Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

Marketing Analytics Tools 137

Marketing Analytics Tools Social Media Top of Funnel Analytics 137

Contently

MARCH 11, 2020

Our main target was the Effies, the premier awards show celebrating advertising effectiveness. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results. HubSpot does a nice job emphasizing this process in its eight-step case study guide.

Case Studies 210

Case Studies Case Study Studies Paid Search Agency 210

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Paid social advertising has changed a lot since Facebook (now Meta) introduced ads at an event in 2007 featuring executives from Blockbuster, CBS, and The Coca-Cola Company. Why are ABM and ungated content in the spotlight right now? Let’s say HubSpot’s Marketing team runs this ad on LinkedIn.

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing ABM Demand Generation B2B Marketing 52

Hubspot

MAY 20, 2020

For marketers, the resulting shift in business landscape has required us to review our previous strategies and make adjustments that will allow our clients to continue thriving in the wake of unforeseen circumstances. Should you be advertising in 2020? Where should you advertise? But what does this mean for advertisers?

Paid Content 90

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 90

Hubspot

MAY 11, 2020

And while everybody seems to know what not to publish these days, many marketers are asking: what should we put out into a world in the throes of a crisis? And how to be there for their audience without adding to the noise. Consumers are increasing searches for valuable information and engaging with businesses at record rates.

CMS Development 101

CMS Development Paid Search Agency Planning Content Marketing 101

SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 31, 2022

On a recent episode of the SmartBug on Tap podcast , we discussed all things marketing attribution. And it should come as no surprise why: Marketing leaders are increasingly being asked about ROI. How do you know if your marketing spend is generating real value?”. We’ve all been there as marketers.

Marketing Attribution 52

Marketing Attribution Demand Generation Agencies Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency 52

Hubspot

APRIL 23, 2020

Acquisition marketing campaigns are critical to bring in new customers and revenue. At HubSpot, we run these campaigns quarterly. Despite the rapid cadence, every quarter we work to create new, remarkable ways of reaching, informing, and converting our audience. Running the Surveys and Creating the Report Content.

Acquisitions 98

Acquisitions Hubspot Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Hubspot

AUGUST 2, 2018

That was the click-through-rate of the first ever banner ad , purchased by AT&T on HotWired.com in 1994. Nowadays, this ad would be considered the scum of clickbait. Fortunately, online advertising has rapidly evolved since the 90’s, so you don’t have to rely on attention-repellent banner ads anymore. With over 3.5

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Lead Scoring 101

Metadata

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Marketing teams are like snowflakes. Study ten marketing teams from seemingly identical companies, and their structures will vary. But despite the differences, marketing teams are (or at least should be) marching down the same path—a path leading them to a structure that looks different than team structures of the past.

B2B Marketing 52

B2B Marketing Ad Building Paid Search Agency Work Management 52

Golden Spiral

APRIL 1, 2022

Since the beginning of COVID, sales within tech companies has experienced massive attrition with an average tenure for all sales professionals at 21 months. Funnel imagery permeates marketing. It’s like catnip for sales and marketing teams. Sales may be sending more emails than marketers. Think Beyond the Funnel.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Work Management Paid Content 62

Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 2, 2023

Planning for cross-channel marketing is one of those things that seems like, “duh, of course.” Who wouldn’t use different marketing channels in tandem to achieve a common goal? Who wouldn’t provide customers with an all-inclusive, personalized and consistent experience across multiple marketing channels?

Multi-Channel 65

Multi-Channel Planning Contingency Planning Touchpoints 65

Unbounce

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A marketer’s job isn’t done once a visitor converts on a landing page. As data-driven marketers, we’re keenly aware that most visitors won’t ever convert to a lead or sale. See how many conversions have direct, email, or organic search touchpoints after a visit to a paid search landing page?

Landing Pages 145

Landing Pages Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Paid Search Agency 145

Hubspot

MARCH 6, 2017

With all that time invested, you can't stop at just embedding the video on a homepage or sharing it on social media and hoping someone watches. While great content is bound to be found, it's also important to be proactive about gaining the attention of and educating prospects and those unfamiliar with your brand.

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Youtube Advertising Agencies Advertisements 101

Directive Agency

JULY 31, 2023

What Are Great B2B Marketing Campaigns? As a B2B marketer, you know the bar is low, so when you see a B2B marketing campaign that really sticks out, it sticks out. Most importantly, it hits the B2B marketing KPIs the company is looking for. Revenue is always a good B2B marketing KPI to look at.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Examples Campaigns 52

Hubspot

MAY 25, 2016

Have you ever had any formal or informal paid advertising training or education? Most marketers are presented with a chunk of their company’s marketing budget one day and told to “run some ads.” Don’t let the costs scare you, paid social advertising is incredibly measurable, and can produce real ROI.

Paid Content 74

Paid Content Cost Per Click Social Media Top of Funnel 74

The ABM Agency

JANUARY 15, 2021

For some B2B companies, the 2021 marketing budget has increased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While there’s some level of uncertainty, the general consensus is there’s extra money that can be used on marketing, albeit in different ways than previous years. What are you looking for your next marketing campaign to achieve?

Budget Programs 52

Budget Programs Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget Creation 52

Hubspot

OCTOBER 8, 2020

While it might seem like people use delayed media (like streaming services or podcasts) more often, real-time media hasn't come to a halt. Real-time marketing is still a great way to get in front of and convert your audience. As marketers, those stats are impossible to ignore. The objective?

Planning 101

Planning Paid Search Agency Word of Mouth Paid Social Agency 101

Atomic Reach

MARCH 18, 2019

What is more, the research by Disruptive Advertising suggests that 76% of people who search something nearby with the help of their phone will visit the business within the next few days. While conducting their search, about half of users cannot differentiate between PPC links and organic links in search engines.

Paid Content 102

Paid Content PPC Paid Search Agency SEM 102

Heinz Marketing

MAY 18, 2023

By Brenna Lofquist , Senior Marketing Consultant / Client Services Operations at Heinz Marketing I’m going to stick with the attribution theme ( see my recent blog post ) since it’s continued to be a popular topic in B2B Marketing. paid social) or you can categorize sources by intent (low versus high).

Marketing Attribution 99

Marketing Attribution Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Marketing Automation Services 99

Valasys

JUNE 13, 2019

Social Media is a versatile platform that not only attracts, engages & converts customers from omnichannel marketing & but also serves the purpose of delighting the customers by serving as a medium for delivering exemplary customer service & for the promotions of after-sales services. Source: HubSpot).

ROI 56

ROI Social Marketing Work Management B2B Marketing 56

Hubspot

AUGUST 7, 2018

Marketing is, and always has been, about reaching customers where they are. TV commercials, print advertisements, and billboards all attempt to do just that. The answer is internet marketing. Internet marketing leverages digital channels, including email, social media, websites, and search engines, to reach your ideal audience.

Internet Marketing 101

Internet Marketing Paid Content Advertising Agencies Paid Social Agency 101

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The people who came the year before may be your biggest supporters and are more likely to immediately purchase the tickets, even if you don't have all the details for the event hammered out quite yet. Rather, use an email marketing service to send a personalized email to your contacts and prospects. Add a date limit, too.

Inbound Marketing 100

Inbound Marketing Tips Planning Paid Search Agency 100

Hubspot

AUGUST 8, 2019

Marketers, can we be honest with each other for a second? On a scale of 1-10, how much do you really understand the world of paid advertising? Despite the fact that 45% of small businesses use paid ads , pay-per-click is still a concept that eludes many of us. When done right, PPC can earn you quality leads.

Paid Content 77

Paid Content PPC Cost Per Thousand Cost Per Click 77

Digilant

APRIL 2, 2024

social network ad spending by an impressive 10 percent. This year, eMarketer now expects social network ad spending to hit $82.9 The upswing in social ad spending reflects just how important social media advertising is for brands and agencies within the current digital reality.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Advertising Agencies Advertisements 52

nDash

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

There are so many marketing conferences to choose from in 2019! B2B Marketing Exchange – February 25-27 – Scottsdale, AZ. B2B Marketing Exchange – February 25-27 – Scottsdale, AZ. The B2B Marketing Exchange covers all areas in – you guessed it – B2B marketing.

Conference 94

Conference Planning Content Marketing Content 94

Hubspot

OCTOBER 14, 2020

I remember that feature being used by friends as a way to tell jokes and post funny content. But things are a bit more sophisticated in the world of social media nowadays. Now, Facebook is a great place to advertise your business and interact with prospective and current customers. Be active in Facebook groups.

Promotion 101

Promotion Facebook Business Ideal Customer Profiles 101

Directive Agency

JUNE 24, 2020

In a recent interview with our Director of Marketing, Hannah Mans, she outlines the successes that Directive has found with LinkedIn conversation ads. Conversations ads were launched by LinkedIn back in March of 2020, and since then has been an important topic of conversation (no pun intended). What do conversation ads do?

Linkedin 52

Linkedin Paid Search Agency Conversion Ads 52

Confessions of a B2B Marketer

JULY 5, 2023

For a kick start on how to build remarkable products that drive word of mouth, go read these two books: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger and All Marketers Are Liars by Seth Godin. What are you or your marketing team doing that is not talking to customers or creating and promoting insanely good content?

Word of Mouth 40

Word of Mouth Paid Social Agency Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels 40

Atomic Reach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

"80% of consumers are more likely to do business with a company that offers personalized experiences." What about a search ad versus some landing page copy? As marketers, we’ve evolved to understand that content optimization is not enough. What is a Content Profile? Step 4 - Publish the AI-informed content.

Personalization 52

Personalization Marketing AI Campaigns Landing Pages 52

Schubert B2B

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s a great feeling when you first sign up for a marketing automation platform. Finally, you have access to the data you need to improve engagement and move the needle with your B2B digital marketing efforts. After years of not having enough marketing data, you find yourself facing the opposite problem–there are too many metrics.

Lead Ranking 81

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads B2B Marketing 81

Heinz Marketing

MAY 18, 2023

By Brenna Lofquist , Senior Marketing Consultant / Client Services Operations at Heinz Marketing I’m going to stick with the attribution theme ( see my recent blog post ) since it’s continued to be a popular topic in B2B Marketing. paid social) or you can categorize sources by intent (low versus high).

Marketing Attribution 56

Marketing Attribution Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Marketing Automation Services 56

SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The more data you put in the hands of a marketer, the more informed and strategic their decisions become. That’s where urchin tracking module (UTM) tags become an essential tool in a marketer’s arsenal to ensure we’re able to report at a deeper level. Why they are important for marketers to use.

Tagging 52

Tagging Practices Marketing Analytics Tools Best Practices 52

Outbound Engine

APRIL 15, 2019

Marketing yourself is more important than ever. Buying real estate leads from real estate lead companies is a gamble. To get the most out of your marketing budget, consider what’s worth your time and resources. So before buying real estate leads, try one or more of the following lead generation tactics: Marketing automation.

Buy 47

Buy Marketing Automation Services Leads Lead 47

Vidyard

JANUARY 7, 2020

People love to watch, and that makes promo videos the bread and butter of top-of-funnel marketing campaigns. Like a movie trailer, a promo video is a mini commercial with the goal of pushing viewers to check out a product, service, event, or content asset. Contents 1. Social Ads 4. Content Asset Promos 4.2

Video Marketing 102

Video Marketing Ad Building Top of Funnel Advertising Funnels 102

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

But because of this mix of traditional and digital marketing, “Disgraceland” has over 100 million downloads for a podcast that’s less than two years old. The debate between traditional and digital marketing is long and lasting. It ultimately comes down to which one fits the needs of your company. What is Traditional Marketing?

Paid Search Agency 78

Paid Search Agency Classified Ads Marketing & Strategy Paid Social Agency 78

Schubert B2B

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s a great feeling when you first sign up for a marketing automation platform. Finally, you have access to the data you need to improve engagement and move the needle with your B2B digital marketing efforts. After years of not having enough marketing data, you find yourself facing the opposite problem–there are too many metrics.

Lead Ranking 59

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 59

Albacross

DECEMBER 25, 2018

For a long time, B2B brands have disregarded the business value that social media offers. Social media has evolved into a booming marketing frontier, where businesses of all shapes and sizes flock. Social media is a tumultuous landscape that never sleeps— conversations take place around the clock.

Social Media 65

Social Media Lead Generation Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 65