Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It’s that time of year when I have the privilege of announcing our Agency Partner Program Value Award Winners. At Sprout, we’re lucky enough to work with an all-star cast of agency partners who continue to impress us with their dedication to their clients and communities. SproutPartner MVP.

Advertising Agencies 100

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Paid Social Agency Ad Agencies 100

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Between algorithm shifts and the rise of new platforms, the only constant in the world of social media is change. And continuing your social media training is the best way for you, and your team, to achieve a quick knowledge and credentials boost. Org-wide social media marketing training.

Social Media 110

Social Media Training Course Resources 110

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As Earth perishes from drought and famine, the protagonist played by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a time-sensitive journey across the universe in search of a new home for humanity. The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan.

Paid Content 136

Paid Content Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 136

SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Often, social media and inbound marketing are seen as mutually exclusive, but that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, social media allows you to connect with your audience in a place they are already engaging—which is the very foundation of inbound marketing. Social media is an easy way to build your brand.

Inbound Marketing 52

Inbound Marketing Social Media Social Marketing Paid Social Agency 52

Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technological disruption is par for the course in content marketing. What’s the best way to put AI’s content capabilities in play? We asked some experts presenting at Content Marketing World for their top AI tips and recommendations. But generative AI hits differently and closer to home.

Marketing AI 117

Marketing AI Content Marketing Planning Ethics 117

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

Contently

MARCH 11, 2020

Our main target was the Effies, the premier awards show celebrating advertising effectiveness. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results. HubSpot does a nice job emphasizing this process in its eight-step case study guide. Don’t do this!

Case Studies 210

Case Studies Case Study Studies Paid Search Agency 210

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Social media advertising continues to explode in all directions. Social budgets are growing by over 32% in 2018, social ad revenue is expected to climb over $51 billion dollars by the end of 2018 and 76% of total US consumers claim to have bought a product seen on social media.

Facebook 76

Facebook Budget Programs Tools Paid Search Agency 76

Inbox Insight

APRIL 11, 2022

They understand the finer detail when it comes to B2B multi channel marketing and provide best practice insight into the core components of multi channel strategy, common hurdles and key optimization tips. What first hand perspectives can our experts provide B2B marketers around multi channel strategy success?

Multi-Channel 98

Multi-Channel Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Advertising Channels 98

Onalytica B2B

APRIL 11, 2017

As a growth hacking digital marketer in the funded startup world, I regularly see the hustle-filled journey from startup inception to market-conquering results. If a genuine product market fit is established, the right marketing mix will generate fast-growth and long-term success. Influencer Marketing for Startups.

Startups 213

Startups Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Work Management 213

Stevens & Tate

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Once your buyer has been made aware of their problem, searched through your content, and become a lead, their true “shopping” experience begins. Email marketing and marketing automation are the primary avenues for marketing to your buyers at this point. Drip Emails. Lead Nurturing Campaigns.

Lead Nurturing 102

Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 102

Hubspot

MAY 25, 2016

Have you ever had any formal or informal paid advertising training or education? Most marketers are presented with a chunk of their company’s marketing budget one day and told to “run some ads.” Don’t let the costs scare you, paid social advertising is incredibly measurable, and can produce real ROI.

Paid Content 74

Paid Content Cost Per Click Social Media Top of Funnel 74

Sharpspring

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Making the most of your digital marketing efforts starts with selecting the right tools. Digital marketing works best when all of your efforts are synchronized across channels and when they don’t require time-intensive manual processes every time you want to launch a new campaign. Types of Marketing Tools. CRM Systems.

Marketing Automation Services 94

Marketing Automation Services Paid Search Agency Tools Enterprise Management 94

Sprout Social

MAY 28, 2020

Social media campaigns are focused and coordinated efforts that generate measurable results across social media platforms. Campaigns are a chance to switch things up, reach your audience in a new way, create memorable content and make a real impact on top-line business goals.

Social Media 80

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Campaigns 80

Pam Didner

JULY 5, 2020

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Account-based marketing (ABM) has become a buzzword in recent years. However, there is confusion among marketers concerning what it means and how to do it effectively. What is account-based marketing? Why is it important for sales and marketing? What are some examples of account-based marketing?

Account Based Marketing 86

Account Based Marketing Sales Management Paid Content ABM 86

Hubspot

MAY 11, 2020

And while everybody seems to know what not to publish these days, many marketers are asking: what should we put out into a world in the throes of a crisis? And how to be there for their audience without adding to the noise. Consumers are increasing searches for valuable information and engaging with businesses at record rates.

CMS Development 101

CMS Development Paid Search Agency Planning Content Marketing 101

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Marketing professionals can agree on one thing–we live in an industry that’s constantly changing. Whether we’re on a PR team at a Fortune 500 company or manage media buying for a small business, there’s always a new tool or best practice we can implement to better communicate and measure our content.

Paid Content 97

Paid Content Social Media Paid Social Agency Media 97

Pam Didner

OCTOBER 15, 2022

In addition, there are digital elements such as hotel blocks, event layout planning, event promotions, the registration process, event apps, and even your event theme, as well as creative design. Therefore, I have high respect for event marketing professionals who manage events with ease and don’t freak out when things go wrong.

Work Management 83

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Effectiveness 83

NetLine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

That’s why we’re excited about our most recent Marketer in our Showcase. Meet the Senior Marketing Manager at DocASAP , Nathan Huet – A savvy expert at putting data to work to understand how he can leverage the power of content to deliver quality leads to his sales team. Today, content is at the core of what we do as marketers.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Work Management Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Management 52

Porch Group Media

MAY 23, 2022

When people move to a new place, marketers can leverage data and mover marketing strategies to succeed in their overall customer acquisition and retention strategies. But how well are B2C companies leveraging mover marketing strategies? By using data, mover marketing strategies can go beyond simple email campaigns.

First-Mover Advantage 52

First-Mover Advantage Allocation Marketing Budget Paid Social Agency 52

Huptech Web

MARCH 2, 2023

It has emerged as a new buzzword in online shopping, representing the interaction of social media and eCommerce. By leveraging social media platforms to facilitate transactions, businesses can create a more seamless shopping experience for their customers, increasing sales and brand loyalty.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content eCommerce Social Media Paid Social Agency 52

Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Advertising Benchmark 91

Advertising Benchmark Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Studies 91

SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Paid media and inbound marketing are often considered at odds or even opposite approaches to marketing. In fact, no intelligent inbound marketing plan is truly complete without the right paid media ad strategy. What Is Paid Media Advertising? Paid Media versus Free Media.

Paid Content 98

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 98

Digilant

APRIL 2, 2024

social network ad spending by an impressive 10 percent. This year, eMarketer now expects social network ad spending to hit $82.9 The upswing in social ad spending reflects just how important social media advertising is for brands and agencies within the current digital reality.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Advertising Agencies Advertisements 52

6sense

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For cybersecurity software company Code42, the year 2021 was a pivotal point when it came to reevaluating its go-to-market approach. This was no ordinary shift of traditional sales and marketing tactics — this was a shift in its entire philosophy.

Marketing Qualified Leads 62

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking MQL AIDA 62

B2BMarketing.net

APRIL 26, 2024

In an era defined by shifting buying group dynamics and an ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of the chief marketing officer (CMO) is undergoing a profound transformation. This shift in focus calls for a re-evaluation of marketing strategies and a realignment of priorities.

Account Based Marketing 59

Account Based Marketing Demand Generation CMO ABM 59

nDash

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

There are so many marketing conferences to choose from in 2019! B2B Marketing Exchange – February 25-27 – Scottsdale, AZ. B2B Marketing Exchange – February 25-27 – Scottsdale, AZ. The B2B Marketing Exchange covers all areas in – you guessed it – B2B marketing.

Conference 94

Conference Planning Content Marketing Content 94

Digilant

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the ever-evolving world of digital advertising, new terminology is popping up left and right. As advertisers, it’s our job to stay up to date with these new solutions and how best to implement them into our digital media plans. One of the terms that have been on everyone’s mind in recent years is omnichannel marketing.

Planning 52

Planning Advertising Agencies Work Management Paid Search Agency 52

Vidyard

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Contents 1. Social Media and Paid Social 3.3 Conferences, Presentations, and Events 4. When asked what kind of brand video they’d like to see more of, more people chose explainer videos than any other type of video content. Social Media and Paid Social. Get the List.

Video Marketing 126

Video Marketing Paid Social Agency Landing Pages Work Management 126

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 2, 2022

Pipeline is the glue between the marketing and sales departments. If this isn’t happening, the rest of the process won’t work. And is each area getting the support it needs? How marketing fuels pipeline. At Salesforce, we run demand generation campaigns that market products to specific industries and regions.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Peer-to-peer Demand Generation Agencies Account Based Marketing 98

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re reading this post on the ROI of Facebook ads, you’re probably asking a lot of common questions: Are Facebook ads worth it for B2B? What’s a good ROI for B2B Facebook ads? How do I calculate the return on investment of my Facebook ads? In this post, we cover: Are Facebook ads a waste of money for B2B?

ROI 52

ROI Facebook Cost per Lead Paid Search Agency 52

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re reading this post on the ROI of Facebook ads, you’re probably asking a lot of common questions: Are Facebook ads worth it for B2B? What’s a good ROI for B2B Facebook ads? How do I calculate the return on investment of my Facebook ads? In this post, we cover: Are Facebook ads a waste of money for B2B?

ROI 52

ROI Facebook Cost per Lead Paid Search Agency 52

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 28, 2015

We had nearly 1,600 people sign up for our webinar last week on “ How To Plan And Build An Effective Content Marketing Strategy. Click the link above to our blog post summary of the most important stats, quotes, slides, templates and also to download the presentation and the templates.

Work Management 100

Work Management Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 100

PureB2B

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It goes without saying that there is a consistent struggle with event marketing in the B2B space. Events remain limited due to health concerns and the general attendance is fatigued by excessive product marketing. On top of that, lead generation goals for companies are growing and there’s only so much budget available.

Marketing Budget Creation 62

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Event Marketing Budget Programs 62

Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2020

In a COVID-19 world where all in-person events and plans have been cancelled, companies are looking for new ways to connect with their audiences, and maintain and grow their business relationships. Here’s what you need to do as you plan your digital event and promote it on social. Loop your speakers into social promo.

Promotion 78

Promotion Paid Social Agency B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 78

Directive Agency

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There is no doubt that B2B social media marketing has become an increasingly dominant key ingredient for a successful marketing strategy — but first, what is social media marketing? What is Social Media Marketing (SMM)? Why is it important? Let’s get started!

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Media 40

Hubspot

JUNE 14, 2021

But sometimes, a prospect is willing to take some of the strain off that process by explicitly demonstrating interest in a company before its sales team reaches out. Identifying hand-raisers is a relatively easy process, as they technically identify themselves. Through Your Content. Through Paid Advertising.

High Quality Lead 62

High Quality Lead Sales Qualified Leads Paid Search Agency Cold Calling 62