?. Thank you for your interest in white paper marketing! I feel like this is how too many of my white paper experiences begin, and right from the start it leaves a stale taste in my mouth as a reader. Here’s how to clean up your white papers, from entry to distribution. MORE
Traditional white papers are likely the staple of your content marketing portfolio, and for good reason. According to a recent IDG survey, 84% of buyers leveraged white papers as a key resource to help them make a purchase decision. MORE
Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. because 1) the time commitment is minimal, and 2) white papers are perceived (not always justifiably) as information of value rather than sales collateral. MORE
In a recent conversation I was having with the Bloom Group they believe “the practice of publishing white papers must come to a close because of the utter proliferation of white papers, and the poor content contained within so many of them.” Kill the white paper!” MORE
Given that a white paper is usually a showcase marketing piece for your product and company, you have every right to expect that the writer has done the detail work to create a quality draft. A professional writer will understand that checking for these details can avoid the negative impression left by a sloppy white paper-- and perhaps the bigger problem of a legal issue or lost sale. An obvious typo. A usage that shows a clear misunderstanding of the word's meaning or proper use. MORE
Well, your firm has written and produced a white paper. A quality white paper can one of the most important content marketing vehicles to generate leads within your internet marketing plan. Your ultimate goals with white papers are typically the following: . . MORE
Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format. MORE
It's easy to overload technology white papers with content that is irrelevant and poorly structured for the reader's interest. white papers that don't contain enough technical information are more likely to disappoint than those that possess too much.". The ideas below will help you avoid this problem by trimming the "fat"--unnecessary or excessive content--from your technical white papers. Are you trying to cram too much content into one white paper? MORE
If you want to grow your reader base, that is, if you want to get found and get known online, small businesses and entrepreneurs will offer prospects and clients online information for free, such as a white paper , a report or a compelling article. MORE
Show me your papers ( Papiere, bitte ). You want to make sure that when — not if — your site is pulled over and Google asks for your papers, you have current, stamped, and legal papers on your person to profer. Why is Google being such a dick? MORE
Connect the Docs is a terrific blog on content marketing, with a special focus on effective strategies and techniques for white papers. Know thy audience: business and technical white papers (should you write separate white papers for each?). Content Marketing White Papers MORE
If you’re a corporate marketer like me, no doubt you’ve been put in the situation I faced this week: you have a white paper that an external content person created for the company and now you need to make that content social. Let’s face it, there are some B2B executives who wouldn’t read a white paper even if you threatened them with lima beans (what, you like lima beans? ITSMA research shows that buyers want the whole menu of content—not just a white paper here or a video there. MORE
The good people at CommuniGator , a UK-based marketing automation system, were kind enough to sponsor a paper along those lines. You can download the actual paper here. The actual mechanics of relating these factors are something you’ll best understand by downloading the paper. MORE
Many companies use white papers at the beginning of the sales cycle to attract prospects. A white paper can set the agenda for a purchase decision by convincing the reader that the areas where your product is better than its competition are the most important to consider. MORE
I cringe to think of it now, but twenty years ago the task of including an image of the offer – even a white paper – usually resulted in a photo shoot. Yes, I have attended half-day photo shoots in which all we shot was a white paper on a desk.) “Always show an image of the offer.” MORE
The white paper titled, “Going Global: Programmatic Audience Development Around the World,” published by Winterberry Group in partnership with the Interactive Advertising Bureau , explores these dynamics to present a snapshot of how publishers, marketers, and technologists are “going global” in their practice of programmatic audience development across each of 12 markets. The proliferation of data and technology is reshaping the media business. MORE
How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.” MORE
In a pre-pixilated world in the not too distant past, Ink on Paper ruled the world of marketing. In the days of Ink on Paper, marketers reviewed press proofs; they hand-delivered advance copies of newly printed materials to their CEOs, and measured ROI based on Business Reply Card volume. MORE
White papers are used most frequently for lead generation and nurturing in industrial marketing. Many of these white papers are very technical and require engineers and other domain experts to [.]. Content Marketing Industrial Lead Generation White Paper Marketing Gated industrial lead generation Industrial Marketing lead nurturing Regsitration Ungated White papersThis is only a content summary. Please click on the headline to read the full article. MORE
White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. White Paper FAQs. MORE
According to the “B2B Content Marketing 2018: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America” report, 71 percent of today’s B2B marketers leverage ebooks/white papers for content marketing purposes. From the report: “Among the content types, distribution formats, and social media platforms that respondents use, they rated ebooks/white papers, email, and LinkedIn as most effective at helping their organizations achieve specific objectives.” MORE
This month's list focuses on my best posts and recommended resources for white papers. If you are a white paper writer or you manage white paper writing projects, you'll want to read these posts: Is your topic worthy of a white paper? Guidance for choosing which topics are really worth the expense and effort of a white paper. Tips to pass along to your engineers and product managers for providing helpful input for a white paper project. MORE
documents are called white papers when they are really just extended marketing brochures), properly produced and promoted white papers remain an effective and vital marketing tool—particularly for b2b technology companies. Promote white papers honestly. MORE
Your marketing department may produce dozens of new white papers each year, but how often do you refresh an existing one? For many technology marketers, once a white paper is written and posted it''s instantly forgotten. Content Marketing Sales Materials White Papers MORE
It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise? When was the last time you read a white paper that added real value to your research process? More often than not, today’s white papers are really just masked sales pitches, too long to keep the attention of today’s buyer. MORE
3 Reasons to add pay-per-lead white paper syndication to your digital marketing plan There are three challenges every B2B marketer faces as they try to build a lead generating engine to feed their sales team: 1. By creating quality content like blog posts, white papers, eBooks, infographics, videos, podcasts, and case studies, you can connect with potential buyers in meaningful ways that help solve their most pressing problems. MORE
Traditional white papers are likely the staple of your content marketing portfolio, and for good reason. According to several recent studies from IDG and DemandGen Report, buyers still leverage white papers to help make B2B purchase decisions. MORE
feedback from his team) suggests that no-one reads his company’s white papers and, he concluded, this rendered the entire purpose of content marketing moot. So, does it matter if your white papers or ebooks or case studies are downloaded but not actually consumed? MORE
Expand Beyond the White Paper. But is the white paper dead? And neither would all the B2B companies who generate thousands of quality leads every year through content syndication and other white paper marketing channels. MORE
Your marketing team may produce dozens of new white papers each year, but how often do you refresh an existing one? For many technology marketers, once a white paper is written and posted it's instantly forgotten. Yet many older white papers can deliver renewed value to your promotional efforts with less expense, time, and effort than producing a new one. These papers offer proven performance that you'll want to sustain. Content Marketing Sales Materials White Papers MORE
The original purpose of white papers as a B2B marketing tactic was to produce objective information, packaged as quasi-academic research, that might validate a company’s or product’s value proposition. White papers jumped the shark when they became paid content. Blue Paper? MORE
Does this mean I think white papers are no longer effective as marketing documents? Content Marketing White PapersEvery time I see a long-form, copy-heavy sales document these days, my first reaction is "Why do marketers still think prospects will read this?" MORE
Challenge AVNET wanted to deliver thought leadership insights on potential opportunities and solutions to each prospect, and accomplish this without having to develop and maintain separate white papers for each industry. Click here to see a sample of a customized white paper. MORE
White papers are often perceived as the more serious older sibling of the eBook. As such, it’s not uncommon for white papers to be—well, boring. White papers are among most requested resource formats of B2B buyers. Why should I read this white paper? MORE
Demonstrating how to repurpose B2B content using simple video tools, we present the video version of "Secrets of Case Study Winners," based on our white paper about effective B2B case study programs. MORE
You’ve written, designed and produced a white paper. If you subscribe to the theory of “if you build it they will come,” your white paper is dead in the water. There is a myriad of methods to promote your white paper, generate interest, and help it climb Google’s search engine rankings. MORE
For the homeowners on my paper route, I was the internet. The post Atlanta B2B Marketing Agency Leader Learns Lessons from Pedaling Papers appeared first on MLT Creative. I was a suburban paperboy in the late Sixties. MORE
Several years ago, Ace Hardware ran a one-day sale that allowed customers to fill up a paper bag and take 20% off on all items in the bag. Ace Hardware sent out large paper grocery bags and invited customers to come and fill up their bag for [.]. The post Direct Mail Ideas: The Ace Hardware “paper bag” offer appeared first on McCarthy and King Marketing. MORE
In a famous example from the UK, a desperate traveler tweeted Virgin Trains—from the train bathroom—to beg for another roll of toilet paper following a “reasonably large” incident. The post Would Your Brand’s Twitter Marketing Strategy Deliver Toilet Paper? MORE
White paper marketing works! White papers yield powerful influence: 84% of businesses find white papers either moderately or extremely influential in their purchasing decisions. How do you leverage the power of white papers in your marketing? MORE
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Paper Related Topics The Point
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Expand Beyond the White Paper. But is the white paper dead? And neither would all the B2B companies who generate thousands of quality leads every year through content syndication and other white paper marketing channels.
The Point
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
feedback from his team) suggests that no-one reads his company’s white papers and, he concluded, this rendered the entire purpose of content marketing moot. So, does it matter if your white papers or ebooks or case studies are downloaded but not actually consumed?
WriteSpark
APRIL 4, 2018
Your marketing team may produce dozens of new white papers each year, but how often do you refresh an existing one? For many technology marketers, once a white paper is written and posted it's instantly forgotten. Yet many older white papers can deliver renewed value to your promotional efforts with less expense, time, and effort than producing a new one. These papers offer proven performance that you'll want to sustain. Content Marketing Sales Materials White Papers
Webbiquity
MARCH 25, 2014
documents are called white papers when they are really just extended marketing brochures), properly produced and promoted white papers remain an effective and vital marketing tool—particularly for b2b technology companies. Promote white papers honestly.
Content Standard
JANUARY 18, 2018
?. Thank you for your interest in white paper marketing! I feel like this is how too many of my white paper experiences begin, and right from the start it leaves a stale taste in my mouth as a reader. Here’s how to clean up your white papers, from entry to distribution.
The Point
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.”
Writing on the Web
APRIL 6, 2016
If you want to grow your reader base, that is, if you want to get found and get known online, small businesses and entrepreneurs will offer prospects and clients online information for free, such as a white paper , a report or a compelling article.
Marketing Craftmanship
DECEMBER 19, 2012
In a pre-pixilated world in the not too distant past, Ink on Paper ruled the world of marketing. In the days of Ink on Paper, marketers reviewed press proofs; they hand-delivered advance copies of newly printed materials to their CEOs, and measured ROI based on Business Reply Card volume.
KoMarketing Associates
OCTOBER 17, 2017
According to the “B2B Content Marketing 2018: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America” report, 71 percent of today’s B2B marketers leverage ebooks/white papers for content marketing purposes. From the report: “Among the content types, distribution formats, and social media platforms that respondents use, they rated ebooks/white papers, email, and LinkedIn as most effective at helping their organizations achieve specific objectives.”
Sales Engine
APRIL 24, 2018
3 Reasons to add pay-per-lead white paper syndication to your digital marketing plan There are three challenges every B2B marketer faces as they try to build a lead generating engine to feed their sales team: 1. By creating quality content like blog posts, white papers, eBooks, infographics, videos, podcasts, and case studies, you can connect with potential buyers in meaningful ways that help solve their most pressing problems.
WriteSpark
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
This month's list focuses on my best posts and recommended resources for white papers. If you are a white paper writer or you manage white paper writing projects, you'll want to read these posts: Is your topic worthy of a white paper? Guidance for choosing which topics are really worth the expense and effort of a white paper. Tips to pass along to your engineers and product managers for providing helpful input for a white paper project.
WriteSpark
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Because white papers have such high levels of proven marketing value, it's tempting to consider every potential topic about a product to be worthy of a white paper. even best presented in a white paper format.
The ROI Guy
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Traditional white papers are likely the staple of your content marketing portfolio, and for good reason. According to several recent studies from IDG and DemandGen Report, buyers still leverage white papers to help make B2B purchase decisions.
The Point
JUNE 28, 2011
I cringe to think of it now, but twenty years ago the task of including an image of the offer – even a white paper – usually resulted in a photo shoot. Yes, I have attended half-day photo shoots in which all we shot was a white paper on a desk.) “Always show an image of the offer.”
WriteSpark
JUNE 12, 2012
It's easy to overload technology white papers with content that is irrelevant and poorly structured for the reader's interest. white papers that don't contain enough technical information are more likely to disappoint than those that possess too much.". The ideas below will help you avoid this problem by trimming the "fat"--unnecessary or excessive content--from your technical white papers. Are you trying to cram too much content into one white paper?
WriteSpark
JANUARY 18, 2011
Connect the Docs is a terrific blog on content marketing, with a special focus on effective strategies and techniques for white papers. Know thy audience: business and technical white papers (should you write separate white papers for each?). Content Marketing White Papers
NuSpark
MARCH 3, 2016
You’ve written, designed and produced a white paper. If you subscribe to the theory of “if you build it they will come,” your white paper is dead in the water. There is a myriad of methods to promote your white paper, generate interest, and help it climb Google’s search engine rankings.
The ROI Guy
MARCH 24, 2013
Traditional white papers are likely the staple of your content marketing portfolio, and for good reason. According to a recent IDG survey, 84% of buyers leveraged white papers as a key resource to help them make a purchase decision.
MLT Creative
OCTOBER 6, 2017
For the homeowners on my paper route, I was the internet. The post Atlanta B2B Marketing Agency Leader Learns Lessons from Pedaling Papers appeared first on MLT Creative. I was a suburban paperboy in the late Sixties.
Ambal's Amusings
JANUARY 14, 2010
White paper marketing works! White papers yield powerful influence: 84% of businesses find white papers either moderately or extremely influential in their purchasing decisions. How do you leverage the power of white papers in your marketing?
The Point
JULY 18, 2011
Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. because 1) the time commitment is minimal, and 2) white papers are perceived (not always justifiably) as information of value rather than sales collateral.
The ROI Guy
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Challenge AVNET wanted to deliver thought leadership insights on potential opportunities and solutions to each prospect, and accomplish this without having to develop and maintain separate white papers for each industry. Click here to see a sample of a customized white paper.
Chris Koch
MARCH 23, 2012
If you’re a corporate marketer like me, no doubt you’ve been put in the situation I faced this week: you have a white paper that an external content person created for the company and now you need to make that content social. Let’s face it, there are some B2B executives who wouldn’t read a white paper even if you threatened them with lima beans (what, you like lima beans? ITSMA research shows that buyers want the whole menu of content—not just a white paper here or a video there.
Industrial Marketing Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
White papers are used most frequently for lead generation and nurturing in industrial marketing. Many of these white papers are very technical and require engineers and other domain experts to [.]. Content Marketing Industrial Lead Generation White Paper Marketing Gated industrial lead generation Industrial Marketing lead nurturing Regsitration Ungated White papersThis is only a content summary. Please click on the headline to read the full article.
emedia
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
These do’s and don’ts for white papers will make your content shine. With the market inundated with white papers, you want yours to stand out. Follow these simple rules for successful white paper writing.
WriteSpark
MARCH 17, 2009
Many companies use white papers at the beginning of the sales cycle to attract prospects. A white paper can set the agenda for a purchase decision by convincing the reader that the areas where your product is better than its competition are the most important to consider.
Direct Response Coach
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Several years ago, Ace Hardware ran a one-day sale that allowed customers to fill up a paper bag and take 20% off on all items in the bag. Ace Hardware sent out large paper grocery bags and invited customers to come and fill up their bag for [.]. The post Direct Mail Ideas: The Ace Hardware “paper bag” offer appeared first on McCarthy and King Marketing.
Modern Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
The white paper titled, “Going Global: Programmatic Audience Development Around the World,” published by Winterberry Group in partnership with the Interactive Advertising Bureau , explores these dynamics to present a snapshot of how publishers, marketers, and technologists are “going global” in their practice of programmatic audience development across each of 12 markets. The proliferation of data and technology is reshaping the media business.
WriteSpark
MARCH 13, 2012
Given that a white paper is usually a showcase marketing piece for your product and company, you have every right to expect that the writer has done the detail work to create a quality draft. A professional writer will understand that checking for these details can avoid the negative impression left by a sloppy white paper-- and perhaps the bigger problem of a legal issue or lost sale. An obvious typo. A usage that shows a clear misunderstanding of the word's meaning or proper use.
Biznology
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Show me your papers ( Papiere, bitte ). You want to make sure that when — not if — your site is pulled over and Google asks for your papers, you have current, stamped, and legal papers on your person to profer. Why is Google being such a dick?
NuSpark
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Well, your firm has written and produced a white paper. A quality white paper can one of the most important content marketing vehicles to generate leads within your internet marketing plan. Your ultimate goals with white papers are typically the following: . .
The Content Factor
MAY 9, 2011
Demonstrating how to repurpose B2B content using simple video tools, we present the video version of "Secrets of Case Study Winners," based on our white paper about effective B2B case study programs.
Writing on the Web
APRIL 4, 2011
It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise? When was the last time you read a white paper that added real value to your research process? More often than not, today’s white papers are really just masked sales pitches, too long to keep the attention of today’s buyer.
Content Standard
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
In a famous example from the UK, a desperate traveler tweeted Virgin Trains—from the train bathroom—to beg for another roll of toilet paper following a “reasonably large” incident. The post Would Your Brand’s Twitter Marketing Strategy Deliver Toilet Paper?
Ambal's Amusings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. White Paper FAQs.
Traackr
AUGUST 29, 2017
Coauthored by Mark Schaefer, this white paper draws on insights from 10 influencer marketing experts from the world’s most recognizable B2B technology brands
WriteSpark
AUGUST 12, 2009
Does this mean I think white papers are no longer effective as marketing documents? Content Marketing White PapersEvery time I see a long-form, copy-heavy sales document these days, my first reaction is "Why do marketers still think prospects will read this?"
Biznology
JANUARY 18, 2013
If that’s the way your social business platform is being rolled out, you may have unknowingly become a hostage of deeply ingrained mental models, shaped by the use of paper, email and shared files, or just became the last victim of the faster horse syndrome. Photo credit: ayalan.
Customer Experience Matrix
AUGUST 16, 2015
The good people at CommuniGator , a UK-based marketing automation system, were kind enough to sponsor a paper along those lines. You can download the actual paper here. The actual mechanics of relating these factors are something you’ll best understand by downloading the paper.
Buzz Marketing for Technology
MAY 26, 2010
In a recent conversation I was having with the Bloom Group they believe “the practice of publishing white papers must come to a close because of the utter proliferation of white papers, and the poor content contained within so many of them.” Kill the white paper!”
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