Navigate the Channel
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
How to Create Effective Presentations and Repurpose Content I am a big Kansas City Royals fan, and I love the game of baseball. The other day while I was watching a game, I realized just what it was that made the Royals such a relentless team. Although it may be better known for its defense, the Royals are also known for keeping the line moving on offense and putting the ball in play.
B2B Marketing Directions
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
The fourth quarter of 2023 is only a few weeks away, and that means many B2B marketing leaders will soon begin planning for next year. Marketing planning processes vary considerably across companies. The planning process in large enterprises can be quite formal, and the output is often a lengthy document replete with spreadsheets containing budget details and financial projections.
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Martech
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A little more than half (53%) of B2B marketing managers say their budgets are up this year compared to 2022, according to a new study. Despite this, the marketers don’t believe that they’re getting the funding they need. While they asked for an average of $88,000 per campaign, the approved average was just $62,000, according to the survey by the website B2Breviews.com.
Square 2 Marketing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
We’re more halfway through 2023, and the time has come to stop accepting the old setup between marketing and sales where marketing hates sales and sales hates marketing. I’m so over this, and you should be too. If you want to hit your revenue goals, you have to blend marketing, sales and even customer service into one revenue team with one goal – your monthly revenue number.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Benchmark Email
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Do you know if people are actually reading your emails? While it might seem like a silly question, successful email marketing can’t run on hopes and dreams alone. It’s important that you know how to measure the performance of your email efforts, and that you’re regularly tracking the right email metrics so that if they’re… The post Is Your Email Marketing Successful?
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Lenny's Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
👋 Hey, I’m Lenny and welcome to a 🔒 subscriber-only edition 🔒 of my weekly newsletter. Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. Subscribe now Welcome to part four of our series on how to kickstart and scale a B2B business: Part 1: How to come up with a great B2B startup idea Part 2: How to validate your idea Part 3: How to identify your ICP Part 4 : How to find and win your first 10 customers ← T
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How many of these seven content-related roles live in your marketing organization? They can be the differentiators for your overall marketing strategy.
Only B2B
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B lead generation , one element has emerged as a game-changer: Intent Data. It’s like having a secret weapon that empowers businesses to connect with high-quality leads in a profoundly personalized way. This blog unveils the power of intent data, illustrating how it’s reshaping B2B lead generation and taking it to unprecedented heights.
SmartBug Media
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
You closed the deal; you’ve done the hard work. Collecting payment should be a pleasantly effortless experience. And with HubSpot Commerce Hub, it truly is. Introducing Commerce Hub, HubSpot's newest package of products featuring a diverse collection of B2B commerce tools, including cutting-edge digital payment platforms. Commerce Hub offers a great way for businesses to streamline their CPQ (configure, price, quote), invoice, and payment processing for a frictionless revenue experience.
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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Have you ever felt like you’re playing a never-ending game of darts with your content ideas, blindly throwing them and hoping they hit the mark? It’s time to put an end to the guesswork. Instead of tossing ideas into the void and hoping they resonate, there’s a more strategic approach at your fingertips: content marketing research.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Professional events can generate loads of opportunities in a very short period. But it’s imperative to act fast so your warm leads don’t cool down. We’ve put together a list of the 10 most important post-event priorities to help you turn attendees into prospects and customers. Here’s what to focus on once you’re back in the office, and how ZoomInfo can help: 1.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The new Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Certification How to become a Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant The new Salesforce AI Associate Certification How to become a Salesforce Certified AI Associate Why these new certifications matter Get started today Salesforce is helping customers understand artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Cloud by delivering two new certifications that objectively validate individual skills and experience that team members need to build trusted AI and data s
Ahrefs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Here are 12 essential SEO best practices to help you level up your website’s performance. Search intent is the underlying reason for a user’s search in Google.
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The rise of AI and the fall of the cookie are profoundly changing programmatic advertising. With Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation looming, the industry must adapt. With an overwhelming array of new and old technologies, many advertisers feel uncertain about how to proceed. Dstillery CEO, Michael Beebe, outlines a straightforward 4-step approach to streamline and enhance your post-cookie targeting strategy: Leverage first-party data.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
There’s something awe-inspiring about watching #CleanCore videos on social media. The ones where they reorganize the space underneath a bathroom sink, reimagine the use of closet storage or deep clean a grimy surface. Maybe it’s the ASMR quality of the videos that draws us in, or the enviable storage containers and cleaning devices. But I think they offer something even more intriguing: efficiency.
Industrial Marketing Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
I’m sure you’ve heard marketing consultants like me talk about the importance of creating a marketing strategy and then following a plan for success. But what exactly is the difference between an industrial marketing strategy and a plan? I can assure you they are not just consulting jargon.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Learn MuleSoft skills on Trailhead with new hands-on challenges Get more feedback with Enhanced Quizzes For the first time ever, you can now learn MuleSoft skills and get hands-on experience for free on Trailhead , Salesforce’s online learning platform. Gain access to a free test version of MuleSoft, including the same tools you’ll use on the job, so you can confidently take charge at work, add new skills to your resume, and help your company succeed.
Ahrefs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
For content to be evergreen, it needs to match two criteria: It needs to target an evergreen topic Evergreen topics are topics with consistent interest over time.
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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.
Marketing Craftmanship
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The generation of attorneys who still consider any type of “marketing” to be unprofessional is diminishing, concurrent with the increase of “Emeritus” partners listed on law firm websites. That evolution notwithstanding, most law firms and younger practitioners remain stuck in neutral, in terms of marketing sophistication. Hard-wired to follow apparent industry “best practices” (mostly based on mimicking competitors), law firms of all sizes continue to miss opportunities to increase clients and
Trade Press Services Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Whether you’re a business aiming to attract investors, launch a new product, or enhance your brand visibility, or an individual seeking to promote your talents or accomplishments, a well-structured and informative press kit is an indispensable tool for any company or individual looking to effectively communicate their story, achievements and value to the media, investors and the public.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
There’s a growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) in business, and for good reason — after years of promise, new AI applications are reshaping how industries operate, from the inside out. With new developments surfacing at breakneck speed, it’s more important than ever to remember that diverse and accurate data serves as the backbone for effective AI models.
Ahrefs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
From broader discussions on SEO to more technical deep dives, these 15 podcasts are ideal for every kind of marketer. So listen closely, and vote for your favorites. 1.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
LinkedIn is a powerful marketing tool for any business, particularly in the B2B landscape. Over 82% of B2B marketers consider it a goldmine for generating high-quality leads, connecting with peers and building their professional network. A strong presence on LinkedIn provides your business with a professional digital presence and an opportunity for your brand to be seen by 930 million members and 75 million businesses.
PureB2B
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Discover how DemandScience rigorously adheres to the CAN-SPAM Act, ensuring the highest standards in commercial electronic communication. Dive into our commitment to transparency, quality leads, and unmatched data privacy.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
My first in-person event was overwhelming. I was there to report on the conference, doing person-on-the-street interviews and attending as many programs as possible to write blogs and live updates for the tech company that sponsored it. Getting to all the sessions and programs was impossible even with a small team. And we were getting paid for it. The event was incredibly successful: Sales booked dozens of on-site meetings, NPS scores were high and brand awareness skyrocketed.
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Scaling content operations isn’t always about creating more. It’s about getting more out of everything you do by focusing on strategy, people, processes, and then technology (yes, including AI). But how? These dozens of tips and ideas will help.
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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten
Top Rank Marketing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
More than 50% of B2B marketers report bigger budgets 53 percent of B2B marketing managers have said that their organization’s marketing budget has been greater in 2023 than during 2022, with the most frequent budget increases coming to AI technologies, while social media marketing was seen as the most popular digital marketing strategy, according to newly-published survey data.
Ahrefs
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Moreover, checking out your competitors’ website traffic can help you identify areas for improvement on your own site.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The holiday shopping season is already upon us and brick-and-mortar stores should be nervous. While 81% of consumers said they prefer shopping in-store, that’s only 9% more than said they prefer online shopping, according to a new survey. Despite this, more shoppers said they prefer to make holiday purchases from small, local businesses (58%) than online-only ones (55%), according to the survey by Bazaarvoice.
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