August, 2023

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Youth will be served: 3 Signs B2B needs to revamp social media marketing

Sword and the Script | B2B

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. That’s according to a survey of 20,000 consumers by the market research firm GWI.

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Paid Social Media Advertising: A Bad Investment for B2B Brands?

Single Grain

B2B marketing is tricky because of how unconventional it can be. What works for one brand is definitely not guaranteed to work for another. And that’s where we come to the topic of paid social media advertising for business-to-business companies. In this post, we’re going to explore some of the metrics we’ve been finding that shows some patterns of success (or non-success) for B2B businesses leveraging paid social ads.

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The 6 pillars of B2B customer experience (CX)

Sana Commerce

An improved customer experience (CX) is closely linked with increased revenue as well as other advantages. Yet B2B customer experience still lags behind B2C. Are you looking for ways to improve your B2B customer experience and tap into the many business benefits that come with it? Discover where to focus your efforts for maximum gain in this blog post.

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How B2B Marketing, Sales, And Product Can Align To Drive Growth In 2024

Forrester B2B

Planning season is the perfect time for B2B revenue engine leaders to address common challenges, share functional insights and competencies, and build a customer-obsessed growth strategy.

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B2B SEO vs. LMO: Whats the Difference and Why It Matters

Speaker: Speakers:

Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

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B2B Marketers on the Move: Celebrating B2B Industry Rising Leadership

Top Rank Marketing

As the summer of 2023 marches ahead into autumn, so to do new opportunities, and as B2B marketers adjust to the changes this year has already brought — from the rise of AI tools to the increasing power of personalization , the industry continues to offer growth opportunities as well as unexpected shifts that often seem to happen so quickly they can be difficult to fully appreciate.

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The type of content B2B buyers say helps vendors win deals [study]

Sword and the Script | B2B

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson. For the better part of 10 years , studies have shown that buyers have all but made a decision by the time they talk to sales.

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Three Tips To Guide B2B Demand Marketing Leaders’ Plans For 2024

Forrester B2B

Get a head start on 2024 planning with highlights of Forrester's guidance on where to invest, divest and experiment in B2B demand marketing and ABM.

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5 Things You Can Learn From the Ultimate Marketer, Taylor Swift

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Editor’s Note: Taylor Swift does not endorse Salesforce or its products and had nothing to do with this blog post. We’re in a golden Era of marketing, and lucky for us, so is Taylor Swift. Taylor is more than a global music sensation – she’s a marketing powerhouse, The 1 who keeps fans (and marketers) wondering what’s up her sleeve. (Yes, we’ll be referencing Taylor songs in this piece.

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How to optimize e-commerce returns management for B2B customers

Sana Commerce

For B2B businesses that sell online, e-commerce returns management is a crucial component of the customer experience. A poor returns process can tarnish your business’s reputation and erode trust with valuable clients, not to mention lead to profit losses, inventory mismanagement, and increased operational costs. According to the latest B2B Buyer Report , which collates results from over 1000 B2B buyers across industries, a third of all orders placed online include order errors.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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How to Successfully Manage All Stages of the Customer Lifecycle

Webbiquity

Guest post by Nina Petrov. Building a strong brand starts with raising awareness and bringing customers on board with your vision. Maintaining a strong and resilient brand, however, is about building strong relationships with your customers, and making them a part of your story. Image credit: vectorjuice on Freepik Customer lifecycle management plays a large role in establishing and maintaining a powerful brand.

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11 Real Social Media Trends for 2023: What Insiders Won’t Tell You

Marketing Insider Group

Change is the only constant in the world of digital marketing –especially when it comes to social media trends. Gone are the days of generic, one-size-fits-all content. The current expectation of users leans heavily towards authentic, community-driven campaigns. As we navigate these shifting sands, understanding the latest social media trends is more important than ever.

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Asked and Answered: Which Opportunity Scoring Model is Better & Why

Vision Edge Marketing

When it comes to lead generation and new customer opportunity qualification, many businesses have traditionally relied on the waterfall approach which leverages the concept of a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). However, the emergence of buyer intent (BI) data has introduced a new analytical method that focuses on understanding the intent and behavior of potential customers.

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The Benefits of Using AI Technology in Advertising Production

NuSpark Consulting

In today’s dynamic and fast-paced marketing landscape, technological advancements have transformed the way brands and organizations approach advertising. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, opening doors to unprecedented efficiencies and innovative solutions. This blog post will delve into three specific areas where AI is reshaping advertising: AI in ad design, AI in TV/video design, and AI in ad copywriting.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Keeping Content Fresh: Tips for Consistently Engaging Your B2B Audience

Circle Studio

Discover effective strategies for consistently creating fresh and engaging content to captivate your audience and boost your online presence.

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The Rise of Interactive Emails: Engaging Subscribers With Dynamic Content

SendX

Email marketing can be extremely valuable for business when done right. Having a large email list means you get regular, direct access to your customers and audience. That said, if this audience base isn’t engaging with your emails, your campaigns may not be hugely effective.

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B2B Marketing Measurement and Buyer Behavior – 12 Findings from Demand Gen Reports

Webbiquity

“Uncertainty,” “turbulence,” and “tight economic times” are among the top terms impacting decision making for both B2B marketers and buyers. How is B2B buyer behavior changing in response this difficult environment? How is marketing measurement changing in response to these challenges? Two recent research reports from Demand Gen Report provide some vital answers and insights on trends.

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Why I’m Excited For The Avinash Kaushik CMWorld 2023 Keynote

Marketing Insider Group

One of the best marketing events every year is Content Marketing World. I never miss it. And this year the speaker lineup is unmatched. Elizabeth Banks is the headliner but I’m most excited for one of the best marketing speakers I’ve ever heard, Avinash Kaushik. But What does Avinash know about content marketing. And why am I excited to see him speak?

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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How to make a rebranding rollout plan

JotForm

Identify your audiences Link your internal and external marketing Get internal buy-in for the updated brand Start by documenting all of your relevant brand touchpoints Develop your rebrand story Set the schedule Rebranding takes a lot of work, so when the time finally comes to unveil.

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What is Intent Data? How to Turn Signals into Action

Zoominfo

Modern go-to-market teams have the tools, data, and tactics that would make their predecessors wildly jealous. But if their timing isn’t right, all of those advantages can quickly go out the window. Prospects who love your product may not be ready to buy. Buyers who are in the market today probably haven’t asked for a meeting. And those somewhere in the middle could be swayed — if you can reach them.

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7 Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Best Practices for Optimizing Your Analytics

Circle Studio

By following a few GA4 best practices, you can more effectively optimize your website for your audience and drive stronger conversions.

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Guarding Your Digital Fortress: Why Email Encryption is a Must

SendX

It is vital to protect emails at every stage of their journey. This is where email encryption comes in. Know how it works, and its various benefits.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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.

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How to Craft Compelling Manufacturing Content that Resonates with Engineers and Attracts Industrial Buyers

Industrial Marketing Today

When it comes to creating manufacturing content for engineers, it is crucial to understand their unique needs and challenges. Engineers are problem solvers by nature, and they seek content that provides practical solutions to their work-related issues. It is important to focus on the value proposition of your product or service when writing compelling content.

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How Fresh Content Impacts SEO in 2023

Marketing Insider Group

Google, the world’s leading search engine, currently has over 85% of the search engine market. And, they’ve made it abundantly clear that their ranking preferences lean heavily towards websites that prioritize user experience. This means they reward content that resonates with an audience, demonstrates expertise, and adds tangible value to the lives of readers.

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We Studied Over 1 Million Domains to Find the Most Common Technical SEO Issues

Ahrefs

We looked at 1,002,165 domains to find the most common technical SEO issues. Keep reading to see what we found. These are the issues flagged the most across the 1 million+ domains.

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Survicate vs SurveyMonkey: Comparing online survey platforms

JotForm

Online surveys have become an important tool for businesses and organizations to gather valuable insights and make data-driven decisions. With numerous options to consider, you might find it overwhelming to choose the right online survey tool to suit your needs. In this article, we compare two p.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

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.

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Is Your Vision Clear? Driving Success with Strategic Planning

Circle Studio

Strategic planning plays an essential role in laying the groundwork for where you want to take your business in the year ahead.

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Social media employee training: A playbook to get everyone involved in extending your brand

Sprout Social

Social media is much bigger than marketing and branding alone. To truly harness the power of social, it must be used org-wide. Developing the social media maturity of other teams can expand the impact of social media on your business —extending the reach of content, helping other teams uncover valuable business intelligence and maximizing content creation for bandwidth.

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How To Put AI To Work for Better Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

Technological disruption is par for the course in content marketing. But generative AI hits differently and closer to home. These versatile tools can speed up tedious production tasks and spare writers the frustration of staring at a blank page. But you can’t just plug them in and sit back while they do all the work. The value of AI tools depends on the effort you put into them.