Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Businesses have a wealth of options for promoting their solutions to boost sales. While some invest a tremendous amount of money in traditional advertising channels, many use the power of content instead. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads.

Top of Funnel 358

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Work Management 358

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Over the years, we’ve read (and written) some of the best marketing articles, making our judgment pretty great when it comes to determining value. The best marketing articles are not only chock-full of valuable insight, but they also stand the test of time. 25 Best Marketing Articles No time to sift through Google SERPs?

Paid Search Agency 325

Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 325

Thinkers360

MAY 19, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on artificial intelligence for 2024. Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by participating and sharing your own content and experience today! Congratulations to all our artificial intelligence thought leaders, analysts and influencers who participated!

Marketing AI 145

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Enterprise Management 145

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. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. Make Content King. Not all content is created equal.

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you succumb to the hype and hire a social media intern or go all out with paid search ads, you need to consider digital marketing services. Hiring in-house help is an expensive way to boost your social media presence, and paid search ads only generate about 5% of traffic.

Marketing Automation Services 311

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Service 311

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leads that once flowed through the funnel have now slowed their pace, leaving marketing teams struggling to meet their KPIs. Customers have reacted in response to the changing economic climate, and businesses are feeling the impact. Jump Ahead What is an MQL?

Lead Ranking 69

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Scoring 69

Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter.

Lead Ranking 108

Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads 108

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. Some marketers define anyone who fills out a form or attends an online or physical event as a lead. This continues to be one of the biggest mistakes marketing makes. Why is this important?

Lead Ranking 264

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 264

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of optimizing paid search campaigns. From keyword sweeps and bid adjustments to audience targeting and ad refreshes, there’s always something demanding your attention. Should we be running brand campaigns?

Lead Scoring 65

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Long Tail Marketing Cost Per Click 65

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leads that once flowed through the funnel have now slowed their pace, leaving marketing teams struggling to meet their KPIs. Customers have reacted in response to the changing economic climate, and businesses are feeling the impact. Jump Ahead What is an MQL?

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Scoring 62

Martech

MAY 8, 2024

Google manipulated ad auctions and inflated costs to increase revenue , harming advertisers, the Department of Justice argued last week in the U.S. What follows is a summary and some slides from the DOJ’s closing deck, specific to search advertising, that back up the DOJ’s argument. More ad revenue for Google.

Advertisements 94

Advertisements Advertising Google Ad Exchange 94

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 3, 2023

Good search engine optimization isn’t just about ranking high for keywords. You need to rank for current trending topics that lead to conversions. However, searching for current content ideas can be time-consuming. Google favors sites with regularly updated content, meaning you always need fresh material.

Trends 264

Trends Marketing AI Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 264

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 11, 2023

Word of mouth is the best publicity, but it’s not enough to sustain a thriving business. Sooner or later, you have to decide how to advertise online if you want to grow. However, getting a good return on ad spend is challenging. A recent study found that brands overestimate ad conversions by 4,000%. So, what really works?

Paid Content 171

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Paid Search Agency 171

Martech

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, yesterday reported its revenue rose 5% in the latest quarter after two straight quarters of declines on a rebound in the digital advertising market. The company cautioned the ad market remains volatile, pointing to the impact of war in the Middle East.

Paid Search Agency 110

Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Advertising Agencies Ads 110

Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. Gone are the days when gating all content to meet quarterly MQL KPIs was effective. But have we deviated too far from sustainable lead generation practices and become too reliant on pay-to-play databases to fuel outbound initiatives? Contradiction?

Lead Ranking 116

Lead Ranking Lead Gen Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 116

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. Not convinced? We have proof!

Marketing Budget 217

Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Budget Creation 217

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new survey from SEMrush identifies some of the biggest marketing challenges you’re facing right now. From tight budgets to low traffic, and the constant need to show ROI, marketers are facing some tough times. You don’t need a large budget to rank organically or compete with big business. Key Takeaways.

Paid Content 313

Paid Content Customer Surveys Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency 313

SmartBug Media

JUNE 12, 2023

As a business owner or marketer, you know that paid search advertising has the power to drive targeted traffic to your website. In this blog post, we will explore the key steps and best practices for creating an effective paid search strategy that maximizes your ROI and helps you achieve your business goals.

Cost Per Click 98

Cost Per Click Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing & Strategy 98

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s one of the oldest debates in lead generation: quantity vs. quality. Marketers who are judged by the number of leads they generate will push for quantity. But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. Meta saw 16.6%

Lead Gen 109

Lead Gen Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 109

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media isn’t the king of the castle anymore. That’s right – we’re first hand witnesses to the decline of social media as the go-to source for driving web traffic. It’s a wake-up call for content marketers and publishers everywhere. This isn’t just a blip on the radar.

Social Media 242

Social Media Social Marketing Media Content Marketing 242

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

Hitting that next level of growth is challenging for any business. SaaS (software as a service) businesses may find it even more overwhelming. When it comes to developing growth marketing strategies, you don’t have every resource at your disposal. Small businesses don’t need a huge budget to drive growth. Quick Takeaways.

Growth Marketing 356

Growth Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services 356

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are two competing questions in search marketing that may not have obvious answers: Why spend money on a Google Ads campaign if I can just rank organically? Why try to rank organically if I can just run a Google Ads campaign? Google Ads and where digital marketers should invest their time and resources.

Paid Search Agency 112

Paid Search Agency SEO Allocation Google 112

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are three distinct types of media that make up any digital marketing mix: earned, owned, and paid media. Inbound marketing traditionally couples the latter two; it’s a method to draw in your audience with stellar website content, blog articles, premium content, and social media engagement.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Top of Funnel Inbound Marketing Lead Ranking 105

Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Business Continuity for 2024. Congratulations to all our Business Continuity influencers who participated! Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these Business Continuity influencers! Brian Reid Score: 68.81

B2B Thought Leadership 117

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 117

Brandpoint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

People don’t like ads. A quarter of online ad views are fraudulent, and ad-blocking software prevents brands from reaching parts of their audience. Google’s Ad campaigns are a great solution to cut through the digital noise and target the people who are already searching for answers relevant to your brand.

Lead Ranking 113

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Cost Per Click Paid Search Agency 113

Optinmonster

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you want to know the key content marketing metrics to measure your content marketing ROI (return on investment)? To effectively measure the success of your content marketing campaigns, it’s crucial to understand the relevant content marketing metrics.

Paid Content 108

Paid Content ROI Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools 108

seo.co

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Many marketing experts like to work on SEO and PPC separately. While this isn’t a bad idea, incorporating SEO and PPC campaigns can make for a more effective marketing mix. When you’re looking to take a hybrid approach for your online marketing goals, you might want to incorporate a mix of PPC and SEO into your marketing strategy.

Paid Content 121

Paid Content Organization Campaigns PPC 121

B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 28, 2024

Insights From a Google Insider Mastering B2B Paid Advertising In the fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering the art of B2B paid advertising has never been more critical. Prepare to debunk myths , grasp future trends, and refine your advertising approach for unparalleled success.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Ads B2B Advertising Agencies 52

Conductor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

e-commerce purchases start with an organic search on the internet, which is why learning how to increase your brand’s visibility in search results is critical. Ten years ago, Google would return simple search results based on how well a page is optimized with search engine optimization (SEO).

SERP 124

SERP Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Paid Content 124

Thinkers360

JUNE 2, 2024

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Healthcare 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by participating and sharing your own content and experience today!

B2B Thought Leadership 112

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 112

Biznology

JANUARY 22, 2018

What new applications and features are you adding? First, does someone else own your business and value it? If the startup receives an M&A offer, the patent may decide why they are bought and how much they are paid. Check that you’re making good choices with a quick Google search. How far does their IP go?

Lead Scoring 360

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Intent Leads 360

Thinkers360

MAY 25, 2024

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Emerging Technology 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). 3 Mike Walker Microsoft Contact Mike Walker Score: 72.89 Jones Score: 59.55

B2B Thought Leadership 120

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How is your business using Pinterest? These are just a few statistics to get you to start considering this channel for your social media content calendar. Let’s take a look at the advantages and changes that are making pinning a thing that social media savvy organizations should be doing regularly. Surprised I’m asking?

Paid Content 119

Paid Content Search Marketing Promotion Advertising Agencies 119

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Let’s start with the business brass tacks. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. In this way, content is a long play, winning trust over time.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Thinkers360

MAY 6, 2024

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Future of Work 2024 2024 Annual Ranking Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Westover, PhD Score: 100 2 Ira Wolfe Poised for the Future Company Contact Ira Wolfe Score: 71.21

B2B Thought Leadership 125

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership Lead Scoring 125

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making sense of marketing and engagement data is not easy. Before marketing automation, companies tracked data in various places. These challenges make it impossible to analyze their data to gauge marketing performance. These challenges make it impossible to analyze their data to gauge marketing performance.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services Paid Search Agency Lead Generation 62

Martech

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

And we were getting paid for it. The event was incredibly successful: Sales booked dozens of on-site meetings, NPS scores were high and brand awareness skyrocketed. After the event, what happened to all that content? That digital component means libraries of great content are just waiting to be reused.

Lead Scoring 121

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Budget Programs 121