Heinz Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing Are you struggling to show potential customers the value of your B2B product or service? Look no further than the power of case studies. Build Trust with a Track Record of Success In the world of B2B sales and marketing, trust is key.

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Search has played a pivotal role in the typical B2B customer buying journey , usually occurring in the awareness and consideration stages. With the evolution from traditional search queries to AI-driven prompts, B2B companies must adapt to ensure their content and SEO are optimized for AI interactions.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 30, 2020

Content marketing can give B2B companies a truckload of options to keep their audience engaged. Top Priorities & Unique Challenges for B2B Content Marketing. Unlike B2C Marketing, B2B companies have the unique challenge of not always being present in the eye of the customer. Types of B2B Content. Let’s see how.

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Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Content Marketing 363

Trade Press Services Newsletter

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From newsletters and blogs to webinars and podcasts, there’s no shortage of insights shaping the future of B2B marketing. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the B2B marketing content that made the biggest impact over the past year. Sign up to receive the industry’s best B2B marketing content.

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Marketing AI B2B Marketing Planning B2B Thought Leadership 226

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

B2B social media marketing builds connections between businesses through platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, helping companies reach key decision-makers and industry influencers. As more B2B buyers turn to social media for research and recommendations, having a strong presence can drive brand awareness and generate more leads.

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Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy 298

Contently

AUGUST 12, 2020

The discourse around tech—specifically B2B tech—often comes in the form of thought leadership content. It’s vital that we ask these questions, but there’s a disconnect in the way B2B marketers are answering them. This is a structural problem that plagues a lot of B2B content marketing.

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B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Thought Leadership Content Marketing 216

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The landscape of B2B marketing is continually evolving, and social media plays an increasingly important role in shaping how businesses connect with their audiences. As we move into 2025, staying ahead of emerging trends is essential for B2B brands. Microsoft’s social initiatives showcase leadership perspectives on industry trends.

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Social Media B2B Thought Leadership Trends Social Marketing 156

Zoominfo

JULY 11, 2018

When executed correctly, content marketing can attract, engage, and retain new customers– Yet, despite the various benefits of content marketing, many B2B organizations have miles to go before they can build a successful content marketing program. B2B Content Marketing Strategy. B2B Content Marketing Maturity.

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Statistics B2B Marketing Marketing Budget Creation Planning 255

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2024

But now, there’s something new on the scene: B2B creators. These are B2B creators, and they’re changing the rules of how businesses talk to their audiences and make choices. Today, we’re breaking down the rise of B2B creators and why they’re more than just the next big thing. Who Are B2B Creators?

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Enterprise Management B2B B2B Thought Leadership SMB 317

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2020

LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the best social platforms for B2B marketing. If this is the case for your business, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. The type of content that does well on LinkedIn includes: Thought leadership articles. Case studies. Optimize Your Company Page for Lead Generation.

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Linkedin Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Enterprise Management 363

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2021

An eye-tracking study revealed most users dismiss ads online. Further, in most cases, it’s very hard to attribute outbound advertising, like TV and radio. Inbound vs. That begins their journey with you, and it’s the way B2B buyers make decisions now. Now, on to the numbers. People actively block ads or are ad blind.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2023

Generating high-quality leads is consistently cited as one of the top two goals (along with increasing brand awareness) of B2B marketers. Image credit: Scott Graham on Unsplash More than half of B2B companies struggle to consistently generate high-quality leads. Because B2B lead generation is more than just a numbers game.

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Tactics Sales Qualified Leads Generation Lead Ranking 319

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I’ve been working in B2B Marketing long enough to remember how we started as the folks who work the booths at trade shows and created brochures for sales. B2B Marketing has certainly evolved from those simple beginnings. Although it can be a challenge, B2B marketing an exciting process that delivers real results.

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Marketing Budget B2B Marketing B2B Planning 344

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 25, 2021

B2B buyers start with a search 71 percent of the time. That number likely grew in 2020 when more B2B audiences shifted to digital channels due to the coronavirus. In the B2B world, local SEO isn’t nearly as important as it is for consumer businesses that serve customers locally. Are they thought leaders in the space?

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Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies SEO 363

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2020

They work for B2B companies as well, even in the most unconventional industries like commercial real estate. She was a pioneer in thinking that a B2B company had stories to tell and connections to build. of content that might be interesting to their audience, you’d have to bring up case studies. You’d be surprised.

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Storytelling CMO Paid Search Agency Companies 271

Zoominfo

AUGUST 21, 2019

Case studies. For example, let’s say you have created hundreds of case studies over the years. But, with so many of these case studies available, your sales team is hit by information overload. Closing Thoughts. If your business lacks a formal sales enablement process, don’t fear. Video testimonials.

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Top of Funnel Content Marketing Digital Marketing Funnels Case Study 241

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Does the thought of having to develop a content marketing strategy give you anxiety? According to the CMI (Content Marketing Institute) B2B Content Marketing report, 94% made some changes. Content marketing is a way to shape thought leadership and earn trust. Otherwise, you may be grasping at where to start!

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Template Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content Marketing 362

Sword and the Script | B2B

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Studies B2B 86

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

In this article, we look at some B2B content marketing data to point to the biggest trends. The State of B2B Content Marketing. Let’s look at how much B2B companies are using content marketing. You may assume B2B companies are all in with content marketing. And yep, it all comes back to the customer.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Ranking 354

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Websites are the “storefront” of B2B organizations. Like a real-world storefront, a business website should be clean, attention-getting, and inviting, which makes effective B2B website design crucial. B2B businesses understand the value of their website and blog as the core of their online presence. Guest post by Dylan Berger.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2021

Some B2B companies tend to neglect social media altogether, dismissing the opportunity to showcase their brand’s identity and connect with their following on a one-to-one level. For B2B, you will likely target the C-suite and other decision makers. Become a Thought Leader. Nearly ninety-two percent of marketers 1 in U.S.-based

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Social Media Work Management Webinar Metrics Social Marketing 279

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Instead of pitching your products or services directly, you’re sharing information that helps your audience understand and solve their problems through blog posts , case studies, infographics, and other forms of content. Are you aiming to generate leads, boost brand awareness, or establish thought leadership ?

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

91 percent of B2B marketers use content marketing. That doesn’t mean that the content isn’t high-quality and educational, or that it doesn’t illustrate thought leadership. You have to present new information, which could include: Examples and case studies specific to your company that support your angle.

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Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Content Marketing CMS Development 354

Webbiquity

AUGUST 22, 2017

But’s it’s also vital for businesses like Microsoft and IBM that drive a significant amount of revenue from B2B customers. Brand building for B2B businesses is a little different from that for B2C companies. It’s not about being the coolest company in your industry, it’s about thought leadership.

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Ad Building Branding Brand Identity Enterprise Management 274

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

It also provides your company with a platform to activate employees , to publish thought leadership , and to tell more human brand stories that also attract better talent and keeps your employees motivated. Thought leadership. Biographies of Cisco’s leadership team. More leads. Higher conversion rates.

Marketing Budget 363

Marketing Budget Paid Content ROI Marketing & Strategy 363

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For instance, legacy SaaS giant IBM maintains its relevance even today through a massive library of thought leadership content , much of it created by regular employees, not only its marketing department. Study customer data. Position yourself as a thought leader in your space.

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Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Content Marketing Companies 279

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this article, we look at some B2B content marketing data to point to the biggest trends. The State of B2B Content Marketing Let’s look at why most B2B companies are using content marketing. You may assume B2B companies are all in with content marketing. Almost 88% of B2B Companies use content marketing.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 337

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a long-time ITSMA partner I have been privileged to attend the event in-person which showcases a plethora of B2B marketing experts, expert insights and points of view, and cutting edge and innovative research. Looking back one year later, my top-ten list aged well and all are still highly relevant and critical for B2B marketing.

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B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Planning Top of Funnel 242

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

I cannot exactly remember when I started working with ITSMA, and leveraging their work in B2B solutions and services, but it was sometime in the mid-2000s when I led the SAP Services Marketing team for SAP North America Field Marketing. The Thought Leadership Journey is Here to Stay. Sales Enablement is a Key Core Competency.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 235

BOP Design

MARCH 22, 2021

In this post, we explore the crucial B2B content marketing activities you should be doing now…and into the future to remain relevant and reachable to your target audience. Creating Thought Leadership (aka Blogging). In certain circumstances, “creating thought leadership” is a fancy way to say “blogging.”

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

It perfectly aligns with B2B buyers’ behavior patterns. . In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. The first is in content marketing or thought leadership marketing programs. Within the executive summary, the full research study can be offered for sale as a premium content product.

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Paid Content Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 173

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Some decisions are more obvious than others for most B2B businesses – like having a responsive, active website and a social media presence. A CoSchedule study found that goal-setting marketers are 376% more likely to succeed than marketers who don’t set goals. Do you want to: Become a thought leader in your industry?

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Paid Content Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget Advertising Channels 279

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Engaging, mobile-friendly, and easy to consume, online video has become a mainstay for B2B marketers. Marketers are embracing the medium to produce several different types of videos including branding, customer education (explainer videos, tutorials), thought leadership, and client testimonials.

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 246

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Sales leadership in your organization is then able to determine your Total Addressable Market (TAM). pricing page, case studies). Funnel measurement: This involves ensuring that metrics align with expected results while working with sales leadership to escalate issues with follow up, lead response time, and pipeline health. .

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 17, 2018

“Googling it” has become a part of everyday life for most of us, and since we are all humans, it only makes sense to capitalize on it from a business perspective, including within the B2B space. In fact, 90% of B2B buyers start their B2B purchases with a search. Enter, glossary pages. The Benefits of Glossary Pages.

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Marketing Websites Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership B2B 189

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 2, 2020

The Case for Having a Blog. Aggregated industry information and studies that save readers time by not having to hunt it down. Interviews with thought leaders or guest posters, including round tables. White papers and case studies. Read on to learn why. If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Videos and infographics.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From our case study of regional homebuilder Oberer Homes The Real Costs of Not Investing in Content Marketing When businesses decide not to invest in content marketing, they often overlook the significant opportunity costs involved. You miss the chance to establish thought leadership and build brand loyalty.

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Paid Content Content Marketing Planning Work Management 340