Pointing out interesting things in marketing
As social media marketing matures from “something we have to do”, to “something we have to do well”, the question of social media ROI begins to rear its ugly head. But for the strategic marketer, the question may not be as intimidating. Join us for our latest online discussion with leading B2B marketers as we … Read more
One of the most evident goals of a social media program is to grow the fan base. Publish great content, develop a voice, reach out to others in social networks, rinse and repeat. But as social media becomes more accountable, marketers look for ways to generate leads throughout the process. So how do you best … Read more
There’s a brand new book that’s making waves in the B2B marketing community. Balancing the Demand Equation, by Adam Needles, addresses the strategy and tactics needed to succeed in modern business to business demand gen. Adam Needles is the Chief Strategy Officer at digital demand generation agency Left Brain DGA, and for our upcoming #B2Bchat, … Read more
Email marketing and social media marketing – two core marketing channels – were born approximately a decade apart. And among most B2B marketing organizations, social media and email are still handled as two separate entities. Chris Hosford, in his recent article in BtoB Magazine, points out that social and email interactions depend on each other … Read more
I recently got my hands on Marketo’s latest white paper, titled: The Definitive Guide to Marketing Metrics and Analytics. Here are some of the gems I found in the 70-page paper and which I cover in the video above. Define targets for each of your marketing campaigns as you plan them. Consider setting a ‘best … Read more
Okay, so you’re sold on the value of having a blog for marketing purposes. In fact, as a B2B marketer, you have probably been at the blogging game for three or four years now. But how have social media changed the way you blog? Are you getting everything you can out of your corporate blog? … Read more
As marketers, we understand value of word of mouth. Word of mouth is in our nature, and it’s powerful. How can we harness the opportunities before us to generate buzz, positive word of mouth, and new business referrals?
Why do companies pursue content marketing, and how are they doing it? A new Infographic from Marketo and ColumnFive Media reflects the growing importance of content marketing, and gives us some insight into the specific tactics being used today. Here are some of the highlights: Companies with over 1,000 employees use an average of 9 … Read more
I’ve worked with several website designs and website redesigns over the years, and one thing that always strikes me about B2B sites is how much they all look the same. With a few exceptions, you’ll most often find a polished, sterile, brochure-like presence which is sure to appease the discerning B2B buyer. But is this … Read more
You’ve heard it many times: Content is King. And in a world where B2B buyers go online to find answers to their questions, content marketing is central to any B2B marketer’s strategy. How do we best create, and leverage content to reach our audiences? Join us for our next #B2Bchat where we dive in to … Read more