Oktopost

MARCH 27, 2024

If you’ve ever played the game ‘telephone’ as a child, you know that it’s not just about the conversation taking place but picking up on the right insights. This lesson extends far beyond childhood games into the real world of social listening. There are millions, perhaps even billions, of conversations taking place on social media each day. However, the trick is not listening to everything at once but being able to clue in on important messaging that impacts your brand.

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Top Rank Marketing

MARCH 25, 2024

TopRank Marketing has worked with clients in both the B2B and B2C realms over the last two decades. In that time, we have definitely witnessed the much-discussed convergence of these two previously diametric categories; the so-called consumerization of B2B. But we also fully recognize the enduring factors that distinguish successful marketing in B2B versus B2C.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 24, 2024

Imagine you're a world-class athlete about to run a 100-meter dash. Your competitors are also world-class athletes, so the outcome of the race would normally be far from certain. But in this race, you'll have a major advantage. You'll be allowed to leave the starting line two seconds before the other runners. World-class track athletes usually run a 100-meter dash in about ten seconds.

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Modern B2B

MARCH 28, 2024

The Rise of AI in Marketing Research Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a game-changer in marketing research. AI algorithms are adept at processing vast volumes of data with remarkable speed and accuracy. From analysing customer sentiments on social media to predicting purchase behaviour based on browsing patterns, AI empowers marketers to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.

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The rise of AI and the fall of the cookie are profoundly changing programmatic advertising. With Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation looming, the industry must adapt. With an overwhelming array of new and old technologies, many advertisers feel uncertain about how to proceed. Dstillery CEO, Michael Beebe, outlines a straightforward 4-step approach to streamline and enhance your post-cookie targeting strategy: Leverage first-party data.

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Lake B2B

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving B2B marketing landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires strategic innovation. One such innovation that has proven to be a game-changer is the strategic use of geographic data. This invaluable resource allows businesses to hone in on location-based insights, facilitating the creation of hyper-targeted marketing campaigns.

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BDB

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the spotlight in the marketing and tech world, especially following its exponential growth since early 2023. At this year’s Martechopia, the leading conference dedicated to the latest in marketing technology, the topic of AI in B2B marketing took central stage, alongside discussions on the metaverse and the evolving martech stack.

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Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

In B2B marketing, the traditional approach of casting a wide net is increasingly being challenged by a more targeted and personalized strategy: account-based marketing (ABM). This method focuses on identifying and engaging with specific high-value accounts, treating each as its own distinct market. But is ABM the right approach for your business? This article explores the potential benefits and challenges of implementing an ABM strategy, along with key factors to consider when evaluating its sui

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B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 28, 2024

Insights From a Google Insider Mastering B2B Paid Advertising In the fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering the art of B2B paid advertising has never been more critical. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of B2B paid advertising with Sharon Park, a former Google insider with a decade of experience in crafting winning B2B marketing strategies for some of the largest global brands.

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MARCH 25, 2024

In digital inbound/content marketing, we say, “Work SMARTer, not harder.” Why all the caps? Because any data-backed, results-oriented marketing strategy has its roots in SMART goals.

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Elevate your webinar game with WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook! Packed with insights from our seasoned webinar experts, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of B2B webinars. Learn the fundamentals, from defining webinars to exploring their benefits and diverse use cases. Discover the key elements of running a successful webinar, avoiding common mistakes, and making your sessions more engaging.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys. There’s one in particular they publish on thought leadership that I’ve followed since 2017.

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SendX

MARCH 25, 2024

On average, more than 300 billion emails are sent and received on a global scale every day. The email marketing industry is set to reach $17.9 billion by 2027. Despite these amazing statistics, many still treat their email signatures like an afterthought, which is a big mistake!

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s face it: In the grand chess game of marketing , your marketing database is the queen. Neglect her, and your strategy is as good as checkmate. But wield her wisely, and you’re playing to win. Having a marketing database isn’t just about hoarding data like a digital dragon sitting on a pile of gold. It’s about using that data to outsmart the competition and capture your audience’s attention.

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Vision Edge Marketing

MARCH 26, 2024

AI. AI. AI. Are your email boxes overflowing with information extolling the benefits of, and promoting, AI tools? Mine sure is! But this post is about a bigger category – technology. From chatbots to self-service platforms, technology is reshaping customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, improving EBITA, and steering decisions with data. Gartner’s survey reveals a whopping 75% of B2B buyers prefer self-service, versus interacting with sales representatives, during the initial stages of

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In the B2B marketing toolkit, white papers can be a powerful option for reaching decision-makers and experts, presenting them with interesting information that improves their perception of your organization's competence and thought leadership. That said, a poorly executed whitepaper will not only be unable to influence your desired audience but will also come with significant costs that other assets won't incur.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 26, 2024

I rarely write book reviews anymore. And I’ll bet you rarely read them. But this one will be brief, and worthwhile for both of us. Promise. Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less by Jim VandeHei , Mike Allen , and Roy Schwartz is a must-read for communicators generally, and writers specifically. It’s worth a review. Plus, this gives me an opportunity to try writing in Smart Brevity style.

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SendX

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re anything like most content creators, you want to know how to increase YouTube views. It’s understandable when you consider how much work goes into the creation of a video.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals. For many, this has supercharged their sales performance, with empowered teams, faster results, and higher revenues.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 28, 2024

It feels like our marketing planning and execution process is running faster than ever before. And it’s easy to think we have all the answers when it comes to our customers, that we know who they are and what they want from our products. But here’s the thing—assuming we know everything about our customers’ purchase motivations and the value they get from our products and services can lead you astray, encourage borrowing ideas from competitors (because, surely , they must know someth

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Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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xiQ

MARCH 27, 2024

The Winning Formula in Sales In the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing, precision, strategy, and agility are paramount. It’s a world where every millisecond counts and victory hinges on the seamless integration of man, machine, and method. These principles also lie beneath all sales, where professionals navigate the fast-paced market, leveraging insights and technology to cross the finish line ahead of their competition.

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SendX

MARCH 27, 2024

Building a community is about more than just gathering people together. It's about creating a space where connections can flourish, ideas can be shared, and relationships can grow.

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CMSWire

MARCH 29, 2024

How online communities, through building dialogue, support and shared learning, are resurfacing as a powerful collaborative tool for customer engagement. Continue reading.

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Martech

MARCH 28, 2024

Is your marketing team tired of hearing about AI? To some extent, we all are. It’s part of the hype cycle of any new technology. Marketing teams now find themselves surrounded by AI. It’s coming from every direction. Most notably, the introduction of ChatGPT put AI in the hands of just about anyone who wanted to use it. But ChatGPT is far from the only AI game in town.

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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Seismic

MARCH 26, 2024

Learn how to decide where training lives and how to incorporate it into your readiness program. How to identify the ideal mix of online and offline learning elements Strategies for creating and delivering engaging learning content Tips for measuring the success of your blended learning program I’ve worked with Seismic Learning since 2014 in roles from sales development to account management, and now as a Product Manager.

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SendX

MARCH 28, 2024

Email promo codes are a great way of boosting your product’s sales. Leverage them to great effect by following these eight steps. (Includes examples).

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CMSWire

MARCH 26, 2024

Avoid these 3 common AI adoption pitfalls and find a balance that uses AI with urgency and exercises caution to prevent catastrophic marketing failures. Continue reading.

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Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

Leading CRM platforms like Salesforce, Dynamics, Zoho and HubSpot are introducing new AI features for autonomous chats, automatic campaign launches, product suggestions and sentiment analysis. That’s great and exciting. But there’s one thing in the way: our data. Ultimately, all the technology in the world isn’t worth the investment if the data it relies on is poor.

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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CopyBlogger

MARCH 28, 2024

If you already have a newsletter signup CTA on your website and a lead magnet, is there anything else you. Continue Reading The post How To Get More Email Subscribers (Fast and Easy) appeared first on Copyblogger.

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SendX

MARCH 28, 2024

Given their unique ability to connect with audiences in a fun and dynamic way, webinars are now a crucial marketing tool for businesses in many fields.

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CMSWire

MARCH 25, 2024

AI bias will continue to be a challenge for generative AI platform providers. It's up to these platforms to build in truth mechanisms from the get-go. Continue reading.

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