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10 Inspiring B2B Content Marketing Examples

PathFactory

10 Inspiring B2B Content Marketing Examples 10 B2B Content Marketing Examples from Industry Leaders Effective B2B content marketing not only attracts and engages business buyers but also establishes your brand as a thought leader and builds trust with potential customers. This blog will explore some real-world examples of successful B2B content marketing campaigns, best practices for creating compelling content, and strategies for effective content distribution and measurement.

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How to Master B2B Sales Qualification for Better Closing Rates

Only B2B

Imagine this: your sales funnel is buzzing with activity. Every day, 20, 50, maybe even 200 leads trickle in, eager to learn more about your product or service. Out of these, perhaps 10% are ready to make a purchase after a few clarifications, while another 20% are genuinely interested but not quite ready to commit. And the rest, i.e. the majority are merely exploring, curious to know what you do.

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Outbound vs. Inbound in B2B Marketing: Who Wins The Battle?

Sage Marketing

Ever felt like B2B marketing is stuck in a wrestling match between two giants – Outbound and Inbound? You’re not wrong! But instead of just dryly explaining the difference, let’s get ready for a throwdown! In the red corner, we have the marketing veteran – Outbound! This old-school champ throws punches with TV commercials, trade shows, pop-up ads, and also more modern techniques like banner and display ads, cold email marketing, cold calling, and social media outreach (mo

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5 Marketing Plugins for WordPress We Continue to Love

Marketing Insider Group

Marketing plugins are essential for any WordPress site, empowering users to quickly streamline and enhance their online marketing efforts. These plugins offer a range of features designed to optimize SEO , boost engagement, and track performance, making them indispensable for achieving marketing success. With just a few clicks, even beginners can implement powerful strategies that drive traffic and increase conversions.

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4 Simple Decisions to Unlock Your Post-Cookie Targeting Strategy

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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Bridge the Sales and Marketing Divide With Sales Training

Square 2 Marketing

Dogs and cats, the Red Sox and Yankees, South Shore and North Shore – for any number of reasons, some groups are historically aligned against one another. You can add marketing and sales to that list. They speak different languages, have different metrics, require different skills and have differing views on Patagonia vests.

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Six Tips to Improve Client Relationships in Commercial Construction

Webbiquity

Contributed post. In the construction sector, as in other situations like enterprise software implementations, projects are complex and the stakes are always high. This is where the strength of client relationships can make or break your business. Image credit: Kenrick Baksh on Pexels Successful construction (and consulting) firms know that beyond merely delivering projects on time and within budget, nurturing strong, ongoing client relationships with clients is vital for maintaining the long-te

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Struggling to Build Your Marketing Dream Team? This is How Marketing Team-as-a-Service Can Fuel Your Startup Growth

Sage Marketing

They say ideas are a dime a dozen in the startup world. What separates the fleeting spark from the world-changing phenomenon? Bold vision and excellent execution. Execution though is a multifaceted beast. While most start-up founders focus on R&D, meticulously crafting their groundbreaking product or service, a critical, yet often overlooked collaborator is essential for achieving liftoff: Marketing.

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Content Marketing Uncovered for Travel Companies

Marketing Insider Group

Content marketing is vital for all businesses because it helps their message reach its intended audience. Travel companies are no different, as they can use this method to captivate and inspire globetrotters planning their next vacation. No matter the size of your agency, effective content marketing can transform how you connect with potential travelers, turning casual browsers into loyal adventurers.

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Utilizing Personalized Customer Data for Franchise Marketing

SmartBug Media

What’s in a name? Often, a simple, personalized marketing message with the reader’s name can sway them toward a sale (or at least push them further down the funnel). Nowadays, however, it takes strategic personalization efforts to drive sales, particularly for franchise networks in saturated markets. Addressing a potential or returning customer by name is a great place to start.

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WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook 2024

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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4 Best iGaming Partners and Affiliates

SendX

Choosing the right affiliate partner for iGaming isn't just a box to tick off – it's a strategic decision that can make or break your online gambling venture. In this fiercely competitive digital arena, your affiliates are more than just traffic sources; they're extensions of your brand, your first line of marketing, and often the initial touchpoint for potential players.

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5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From Brands That are Rocking It

Contently

Facebook and Instagram are currently the go-to social networks for B2C marketers. But in the B2B space, LinkedIn is still king. And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. According to the Pew Research Center, 53% of college graduates use LinkedIn.

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Finish Strong: How to Close Your Sales Calls and Boost Deal Velocity

Zoominfo

There’s an endless list of tips and tricks for starting your sales calls on the right note. But experienced sellers know that how you finish is just as important. Need an easy-to-remember framework to ensure your next meeting maintains momentum? It all comes down to having a plan. Steven Bryerton, SVP of sales at ZoomInfo , says sellers can ensure they’re set up for success with a tool known as the P.L.A.N. framework.

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How to gear up email for a strong finish to 2024

Martech

I’m still buzzing from a call a few days ago with a marketer working for a well-known Western university. These calls are always energizing because we talk about people’s struggles, what kinds of success they’re looking for, and what we can do to help. After the call, I felt more optimistic than I had in weeks. I wasn’t just talking with someone who understands the advantages email can bring to their organization.

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The Top 3 Tips for Writing Successful White Papers

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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21 Great Ideas To Get Your Content Audience To Take Action

Content Marketing Institute

How do you create content that converts into profitable actions? Consider these 21 tips from experts presenting at Content Marketing World. Interestingly, they have different ideas of what to put at the top of your list.

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33Across’ Lexicon Wins “Programmatic Marketing Innovation Award” in 2024 MarTech Breakthrough Awards Program

33Across

33Across today announced that it has been selected as winner of the “Programmatic Marketing Innovation Award” in the 7th annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MarTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top. The post 33Across’ Lexicon Wins “Programmatic Marketing Innovation Award” in 2024 MarTech Breakthrough Awards Program appeared first on 33Across.

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Why LinkedIn Should Be Your Primary B2B Communications Channel

Oktopost

In the fast-paced world of B2B scale-ups and start-ups, there’s one platform that stands out as a game-changer for communication and brand building: LinkedIn. If I were leading the marketing efforts at a B2B startup today, LinkedIn would be our primary “PR” channel. Here’s why: 1. Leverage Your Team’s Insights Imagine this: the founder(s) and key leaders – from marketing to sales to customer success – share content on LinkedIn 3-5 times a week.

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IAB Tech Lab expands Multi-State Privacy Agreement

Martech

The IAB Tech Lab has announced a change in terminology and an expansion of its U.S. privacy compliance agreement. What had previously been the U.S. National Section of its Global Privacy Platform (GPP) will now be known as the Multi-State Privacy Agreement (MSPA) U.S. National Section. In addition, the MSPA has now been expanded to include 14 additional states as more states advance legislation addressing privacy issues.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

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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Using Intent Data: How to Spot Buying Signals Like a Pro 

PureB2B

B2B buying signals are one of the most important lead indicators you ought to look at, here’s how to spot and leverage them.

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Sustainability 2024

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Sustainability for 2024. Congratulations to all our Sustainability influencers who participated! Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Sustainability 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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Inside the Google August 2024 Core Update

CMSWire

Discover the impact of Google's August 2024 Core Update. Learn strategies to adapt your SEO and content for better rankings and traffic. Continue reading.

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For consumers, AI is the new IoT

Martech

Marketers’ primary job is to know what the customer wants. It’s simple, but not easy. When Jim Stengel was CMO of Procter & Gamble, he told me, “You can never know the customer too well.” Jim knew his customers well enough that he turned Swiffer (an upgraded dust rag) into a multi-billion dollar brand platform. If there is one thing the public has made clear, it’s that they are not impressed by AI in their products.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

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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Cyber Week Impact on Email Delivery: What Marketers Need to Know Now

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Every year our customers gear up for what is typically their busiest sending season of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (or as it has become known in recent years, Cyber Week). Last year was no exception. From November 21 through 27 our customers sent a record-breaking 54 billion messages on the Marketing Cloud platform. Our peak sending day on Black Friday saw double-digit growth at 12% year over year, surpassing 10.2 billion sends.

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Founder-Led Content: Lessons From Reclaim’s Henry Shapiro on Authentic Engagement

Animalz blog

Many startup CEOs spend all their time on product roadmaps and investor decks. Henry Shapiro of Reclaim.ai makes sure he also has time for LinkedIn. This isn’t a distraction from his “real work” — it’s a key part of his growth strategy, one that’s proving as valuable as feature releases and VC pitches. In this interview, Henry explains his content creation process, revealing how he turns everyday business experiences into authentic, value-packed posts that resonate with his aud

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AI Overviews, SGE and SEO: Differences, Challenges and the Path Forward

CMSWire

Explore how Google's AI Overviews transform search experiences and impact SEO, requiring strategic shifts for marketers. Continue reading.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: August 15

Martech

Tech companies are spending a lot of money on ads about AI, despite tons of research showing consumers’ dislike for it. As observed here last week, products mentioning AI are significantly less popular with consumers than the same products when they don’t mention it. Now comes word people really don’t like it in customer service. Seven out of every 10 consumers are frustrated with current virtual agents, according to a study commissioned by AI voice solution Tenyx and conducted by Centiment.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Coaching 2024

Thinkers360

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Coaching for 2024. Congratulations to all our Coaching influencers who participated! Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Coaching 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined).

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7 Ancient Archetypes That Give Your Content Fresh Relevance

Content Marketing Institute

Sequels, prequels, and reboots abound. Why? Storytelling around recognizable themes has built-in resonance. Explore the seven archetypes with inspiring B2C and B2B examples before you launch the next content marketing initiative.

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Our top 3 strategies to consider for your next political advertising campaign

illumin

Political advertising is unique. Campaigns are marathons – racing to build awareness before voting day. Political advertisers must appeal for donations, battle it out in the primaries in some cases, and educate their audiences on platforms and policies to garner as much support as possible. In addition to high stakes, political advertising brings with it additional privacy concerns, since voters have a right to a private ballot.