illumin

APRIL 18, 2024

Data privacy is critical to successful marketing. Effective marketing requires the collection and analysis of user data across digital platforms. Customer data lets marketers impactfully speak to their audience – driving conversions or brand awareness for their clients without annoying their customers. And so is consent.

Privacy 111

Privacy Transparency Privacy Protection Ethics 111

The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. This knowledge forms the foundation of your digital marketing efforts.

Paid Content 97

Paid Content Sales Management B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy 97

Martech

MAY 1, 2024

Rapidly advancing generative AI models promise to help scale marketing and sales functions by automating customer conversations. Are brands willing to trust digital assistants to take over the reigns for part of the customer journey? This means the engagements with the digital assistants advance customers in the journey.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Conversion Top of Funnel Eloqua 98

Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For example, B2B content marketing may require more touch points throughout the buying journey, in part because the sales process can take months (or even years), and multiple leaders are usually involved in the decision. And before they do, they need to trust your brand as a thought leader in the market.

Storytelling 190

Storytelling Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Conversion 190

Trade Press Services

MAY 13, 2024

B2B video marketing is a staple for today’s businesses with more than 90 percent of companies leveraging the medium to reach target audiences. According to Wyzowl’s Video Marketing Report , individuals watch an average of 17 hours of video content each week.

Video Marketing 84

Video Marketing B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Work Management 84

Net-Results

MAY 12, 2021

I was scrolling through Quora the other day (as I often do), when I came upon this question: Why does personalization take such a large part in digital marketing? By the way, you can subscribe to the blog post at the end of this post if you'd like digital marketing tips and tricks delivered directly to your inbox.

Marketing Automation 67

Marketing Automation Automation Personalization Digital Marketing Funnels 67

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t just about throwing content into the digital universe and hoping for the best. Programmatic Native Advertising: Zemanta Image Source: Zemanta At Marketing Insider Group, we use Zemanta , an Outbrain company, for all our clients. Why Zemanta?

Paid Content 227

Paid Content Distribution Cost Per Thousand Budget Programs 227

Marketri

MAY 15, 2024

There’s plenty already written about how the digital transformation has greatly altered the way B2B companies market products and services, especially for professional services firms that long relied on traditional marketing vehicles. But the digital wave isn’t the only force that’s changing your buyer’s journey.

Peer-to-peer 62

Peer-to-peer B2B Digital Transformation Lead Ranking 62

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2021

They may even expect businesses to offer custom-fit solutions to their needs and personalized customer experiences unmatched by the competition. Only then can you create truly personalized, seamless experiences to guide your leads through the sales funnel successfully. What is Predictive Marketing Analytics?

Lead Ranking 349

Lead Ranking Analytics Marketing AI Marketing Budget 349

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

Top of Funnel 137

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B 137

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, B2B marketers face unique challenges and opportunities. With digital transformation, shifting consumer expectations, and a mobile-first mindset, the world of B2B marketing is undergoing a significant transformation.

Tactics 73

Tactics B2B Marketing Multi-Touch Attribution B2B 73

B2B Digital Marketer

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Are relationships and trust important to B2B Digital Marketing? Majority of digital marketing involves a transactional relationship with the customer, but in B2B it is totally different. 01:20 – Joey Knecht’s background in B2B Digital Marketing. 26:00 – Rethinking the marketing.

Trust Marketing 52

Trust Marketing Sales Management B2B Marketing Planning 52

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. Expanded reach: People follow people rather than companies.

Sales Management 137

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 137

Scoop.it

APRIL 11, 2024

These digital sessions can be pre-recorded messages or live events broadcast to educate a specific audience. Current trends indicate marketers rate webinars as an effective channel for brands to connect with a target audience. In addition, 99% of marketers cite webinars as key to their plans.

Webinar Metrics 86

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 86

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The lead nurturing process walks a prospect through the stages of the sales funnel and continues through the sale. Proper execution requires knowing what to send when and ensuring that you’re adequately meeting your target market’s needs. People now expect a level of relevance that goes beyond general interests and target market fit.

Lead Nurturing 87

Lead Nurturing Personalization Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 87

sagefrog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The digital space is evolving, and B2B social media marketing is witnessing a paradigm shift in 2024. With the onset of the new year, marketers are urged to assess the current state of their strategies. These AI-driven innovations empower marketers with enhanced creativity and precision in reaching their target audience.

Marketing AI 67

Marketing AI Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 67

FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the big news for B2B SaaS marketing and sales in 2024. Yet while generative AI is transforming B2B SaaS marketing, the other big news is not about tech disruption but about people – specifically about the sales experience buyers want now.

Marketing AI 62

Marketing AI B2B Sales Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies 62

Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. ” Thought Leadership vs. Content Marketing At face value, thought leadership and content marketing look similar. It should work hand in hand with other content marketing initiatives.

Thought Leadership 218

Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Digital Marketing Funnels 218

Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

“As digital presence becomes a greater emphasis for businesses, a lot of companies are looking to find out how best to merge all of their activities and teams,” said Ryne Knudson, Senior Content Marketing Specialist for Brandfolder, at our recent MarTech conference. But then also, how can you bring it down-funnel as well?”.

Organization 135

Organization Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Digital Asset Management 135

FunnelEnvy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For digital marketing, integrating customer journey and intent into landing page design is essential for its success. In this instance, the landing page may look like a traditional sales page, hosting the entire funnel content from awareness to consideration to a “buy now” button. Personalize the viewer experience.

Landing Pages 62

Landing Pages Intent Top of Funnel B2B 62

Only B2B

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding the significance of SQLs, the mechanics of the sales funnel, strategies for building customer relationships, and the art of nurturing, converting, measuring, and optimizing, you’ll grasp the critical role of lead nurturing in long-term customer engagement and loyalty.

Sales Qualified Leads 62

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 62

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. However, you need to freshen up your strategy to account for the needs and expectations of buyers in the current digital environment.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 62

SalesGrape

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Telemarketing vs. Digital Marketing: Which Drives Better B2B Leads? With the rise of digital marketing strategies, many businesses have shifted their focus towards online lead generation techniques. However, advancements in technology have paved the way for more innovative approaches like digital marketing.

Telemarketing 86

Telemarketing Paid Content Sales Qualified Leads B2B Marketing 86

Martech

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The success of Black Friday, the annual, in-person shopping bonanza complete with overnight camping for deals, has launched an entire season of markdowns. The reality is that sales events and interruptive discount-related marketing do not create sustainable consumer connections. How much trust do consumers have in us?

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Trust Marketing Digital Marketing Funnels Loyalty 100

ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In business strategy, where the tides of change ebb and flow, a perennial debate echoes through boardrooms and marketing departments: content marketing vs traditional sales tactics. As businesses acclimate to the digital age, the quest for the most effective approach to captivate audiences and drive growth intensifies.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Analysis Tactics Content Marketing 64

Contently

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. Of the marketers who responded to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 report , 92% say video gives them a good return on their investment. And brands noticed.

Top of Funnel 198

Top of Funnel Video Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 198

Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 28, 2023

In-Person Meetings Are the Human Element that Follows the Digital Setup As building products marketers, we spend an extraordinary amount of time and energy planning the perfect marketing strategies and tools and, often, sales enablement is part of the planning package. Or Are You Just Failing Your Sales Team?

Top of Funnel 65

Top of Funnel Trade Show Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 65

Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Appeal to the needs of the entire decision-making suite to move them down the funnel as a group. Emotional needs include: Trust. B2B buyers need to trust your brand. One of the most common errors B2B marketers make is not fully understanding their unique value proposition. Scalability.

B2B 135

B2B Customer Satisfaction Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 135

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. The significance of trust in B2B advertising and how to establish it. How to set up a robust analytics foundation for your campaigns.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Ads B2B Advertising Agencies 52

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. Fact: To run successful ABM campaigns, there are certain challenges you need to deal with, such as personalization, engagement, and conversion issues. It is the polar opposite of running generic, one-size-fits-all marketing campaigns.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Oktopost

APRIL 29, 2024

When you do, you will be able to be more relevant, become a more trusted brand, and build authority in your field. Doing this helps to drive your leads that you are in contact with further down the funnel. How can marketers use social intent data? Marketers can use social intent data to enhance engagement and increase impact.

Intent Data 62

Intent Data Social Media Intent Lead Ranking 62

SalesIntel

AUGUST 21, 2023

Without a shadow of a doubt, B2B marketing has immensely changed over the years. Digital transformation and technology have transformed how we reach other businesses that can become our clients and customers. So as B2B industries become more competitive, we need to find more effective ways to market our products and services.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Management 40

Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 17, 2022

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. Sales outreach has become almost exclusively digitalized, as new software and process automation make lead generation efforts so much simpler. Personalized Automation. However, there are ways to make your automated messages sound more genuine and personalized.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024. We’ll also share trends in influencer marketing by industry to help you benchmark your brand.

Trends 84

Trends Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel 84

Martech

MAY 10, 2024

Left to right: Hosts Charlamagne tha God and Jess Hilarious, Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts and Conal Byrne, CEO, iHeartMedia Digital Group in New York. Podcasts are bouncing back from last year’s slowdown with digital audio publishers, tech partners and brands innovating to build deep relationships with listeners.

Advertising Agencies 88

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Funnel Advertising Lead Ranking 88

Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From customer service to new client contracts, everything is going digital—even selling. But in a market that’s been heavily reliant on in-person interactions to drive new business, making connections and nurturing clients can be hard in a virtual selling world. Create Hyper-Personalized Videos to Excel in Conversions 3.1

Enterprise Management 139

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Sales Management 139

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How can you increase digital engagement? This demand for personalization will only continue to grow. Third-party cookies, once a cornerstone of data collection for marketers, are slowly being phased out to improve consumer privacy protection. Get your customers back What is digital engagement and why is it important?

Account Based Marketing 122

Account Based Marketing Work Management Digital Marketing Funnels Top of Funnel 122