KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Content continues to play a role in how marketers resonate with their target audience, and new research shows that it often serves multiple purposes within an organization. DemandGen recently published its “2021 Lead Nurturing & Acceleration Benchmark Survey Report,” and statistics indicated that marketers are achieving their nurture initiatives using webinars (48%), thought leadership articles (41%), email newsletters (40%), and customer content (39%).

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Think email is an outdated way to communicate with customers? Think again! In 2021, email remains a top-three distribution channel for both B2B and B2C brands. Nearly 90% of B2B brands and 80% of B2C brands are using email as a primary distribution channel. Developing great content for email marketing is one of the most effective ways you can encourage organic sharing and increase your brand visibility.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As we’re rapidly approaching the end of the year, it’s a great time to look ahead at where we’re going and the marketing trends we’re likely to see more of in 2022. I’ve already touched on how we can expect marketing to evolve strategically , and in this article, I’ll be looking in more detail at some of the specific trends to look out for. To make a solid plan for the short term, it’s important to keep an eye on where you’re heading in the long term.

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The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you ask most B2B marketers how they use chat platforms like Drift , the immediate answer would most likely be: converting Web visitors. And indeed, increasing Web engagement and Web conversion rates is still a primary use case for chatbots in a B2B context. However, chat is also a powerful tool that can integrate into virtually any type of B2B demand generation program, campaign or initiative.

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SendX

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We all have this sensation… you need to launch an email campaign. You want something well designed, well crafted in order to impress the people that will open your message. Besides the message content, you think that looking professional is a must as well.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At the core of humanity is dialogue. We’re taught communication at an early age, learning how to exchange feelings and ideas while listening to others equally. Conversations are key to relationship development—and in the B2B world, they fuel business and the exchange of crucial information. But not everyone in business development or sales can be 100% available to every existing or potential customer seeking answers, insight, and support at any given moment.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As marketers adapt to the changing demands of their customers and feel the impact of the pandemic, new research indicates that many are replacing their existing marketing tools. MarTech published the “Martech Replacement Survey 2021,” and statistics showed that the majority of marketers (24%) have replaced their marketing automation system. This is followed by email distribution (23%), CRM (23%), and attribution/business intelligence (19%).

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SendX

OCTOBER 28, 2021

If you haven’t heard it yet, let me tell you that there are 450+ email marketing software in the world. Some are free and do the same work my pigeon can do. Some are so expensive that the bills can look like your phone number. Here's a bit more on how email marketing pricing is done. Stay hopeful. I am going to tell you about ActiveCampaign’s pricing.

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Triblio

OCTOBER 27, 2021

ABM Campaign Crash Course: Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrade Your ABM Campaigns with Intent Data

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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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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

User-friendly eCommerce is vital to the success of every business these days with consumers flocking even more to purchasing everything online. In order to succeed in today’s eCommerce market, you need to keep up with the proper tools to track CX metrics and evaluate how you stand up against the competition. Speaking of competition, there is one thing that your competitors won’t be able to copy: how you treat your customers.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Looking for B2B leads on social media? 3.5 billion active social media users are out there, and many of them are just who you are looking for. Having a distinct B2B sales advantage over your competitors in that environment can be challenging. The sheer volume of users flocking to social media sites proves that it only makes sense to target prospects where they congregate.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are SEO myths that experts have debunked over and over again. Read about 26 common ones that still persist here. The post How to Spot SEO Myths: 26 Common SEO Myths, Debunked appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Just a few years ago, I was at an email conference in Las Vegas, talking about the eras of email and how the then-recent space of acquisitions and mergers changed the trajectory of email innovation. Remember going to conferences? Sharing your knowledge, seeing your friends, going out after sessions and building a community? Can you tell I’m jonesing to get back to a show?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2021

There’s a perpetual game of tug-of-war going on between CEOs and their CMOs. CEOs want results. CMOs want to deliver results. So, what’s the issue? The most critical role of a CMO, according to CEOs, is to grow the business. CMOs want to deliver ROI and show real proof that what they’re doing works. Image Source. The problem is when CEOs ask CMOs to work on trivial tasks (like rebranding or a multitude of paid digital ads that won’t work ) and then get upset when there’s no business growth.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Receiving mail and packages is one challenge all remote companies and entrepreneurs face. A virtual mailbox is an excellent solution for many, The post Best Virtual Mailboxes Compared appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google's John Mueller offered a definition of what quality content means that is surprisingly different than what is commonly understood The post Google Offers a Definition of Quality Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Most marketers are well aware of the increase in privacy regulations over their data collection activities. These laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, are designed to protect the privacy of consumers. But they’re also causing marketing teams to shift away from strategies centered on third-party data. “The core of the shift is really moving from targeting consumers using third-party data to knowing consumers very well,” said Giusy Buonfantino, VP of CPG Industry Solution at Google C

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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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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You can publish a steady stream of social media content that attracts an audience without creating it from scratch. How? Content curation. These five ideas will help make it even easier. Continue reading → The post 5 Easy Places To Curate Content for Social Media appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Real estate software helps generate leads, engage with potential clients, and list homes for sale. We spent hours reviewing dozens of real. The post Best Real Estate Software Compared appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2021

With one billion monthly active users, TikTok is in the upper echelon of social media apps. Not sure why it's so popular? Here's some data. The post Why Is TikTok So Popular? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In marketing streams, the term ‘MQL is Dead’ keeps popping up. Despite this, it appears that the die-hard term is still in use. And we know why. What Is MQL? A marketing qualified lead (MQL) is a website visitor who your marketing team believes has a good chance of becoming a customer. MQLs are pre-qualified leads who match your buyer profile.

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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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Liveintent

OCTOBER 29, 2021

World Mental Health Day on October 10th allowed us to reflect on the events of the last few years and their impact on our lives. The world hadn’t seen a global pandemic of this magnitude in more than a century, and we’ve had to face new obstacles as a result. We’ve all had trouble adjusting to this new way of life, the burnout, social isolation, and anxiety that has come with it.

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chiefmartech

OCTOBER 24, 2021

First, welcome to the freshly updated chiefmartec.com site — or, if you’re reading in this in your inbox, our freshly updated email subscription service, a big step up from RSS-to-email through Google Feedburner. What’s that thing they say about the shoemaker’s children? Well, now we finally have some groovy new footwear. Metaphorically speaking.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Getting on the Instagram Explore page takes more than simply completing a checklist. Here's how it works and how to optimize content for it. The post Instagram: How To Get On The Explore Page appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Martech

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“Leading companies will win digitally by continually innovating brand experiences that drive transformative results,” said Dave Mankowski, Chief Growth Officer for CX software company Bounteous, at our recent MarTech conference. Many of these digital wins don’t come easy though. In Mankowski’s experience, he sees that innovation often comes slower than expected.

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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

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 28, 2021

B2B buyers want to control their journey. That means the future of sales-enablement and demand gen content lies in self-service. Try these ideas from Ardath Albee and Marcus Sheridan to develop truly buyer-led content experiences. Continue reading → The post Why the Future of Demand Gen Lies in Self-Service Content Experiences appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 26, 2021

B2B web designs can be lovely and enjoyable, but they should also be functional. While award-winning websites explore new trends and take us on an artful journey, websites that drive leads maintain or increase revenue. In this brief article, we are going to share 5 B2B web design tips for lead generation. Create a Clear Flow in Your Design. Cluttered or crowded website designs are distracting and ultimately, unappealing.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Christine Liang from The New York Times shares the latest tips and strategies for optimizing news for search – from NESS 2021. The post 10 News SEO Tips from The New York Times’ Christine Liang appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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