Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Enough with the negativity and cliches.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Although B2B marketers may see an ROI from basing their strategies on lead generation, new research suggests that it may be best to build a foundation on revenue instead. They are also 66 percent more likely to report positive ROI, and 334 percent more likely to use sophisticated attribution. This is followed by ROI (15.3

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A new research study provides the most accurate picture yet. The Future of Remote Work , a new research study from Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD), provides a detailed examination of trends and projections about work structure. ” Here are four key findings from the SWZD research. ” Hmm.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Most of us can (vaguely) remember life before COVID-19: business optimism and aggressive purchasing plans for 2020. Six months into the pandemic, how have IT buying plans and practices changed? Two recent research reports provide answers. For B2B technology marketers, in-person events are pretty much out for the moment.

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Webbiquity

JULY 14, 2020

The latest research from TrustRadius answers reveals some interesting insights. Along with tech industry analyst firm IDC, TrustRadius looked at how tech companies are adapting to the current environment: how they are changing spending plans, business processes, and priorities for the rest of 2020. Innovation Remains the Top Goal.

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Webbiquity

MAY 12, 2020

That’s where opportunity lies for B2B marketers today. According to the latest research from LeadMD , only one in five business buyers is pessimistic about the future success of their business. But B2B marketers need to shift tactics and more important, messaging, in order to earn conversations with those prospective customers.

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Martech

AUGUST 24, 2023

With generative AI hype overinflating expectations, 63% of marketing leaders say they plan to invest in the technology in the next 24 months, according to two reports from Gartner. While nearly 2/3rds of marketers are planning to invest in AI, 14% already have, according to Gartner’s 2023 MarTech Survey.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This awoke a sleeping giant: content marketing. The Content Marketing Institute’s 2022 Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends Report gives an interesting insight into the new post-pandemic landscape. The pandemic made us create a strategy,” said one respondent quoted in the report.

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Webbiquity

JULY 18, 2023

Despite the looming threat of recession, 92% of marketers expect their budgets to increase or stay the same this year (at least for now). 86% say that data privacy regulations have impacted their marketing strategy over the past year. Video Marketing: Hotter Than Ever Video marketing is huge and somehow keeps getting huger.

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Brightedge

JUNE 10, 2022

SEO research is a multifaceted, long-term process. An effective strategy has numerous components, from initial keyword research and competitor analysis, to ongoing tracking and maintenance of rankings. Without them, it’s impossible to perform even the most basic SEO research tasks. Keyword research is vital.

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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Michelle Voznyuk , Marketing Specialist at Heinz Marketing In today’s digital age, it’s harder than ever to stand out. While you might be marketing a product or service yourself, you’re also getting marketed to countless times throughout the day. How does industry research fuel category leadership?

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I love working with them and they bring fresh perspective to (often) stale content marketing strategies—but they have two common areas of vulnerability: They can tend to approach content from an “inside-out” perspective, and they can be too quick on the content trigger. Content marketing is a conversation.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As we close out 2021, we assume you’re spending most of your time explaining to executives and colleagues why the data and reports you shared with them earlier this year are no longer relevant. Your coworkers may not always understand how quickly digital marketing reports and estimates can change, but we do.

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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. Just the other day we presented the results of primary prospect research to one of our clients that had commissioned it.

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Animalz blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, he shows how content teams can use AI tools in their research process. The GPT-4 engine on which it runs is much better than its predecessor and powers other apps, like Perplexity AI , a research tool designed to counter some of ChatGPT’s flaws. Just make sure you’re on the Plus plan using its GPT-4 engine.)

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Title Options A Quick Start to Research-Informed Content for Healthcare Vendors Healthcare Vendors and Research-Informed Content: 4 Tactics You Can Implement Today Healthcare Vendors and Research-Informed Content-Part 1: The Low-Hanging Fruit “Half of them are working off instinct and hunches.”

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 28, 2023

Digital marketers are now using a wide range of channels to reach their target audience. However, new research indicates that they are finding it challenging to measure the return-on-investment (ROI) of channels, such as email, social media marketing , and search.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One of the biggest challenges in marketing today is increasing retention and lifetime value of existing customers. Developing a customer advocacy approach includes many facets, including data, measurement and research. Developing a customer advocacy approach includes many facets, including data, measurement and research.

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Hinge Marketing

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The Hinge Research Institute has released a special consulting industry version of its breakthrough study of professional services buyers and the firms that they hire. This study also saw the addition of industry-specific versions of the report, such as this one. In the current report we are focusing on consulting firms.

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Valasys

APRIL 11, 2024

The mission is to find the jobs that would be replaced by artificial intelligence and, based on this analysis, create action plans for retraining or improving the set of skills of workers in a constantly changing environment.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 21, 2019

As marketers continue to create new content for their target audience, statistics suggest that most believe original research has a positive impact on their organization. About 88% of those who use original research plan to conduct additional research within the next 12 months. Tapping into Marketing Data.

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Martech

JULY 22, 2022

Marketers are still adapting to the major disruptions of the past several years. Buyers, though, still expect marketers to provide personalization and enjoyable experiences. In partnership with Ascend2, Oracle surveyed 853 marketers across the US, Canada, India and the UK. Top challenges marketers are currently facing.

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Seismic

JANUARY 24, 2023

Sales enablement has changed tremendously since Aragon Research published its first Aragon Research Globe on sales enablement in 2016. This year their message is clear – enablement platforms have never been more valuable to go-to-market (GTM) teams than they are today.

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Content4Demand

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In a recent Content4Demand webinar, Research Campaigns: Tell Stories With Data for “Campaigns in a Box , we shared a great deal of information about how Allyson Havener, VP of Marketing at TrustRadius , used research campaigns to identify and target specific new audiences. How and when do you plan your derivative content?

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Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And brands that are doing precisely that this holiday season are arming their teams with the most accurate, real-time consumer research possible. Let’s see how that looks and ways your brand can still take advantage of opportunities that consumer research has to offer this holiday season. The state of holiday gifting.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the success of today’s marketers hinging on adaptability, integrating AI isn’t just an option—it’s a strategic necessity for growth. The Vast Influence of AI on B2B Marketing The influence of AI is visible in every facet of B2B marketing, from lead generation and customer engagement to data analytics and decision-making processes.

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Webbiquity

MAY 17, 2016

With 93% of B2B marketers now using content marketing to build brand awareness and generate leads, success going forward will require producing higher-quality content —not just more of it. Creating high-quality content starts with planning (deciding what to write about) and research (determining what to say about those topics).

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B2B Marketing Directions

AUGUST 13, 2023

Source: LinkedIn and Ipsos (This month's Research Round-Up discusses some of the significant findings from a recent global survey of B2B business and marketing leaders conducted by LinkedIn and Ipsos.) This spring, LinkedIn and Ipsos conducted a significant survey of B2B business and marketing leaders located around the world.

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B2B Marketing Directions

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

(The marketing world has been captivated by ChatGPT for the past several weeks. The generative AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI has been widely hailed by some members of the marketing community, and widely criticized by others. Overall, the survey findings indicate that the use of AI in marketing is still in the early stages.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 12, 2023

As B2B marketers continue to invest in new marketing technology (martech) , research indicates that they intend to use it to improve the customer experience in the coming months. In the same time span, 40% of B2B marketing CMOs stated that they would like to expand their martech stack.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 27, 2022

As marketers continue to take on tasks ranging from content creation to demand generation, new research suggests that those who document their strategies along the way are more likely to see success. Having your marketing strategy documented is critical to success,” wrote the authors of the report.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 10, 2022

As B2B marketers begin to reap the benefits of leveraging social media platforms, new research suggests that they will be investing more in this area in the coming months. This is followed by content marketing (47%) and email (41%). The Growing Importance of Social Media Marketing.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

At a Glance Maribel Lopez Founder and Principal Analyst, Lopez Research LLC Focus Areas : AI, Mobility, Analytics, Future of Work. Navigating AI in Contact Centers with NICE’s Carmit DiAndrea , Lopez Research Analyst Perspective: AI and Growth Drive HPE’s Strategic Acquisition of Juniper, But It’s Too Early to Declare Victory.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2020

Co-branding is a marketing strategy where two or more brand names form a branding collaboration around a product, service, or topic. By blending the market strength and brand awareness of two or more companies, co-branding often improves customer bases, customer loyalty, brand image, and perceived value for all participants.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 22, 2023

As marketers look for new ways to make an impact on their target audience, new research suggests that they need to continue to focus on improving the customer experience (CX). Despite this increase and mounting pressure on marketers, there may be potential to improve by shifting to personalization.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As marketers begin to shift back toward in-person events following the Covid-19 pandemic, new research indicates that they are developing strategies to host more of them in the coming months. That being said, marketers are still preparing for unexpected roadblocks that may arise following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Inbox Insight

AUGUST 30, 2020

Marketing technology buyers are results-driven and often choose vendors that are leaders in their field. How do they plan their budget? Where do they go to research solutions? Our sample includes 250 senior leaders working in marketing, located across the USA and the UK. Download the full report, here.

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