way. And as this series of recent research findings covering everything from SEO, blogging, and event marketing to email, social media, and content marketing will show, the approach of spring isn’t the only reason for digital marketers to be optimistic. And in any case, Phil has been known to be wrong.).
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
We have discussed marketing automation on the KoMarketing blog and industry news section several times, including speaking to how important it is , how to create content around it , and why so many marketers still use it as it improves performance. Even though marketing automation can be an effective way to reach more customers faster, there are some times where it doesn’t make sense and can actually cause a poor customer experience.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
CMOs and marketing managers today have tough choices to make when it comes to deciding which tools to use to improve customer experience. In 2018, there are an unprecedented number of techniques to take advantage of, from augmented reality mobile apps, to mind blowing experiential marketing with tools like 3D projection mapping and even a […]. The post Why Less Is More for Customer Experience in 2018 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
Speaker: Jay McBain, Principal Analyst – Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems
We are in the middle of a major transformation of how companies go to market – in fact, 76% of global CEOs feel that their current business models will be unrecognizable in the next 3 years. Join Jay McBain from Forrester as he unpacks these future trends.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
As we’ve discussed over the past few months, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the success (or failure) of your email marketing efforts, from visual design to how tightly your email and website work together to mobile-friendliness , among other issues. One of the concepts we discussed but didn’t dive too deeply into is A/B testing. It bears more discussion. There are a number of elements of your email marketing campaign that you can and should be testing.
Marketo
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
If you are a marketer, you probably think of yourself as a creative person, and when you think legal, maybe you think…not so creative. But is this a fair assessment? As someone with experience in both marketing and legal departments, I can say both are driven by a determination help the customer succeed. In this blog, I’ll outline five tips to help your marketing and legal teams work better together. Help Me Help You.
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
As social media platforms continue popping up and newcomers gain even more popularity, some have suggested Facebook might be losing steam – but, according to recent statistics, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Facebook’s current 2.07 billion active monthly user base grew 16 percent in 2017 from the year prior, according to Zephoria.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Cold calling is joining the ranks of 8-track tape players and Palm Pilots: It’s clunky, it’s outdated, and it’s ready to be put out to pasture. Ten years ago, reaching a prospect was possible after 3.68 cold calls. That number of attempts has jumped up to eight. Is it any surprise that 44 percent of […]. The post 5 Lead Generation Tactics That Are Replacing The Cold Call appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Sales Alignment
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers. It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. And if sales teams want to continuously sell better -- and faster -- their sales enablement process must have a game-winning strategy. It's time for you to start selling smarter - and hitting your sales number - with the best B2B database in the market. Get started today.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
As we look back on the first year of Instagram stories, there are lessons we can learn that we can apply to our immediate social media and content marketing plans. Anyone connected to influencer marketing knows what the big picture has been: the impressive rise of Instagram stories has marked the general demise of Snapchat.
Onalytica B2B
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Tiffani Bova – Sales Strategist | Growth Advisor | Change Agent at Salesforce. Key Topics: Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience. Location: Los Angeles, California. Bio: Tiffani Bova is the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce. Recognized in 2014 as one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California by the National Diversity Council, Top 50 Marketing Thought Leaders by Brand Quarterly Magazine in 2016 and Inc.
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Marketers now turn to data and analytics to get a clearer picture of their target audience, but how are they integrating this information into their overall strategy? Katana recently wanted to determine how marketers’ use of data was helping their efforts to achieve top objectives. Researchers conducted a survey of B2B marketers to better understand their first-party data collection methods, management, and implementation.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Driven by a host of emerging technologies and an influx of new insights, consumer behavior continues to evolve at breakneck speeds. Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed to recalibrate their lead generation strategies in this ever-shifting landscape. The explosion of content addressing consumer concerns at every step of the buyer’s journey has developed increasingly educated consumers. […].
Speaker: Ruth Stevens, President of eMarketing Strategy
In a pandemic, it’s more important than ever to focus on retaining and expanding current customers. So, how can sales and marketing support the retention effort? Join Ruth Stevens as she dives into this fast-paced session and reviews the 7 key strategies for current customer marketing, to enable sales and expand customer value.
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