KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 16, 2019

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2019

“What does employee engagement have to do with marketing? Isn’t that HR’s department?” managers and business owners often ask me. Before you go off into your siloed compartments, head shaking at such a crazy idea, hear me out. What is the number-one goal of marketing? To discover the best way to reach and convert new customers, […]. The post What Does Employee Engagement Have to Do with Marketing?

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Webbiquity

APRIL 15, 2019

By David Gutierrez. Providing excellent customer service is essential for all businesses, but B2B customer service is very different from B2C. In general, B2B customers make up a smaller customer base and tend to need more attention, since their issues are typically more complex and their account value is much larger compared to B2C customers. For the best results, B2B customers should be treated as partners in success, and it’s crucial that your customer service team completely understands the

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The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges. Add in the fact that B2B sales cycles are typically long and complex (meaning that advertisers may not see ROI for weeks or months), and it becomes clear that thriving in today’s SEM landscape requires g

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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.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 16, 2019

Take a look at your inbox – how many unread or deleted messages do you have? And how many of them are from companies trying to catch your attention? This is the reality of email marketing today. As such, it’s crucial to understand best practices that can help you improve email deliverability and compete in an environment where much is outside your control.

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Kabbage

APRIL 17, 2019

As a business owner, you think about your customers every day. Still, it’s a good idea to make time to regularly reflect on … Read More. The post How to Discover What Your Customers Really Want appeared first on Grow With Kabbage.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2019

Guest post by Paul Campbell. Corporate events play a vital role in enhancing customer relationships and advancing sales cycles in companies of all sizes. These include events organized by an enterprise to engage with existing customers (user conferences), prospective customers (seminars and road shows), and employees (retreats, sales kickoff meetings).

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

As human beings, we’re naturally inclined to regard change with a sense of skepticism. But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. But, there’s one business concept that’s stood the test of time like no other. It’s a model so deeply ingrained in modern strategies that most businesses don’t even think to question it.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 16, 2019

At some point in time, the terms advertising agencies and copywriters became content agencies and content creators, respectively. As if by formal edict of the American Advertising Federation or the Association of National Advertisers, the art of copywriting for advertising became content for content marketing. For copywriters, this meant a quick resume update.

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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.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 16, 2019

As marketers look for new ways to connect with customers and prospects, events appear to be growing in prominence, according to new research. Bizzabo recently published the “Bizzabo Event Marketing 2019: Benchmarks and Trends Report,” and statistics showed that the majority of marketers (41 percent) believe live events are the most critical marketing channel in achieving business outcomes.

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Influitive

APRIL 18, 2019

Brands have known for a while how powerful building a customer community can be. But, there seems to be some confusion as to what “community” should mean and how to successfully manage one. So, we asked the experts. In the latest instalment of our Customer-Powered Enterprise webinar series, I had the chance to talk to. The post Q&A With Wiley’s Nicole Dingley: How To Nurture Your Customer Community To Fuel Your Entire Business appeared first on Influitive.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 14, 2019

Marketing automation has seen incredible growth in the last decade. In fact, 55% of B2B companies report using marketing automation as part of their marketing strategy ( source ). Though marketing automation platforms have become more popular, modern marketers are still not sure how to fully leverage their capabilities to see optimal results. In fact, a recent study reported only 14% of marketers describe their use of marketing automation as “good” or better ( source ).

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 18, 2019

Think about some of the most recognizable brands out there. What do you picture when you think of them? Probably a couple of things: Their logo Their brand colors Their brand fonts Their most popular product What do all of these things have in common? They’re visual. In many cases, visuals are more memorable than […]. The post 5 Foundational Steps to Follow When Developing a Visual Brand appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 16, 2019

When you think of hot software startups, it’s probably technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual reality that come to mind. You probably don’t think about…direct mail. But one Minneapolis entrepreneur did, and he’s building a rapidly growing business with his vision. Though direct mail has been around since the days of the Sears catalog and the Pony Express , it remains a popular and profitable marketing channel for many types of businesses.

Enterprise Management 143

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Biznology

APRIL 18, 2019

The biggest mistake that many companies make in their B2B sales and marketing activities is the way they fragment or silo different touchpoints in the customer journey among disparate functional teams. And, worse, the way they make it difficult for those teams to work together. Customer experience matters for B2B marketers. You’d think you would make that easier to bring to life.

B2B Marketing 151

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

As human beings, we’re naturally inclined to regard change with a sense of skepticism. But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. But, there’s one business concept that’s stood the test of time like no other. It’s a model so deeply ingrained in modern strategies that most businesses don’t even think to question it.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Lead Ranking Digital Marketing Funnels 130

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2019

Revised with new data April 2019. If you’re considering an Agile marketing rollout, you’re probably agonizing over the choice between what is right and what is easy. Maintaining the status quo can seem easy; in fact a belief that current marketing operations are working “well enough” is the second most commonly cited barrier to marketing […]. The post Benefits of Agile Marketing: Stats You Need to Know appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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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.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 18, 2019

As 2019 rolls on, there are many things at the top of CMOs’ minds. That being said, a new survey has laid out exactly what is keeping CMOs up at night in terms of marketing concerns. Brand Keys recently published the results of its “Marketing on my Mind” survey, detailing exactly what concerns CMOs today. The company surveyed 588 CMOs and brand managers to gain detailed insight.

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Lattice

APRIL 17, 2019

Without a doubt, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) market is real and here to stay. Adobe, Salesforce, and Oracle have all recently announced offerings in this space. As is often the case, however, along with the buzz comes confusion. I want to unpack what exactly a Customer Data Platform can do for B2B marketers and how to cut through the hype when evaluating CDP vendors.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 18, 2019

As a sales professional, you know how difficult it can be to reach decision makers. Maybe they’re too busy for a phone conversation or you’re just not targeting the right people. Whatever it may be, if you’re looking to shorten the sales cycle, you need to understand who your best buyers are in order to fuel your pipeline with new contacts. Here are six ways you can generate more logistics leads today: 1.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 16, 2019

Value is imperative in today’s B2B marketplace. Your product needs to address customers’ immediate—as well as their long-term needs. Current marketing practices take customer needs into consideration when producing content for lead generation programs. This same practice needs to be considered for B2B lead generation strategies. Finding success with B2B lead nurturing in today’s market […].

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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

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 18, 2019

There are many reasons why customers click on paid-per-click (PPC) advertisements, but new research suggests that they may turn to certain webpages over others because they directly answer their search queries and provide relevant content. Clutch recently surveyed 506 people who clicked on PPC ads to learn more about why they seek them out. Statistics showed that most people (33 percent) click on a paid search ad because it directly answers their search query.

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Biznology

APRIL 15, 2019

Growing a successful e-commerce business is much easier said than done. You can’t expect traffic to just start pouring in the moment you launch your site. Patience and persistence are key; it often takes a couple years to see business noticeably picking up. If your goal is to grow your e-commerce sales, consider these five technologies and strategies to enhance your digital marketing and sales efforts: Artificial Intelligence.

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Rev

APRIL 17, 2019

Before we start, an honest disclosure. If you’re looking for some high-level nerdery on math, this is not gonna be that. Math is not my jam – but luckily, it is the jam of our Chief Data Scientist, Steve Biafore, so if you’re looking for that, here’s a video series on B2B targeting vectors that he put together for you to enjoy. It’s quite comprehensive.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

Video ads are one of the most potent tools in a marketing arsenal. So why do so many event marketers ignore it? According to a 2018 Animoto report on social video trends, 93% of business score new customers from video marketing on social media. Eventbrite research shows that 94% of event creators who use video say it’s effective. While both reports highlight the power of video marketing, they also note that less than half of event marketers actually use this effective tool.

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Speaker: Paul Slack, Vende Digital CEO

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Contently

APRIL 17, 2019

Aesop wasn’t a marketer. He died in 564 BCE, well before anyone started caring about digital transformation or virtual reality. But given that he became famous for telling stories full of advice and life lessons, the Greek philosopher was something of an early thought leader. The takeaways from Aesop’s fables are just as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago— things are not always what they seem, appearances can be deceiving, slow and steady wins the race.

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Kapost

APRIL 16, 2019

You’ve spent a lot of time coming up with content, researching it, and of course, writing it. Then you publish, and the work continues. It’s important to create content, yes. The post 7 Ways You Should Be Promoting Your Content appeared first on Kapost Blog.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 18, 2019

As a logistics sales professional, you know how difficult it can be to reach decision makers. Maybe they’re too busy for a phone conversation or you’re just not targeting the right people. Whatever it may be, if you’re looking to shorten the sales cycle, you need to understand who your best buyers are in order to fuel your pipeline with new logistic contacts for your transportation solution. 6 ways you can generate more logistics leads today: 1.

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