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 361

Social Media Work Management Webinar Metrics Social Marketing 361

Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2020

And for that launch’s success, it’s crucial to set goals, plan future steps, and obtain a competitive advantage. Traditionally, marketing plans lay out these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 246

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

There’s little we do in the world of B2B marketing that doesn’t involve thorough planning. Today, we have things like automation, data, and buyer personas to fall back on. And in order to achieve that, you need buyer personas. What Are Buyer Personas? And How Can They Help Marketers? And who wouldn’t?

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Tony Zambito

MAY 7, 2021

Marketing and Sales Leaders Can Increase Their Value Through In-House Buyer Insights and Buyer Persona Development Capabilities. Since the origins of the buyer persona concept in 2001, buyers and their buying behaviors have always been in a constant state of change. Because buyers will have moved on.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Content marketing is a contact sport. Just like any coach, you’re in charge of preparing for the game and carrying out those plans. 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. Image: CMI.

Marketing & Strategy 363

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 363

Webbiquity

JUNE 14, 2022

With that in mind, what’s the best way to plan a successful B2B client sales meeting? Plan Well Ahead of Time. Understanding your ideal buyer persona will give you a general idea of what problems your prospect is likely dealing with, but do your homework to try to ascertain their more specific issues.

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B2B Sales Planning Tips B2B 309

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 31, 2023

But do you know how direct the relationship is between understanding your customers’ needs and maximizing the results of your marketing efforts? This allows you to identify gaps in the customer experience and opportunities for improvement, as well as develop targeted marketing strategies that resonate with your audience.

Enterprise Management 266

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Tools Marketing Management 266

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? Implementing hit-or-miss content marketing tactics is not likely to produce the results you want. Table of Contents What is an Industrial Marketing Strategy?

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Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 92

Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Developing a go-to-market strategy is critical to the success of your organization. Your go-to-market strategy brings together the key elements that drive your business. It provides a strategic action plan that clarifies how to reach your target customers and better compete in your industry. In a monetary sense too.

B2B Marketing 98

B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 98

Martech

MARCH 8, 2024

Without proper planning, your initiatives may end up costly, resources wasted and the result unusable. As a [persona], I [want to], so [that].” The “persona” is the audience, the “want to” is the action and the “that” is the outcome. Dig deeper: 5 practical marketing tactics to accommodate new technologies and AI 3.

Work Management 119

Work Management Marketing Management User-Generated Content CMO 119

Martech

APRIL 8, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Answer: As a marketing expert, I can provide you with some interview questions that can help assess a candidate’s skills and experience in business analysis and analytics.

Business 71

Business Best Practices Marketing AI Forecasting 71

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

And with digital events, there’s no shortage of data that event marketers can use to optimize sessions and experiences for their attendees. During the planning phase, research your customers and prospects to inform the kind of sessions and experiences to include in your event. Look at the data.

Optimization 108

Optimization Ideal Customer Profiles Customer Surveys Communities 108

Inbox Insight

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Market intelligence customized specifically to your business plays a pivotal role for B2B marketers looking to unlock specialist B2B insights around their audience and understand real-time demand of their target personas. of senior B2B marketers say they outsource their market research. Reading time: 3 minutes.

Ideal Customer Profiles 96

Ideal Customer Profiles Planning Demand Generation Marketing Plans 96

ClickDimensions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many small to medium businesses (SMBs) often grapple with one common challenge: disjointed sales and marketing communications. The Impact of Disjointed Communications Inconsistent Messaging One of the most significant repercussions of misaligned sales and marketing communications is inconsistent messaging.

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SMB Cross-Selling Buyer Personas Marketing Management 110

The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Maximize online success with a comprehensive marketing strategy that boosts your online presence, increases visibility, and drives targeted traffic to your website. Enhance your B2B marketing plan with this marketing plan template. Marketing ROI: Creating a repeatable process for driving ROI from marketing efforts.

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Planning Template Marketing Plans Marketing Automation Services 52

Martech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Prompt: Our product is loss-making for two years in spite of researched marketing plans. Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers.

Planning 95

Planning Multi-Channel Word of Mouth Best Practices 95

Oktopost

MARCH 31, 2024

With an impressive cohort of 2,700 advocates, Sarah dives into how she runs their successful advocacy program and how she plans to keep their momentum going throughout 2024. From finding the right balance of content to the types she creates, Sarah dives all in with the best practices you should implement for any advocacy program.

Budget Programs 92

Budget Programs Paid Search Agency Impressions Training 92

SmartBug Media

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you’re a marketer in the B2B sphere, give yourself a pat on the back. Standing out from the crowd in today’s market may not be as clear-cut anymore, but there are ways you can keep your brand front and center. By leveraging B2B inbound marketing. New to inbound marketing? You made it! Don’t worry!

Inbound Marketing 98

Inbound Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 98

Launch Marketing

AUGUST 10, 2022

You’ve heard many times before, buyer personas are a crucial component of successful marketing. The characteristics of the personas give insight into what will make the most impact when marketing to them. Importance of Buyer Personas. Increase Confidence in Marketing Activities. Reach the Right Audiences.

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Buyer Personas Product B2B Psychographics 105

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Many evolved business and marketing strategies to meet the new digital-first focus, heightened customer expectations, and so much more. To help put marketing efforts of this past year in perspective, we’re looking back at some of our top marketing content of 2021, focusing on B2B marketing strategies and new trends.

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B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Planning B2B Thought Leadership 118

Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Every new B2B product needs a sound marketing plan to foster awareness and ultimately revenue growth, but before you can walk, you must learn to crawl. Read on, to learn about the four essential elements of a product launch marketing plan. Each marketing channel is associated with multiple projects or activities.

Planning 114

Planning Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Plans Product 114

Martech

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the digital age, personalizing the user experience remains a paramount goal for marketers. By systematically assigning metadata — covering aspects like persona, journey stage, product and solution — to each digital asset, we set the foundation for meaningful engagement. Journey stage tagging. Product and service tagging.

Digital Asset Management 96

Digital Asset Management Personalization Enterprise Management Tagging 96

BOP Design

JUNE 23, 2022

From time to time, it’s a good idea to check in on your B2B marketing plan and ensure you have considered or are using the top B2B marketing best practices. In this post, we take a look at the eight top marketing practices for B2B firms. Create a Specific Buyer Persona. Put Digital Marketing First.

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Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing Practices 121

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 141

Buyer Personas Social Media Media Ideal Customer Profiles 141

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

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

In our recent webinar , Karen Tran , a Principal Analyst specializing in marketing executive strategies at Forrester, offers invaluable insights on how B2B organizations can harness the true power of social media to not only enhance their visibility but also drive substantial sales growth.

Social Media 70

Social Media Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 70

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Creating and managing a carefully planned B2B marketing approach is crucial for businesses aiming to achieve continuous expansion in a fiercely competitive digital marketing environment. In this guide, we will go over a step-by-step process for how to develop a B2B marketing strategy.

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Planning Allocation B2B Marketing Process 116

Top Rank Marketing

MARCH 25, 2024

TopRank Marketing has worked with clients in both the B2B and B2C realms over the last two decades. But we also fully recognize the enduring factors that distinguish successful marketing in B2B versus B2C. The approach is guided by personas, which often span verticals, functions, or buying committee roles.

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Top of Funnel SEO Long Tail Marketing Marketing & Strategy 103

Launch Marketing

MARCH 20, 2024

Marketing is a tried-and-true tactic proven to generate leads and revenue for businesses. Will I achieve business goals with marketing at the forefront? What can effective marketing do for my organization? The truth is that when done properly, marketing works, and we have proof. What Are the Benefits of Marketing?

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Planning Paid Search Agency Marketing Qualified Leads 62

Blue Flame Thinking

JUNE 28, 2023

As a digital marketing partner to our clients, we’ve seen it all when it comes to service and product campaigns. Some clients have previous campaign results to review, some have personas and KPIs and others have just started creative briefs. Create personas to help ground your thinking and build relevancy in messaging and touchpoints.

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Campaigns Tips Planning Advertising Agencies 89

ClearVoice

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Whether you’re a freelancer, a content marketing agency, or an in-house marketing professional hired to manage a brand’s content, you need to make the most of your existing strengths in content marketing creation, but you also need to shore up your weaknesses and develop your lesser skill sets. Your Treatment Plan.

Top of Funnel 126

Top of Funnel Planning Content Marketing Work Management 126

Brandwatch Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The purpose of undertaking customer analysis as part of a business plan is to examine the consumers most likely to purchase your product or service in-depth. It helps to have personas so you can visualize a human rather than aiming for an abstract idea.

Analysis 98

Analysis Segmentation Ideal Customer Profiles Effectiveness 98

SmartBug Media

APRIL 5, 2023

The term “buyer persona” has become more and more popular in the last few years. Many businesses have worked with their internal marketing team or with the help of an agency to develop their buyer personas. Why Are Buyer Personas? Why Are Buyer Personas? Why Are Buyer Personas So Important? Focus your time.

Buyer Personas 98

Buyer Personas Advertising Agencies Demographics Mobile Advertising 98

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Account Based Marketing 116

Brandwatch Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The purpose of undertaking customer analysis as part of a business plan is to examine the consumers most likely to purchase your product or service in-depth. It helps to have personas so you can visualize a human rather than aiming for an abstract idea.

Segmentation 95

Segmentation Analysis Ideal Customer Profiles Effectiveness 95

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

NASA plans missions and steers rockets. Define the desired end state by use case and persona. Researchers who tested the toxicity of a widely used generative AI tool, recently found that assuming certain personas, such as of the boxer Muhammad Ali, significantly increased the toxicity of the response. Watch for free 5.

Work Management 122

Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building Ethics 122

ClearVoice

JUNE 19, 2023

Content marketing is still driving success for companies that do it right. Several content marketing areas expect significant growth and change in 2023. These include account-based marketing, artificial intelligence, local SEO, persona marketing, podcast marketing, social media, and video marketing.

Marketing AI 98

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