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Tuesday’s post on the Adobe Marketing Cloud illustrated the complexity of solutions that combine many marketing and advertising components. Despite my best efforts, and much cooperation from Adobe, I’m sure it still misses many nuances of how Adobe components do or don’t work together. MORE
As a marketer, I’m always looking for new ways to engage prospects and drive leads for my sales team. And in the past 6 months, I’ve added a new tactic to my program: webinars. MORE
Social Media Marketing World is back for the third time in San Diego this week. Many of the big names in the social media space are here including Guy Kawasaki , Chris Brogan , Mari Smith , and more. MORE
In part 1 of this series, I introduced Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development. MORE
When’s the last time you updated your bio on your About page on your blog or website? Smart bloggers know that this is one of the most visited pages: People want to know who’s behind a business. Personalities count. MORE
Content Marketing ROI is probably the biggest question I get from marketers who are struggling to build their own business case internally. We know our customers are tuning out advertising. And we know that as consumers, we are all consuming more information online. MORE
In the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff earlier this year, I had the pleasure of hearing for the first time, Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development. It was a stellar presentation. MORE
Blogging, like any other task, is faster and easier with the right tools. MORE
One of the hardest things about being a parent to small children is the music you’re forced to endure. I know all the words to “Let It Go,” a song that rivals “Hey Jude” in length. I’ve heard “Mary Had a Little Lamb” played on the recorder so many times that it’s almost starting to sound good to me. MORE
You’ve put extensive effort into your business blog design, content strategy, research, and execution. Now—how you attract and retain a large audience? The short answer is to write great content and then promote it effectively. Simple—but not easy. Image credit: GreenPal. MORE
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), like every industry, has less than reputable companies – “snake oil” salesman. Many business owners are aware that SEO is important to their company, but they might not fully understand why or how. MORE
Here we are at the fourth and final installment of the series, 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015 , from Mike Weinberg’s presentation at the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff. His final tip is a passionate plea calling all sales reps to return to the telephone. Part 1: Tip #1 Believe it Works. MORE
91% of marketing leaders believe successful brands use customer data to drive business decisions (source: BRITE/NYAMA ). 90% of the world’s total data has been created just within the past two years (source: IBM ). MORE
One of my favorite shows is House Of Cards. And in my excitement for last year’s Content Marketing World, I answered WTF does Kevin Spacey Know About Content Marketing. Having just finished season 3, I thought I would share this post from NewsCred’s own Director of Sales Chase Neinken. MORE
Like any “build or buy” decision, whether or not a full-service agency makes sense for your company depends on a myriad of variables – notably budget, of course – but also how the scale of your objectives balances against the breadth of available in-house resources and expertise. MORE
Developing new slang, using selfie sticks, and religiously watching reality shows are a few of the most commonly used characteristics to describe the Millennial generation (ages 18-34). MORE
*This post first ran in August 26, 2014 in the ANNUITAS blog. Spring event season is here- recent spring events include Influitive’s Advocamp , next week is both MarTech and Oracle’s Modern Marketing Experience and then the Marketo Summit. MORE
Social media moves at such a fast pace that it’s sometimes difficult to dissect what worked and what didn’t. MORE
Tweet Inbound marketing is typically a term reserved for B2C companies striving to draw customers in with flashy social media campaigns, witty tweets and beautiful infographics. MORE
There is an ever-increasing complexity in B2B marketing that shows no signs of slowing down. According to the IBM Global CMO Study , a full 79% of Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) expect the complexity of marketing to increase over the next five years. However, of those CMOs less than half feel prepared to handle this complexity. This is indeed a perilous position for marketing leaders and something has to give. MORE
Are you focused more on getting new customers than delighting your current customers? You''re doing it the hard way. Here''s how to get both. Most businesses spend the majority of their money and time acquiring customers and building products. MORE
Earlier this year I sat in on the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff hosted by my friend S. Anthony Iannarino (along with Jeb Blount). I was particularly impressed with the first speaker Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: MORE
This is a long post, so grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You are going to be here for a while and thanks for taking the time to read. We’ve all heard or read about industrial website redesigns that have failed. I’m not talking about the aesthetics of a site which can be [.] The post Why do so Many Industrial Website Redesigns Fail? by Achinta Mitra appeared first on Industrial Marketing Today. This is only a content summary. Please click on the headline to read the full article. MORE
Too few webmasters move beyond Google Analytics , which is a pity. Google Webmaster Tools is all you really need to become a Google-whisperer. Why spend all this time and money on MOZ and Woorank when you could just hear it directly from the Horse’s mouth. MORE
Data analysis is fast becoming one of the most important strategic tools in the marketer’s tool chest. Understanding the profiles and behaviors of your existing customers and anonymous potential buyers is mission critical marketing intelligence. MORE
It’s blogging for business week on Webbiquity. Along the lines of the content marketing week series presented here previously, starting tomorrow and running through next Tuesday, a series of posts will cover business blogging strategies, tactics, tools and resources. MORE
KoMarketing Associates
MARCH 24, 2015
Developing new slang, using selfie sticks, and religiously watching reality shows are a few of the most commonly used characteristics to describe the Millennial generation (ages 18-34).
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 23, 2015
One of my favorite shows is House Of Cards. And in my excitement for last year’s Content Marketing World, I answered WTF does Kevin Spacey Know About Content Marketing. Having just finished season 3, I thought I would share this post from NewsCred’s own Director of Sales Chase Neinken.
Webbiquity
MARCH 25, 2015
You’ve put extensive effort into your business blog design, content strategy, research, and execution. Now—how you attract and retain a large audience? The short answer is to write great content and then promote it effectively. Simple—but not easy. Image credit: GreenPal.
The Point
MARCH 24, 2015
Like any “build or buy” decision, whether or not a full-service agency makes sense for your company depends on a myriad of variables – notably budget, of course – but also how the scale of your objectives balances against the breadth of available in-house resources and expertise.
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KoMarketing Associates
MARCH 26, 2015
One of the hardest things about being a parent to small children is the music you’re forced to endure. I know all the words to “Let It Go,” a song that rivals “Hey Jude” in length. I’ve heard “Mary Had a Little Lamb” played on the recorder so many times that it’s almost starting to sound good to me.
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Writing on the Web
MARCH 26, 2015
When’s the last time you updated your bio on your About page on your blog or website? Smart bloggers know that this is one of the most visited pages: People want to know who’s behind a business. Personalities count.
Crimson Marketing
MARCH 25, 2015
Data analysis is fast becoming one of the most important strategic tools in the marketer’s tool chest. Understanding the profiles and behaviors of your existing customers and anonymous potential buyers is mission critical marketing intelligence.
Biznology
MARCH 24, 2015
Too few webmasters move beyond Google Analytics , which is a pity. Google Webmaster Tools is all you really need to become a Google-whisperer. Why spend all this time and money on MOZ and Woorank when you could just hear it directly from the Horse’s mouth.
Customer Experience Matrix
MARCH 26, 2015
Tuesday’s post on the Adobe Marketing Cloud illustrated the complexity of solutions that combine many marketing and advertising components. Despite my best efforts, and much cooperation from Adobe, I’m sure it still misses many nuances of how Adobe components do or don’t work together.
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B2B Lead Generation
MARCH 23, 2015
Tweet Inbound marketing is typically a term reserved for B2C companies striving to draw customers in with flashy social media campaigns, witty tweets and beautiful infographics.
ViewPoint
MARCH 24, 2015
Earlier this year I sat in on the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff hosted by my friend S. Anthony Iannarino (along with Jeb Blount). I was particularly impressed with the first speaker Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.:
Biznology
MARCH 25, 2015
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), like every industry, has less than reputable companies – “snake oil” salesman. Many business owners are aware that SEO is important to their company, but they might not fully understand why or how.
Webbiquity
MARCH 26, 2015
Blogging, like any other task, is faster and easier with the right tools.
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!
Modern Marketing
MARCH 27, 2015
Social Media Marketing World is back for the third time in San Diego this week. Many of the big names in the social media space are here including Guy Kawasaki , Chris Brogan , Mari Smith , and more.
ViewPoint
MARCH 25, 2015
In part 1 of this series, I introduced Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development.
Biznology
MARCH 23, 2015
91% of marketing leaders believe successful brands use customer data to drive business decisions (source: BRITE/NYAMA ). 90% of the world’s total data has been created just within the past two years (source: IBM ).
Webbiquity
MARCH 24, 2015
It’s blogging for business week on Webbiquity. Along the lines of the content marketing week series presented here previously, starting tomorrow and running through next Tuesday, a series of posts will cover business blogging strategies, tactics, tools and resources.
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.
ANNUITAS
MARCH 26, 2015
*This post first ran in August 26, 2014 in the ANNUITAS blog. Spring event season is here- recent spring events include Influitive’s Advocamp , next week is both MarTech and Oracle’s Modern Marketing Experience and then the Marketo Summit.
ViewPoint
MARCH 27, 2015
Here we are at the fourth and final installment of the series, 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015 , from Mike Weinberg’s presentation at the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff. His final tip is a passionate plea calling all sales reps to return to the telephone. Part 1: Tip #1 Believe it Works.
Biznology
MARCH 27, 2015
As a marketer, I’m always looking for new ways to engage prospects and drive leads for my sales team. And in the past 6 months, I’ve added a new tactic to my program: webinars.
Industrial Marketing Today
MARCH 23, 2015
This is a long post, so grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You are going to be here for a while and thanks for taking the time to read. We’ve all heard or read about industrial website redesigns that have failed. I’m not talking about the aesthetics of a site which can be [.] The post Why do so Many Industrial Website Redesigns Fail? by Achinta Mitra appeared first on Industrial Marketing Today. This is only a content summary. Please click on the headline to read the full article.
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The Forward Observer
MARCH 26, 2015
Are you focused more on getting new customers than delighting your current customers? You''re doing it the hard way. Here''s how to get both. Most businesses spend the majority of their money and time acquiring customers and building products.
ANNUITAS
MARCH 24, 2015
There is an ever-increasing complexity in B2B marketing that shows no signs of slowing down. According to the IBM Global CMO Study , a full 79% of Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) expect the complexity of marketing to increase over the next five years. However, of those CMOs less than half feel prepared to handle this complexity. This is indeed a perilous position for marketing leaders and something has to give.
Biznology
MARCH 26, 2015
Social media moves at such a fast pace that it’s sometimes difficult to dissect what worked and what didn’t.
ViewPoint
MARCH 26, 2015
In the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff earlier this year, I had the pleasure of hearing for the first time, Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development. It was a stellar presentation.
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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