Tony Zambito

MAY 14, 2021

Marketing and Sales Leaders Need To Know The Difference Between Bad Versus Good Buyer Personas To Achieve Growth. Not all buyer personas are created equally. Because if they are not created equally, meaning with proven research rigor and processes, we will wind up with a bunch of really bad buyer personas.

Buyer Personas 232

Buyer Personas Validation Deliverability Thought Leadership 232

Tony Zambito

JANUARY 13, 2022

The 20th Anniversary of Buyer Personas Survey To Help Determine Usefulness. The year 2021 marked the 20 th Anniversary of the concept of Buyer Persona being founded. The world is a completely different one than existed in 2001 when buyer personas were first introduced. It is hard to believe. What do we wish to know?

Buyer Personas 195

Buyer Personas Customer Surveys Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 195

sagefrog

APRIL 16, 2024

To the uninitiated, B2B marketing may appear to be a smattering of strategies and tactics coming together in an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style soup. The B2B buyer’s journey and buyer personas are critical aspects of this carefully constructed process. Why Are B2B Buyer Personas Important?

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Buyer Personas Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management 62

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Have a Formal Marketing Plan.

Resource Management 360

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 360

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s something interesting you should know about B2B companies and their content strategies. But here’s the catch – not many have a strategy that covers the whole business. We’re talking about reaching out to different kinds of customers with content that’s all about marketing and selling.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing & Strategy Work Management Marketing Management 236

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. If you’re a marketer at a manufacturer, distributor, or engineering company, you know this firsthand.

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 75

Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Here are some key strategies to consider: 1. Implement marketing automation: Utilize marketing automation platforms like Marketo, HubSpot, or Pardot to streamline your lead nurturing process.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Tactics Lead Scoring 100

SmartBug Media

APRIL 6, 2023

If you're a marketing professional, you've probably heard the term "buyer persona" more times than you can count. Buyer personas are an essential part of a successful marketing strategy because not only do they define precisely whom you’re trying to reach, but they also inform so many aspects of your business.

Buyer Personas 98

Buyer Personas Planning Psychographics Paid Search Agency 98

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. In this guide, we share practical content-related advice and examples that you can use to resolve specific ABM challenges, ultimately increasing the efficiency of your marketing campaigns.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Content marketing is a contact sport. Such is the life of a content marketer, where you must balance content marketing strategy vs. execution. You can’t “win” at content marketing without a solid strategy. A fruitful content marketing return for your organization requires both strategy and execution.

Marketing & Strategy 362

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 362

The Lead Agency

MARCH 17, 2024

This information becomes the bedrock upon which successful marketing strategies are built. Our Top Tip: Add lead magnet assets, like eBooks and whitepapers, into your content strategy. Our Top Tip: Use action-oriented language, such as “Download Your Free Guide Now and Start Transforming Your Marketing Strategy Today.”

High Quality Lead 127

High Quality Lead Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 127

Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

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Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 92

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 30, 2021

When you hear the phrase “product marketing,” what are some of the first brands that come to mind? Product marketing is all about the consumer. To be a successful product marketer, you must pull the consumer into your narrative. Today, we’re covering several key strategies these four brands have been using for years.

Marketing Strategy 363

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Product Top of Funnel 363

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2021

Nearly ninety-two percent of marketers 1 in U.S.-based based businesses larger than 100 employees leverage social media marketing to tap into this large consumer group’s potential. Social media strategies have become key to meeting critical marketing goals for many businesses, and the ones that work well start with deep consideration.

Social Media 358

Social Media Work Management Webinar Metrics Social Marketing 358

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to developing growth marketing strategies, you don’t have every resource at your disposal. For any SaaS company looking to accelerate growth with minimal investment, we’ve put together a list of actionable tactics to help you do just that. Growth marketing strategies are not cookie cutter.

Growth Marketing 359

Growth Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services 359

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

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B2B Marketing B2B Buyer Personas Mobile Advertising 310

The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2023

Lead nurturing is a powerful B2B marketing strategy for companies to create meaningful connections and drive engagement with customers and prospects at every stage of the sales funnel. Almost 80% of marketing leads don’t actually convert into sales.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 62

Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? When Do You Need a Go-to-Market Strategy?

Marketing Analytics Tools 130

Marketing Analytics Tools Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing & Strategy 130

Contently

MAY 2, 2023

Every content marketer has heard the saying: “Content is king!” ” In fact, all great marketing leaders know that producing great campaigns starts with compelling content. Content marketers are asked to serve nearly every department in the business. The problem? So how do they do it?

Enterprise Management 178

Enterprise Management Marketing & Strategy Work Management Marketing Strategy 178

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 6, 2019

The most significant challenge B2B marketers face is in effectively communicating with target audiences and prospective buyers. Goals become more complicated to achieve as evolving marketing technology continues to promise an opportunity to target more specifically and create unique customer experiences buyers demand.

Buyer Personas 123

Buyer Personas Paid Content Online Marketing B2B Marketing 123

Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

And for a small to medium-sized business (SMB) to maintain that success, they need to focus attention on growth strategies, including lead generation. Let’s take a look at why SMBs need a lead generation strategy and how to build one for consistent business growth. 11 Steps to Build an SMB Lead Generation Strategy.

Ideal Customer Profiles 246

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 246

Launch Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2022

A good marketing strategy is key to the success of your company’s marketing efforts – from the messaging on your brochure to the user experience on your website. As we take on a new year, it’s always in your best interest to think of tactical ways to level up your marketing strategy.

Marketing Strategy 139

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics Planning 139

Biznology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Tech companies don’t need a “video strategy.” They need tactical videos that support their sales and marketing content strategy. Tactical videos have specific objectives: establish a value proposition in the prospect’s mind, put across a memorable product differentiator, describe a new use case. Like this post?

Tactics 150

Tactics RFP Top of Funnel Video Marketing 150

Webbiquity

APRIL 13, 2022

That makes SEO one of the top areas of investment for B2B marketing teams. However, B2B SEO is a different animal from consumer-focused strategies. Consequently, elements such as page load speed and keeping your site clean from broken links and 404 errors are important regardless, but factors like content strategy will differ.

SEO 294

SEO Marketing Websites B2B Marketing & Strategy 294

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The way we connect with potential customers is by crafting personas and developing stories that help them envision a better future. What’s a persona? Personas are realistic characters who represent key audience segments. Personas are realistic characters who represent key audience segments. How do you research personas?

Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Microsite Cross-Selling 98

ClearVoice

MAY 12, 2024

What you’re experiencing is a branding and marketing strategy called content personalization. And it’s being used everywhere from streaming services to marketing emails to improve the customer experience, driving conversions, and building brand loyalty. Let’s examine how to use personalized content in your marketing.

Personalization 52

Personalization Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

The great content marketer Ann Handley advocates for making your customer, rather than your company, the hero of your brand story. To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why. What is a buyer persona?

Buyer Personas 140

Buyer Personas Social Media Media Ideal Customer Profiles 140

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. While every sales process is unique, there are central, universal elements that high-growth organizations use to tactically engage qualified buyers. What is Sales Prospecting?

Sales Management 208

Sales Management Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Cold Calling 208

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2021

ZoomInfo’s recent webinar, Automation: The Secret to Next-Level Go-To-Market Strategy , highlighted why automation powered by data is a proven tactic to accelerate win rates and better enable go-to-market plays. 2: New sales or marketing leader play. The timeless case for automation.

Webinar Metrics 242

Webinar Metrics Zoominfo Automation Marketing & Strategy 242

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But it can be quite costly, especially if your team fails to continuously invest time into fine-tuning your strategy. Social media strategy needs constant tweaking, analyzing, and learning from your or your competitors’ successes and failures. A well-set-up social listening strategy will answer all of these questions and more.

Social Media 107

Social Media Advertisements Advertising Tools 107

Content4Demand

JULY 10, 2020

By its nature, account-based marketing (ABM) begins with an understanding of the business or businesses that match your sales success criteria and the members of the buying group that you need to target. It’s based on some share of market that’s a portion of the total addressable market that you believe you can capture.

Account Based Marketing 66

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Digital Asset Management 66

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 15, 2021

By Payal Parikh , Director of Client Engagement at Heinz Marketing. What is Sales and Marketing Alignment? As Matt Heinz says – there is No Sale without Marketing and No Marketing without Sales. A successful, predictable, and scalable organization doesn’t exist entirely with sales or entirely with marketing.

Marketing Analytics Tools 136

Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 136

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? There’s a lot to navigate when searching for the best marketing practices for your emerging company. Knowing when and how to get a realistic and effective marketing strategy off the ground may even seem daunting. Start-Up Marketing Fundamentals.

Paid Search Agency 97

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

The Lead Agency

MARCH 17, 2024

This information becomes the bedrock upon which successful marketing strategies are built. Our Top Tip: Add lead magnet assets, like eBooks and whitepapers, into your content strategy. Our Top Tip: Use action-oriented language, such as “Download Your Free Guide Now and Start Transforming Your Marketing Strategy Today.”

High Quality Lead 62

High Quality Lead Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62