InsightSquared
MARCH 6, 2018
Sales operations has been around for quite some time, but lately the function has been gaining momentum. Instead of behind-the-scenes sales support, sales ops now acts as a strategic partner for sales VPs and leadership. It’s clear that sales ops plays a critical role in any organization, but creating your own sales operations team can be a daunting task.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 5, 2018
Are you trying to find Content Marketing Agency to help you grow your business? Of course you are (or you should be) ?? Why? Because Content marketing has the power to grow your traffic, to generate leads, and to deliver real Marketing ROI. It’s 3 times more effective than outbound strategies. It can boost your […]. The post How to Find the Content Marketing Agency To Seriously Grow Your Business appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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Tomorrow People
MARCH 8, 2018
If you wanna be the best marketer with the greatest content marketing strategy in town, you should get a load of this. Start with the basics and work your way to content superstardom. What’s this content marketing strategy thing all about? Content is one of life’s essentials. It can be anything from the conversation you have with a friend, to important news you receive by email, to a blog post that helps you decide where to go on holiday.
DiscoverOrg
MARCH 5, 2018
The term “Sales Intelligence” is frequently thrown around in sales and marketing, but there’s a lot of confusion about what it actually refers to. What is sales intelligence? How is it different from a lead list? To explore the subject, we sat down with DiscoverOrg cofounder and CEO Henry Schuck, to find out exactly what sales intelligence means – and what it means for sales and marketing professionals.
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Elevate your webinar game with WorkCast's Ultimate Webinar Handbook! Packed with insights from our seasoned webinar experts, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of B2B webinars. Learn the fundamentals, from defining webinars to exploring their benefits and diverse use cases. Discover the key elements of running a successful webinar, avoiding common mistakes, and making your sessions more engaging.
Zoominfo
MARCH 7, 2018
Today is International Women’s Day—a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women all over the world. To commemorate International Women’s Day, we thought we’d highlight some of today’s most influential women in business, and share their message of empowerment. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, to engineers, to world-renowned thought leaders– these women are some of the most admired executives and experts in their industries.
B2B Marketing Zone brings together the best content for marketers in the B2B industry from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Tomorrow People
MARCH 6, 2018
Top content creators aren’t just wordsmiths. They’re digital designers, too. We’ll show you how to work with your team and why the strategy behind their designs is just as important as the appearance. Everyone’s got an opinion on design. Let’s face it, we’ve all lifted a brush at some time in our lives. But just as reading 50 Shades of Grey won’t turn us into bestselling content writers, having an opinion on art doesn’t make anyone an expert on audience response.
Webbiquity
MARCH 8, 2018
Guest post by Steve Hill. As social media has become more fundamental to marketing, it’s forged new ways to attract, reach and influence an increasingly broad customer base. While landing a celebrity to wear or promote your product was once the PR scoop of the century, today the rising profiles of social media influencers have made reaching wider audiences much more accessible.
Customer Experience Matrix
MARCH 4, 2018
The Customer Data Platform Institute will be launching its European branch later this month with a series of presentations in London, Amsterdam and Hamburg. We’ve seen considerable CDP activity in Europe – nearly one quarter of the CDPs in the Institute's latest industry update are Europe-based, several others with European roots have added a U.S. headquarters, and some of U.S.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 6, 2018
2018 must be the year that brands unleash employees-as-media. Some will criticize this approach, but it makes perfect sense in B2B marketing. Employee advocacy is a fading buzzword but it’s still the biggest untapped marketing opportunity for brands today. In my book, I call it Participation Marketing with the caveat is that employees must be […].
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In the B2B marketing toolkit, white papers can be a powerful option for reaching decision-makers and experts, presenting them with interesting information that improves their perception of your organization's competence and thought leadership. That said, a poorly executed whitepaper will not only be unable to influence your desired audience but will also come with significant costs that other assets won't incur.
The Point
MARCH 8, 2018
Technology marketers love analyst reports. Sure, they’re expensive to license, but they’re instant fodder for all sorts of content marketing, they bring credibility and name recognition to a campaign, and – bonus – they say nice things about your product. However, in my experience, most tech companies don’t know how to market them. By which I mean that most analyst reports – Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Wave Reports, and the like – are marketed as press announcements vs. information of v
Zoominfo
MARCH 5, 2018
It’s no secret, sales and marketing teams don’t always work well together. In fact, research shows that 53% of sales professionals are unhappy with the support they get from marketing ( source ). This disconnect between departments often happens when alignment between the two teams is less than stellar. Sales and marketing alignment not only improves the relationship between departments, but it also boosts sales productivity and overall results.
Biznology
MARCH 6, 2018
Antilocapra americana. In your business, how risky is your Plan A? Are you only chasing the big wins? If you don’t land the big gig, will you come home to your partners and staff completely empty-handed, putting your business tribe at risk of not living through the night, the month? You can’t eat bare hands. There is a reason why humans went from hunting to hunting-and-gathering, to farming.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 8, 2018
No offense, but most of your B2B leads most likely won’t convert into sales. Some might not be ready to buy, some you could lose to competition, while some might have needs that your solutions don’t exactly fit. As B2B marketers, you need to assess which of your prospects have the attributes and behaviors that […]. The post How to Prioritize Your Best B2B Leads appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
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KoMarketing Associates
MARCH 6, 2018
Programmatic advertising continues to grow in popularity among B2B marketers, and recent research has shown that they are investing more in this area. The “B2B Advertising and Marketing Outlook: Programmatic Takes Hold” report from AdweekBrandshare and Dun & Bradstreet recently found that 63 percent of B2B marketers now buy or sell advertising programmatically – but are their efforts paying off?
Zoominfo
MARCH 8, 2018
So you’ve heard the news—the General Data Protection Regulation—or GDPR—goes into effect on May 25 th , 2018. But, what does GDPR really mean for you, your business, and your customers? If you’re still not sure, today’s blog post is for you. Keep reading as we break down some of the biggest questions surrounding GDPR and give you important pointers about GDPR compliance.
Biznology
MARCH 8, 2018
I recently commented on a LinkedIn post about the power of LinkedIn as a content marketing platform. The gist of the post was that it is rapidly becoming the go-to platform for branded content marketing. I disagreed with the very premise of the post. I get that LinkedIn has a lot of appeal as a central place to find people. My problem with LinkedIn is I can’t find content in the platform.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 7, 2018
Whether you sell a one time product or a long term service, customer retention needs to be a top priority. After all, you’ve spent tons of time and money to get people to buy your product, why would you throw all of that away? Every customer becomes a valuable asset to your business, either in […]. The post How to Improve Customer Retention Through Marketing Tactics appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
KoMarketing Associates
MARCH 5, 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent tool among marketers, but new research suggests that many are still hesitant to incorporate it into their existing strategies. Recently, Econsultancy and Adobe teamed up to conduct the “Digital Intelligence Briefing: 2018 Digital Trends” report to gauge how AI is being used by marketers globally. The statistics showed that many of top-performing companies (43 percent) do not have plans to use AI within the next 12 months.
ViewPoint
MARCH 7, 2018
6 skills required for active listening. You’d think that the secret to having quality conversations would be being a good talker. But the opposite is true. It’s being a good listener. This is a skill that we teach our associates, who spend their days making dials (80 to 100 a day) and engaging B2B sales prospects on behalf of our clients. If you’re a regular follower of this blog, you know that we have a rigorous hiring process—I maintain that the quality of our people is key to our ability to d
Biznology
MARCH 5, 2018
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) is an annual expo that highlights and showcases the latest in promotional products. This year, it took place in Las Vegas and there were 1,300 exhibitors filling up over 3,000 booths showing off hundreds of thousands of different promotional products. There were 4,500 companies pre-registered to attend.
Contently
MARCH 6, 2018
You write a lot about how the future of content marketing is technology boosting human creativity. But how long until the machines take over and the human part becomes obsolete? -Susan, New York. When you read headlines like “ The Washington Post’s Robot Reporter Has Published 850 Articles in the Past Year ,” it’s bound to give you nightmares.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Zoominfo
MARCH 6, 2018
Although the new year has come and gone, it’s time to check in on any resolutions you set. Whether you resolved to eat healthier or to schedule a few extra workouts each week, it’s important to stop and evaluate your progress every now and then. The same can be said for those marketers and sales professionals who resolved to keep their business database healthy.
KoMarketing Associates
MARCH 6, 2018
B2B marketers continue to invest in event marketing, but new research suggests that it is still difficult for them to determine the ROI of these initiatives. Certain and Heinz Marketing recently conducted the “2018 State of B2B Event Marketing” report to determine how marketers are integrating events into their overall strategies. About three-out-of-four B2B marketers agreed that hosting events is becoming increasingly important to their company’s success.
Biznology
MARCH 9, 2018
If you are lost as to what you want to focus on in your B2B marketing in 2018 to exceed your growth goals, this video is for you. Garrett Mehrguth highlights data-backed approaches and tactics for you to test. You’ll find out how to maximize your time and efforts on search marketing in 2018. The key is knowing how to do less and focus on your core channels.
Contently
MARCH 9, 2018
In July 2017, Kylie Jenner posted an image of herself wearing Beats by Dre headphones on Instagram. The shot shows Jenner’s profile, brushed bronze with makeup. It’s perfectly lit against a lush brown backdrop. Over her ears rest a pair of metallic Beats, with the logo right in the center of the photo. To date, more than 2.1 million have liked the post.
Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO
On October 11th, understand how to navigate the AI landscape confidently, turning insights into groundbreaking strategies that set you apart. Why attend? You'll learn: Practical applications/Use cases How to find and assess the right AI technology Prioritizing quick wins Mastering prompt engineering Solving marketing challenges efficiently Strategies to launch pilot programs Case studies of B2Bs building smarter businesses with AI Exclusive bonus content: Actionable frameworks to get started qui
Zoominfo
MARCH 4, 2018
Technological advancements can transform any industry or job function overnight — including B2B sales. Although these changes are often exciting, keeping up with the evolving technological landscape can feel like a full-time job. If you fall behind on the latest and greatest in tech, you fall behind your competitors. Don’t let this happen to you! What Is The B2B Selling Process?
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 9, 2018
For the 165th episode of TheMarketing Book Podcast, I interviewed Deb Calvert, co-author of Stop Selling & Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen. In the Age of the Customer, sales effectiveness depends mightily on the buyer experience. Despite nearly-universal agreement on the need for creating value in every step of the buyer’s journey, […].
Biznology
MARCH 7, 2018
“Okay, I know what we are talking about. I get it.” That’s the only response you want to your positioning statement, according to Gartner research analyst Hank Barnes , who has conducted more than 1500 positioning reviews in the last five years. You don’t share your positioning statement? Neither did we. Neither do lots of companies.
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