ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

B2B content marketing has many moving parts. That complexity increases for large companies. But there are also many success stories — for example, InVision used a unique approach to build a subscriber base of 2.5 million in two years. Building an audience of that size requires an enormous amount of quality content with broad appeal. Such content often comes at a cost, but InVision instead turned to user contributions to power its blog, with only 5% of output coming from paid creators.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. People saw how easy consumer technology was to use – the iPhone is the quintessential example – and wanted the same in technology designed for business.

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Valasys

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The pandemic prompted an outstanding transformation for numerous businesses across the globe. As remote work swiftly became the new standard, there was an exponential surge in the demand for virtual assistants, leading to the emergence of innovative companies providing virtual assistant services. The question arises: Could your company also reap the advantages of having a virtual assistant?

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

[link] Business leaders must continuously engage in strategic planning to steer their organizations toward growth and success, especially when facing a dynamic and unpredictable environment. In this episode of What’s Your Edge , we’ll explore 12 ways you can de-risk your strategic planning and execution. Strategic planning has both advocates and detractors, especially as to whether it positively impacts operational performance.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui

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ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

From the oral tales of old to today’s written novels, the power of storytelling is undeniable. People want narratives they can connect with. Then and now, compelling stories hold sway. So, it’s no surprise that more marketers are leveraging B2B storytelling to connect with their target consumers. Stories, when conveyed in a way that resonates, evoke emotions.

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Directive Agency

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a marketer at a B2B company, you’re always on the lookout for ways to drive more revenue and build a healthier lead generation pipeline. Depending on the demand for your product, Google ads are an excellent option. Its ability to connect you directly with potential customers who are actively searching for your products or services is nothing short of amazing.

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B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

(This month's Research Round-Up features a research-based white paper by Winterberry Group that addresses the current state and future direction of B2B marketing and a wide-ranging research report by Livestorm, mention, and Jotform that is based on a global survey of marketers.) Source: Winterberry Group Outlook for B2B Marketing: A Market in Transformation by Winterberry Group (sponsored by the ANA and Anteriad ) Based on a survey of 204 marketers across the United States (20%), France (13%), G

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Robots aren’t here to take our jobs. But, they are playing a significant role in the future of content marketing. In fact, 52% of business leaders have already implemented AI content generation tools into their content marketing strategies, and 64.7% will have tried it by the end of 2023. So, if you want to keep up with the competition and continue to thrive in the digital space , the key is understanding this: It’s not about handing the reins over to artificial intelligence, but rather knowing

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NetLine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Unless you’re Beth Harmon from The Queen’s Gambit , navigating the B2B buyer journey can feel like you’re playing a multi-level chess game. With an average of 1.9 decision-makers per midmarket solution purchase, each with their unique goals and interests, it’s no small feat to align all the pieces. And it’s not just us saying that—a whopping 75% of customers surveyed by Gartner attest to the complexity of the purchase process.

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Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

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Customer Experience Matrix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For some unknown reason, my last three presentations all started as headlines (two created by someone else) which I then then wrote a speech to match. This isn’t my usual way of working. It does add a little suspense to the writing process – can I develop an argument to match the title? It also dawns on me that this is the way generative AI works: start with a prompt and create a supporting text.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Demand for generative AI has reached a fever pitch in business — and like a lot of tech trends, the early waves of excitement are starting to collide with bottom-line reality. As leaders across all sectors push to adopt generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it’s also becoming clear that most generative AI (GenAI) initiatives for business will quickly fall apart without a foundation of accurate, timely, and comprehensive data.

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ANNUITAS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

HubSpot recently held their annual Inbound user conference in Boston. At the conference the marketing automation company, turned CRM company … now turned “Customer Platform” company, revealed more about their platform, including how AI and “Smart CRM” will make their platform more powerful for everyday users. In addition to the product news, the company just keeps on growing, announcing an impressive milestone of 100,000 customers this year and more than $1 billion in recurring revenue.

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Lenny's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

👋 Hey, I’m Lenny and welcome to a 🔒 subscriber-only edition 🔒 of my weekly newsletter. Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. Subscribe now Welcome to part five of our ongoing series on how to kickstart and scale a B2B business: Part 1: How to come up with a great B2B startup idea Part 2: How to validate your idea Part 3: How to identify your ICP Part 4 : How to find and win your first 10 customers P

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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The magic of Dreamforce is back, and it’s been truly wonderful to come together as a community and share the excitement of new marketing innovations to come — especially in AI. We recently found that 71% of marketers believe generative AI will allow them to focus on more strategic work. At Dreamforce, I announced the newest Marketing Cloud releases that will help you not only focus on more big-picture ideas, but help you build lasting customer relationships.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Organizations that want happier customers should look holistically at the entire customer journey. It’s not enough to target individual touchpoints for improvements. Marketers need the big picture when it comes to customer experiences. “The ability to focus on customer journeys and reorient your organization around customer journeys is the great ‘unlock’ for companies that are struggling, perhaps, to make progress with their customer experience scores and their programs,” said Joana de Quintanil

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Optinmonster

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Hey everyone – Thomas here from OptinMonster. Today, I have the incredible privilege of celebrating OptinMonster’s 10th birthday with you! Honestly, it feels surreal typing this out. Blessed beyond measure doesn’t begin to describe the immense gratitude and thankfulness in my heart. If you would’ve asked me where OptinMonster would be now 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to fathom what it has become today.

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Launch Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The digital realm is vast and includes many competitors, especially for tech companies. Amid the chaos, your brand deserves to shine. One powerful approach to do so is through top-notch pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns. These can be intimidating at first, but when planned and executed correctly, can yield some impressive results, such as boosting brand awareness by nearly 80% and doubling website traffic.

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Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What do you love about B2B marketing? We asked 12 of the top B2B marketing experts lined up to speak at the upcoming MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2023 event, and in the following infographic they share what makes them start #FeelingB2B in 2023. MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2023 takes place on October 4 — 6 in Boston and online, featuring a fantastic array or some of the world’s leading B2B marketers gathered to present their latest insights.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Leading analytics and data management provider SAS will integrate generative AI capabilities with its Customer Intelligence 360 marketing solution. Customers will be able to choose which generative AI providers to integrate into their SAS instance, including popular models like ChatGPT, open source models and their own proprietary models. Marketers will be able to use these capabilities to create marketing plans and build audience segments as well as generate personalized text content.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How can you increase digital engagement? Anticipate your customers’ needs — and tailor your messaging to fit those needs. We found that currently 73% of customers expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations. This demand for personalization will only continue to grow. So understanding and using customer data effectively, and using AI to make the most of that data, will help you create lasting connections.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The social media landscape has changed. X, formerly known as Twitter, faces mercurial changes. TikTok bans are discussed. YouTube added Shorts to compete with TikTok. Meta added Threads. Should your social media strategy respond?

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Spiralytics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Have you ever wondered how life would’ve been without the humor and wit of ads and marketing? What if the world didn’t see the witty banter between Wendy’s and its patrons on Twitter or the recent Facebook face-off between local burg ER joints ? Progress wouldn’t be possible. After all, brand competition spurs innovation and refines strategies, inspiring constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence.

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Top Rank Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Improved B2B Marketing and Sales Alignment Bodes Well for Growth 51 percent of B2B marketers have said that they are aligned with sales in 2023 — up from 44 percent during 2022, while 53 percent of B2B salespeople noted alignment with marketing — up from 42 percent in 2022, with the leading challenge faced by both sales and marketing departments being differing data and systems, according to newly-published survey data.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Discussions on persuasion in an email message usually begin and end with copywriting. But your email design can also encourage your customers to click and convert. Dig deeper: Does your email copy persuade or sell? Think about the last time you tried to talk a friend or family member into doing something. I’ll bet you didn’t just present a written note with reasoned, rational arguments.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By Tom Swanson, Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing Change is a constant companion today. Being skilled in change is a massive benefit to careers today, even if it is hard to put on a resume. Most people just don’t like it. Even a change for the better can be poorly received, and leading change can be downright demoralizing. Yet the business world demands adaptation now more than ever, and there just isn’t room or time to fight it.

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HG Data

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

HG Salesforce Connector: Salesforce Integration In Support Of Sales And Marketing Teams! In this step-by-step video, Kelcie Des Jardins, Associate Product Marketing Manager, illustrates how global businesses use HG Salesforce Connector to review customized technology insights alongside their existing Salesforce account information for more effective targeting.

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Leading Results Rambings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of the digital age, where countless brands are vying for attention, establishing a strong presence and reaching a wider audience is no longer an option; it's a necessity. This chapter delves into the significance of brand awareness and why choosing Luna Creative Marketing as your partner in this endeavor can make all the difference.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Adobe’s third-quarter results topped Wall Street estimates and revenue for its Adobe Customer Experience Cloud was a big reason why. Overall, the software company reported adjusted earnings of $4.09 per share compared to estimates of $3.98. It also reported record revenue of $4.89 billion versus expectations of $4.87 billion. Dig deeper: How Homethreads is leveraging data to create a new customer experience Adobe Customer Experience Cloud brought in $1.2 billion this quarter, roughly flat

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