Champion Communications

JULY 26, 2023

More than two-in-five B2B business development teams don’t see or use editorial coverage as a sales enablement tool. collateral, particularly thought leadership, is just noise, air cover and vain shouting. There is a perception amongst sales teams that P.R. There is a perception amongst sales teams that P.R.

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Mereo

APRIL 13, 2023

Our parents, teachers, mentors have said it, and it still holds true: just because we think it does not mean we should share the thought aloud. The same sentiment applies to your B2B thought leadership approach. Your B2B thought leadership strategy needs to be driven by purpose and value.

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Atomic Reach

MARCH 5, 2024

Building B2B KOLs with Artificial Intelligence Key Opinion Leaders, better know as KOLs, often provide brands the competitive edge needed to win. When your market looks to your brand for thought leadership, you gain the instant credibility boost of being a recognized expert in your industry.

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Digital B2B Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Many B2B marketers look to content marketing as a key part of establishing thought leadership. The problem is, registration and thought leadership are at odds with each other. Requiring registration limits distribution and recognition of the content that is supposed to position your company as a thought leader.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 9, 2018

Many brands recognize the critical need for strategic thought leadership content to sit alongside product- and purpose-oriented messaging – content that establishes the brand as an authority in a specialized field or a line of business and deeply engages decision-makers. What’s lacking today is not the thought, it’s the leadership.

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nDash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As businesses engage with the marketplace, they’re turning to content marketing and thought leadership. Thought leadership is a common technique among business persons, especially those aiming to increase brand recognition and get more traction in their marketing. What Is Thought Leadership?

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone express the goal of becoming a “thought leader” in their industry—well, I wouldn’t be rich, but I could definitely treat the whole office to coffee and donuts. B2B marketers’ collective love affair with thought leadership knows no bounds.

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Atomic Reach

JULY 27, 2023

Key Opinion Leaders, better know as KOLs, often provide brands the competitive edge needed to win. When your market looks to your brand for thought leadership, you gain the instant credibility boost of being a recognized expert in your industry. Opinions vary on what makes key opinion leaders distinct from influencers.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2018

Keep reading for our top fifteen expert opinions regarding the importance of business data. “If While focus in the past has been on ensuring that all fields are filled out and that the information is up-to-date, today’s marketing landscape demands more from a B2B database. Final Thoughts About Business Data. It’s a necessity.

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ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Yes, I’m talking about original thoughts that could only come from the writer (or executive you’re ghosting for) making that content truly one-of-a-kind? As I browse the current line up of posts, I see topics ranging from corporate social responsibility to a reflective piece on B2B decision-makers. I share inspiration.

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Marketing Craftmanship

JULY 1, 2013

Thought Leadership Programs Must be Accountable for Business Outcomes. Thought Leadership is one of the most widely used terms in B2B marketing. But there’s a range of opinion regarding what Thought Leadership is, and fuzzy expectations with respect to its tangible benefits.

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BDB

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With an effective thought leadership content strategy – you can do just that. Thought leadership content and PR: more similar than you think A 2022 survey undertaken by Semrush discovered that more than 64% of businesses currently include thought leadership in their content marketing plans with an additional 29.5%

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Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

Thought Leader and Influencer Interview Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader? Thinkers360: How do you utilize Thinkers360?

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Digital B2B Marketing

JULY 14, 2011

Thought leadership is a common marketing topic, but unfortunately thought leadership is not a common outcome of marketing. Part of the problem is that thought leadership marketing has lost all notions of actual thought leadership. A company or individual cannot be a thought leader in a vacuum.

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Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2024

Influencers elevate B2B marketing by connecting brands with key audiences in a meaningful and authentic way. Our own research found that of the 85% of B2B brands using influencer marketing, only 34% describe their B2B influencer marketing strategy as “extremely effective. ” Success, however, is not guaranteed.

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LEADership

JANUARY 7, 2014

, to heads of organizations and associates I work with—I consider myself blessed to encounter these personalities who enlighten me with their thoughts. That, in my opinion, is the key to establishing thought leadership. B2B buyers process their experience with a seller in much the same way. Define value creation.

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Webbiquity

MAY 18, 2021

LinkedIn is, of course and unquestionably, the Tom Brady of social media platforms for B2B marketing. But in B2B social media as with NFL quarterbacks, the interesting battle is for second place. And so, Twitter makes its way to the top B2B social networking platforms for implementing content marketing strategies.”

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Chris Koch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Some time back, I blogged about the attributes of a thought leader. Lately, I’ve been talking to B2B marketers about the content delivered by these thought leaders and asking, What defines good thought leadership content? The best thought leadership pieces are bold and attack conventional wisdom.

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Chris Koch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Some time back, I blogged about the attributes of a thought leader. Lately, I’ve been talking to B2B marketers about the content delivered by these thought leaders and asking, What defines good thought leadership content? The best thought leadership pieces are bold and attack conventional wisdom.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better.

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. The two are related, but distinct marketing disciplines.

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 18, 2019

In your opinion, what sales and marketing tactics do you see delivering highest value for your organisation over the next 12 months? What we've found to work quite well is to engage with the clients at the right time, with the right channel. And also making the right and sensible mix of marketing automation and human contact.

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Engagio

AUGUST 23, 2021

And as we’ll see, for B2B companies, that means creating your brand on a foundation of trust. B2B buyers are still people. B2B marketers can and should tap into this by appealing to the emotional side of their prospects, as well as their rational side. Building trust with thought leadership. People are emotional.

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Hinge Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

Thought leadership is one of those inherently appealing ideas. Who doesn’t want to be a thought leader? And for many B2B and professional services firms this makes a lot of sense. Thought leadership can provide the credibility and visibility for your offering.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

While video marketing is commonly associated with B2C marketing, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the B2B space as well showing immense opportunity. To utilize video marketing to its highest potential, it’s crucial to understand the distinct characteristics and advantages that set apart B2B vs B2C.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked. After all, people trust other people’s opinions more than they trust faceless corporations. Read on to discover our top five takeaways from the webinar.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. Goal : Raise Brand Credibility with Thought Leadership Content. In a CMI (Content Marketing Institute) B2B Content Marketing report , they ask this question. Goal : Boost Customer Engagement.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

The B2B sales space is changing. In case you haven’t heard yet – building relationships and engaging on social media platforms is the future of B2B sales. Statistics show that 92% of B2B buyers are willing to engage with sales professionals known as thought leaders on social media platforms.

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Oktopost

JUNE 17, 2021

Listen to the podcast: For more straight-forward thoughts on the state of B2B marketing, check out our Radically Transparent podcast on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , YouTube or LinkedIn. Catch the Recording: Want to hear more from leaders on B2B marketing? Catch all episodes here. Meet Natalie Binns. Episode Summary.

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Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. B2B companies are leaving money on the table by not exploring influencer marketing as a significant marketing component for their businesses. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. At their core, B2B PR professionals aim to boost and reinforce a brand’s image and crediblity. Thought leadership strategy.

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Contently

JUNE 12, 2017

Thought leadership gets a lot of flak in marketing circles. “Thought leadership” is jargon for something companies have done forever: trying to position their executives as influential leaders. Thought leadership has fundamentally changed in the age of smartphones and social media.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. Influencers.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

It's time for B2B marketing professionals to think beyond justifying their existence and start thinking about how they can create long-term return on marketing investment (marketing ROI) for their organizations. I thought it would be glamorous. How would you rank these in order of importance in regards to improving B2B marketing ROI?

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But B2B companies are now understanding another fact: employees can provide much more than their base job productivity. Statistics on Social Selling and Thought Leadership. The State of B2B Social Media Marketing Report ). LinkedIn is the most successful social network for B2B employee advocacy. LinkedIn ).

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Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Coming from the education world into B2B marketing seems like quite a big shift. Eventually, I decided to return to the business world to sharpen my communications and marketing skills, expecting to feel lost while I entered this exciting new arena of B2B. By Tom Swanson , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What does the future of B2B influence look like, and how will top global brands succeed with B2B influencer marketing in 2024 and beyond? Let’s jump right in and take a look at the future of B2B influence from 12 top subject matter experts. No one wants to buy from an AI that hasn’t done the work or used the product.

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