Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Looking back, ABM has risen in parallel with key concepts and practices including Thought Leadership, Marketing Analytics and Data, Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Marketing Transformation. Elevating ABM: Building Blocks for Long-Term Growth ” is the sixth annual survey done in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 22, 2021

You know it’s not logical, especially in B2B. That’s why most B2B marketers say their main goals for content marketing include: Building brand awareness. Where does thought leadership fit? Thought leadership is more of a mindset and approach to content at all stages for showcasing your expertise, knowledge, and authority.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 9, 2020

According to CMI, only 9% of B2B marketers believe that their content strategy is effective. Although most B2B small businesses use content marketing, most of them are a total flop. It’s not only B2B businesses that fail. Set up a quick consultation, and I’ll send you a free PDF version of my books.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). The findings?

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Thinkers360

DECEMBER 7, 2024

2025 Predictions for B2B Thought Leadership Thinkers360 2025 predictions for B2B Thought Leadership are member-sourced from our opt-in B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

B2B SMBs can achieve digital transformation; it takes work, commitment, and the right strategy. To help you get started or keep progressing, we’ve designed a roadmap for B2B SMB digital transformation. People shop for services and products differently, even in the B2B realm. Does it seem unattainable for your small business?

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 20, 2020

B2B companies will generate 88 percent more leads, while their B2C cousins will generate 67 percent more leads through publishing blog posts consistently. I thought so. An email newsletter works equally well for B2C companies as well as B2B businesses. Glad you did. Here’s the deal. That 88 percent increase in leads.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 13, 2020

Marketing Week found a similar finding that revealed that only about one-third of B2B CEOs consider marketing an important part of their business. Activate employees passions and expertise to empower all the company’s teams to spread our thought leadership. It might be us. Tie Everything to Quantifiable Business Outcomes.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

At first, we thought so too – until we saw the magic happen ourselves. 5 Year Old B2B SaaS Business Services Firm The Benefits of Aligned Marketing More leads and increased ROI aren’t the only benefits you’ll reap from an aligned marketing team and strategy. Almost sounds too good to be true, right? Try A Workshop!

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. Goal : Raise Brand Credibility with Thought Leadership Content. In a CMI (Content Marketing Institute) B2B Content Marketing report , they ask this question. Goal : Boost Customer Engagement.

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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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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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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

So you’re a B2B marketer. Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. B2B marketers and sales teams must collaborate to implement a lead magnet follow-up plan. What’s the Real Deal with B2B Lead Magnets? Sound right? Accessible.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

And yet there are some amazing examples of businesses that are achieving massive growth in new website visitors through consistent editorial content and strategic thought leadership. It is attracting engaged audiences through a strong editorial focus on thought leadership. How could we ever break through? Source: SEMRush.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2020

Start Your Transformation with Thought Leadership. Everything rises and falls on leadership. When you begin such a massive undertaking as a marketing transformation, effective thought leadership is unquestionably the key to success. Get started today and generate more traffic and leads for your business.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? Executives don’t care if you’re a “thought leader” in your field. Spend some time in online research to find case studies of B2B or B2C companies that have implemented a content marketing program. So, show them the money.

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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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Webbiquity

MARCH 4, 2019

Are some people just born with the “leadership gene,” or can those qualities and capabilities actually be taught, and learned? He’s a leadership speaker, coach, consultant, and author of three books. They earn loyalty by empowering people to be their best in pursuit of a higher purpose.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

You need to promote that content to ensure it reaches as many pairs of eyes as possible.It’s estimated that around 60 to 70% of content produced by B2B marketing departments sits unused. Being the original source of facts, statistics, and unique insights helps you build your reputation and authority as a thought leader.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (Europe, Africa & Middle East). Congratulations to all who participated!

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

DALLAS February 6, 2025 Thinkers360, the world’s premier B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community, today announced the release of it’s 2025 B2B Thought Leadership Outlook Research Report. This years findings show that its all about insight thats impactful and relevant.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

For instance, LinkedIn is ideal for reaching professionals and B2B audiences, while TikTok appeals to younger generations with short, entertaining videos. Younger audiences may prefer engaging videos or memes, while professionals might value thought leadership articles or infographics.

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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. Original research, which is a great way to lift your brand’s thought leadership, as well. Now, we’ve hit content marketing saturation.

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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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Thinkers360

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Future of Work for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

1. B2B Revenue Leadership. If you’re interested in B2B revenue leadership this is the show for you. This Podcast is focused on leadership in the B2B space to drive revenue by using the most modern and scientific approaches. Without further ado, let’s jump into it. Listen here. Listen here.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

But it’s a well known secret in the industry that risk assessments are hardly ever read by leadership. Instead,we focused on joining conferences and professional associations where we heard the same things over and over: “I need more support from leadership.” “I And assessing risk is unquestionably valuable. I need more budget.”.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2020

LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the best social platforms for B2B marketing. The type of content that does well on LinkedIn includes: Thought leadership articles. Set up a quick consultation , and I’ll send you a free PDF version of my books. Industry news and research. Storytelling. How-to pieces and tips.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

It builds trust, spotlights your thought leadership, and delivers measurable ROI (return on investment). First, you need a content strategy, which seems like a given, but only a small percentage of B2B companies have one, according to the Content Marketing Institute’s (CMI) latest research. Twitter makes sense, as well.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 12, 2021

The CMI 11th Annual B2B Content Marketing Report found that 72 percent do so. The biggest contributor to organic search rankings, which is where most B2B buyers start their journey. The ROI is pretty clear for owned media, and B2B marketers will be investing in it the most in 2021, according to the CMI report. Image: CMI.

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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. Create graphs or infographics that tell the story in numbers, especially if your business is primarily B2B.

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Thinkers360

MAY 25, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Emerging Technology for 2024. 13 Nicolas Babin Babin Business Consulting Contact Nicolas Babin Score: 48.26 20 Kamales Lardi Lardi & Partner Consulting Contact Kamales Lardi Score: 43.48 4 Dr. Mehmet Yildiz Score: 53.88

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Vision Edge Marketing

MARCH 4, 2025

One valuable B2B sales strategy approach lies in the concept of customer-centric insights selling. The stakes are high in selling consultative and complex products and services. What consultative selling is not: A sales pitch centered on product features with little regard for the customers unique circumstances.

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