Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Report] 43 percent of software as a service (SaaS) leaders have said that they use competitive analysis for pricing research, with 34 percent turning to feedback from existing customers, while 14 percent utilize previous market research, according to newly-published B2B survey data. How Do B2B SaaS Companies Determine Pricing?

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For the events industry, the dark days of the pandemic are quickly receding in the rearview mirror. A handful of recent studies provide event planners with vital insights and information to help spot trends, adapt to changing circumstances and expectations, and plan more effective, successful events in the year ahead.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

MarketingCharts Topic Talk: Study Shows What Marketers Are Researching When it comes to what marketers are researching, during the second quarter of 2023, marketing research on content personalization increased by 522 percent, with research surrounding real-time personalization up some 185 percent, according to newly-published study data.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Those are among the findings from a trio of this year’s best research reports, from WordPress VIP , Hootsuite , and Metricool. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. Here are 10 of the key findings from the report.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2023

This year’s edition of the High Growth Study provides a resounding yes to that question. In this year’s study we dig deeper into how this exceptional group of firms is continuing to find success. About the Study. This year’s study taps into a robust sample. Full research reports are available for each of the industries.

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ClearVoice

MARCH 3, 2023

Testimonials and case studies can help influence potential leads and customers. Also, how to use customer testimonials and case studies to increase trust in your business. A case study goes a step further. Case studies offer a more comprehensive look at how your product or service solved a problem.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 8, 2023

Two recent research reports from Demand Gen Report provide some vital answers and insights on trends. The B2B Buyer’s Survey looks at how the buying process is changing and which marketing formats have the most impact. Here are a dozen key findings from these two enlightening reports.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

However, the outlook varies considerably by industry and company size. Those are just a few of the findings from the Marketing Manager Mindset Report 2023 , recently published by Livestorm , Mention, and Jotform. Here are seven findings from the report worth highlighting. 2) The budget outlook varies a lot by industry.

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Webbiquity

MAY 3, 2022

The past couple of years have been devastating for those in the live events industry. What’s clear though is that the industry will never return to 2019. The live events industry will rebound, but with new processes and priorities. Here are key findings from 10 research reports released since the beginning of April, 2022.

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Top Rank Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2023

Constant Contact “As AI continues to reshape the marketing industry, one thing is sure: adaptability and creativity will be the keys to success.” — George B. Search Engine Journal Americans Held Dim Views of Twitter Prior to Its Rebrand Some 40 percent of U.S. Have you a top B2B marketing news item we haven’t yet covered?

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

Case Studies, Success Stories & Client References A marketing agency’s history can tell you a lot about their ability to implement an effective marketing strategy. Although many marketing agencies opt out of publishing client case studies on their website, they’re typically glad to share these upon request.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 16, 2018

To find out, IAB recently conducted the “Digital Content NewFronts: Video Ad Spend Study 2018” report. Marketers’ commitment to digital video—especially original digital video—has been skyrocketing over the past few years,” said Anna Bager, executive vice president of Industry Initiatives at IAB.

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Customer Experience Matrix

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The CDP Institute just published its annual Member Survey, which is always a treasure chest of interesting data. I’ve already published my primary analysis on the Institute site (you can download it here ) but wanted to call out a number of findings that either contradict or confirm martech industry conventional wisdom.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 7, 2024

Three-quarters of GTM teams have access to AI, but just 29% of GTM leaders report using AI to a great extent for their jobs. Team alignment is a consistent priority across all GTM departments surveyed. This report looks at the current tools used by GTM teams. Key findings highlighted: Room for improvement. AI makes an impact.

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B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

(This month's Research Round-Up features a research-based white paper by Winterberry Group that addresses the current state and future direction of B2B marketing and a wide-ranging research report by Livestorm, mention, and Jotform that is based on a global survey of marketers.) of the respondents were director-level or above 36.4%

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, achieving customer-centric organic growth has become paramount for every organization striving to stay competitive and thrive in their respective industries. A recent study by Berkley, companies reported a “very mature” level of customer-centricity experienced 2.5X

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Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

These insights come from the Hinge Research Institute ’s annual High Growth Study. Each year the study examines and reports on the specific strategies and tactics implemented by the fastest growing professional services firms. If you’re interested in purchasing the full report, click here. Want to read the full report?

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Contently

JUNE 10, 2019

Turning academic studies into content can be a minefield. One one hand, a study with flashy findings is great for PR and data visualization. On the other hand, the desire to exaggerate the results of a study for selfish interests be very a powerful urge. So the question becomes, can a brand sponsor a truly objective study?

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Vidyard

JANUARY 19, 2022

KITCHENER, Ontario – January 19, 2022 – To better understand the evolving preferences of financial services professionals in today’s remote-first business world, Vidyard and Atomik Research today released a new study examining how these individuals feel about working from home versus returning to the office in the months ahead.

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Vidyard

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – According to the second part of a future of work study released today by Vidyard and Atomik Research , 87% of financial services professionals said that their technology at work is in “the dark ages.” The findings were included in the report titled “ The Future of Work in Financial Services: Remote or In-Office? 22-26, 2021.

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Lead Liaison

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Case Study: Event Activations with Universal Lead Capture In this case study, we discuss some common pitfalls in event preparation, participation and execution. In this case study, conversational expectations were: The webinar would have a maximum of 4 sponsors. This would be a single-day webinar event. 306 How many attended?

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Brandpoint

JUNE 6, 2022

Not only are you faced with explaining a difficult, confusing subject matter with niche pain points, you’re also working to stay ahead in both industry and marketing trends. Marketers in the industry have their work cut out for them when it comes to creating content and building strategies.

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AgencyEA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Agency EA, an award-winning global brand experience agency, is excited to announce the findings of its fifth annual research study on the state of experiential marketing. The industry-wide survey takes an in-depth look at the anticipated trends impacting experiential in 2022 and beyond.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can find the answers to those questions and many more in the just-released research report from Onalytica and Immediate Future, the 2022 State of B2B Social Media Marketing Industry. Per the report, there are: 93.6 According to the the study, only 55% of B2B marketers are creating blog content.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those are among the findings from the 2022 State of IT report just released by Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD). The conclusions are based on surveying more than 1,000 technology buyers in companies across North America and Europe. As reported here previously, Millennials are taking over tech buying. It’s worth checking out.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 14, 2017

The “2017 Social Media Marketing Industry Report” from Social Media Examiner recently looked at which channels marketers are using to achieve their objectives. However, “For the first time in the history of our study, Facebook has passed LinkedIn as the most important platform for B2B marketers,” noted the authors of the report.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Recently, Lucidpress took an in-depth look at those shifts in its 2021 Content Effectiveness Report , which surveyed 452 professionals from leading industries to gauge the state of current content. A staggering 85 percent of marketers surveyed by Lucidpress have seen an increased demand for content within the last year.

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Vidyard

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – According to the second part of a future of work study released today by Vidyard and Atomik Research , 87% of financial services professionals said that their technology at work is in “the dark ages.” The findings were included in the report titled “ The Future of Work in Financial Services: Remote or In-Office? 22-26, 2021.

Work Management 65

Work Management Enterprise Management Marketing Management Studies 65

Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In the Hinge Research Institute’s High Growth Study 2021, Technology and Software Edition , the most pressing business challenges for surveyed firms were 1) “Unpredictability in the marketplace” and 2) “Changes in how buyers buy your services.” All firm sizes were represented with mid-size firms having the largest survey participation.

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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.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Benchmarks give us a sense of how well we are resourced and what sort of results others in industry are providing. Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

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Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

The gaming industry saw a lot of disruption over the last year, including the consolidation of major publishers, layoffs and canceled game releases. The video game industry has known this for years, but some brands are still learning how to connect with these very engaged consumers. Image: IAB. Strength in numbers. billion by 2027.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago They say recessions don’t start trends – they accelerate those that are already in motion. Those are some of the drawable conclusions from a study by the Demand Gen Report. The trend has been more of everything in B2B.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better. Those are just a few of the key findings from The Current State & Future of B2B Influencer Marketing , a new report from Onalytica. On to the lessons of the report. Budget isn’t the most important factor (unlike the B2C world).

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SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Boathouse Group’s Third Annual CEO Study on Marketing and the CMO answered these questions, yielding some surprises and flagging some back-to-basics trends. The survey, with 150 respondents from mid-to-large enterprises, making it one of the largest of its kind, showed some interesting new outcomes.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Use Case Studies of Similar Companies. Spend some time in online research to find case studies of B2B or B2C companies that have implemented a content marketing program. You might need to do a little digging beyond the cursory treatment these case studies receive online to find the numbers for their actual ROI.

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