Martech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Have you ever noticed how Netflix just gets your binge-watching habits? That’s personalization at its best. Your customers crave that level of precision in marketing. By mastering the three Rs of marketing automation — relevance, response and ROI — you can give them exactly what they’re looking for. Ready to create marketing that’s as tailored as those Netflix recommendations?
NuSpark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Here’s an overview of how I build the foundations to generating quality leads, with clues, with lead magnets. Sales wins. Lead Generation for B2B: Let’s Feed Your Sales Teams with Quality Leads Close to Buying Revenue Growth Starts with a Robust Lead Gen Plan I am Paul Mosenson. Founder of NuSpark. By having me manage your lead generation programs, I will answer the question- “did it work?
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Marketing Craftmanship
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
In the mid 1980s, with introduction of the Mac computer, PageMaker software, and the LaserWriter printer, the DeskTop Publishing system was born; for the first time allowing anyone to create print and online marketing materials that did not require a bona fide graphic designer or any elaborate printing hardware to produce physical documents. This was a major technological advancement in the world of marketing communications.
Launch Marketing
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
When it comes to nurturing leads and keeping potential clients engaged in the ever-evolving landscape of B2B tech digital marketing, drip marketing stands out as a game-changer. But what is drip marketing and how can you leverage it? Let’s plunge in! Understanding the Fundamentals of Drip Marketing Drip marketing is an automated set of emails sent out at specific times or based on specific actions.
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
Heinz Marketing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing In the world of B2B sales and marketing, first impressions matter more than ever. With the ever-increasing competition for your audience’s attention, the art of the “cold open” has become a powerful tool to capture your prospect’s interest from the very beginning.
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Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
As a marketer, it can feel like getting your brand noticed in today’s crowded digital landscape requires a herculean effort. Content aggregation is one powerful solution that many are using to earn more traffic and leads. It works like this: A content aggregator funnels content into a content aggregation platform, then uses algorithms to decide where it should be distributed on other websites around the web.
Envy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Generative AI is a big elephant in marketing rooms around the globe. For years experts have predicted the potential disappearance of traditional jobs due to AI and automation. Did you hear about the robot that can make cocktails?! Whatever next? Next is that many marketers are asking valid questions: Is my job at risk? Can (or will) robots and ChatGPT effectively replace us?
Only B2B
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a goal; it’s a necessity. The landscape of the lead generation is undergoing a significant transformation. According to recent studies, 85% of B2B marketers believe that improving the quality of leads is a top priority. This shift in focus has made optimizing your inbound lead qualification process more critical than ever before.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The AI revolution is here, but nobody gave me a playbook. Until now. In a new report my company just published — “2023 Email Marketing & Research Report: A Look at the Market for the Future of the Channel” — we reveal how marketers at enterprise companies are using AI right now, what they think about it, and how it will affect the business world.
Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital
⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.
Act-On
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Marketers are creative, constantly looking for new ways to reach their target market and get results. But we’d argue that small marketing teams like yours must be even more creative … because you don’t have a huge internal team to back you up. Yep, you’re doing more with less. But expectations for results don’t really reflect that, do they? Nope. But hey, every challenge also has a solution, right?
Oktopost
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Closing deals in 2023 has been a challenge for many sales teams, but we’re uncovering little-known tips to help you keep your sales pipeline flowing. Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel.
Engagio
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Today’s buyers are more empowered and wield more autonomy than ever. They engage with companies on their own terms, conducting extensive research across various channels long before they want to engage with sales teams. That’s why lead nurturing remains such a key element of a good B2B go-to-market. Lead nurturing is the process of building a relationship with prospects that are not yet sales-ready, by conducting an informative dialog, regardless of the lead’s budget, authority, or timing.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Recognizing your agents’ contributions during National Customer Service Week (celebrated annually the first full week of October) is an opportunity to say thank you and continue to foster a positive, high-performing work environment. But why limit the celebration to just one week? Your agents work hard all year! Here are six Customer Service Week ideas to show your appreciation all year round.
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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.
Act-On
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Marketing and sales teams are famously frenemies. They share common goals— driving revenue for their company —but poor communication regularly gets in the way of these two teams working together. Sales and marketing alignment is no small task, but it’s not a mystery. We know what causes misalignment: No shared understanding around who we’re trying to reach.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
( This is the second in a series about how generative AI is impacting marketing. The first part is The rise of generative AI.) Despite the proliferation of visual content, words and text are still the mainstay of digital marketing. Without words to provide context, our images and videos wouldn’t have the meaning we all so desperately crave. Our content often revolves around words — from calls-to-action to product descriptions to social posts — marketers rely on language to tell a story.
Brandpoint
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
In 2002, Kristi Marquardt started her journey with Brandpoint. Almost 22 years later, Kristi stands as a Senior Business Development Executive and an integral part of the company’s success in the public relations industry. As one of the longest-tenured employees at Brandpoint, Kristi has not only navigated the industry’s shifts but also thrived within them.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Would you believe there are some companies that attribute at least 20% of their earnings (before interest and taxes) to their use of artificial intelligence? What do these leading AI companies know that you don’t? It’s a question worth exploring. Many companies are meandering through the strategy phase of AI, especially gen AI, and are focused on defining a vision that aligns with their business.
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Content frustrations are all too real and it’s time to tackle them head on. Let’s start with marketing. How many times do you use limited resources to create content sellers ignore, while outdated, off-brand materials and messaging continue to be shared? And sellers - how many selling hours do you spend hunting for just the right content, and if you find it, tailoring to specific buyer’s needs becomes your next challenge.
Act-On
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Technology can’t solve every problem between sales and marketing. But once you get aligned on the principles , sales and marketing software integrations can bring shared processes to life much easier. Use software as a tool to align sales and marketing departments. Integrating your CRM and MAP Sales teams live and die by their CRM. And marketing teams depend on a solid marketing automation platform (MAP) to deliver personalized content at scale.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
You can spend a lot of money trying to increase the results of your marketing communications. But you don’t have to. If you have a halfway decent marketing martech stack and follow the best practices for your channel, maximizing engagement and response becomes easier. Just add behavioral science into your messaging. It won’t cost you a dime — and the results can be instantaneous.
Navigate the Channel
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In today’s B2B business landscape, effective marketing performance management (MPM) has become an essential practice for companies seeking to achieve sustainable growth and a competitive advantage. MPM is a process (not to be confused with Mental Performance Mastery or Manufacturing Project Management!) that uses technology, typically a combination of software programs, to help marketing teams collect and analyze data, predict trends and optimize campaigns.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dreamforce is the crown jewel of the Salesforce event universe — and it was epic. From amazing keynote sessions to demos showcasing the tools to solve your biggest challenges, Dreamforce had something for everyone (including the very best swag!). But are you ready for the understatement of the year? That’s right – AI pretty much stole the show. From generating hyper-relevant sales emails to prospects to anticipating a customer service issue with a VIP, AI is here to serve and support every aspec
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One moment, you're proudly releasing your annual report, and before you know it, six months have passed and attention has shifted. Not communicating your impact consistently to key stakeholders is what we call an ESG communication red flag. Think of red flags as common mistakes that hinder stakeholder engagement. While these slips in communication are rarely intentional, they can have a significant impact on how your ESG efforts are perceived.
Act-On
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Link building. They say it’s important for SEO, but is it really ? Despite constant search engine algorithm updates, the answer is still … yes. And since big search engines – such as Google – frown on “link building” strategies, we like to focus on link earning. What’s the difference? SEO FAQ: Your Most Common Search Engine Optimization Questions Answered Link building is typically associated with shady practices.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Marketers have long used technology and data to target their audiences effectively. AI has now enhanced this capability, but it also raises ethical concerns. How can marketers balance innovation and privacy? The AI arms race in marketing technology Martech vendors across all platforms, including data analytics, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, email marketing platforms, social media advertising and more, are racing to incorporate AI features into their products.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Your content marketing has holes that you can’t see. They may manifest themselves from the beginning or materialize over time. But no matter how they started, it’s time to identify and fill them in with a content gap analysis.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
There was no shortage of things to do and learn at the largest and most magical artificial intelligence (AI) event ever at Dreamforce. Now, with Dream Quest 2023, you can catch up on all the announcements from Dreamforce, including how to get hands-on with the latest AI and automation innovations! Exciting Dreamforce ’23 announcements Dreamforce is always full of innovation and announcements, and this year was no exception.
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In this guide, discover 8 use cases for how a customer data platform can tackle common challenges faced by marketing, commerce, service, and sales teams. With helpful diagrams and simple explanations in each use case, see how Salesforce’s CDP, Data Cloud for Marketing, powers personalized, real-time experiences across marketing, with capabilities that include: Optimizing ad spend Powering dynamic website content Increasing upselling and cross-selling Resolving service cases with marketing data B
Act-On
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In our last piece in this series, we talked about the downsides of sales and marketing misalignment. Enough of that! Let’s talk about how to align sales and marketing on a common strategy. We’ll cover topics like defining a target audience, setting shared metrics and definitions, and buttoning up technology and processes. Read on to learn how working together for a common goal can align sales and marketing teams.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
There are a lot of complaints about Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Some of these — the UI, for example — are based on users’ experience. Others are based on perception or “what I’ve heard is…” Those are the subject of the final installment of our three-part series of conversations about Google GA4 with Russ Ketchum, product director of Google Analytics.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
You don’t need unique content ideas to differentiate your brand. You can recombine and reshape existing ideas to make them your own – even (or maybe especially) ones that didn’t work for other companies. Here’s how to get started.
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