Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2020

We decided to compile some of the most important thought leadership best practices from recent research and surveys. To reap these rewards, you’ll want to follow thought leadership best practices based on data, surveys, and research. Thought leadership can span across almost any industry, and companies big and small.

Thought Leadership 359

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Research Practices 359

Tiecas

MARCH 11, 2024

In my experience with industrial website redesigns , I’ve seen too many manufacturers and industrial companies put a misguided focus on just the look of a website. Your industrial website must confidently convey your expertise, setting you apart from the competitors in meaningful ways. On-time delivery guaranteed.”

Marketing Websites 98

Marketing Websites High Quality Lead Case Studies Paid Search Agency 98

Tiecas

APRIL 14, 2024

Is industrial content creation your biggest challenge in manufacturing content marketing? Source ) Generative AI (GenAI) tools offer a helping hand, but creating industrial content that resonates with your technical audience needs human expertise. You are not alone, 62% of manufacturing content marketers struggle with the same problem.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Planning Content B2B Thought Leadership 52

The Marketing Blender

APRIL 17, 2024

From mining and transportation to construction and manufacturing industries, industrial companies have high-ticket sales and LONG sales cycles with many stakeholders. Consider this: your sales team may be unable to make much progress in the “bust” times that impact your customers’ ability to buy industrial products.

B2B 52

B2B Advertising Agencies B2B Sales Word of Mouth 52

Tomorrow People

JULY 26, 2022

What you need to know about brand research, and how it can help you stand out from the competition. The answer lies in brand research. This article will help you understand the most fundamental components of brand research—including goals, techniques, and ways you can use brand research to develop (or redevelop) your brand strategy.

Research 156

Research Brand Identity Branding Lead Ranking 156

Webbiquity

JULY 11, 2023

Today, they have transcended those glittering confines and entered the lofty corridors of the B2B realm, bestowing their unique brand of persuasive charm on industry segments that have traditionally taken a more reserved marketing approach. It’s a carefully choreographed production.

Marketing Management 190

Marketing Management B2B Marketing Planning B2B 190

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2021

Every year, I have tons of prospects who ask me, “Is content marketing right for my industry?”. Their industries range from local firms, established brands, small businesses, and highly technical companies who make stuff many of us would have trouble understanding. And sadly, they’re wrong on both counts.

Paid Search Agency 332

Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Planning Advertising Agencies 332

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The way B2B technology buyers conduct research make buying decisions is changing. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. Both vendors and buyers use demos and vendor/product websites. Similarly, free trials and accounts are popular for relatively low-cost, simple SaaS products.

Enterprise Management 297

Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management 297

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

According to that piece of research , marketers expected to cut their events budget and relocate the funds to other digital avenues like content, webinars, social media, and online events. Research from eMarketer released in August projected B2B ad spending to grow by 22.6% this year as well. Makes sense. Don’t neglect quality here.

Marketing Budget 356

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Research 356

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the industrial sector, the focus often falls heavily on driving lead generation, with branding seen as a secondary concern. Many competing manufacturers offer similar products, so there is parity in value propositions , making it difficult for decision-makers to differentiate.

Sales Qualified Leads 97

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 97

Contently

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Customer research can surprise you. Think a new product feature would be awesome? Guessing about a use case for your product? Why you can’t afford to skip customer research. Why you can’t afford to skip customer research. Companies aren’t sure how to perform research, so they skip it altogether.

Research 156

Research Paid Search Agency Companies Marketing Budget 156

Tomorrow People

JULY 26, 2022

What you need to know about brand research, and how it can help you stand out from the competition. The answer lies in brand research. This article will help you understand the most fundamental components of brand research—including goals, techniques, and ways you can use brand research to develop (or redevelop) your brand strategy.

Research 156

Research Brand Identity Branding Lead Ranking 156

Vision Edge Marketing

MAY 25, 2021

Many of our customers are committed to successfully bringing new products to market. But they often find that it’s a daunting undertaking and sadly many new products fail. This episode of One Good Idea offers guidance for launching a new product. Product launches involve a lot of moving parts. It’s the products big debut.

Product 243

Product Paid Search Agency Planning Case Studies 243

Kaon

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Industry 4.0 Automation and access to ever-increasing amounts of data have sped up the rate of production as well as the diversity of product. Today, customers are less focused on product features and more on how the technology will lead them to improved outcomes. “Industry 4.0

Lead Ranking 147

Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Television marketing B2B Sales 147

Modern B2B

MARCH 28, 2024

The Rise of AI in Marketing Research Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a game-changer in marketing research. With the AI industry expected to grow 120% year on year, around 48% of businesses are already using some form of AI to utilise big data effectively.

Marketing AI 52

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

B2B industrial marketing presents unique challenges compared to other forms of B2B marketing. Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. My personal thoughts and experiences as an industrial marketer and consultant. Need proof?

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 75

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2023

Here are some of the most important takeaways from the discussion, including essential research on effective go-to-market tactics and the results of our “speed to lead” experiment. Speed to Lead Matters According to research from Bain, only 5% of customers are in-market at any given time. Check them out here.

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Tiecas

MARCH 2, 2024

Read on to discover how generative AI for industrial SEO can be a powerful solution. According to a Semrush research study of more than 600,000 searches, as many as 57% of users on mobile and 53% on desktop don’t click an organic or paid result. AI’s presence is felt not just in industrial SEO and content marketing.

SEO 52

SEO Long Tail Marketing Generation Marketing & Strategy 52

ANNUITAS

MARCH 21, 2023

As nearly everyone seems to be talking generative AI, this is not surprising but an addition that adds significant value in terms of potential productivity gains. It is also easier to now have multiple, separately trained models against key criteria like industries, or analyzing new business leads vs existing customers.

Marketing Automation Services 130

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Webinar Metrics 130

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In 2018, 40% of people used social media channels for aspects of product research. With younger generations getting more and more connected to social media platforms, the amount of product research done on these platforms is likely to grow. Which Social Media Platform Should You Market Products On?

Paid Content 94

Paid Content Research Product Youtube 94

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. You may face other challenges but these seem most common in my conversations with manufacturers and industrial companies.

Top of Funnel 104

Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Ranking 104

Optinmonster

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you struggling to get more traffic and conversions on your product pages? Want to learn how to create high-converting product pages to drive more sales? Product pages are one of the most pivotal pages on your e-commerce site. If you want to have high-converting product pages, make sure you have the 17 ingredients in them.

Product 94

Product Lead Ranking Urgency Marketing Cross-Selling 94

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Whether you’re using artificial intelligence (AI) to recommend products, develop drugs, or screen job applicants, you’re entrusting it with data without fully understanding how it makes decisions. Here are some transparency in AI issues that various industries are facing, and tips on how to address them. And that’s being charitable.

Marketing AI 111

Marketing AI Transparency Lead Ranking Ethics 111

Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The MedTech industry is becoming more innovative as organizations continue to develop revolutionary products that address emerging challenges. This is causing the market to become crowded, leaving companies struggling to stand out among competitors when introducing new products.

Paid Content 62

Paid Content Product Marketing & Strategy Contingency Planning 62

Golden Spiral

APRIL 18, 2019

Understanding these two essentials will empower you to more effectively develop and market products in the B2B tech world. Understanding those needs requires significant initial and ongoing research to get the most valuable insights for your business. Below are resources we recommend for your health IT product research.

Work Management 102

Work Management Marketing Management Research Organization 102

Optinmonster

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Do you want to learn about the types of qualitative research and some examples of methodologies? Qualitative studies are vital to the market research process. If you’re new to this kind of market research, you’re in the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of qualitative market research.

Research 99

Research Case Studies Case Study Skype 99

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

What exactly is the Fourth Industrial Revolution — and why should you care? The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a way of describing the blurring of boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It’s the collective force behind many products and services that are fast becoming indispensable to modern life.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Internet Marketing Privacy Terms and Conditions 98

Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, new product launches demand more than just a great idea—they require meticulous planning and strategic execution. From leveraging research to crafting compelling narratives and navigating the complexities of product naming, the lessons shared by these executives serve as a roadmap for success.

Product 62

Product B2B Marketing Planning B2B 62

Martech

MARCH 25, 2024

And, as Authoritas put it in their analysis, “These new types of generative results introduce more opportunities for third-party sites and even competitors to rank for your brand terms and related brand and product terms that you care about.” brands across 15 industry verticals. Google SGE displayed for 91.4% of all search queries.

Studies 79

Studies Paid Search Agency Google Product 79

Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

What do they think of firms like ours in our industry? About the Research. At the Hinge Research Institute , we’ve studied more than 40,000 buyers and sellers–giving us unparalleled insight into the professional services industry. Our research found that the perception of a highly visible firm fell from 23.1%

Research 114

Research Service Budget Programs Social Media 114

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

This bit of data from SurveyMonkey means marketers must up their original research game to help audiences better understand the markets that impact their businesses and the customers they support. And there are several reasons why original content research will improve your message, your marketing, and even your business bottom line.

Relevance 194

Relevance Research Opinions Content 194

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! DiscoverOrg. It’s free!

B2B Sales 233

B2B Sales Research Paid Search Agency Tools 233

Hubspot

AUGUST 18, 2020

According to a recent Retail Dive survey, 55% of consumers still prefer to shop in stores because they like to see or test out products before they buy them. But, if consumers could see or try products virtually from home, would they still need to go to the store before making a purchase? Skeptics might say no. Data Source: Lucid.

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Purchase Product Research 101

Hinge Marketing

JULY 29, 2021

Most professional services executives place little value on research. Just the other day we presented the results of primary prospect research to one of our clients that had commissioned it. In fact, their target prospects were much more concerned about how well a firm understood their industry. So, what’s the point?”.

Research 150

Research Service Planning B2B Thought Leadership 150

Seismic

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I’m proud to share that Seismic has been named a winner of the 2023 Aragon Research Innovation Award for Sales Enablement. I want to highlight our Product team and Chief Product Officer Krish Mantripragada for all they accomplished in 2023. Thank you to Aragon Research for this recognition.

Marketing AI 69

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Tiecas

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As someone who has been creating industrial content and blog posts for engineers and industrial professionals for many years, I understand the difficulties and the importance of creating high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and easy to understand. Industrial content creation: what sets it apart?

Content 52

Content Marketing Agencies 1 Paid Search Agency High Quality Lead 52