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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
According to Google Trends, social media marketing as a topic if search interest recently turned nine years old (or is about to turn 11 years old, depending on when you place its origin). Facebook was opened up to the public in 2006. Twitter emerged at the SXSW conference in March 2007. 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
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
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
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. 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. 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. MORE
New marketing technologies like Uberflip make it increasingly easy to track content consumption beyond just clicks and downloads. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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. 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
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
As marketers continue to see the benefits associated with digital video content, new research suggests that they are becoming more invested in branded video. Trusted Media Brands recently conducted the “Digital Video Outlook: Is Branded Video the New Pre-Roll?” survey to gauge how much marketers are investing in this form of content. The statistics showed that over one-quarter of advertising budgets are now going toward digital video. 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
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.
Modern Marketing
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.
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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
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Data normalization. It’s not a far stretch to suggest that the topic isn’t exactly what gets marketers excited in their day-to-day workflow. However, if lead generation, reporting, and measuring ROI is important to your marketing team, then data normalization matters - a lot. In this eBook, we’ll break down the ins and outs of data normalization and review why it’s so critical for your marketing strategies and goals!
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.
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Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
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 […].
The Point
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
New marketing technologies like Uberflip make it increasingly easy to track content consumption beyond just clicks and downloads.
Webbiquity
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
According to Google Trends, social media marketing as a topic if search interest recently turned nine years old (or is about to turn 11 years old, depending on when you place its origin). Facebook was opened up to the public in 2006. Twitter emerged at the SXSW conference in March 2007.
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.
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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
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.
Modern Marketing
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.
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In this report, ZoomInfo substantiates the assertion that technographic data is a vital resource for sales teams. In fact, the majority of respondents agree—with 72.3% reporting that technographic data is either somewhat important or very important to their organization. The reason for this is simple—sales teams value technographic data because it makes essential selling activities easier and more efficient.
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
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.
Modern Marketing
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.
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
By using the power of intent data, capturing buyer interest has become more feasible for sales. Not only that, but using it will save immense time during your workflow; a win-win on all fronts.
Act-On
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Marketing ideas and inspiration can come from unlikely sources, such as the frontman of a successful rock and roll band. Read these 10 marketing lessons we learned from Dave Grohl. Corporate
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. […].
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.
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Forward-thinking marketing organizations have continuously invested in a database strategy for enabling marketing processes. Download this ebook to learn how to maintain a strategy that includes refreshed information, database cleanses, and an accurate analysis at the same time.
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.
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
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.
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
As marketers continue to see the benefits associated with digital video content, new research suggests that they are becoming more invested in branded video. Trusted Media Brands recently conducted the “Digital Video Outlook: Is Branded Video the New Pre-Roll?” survey to gauge how much marketers are investing in this form of content. The statistics showed that over one-quarter of advertising budgets are now going toward digital video.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
For marketing teams to develop a successful account-based marketing strategy, they need to ensure good data is housed within its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. More specifically, updated data can help organizations outline key accounts for their campaigns. And to begin the targeting process, marketing teams must develop an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with appropriate firmographic and behavioral data to ensure they’re going after the correct audience.Download this eBook to learn how to start improving your marketing team's data!
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