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Early stage B2B tech startups don’t invest enough in marketing [peer-reviewed study]

Sword and the Script | B2B

That’s according to a new paper published in a peer-reviewed journal by two academics Gary L. ” The duo used “multi-method approach that involved interviews, secondary data, and a follow-up survey” to conduct the study. More specifically, they did the study twice to ensure its validity. emphasis theirs].”

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Why Most B2B Companies Don’t Use Earned Media (Public Relations)

Marketing Craftmanship

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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High Growth Study 2024: What Drives Exceptional Growth in an Unpredictable Marketplace?

Hinge Marketing

For the second year in a row, the Hinge Research Institute’s annual High Growth Study showed that uncertainty is professional services firms’ overriding concern. Questions like these are what we designed this study to answer. About the Study This is the ninth edition of the High Growth Study. How did they do it?

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The B2B CEO’s social media checklist

Martech

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. There have been starts and stops along the way, but we are now seeing social media being used strategically. Here’s a list of key things CEOs should know about social media in business marketing. Is it important?

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The type of content B2B buyers say helps vendors win deals [study]

Sword and the Script | B2B

For the better part of 10 years , studies have shown that buyers have all but made a decision by the time they talk to sales. A recent study by the Demand Gen Report conducted for the video platform Vidyard drives this point home. Social media seems to be having an increased influence on B2B marketing.

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How to Create an Effective B2B Case Study

KoMarketing Associates

While blog posts, online guides, and white papers are great “top of the funnel” content assets, you must nurture the lead all the way through to the purchase. Enter: case studies. But, how do you create a B2B case study that supports your content marketing strategy ? Step 3: Format the Case Study.

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Planning Social Media Campaigns For Every Holiday: A Case Study with Letterbox Gifts

Buffer

One of the most tried-and-true social media strategies is to build a content calendar around celebrations, events, and holidays. With so many gifting occasions throughout the year, their social media marketing revolves around celebrating each giving moment, big and small. Letterbox Gifts co-founders, Eleanor and Michelle.