21 Brilliant Ideas for Serious Lead Generation Through Blogging

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group Of course, your ultimate goal when content marketing is attracting leads that convert into loyal customers. But now that so many businesses recognize the value of producing content, lead generation through blogging is more competitive than ever. Therefore, you need to know all of the ways that you can convert someone into a lead through your blog and keep up with any new techniques. Fortunately, we’ve worked with hundreds of brands here at Marketing Insider Group and have the know-how to show you what delivers. Check out this practical guide on how to succeed at…

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How To Integrate Email Marketing With Other B2B Marketing Channels

by SkaleGrow This article was originally published in the Elevate Your Marketing newsletter and has been repurposed and republished here with the author’s permission. Here is the link to the original article.  Today, we look at a topic known to many but is rarely seen as a tactic to boost the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in B2B businesses. I mean, everyone is using email marketing. Everyone knows the best practices – whether it’s about improving deliverability, increasing open rates, or getting more responses. But what is often forgotten or ignored is that email marketing is a powerful tool when used in conjunction with other…

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The Power of Personalization in B2B Marketing

by Amina Mazhar In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, the role of personalization has grown significantly in recent years. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all marketing strategies. Today, businesses are recognizing the power of personalization in reaching their target audience effectively and building lasting relationships. In this article, we'll explore the use of personalization in B2B marketing and why it's a game-changer. Tailoring Content and Messaging: Personalization in B2B marketing involves tailoring content and messaging to resonate with specific individuals or companies. This customization can take various forms, such as addressing recipients by their names in emails, offering content…

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3 Reasons B2B Companies Should Use Content Marketing in 2024 (with stats)

by Sam Hajighasem In this blog, my focus is to highlight the crucial need for B2B companies to shift their attention towards social media marketing, more so than any other marketing approach. I'll be looking ahead to 2024-2025, a period I predict will be defined by the rise of B2B influencers. This trend is not just a passing wave but a fundamental change. Companies that are already embracing this shift are seeing a significant increase in lead generation and growth. Let's explore how and why social media is becoming an indispensable tool in the B2B marketing arsenal. 3 Reasons B2B…

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7 key metrics to measure content effectiveness

by IQuanti  for Search Engine Land Measuring content performance in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing is a critical factor for success. Beyond the familiar metrics that have long-defined content performance, effective content strategy is more nuanced and requires more thought to measure success. Contrary to the common belief that low traffic equates to ineffective content, the issue might lie in ranking or conversion, not necessarily the quality of the content itself. In his informative SMX Next session, Wayne Cichanski, VP of search and site experience at iQuanti, hones in on the intricacies of digital content, specifically emphasizing its identity and…

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What do Your Leads… LEAD to?

by Brian Basilico, The Bacon Guy If you are on LinkedIn, I am sure you have fallen victim to the connect and pitch. Chances are they got your name using Sales Navigator, a tool like ZoomInfo, or by looking at their connections and simply reaching out to their connections. You know how it works. Someone connects with you and says, “I am not trying to sell you anything”, and then keeps messaging you to act like they wanna be your friend. I had one guy the other day (who is a fitness coach) hit me up with a list of…

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10 Challenges Marketers Face When Implementing AI in 2023 [New Data + Tips]

by Zoe Ashbridge for HubSpot It’s no secret that embracing AI can come with a wide range of benefits for your marketing team — things like task automation, time and cost savings, increased productivity, and more. Despite these evident benefits, there is a lingering reluctance among many marketers to incorporate AI into their strategies. In our report, The State of AI in Marketing in 2023, we found that only 35% of marketers use AI in their role. So, we wanted to dive into the challenges that marketers face when working with AI and find ways to bridge the gap. Get Started with…

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Gmail Purge Alert: How to Avoid a High Gmail Bounce Rate

BY LIVIU TANASE for INC. It’s coming: In December, Google will start deleting inactive accounts to prevent security threats like spam, account hacks, and phishing scams. If an account has been idle for over two years, Google may delete it along with all its content across Google Workspace, including Gmail.  If your business uses email to stay in touch with customers, Google’s update means it’s time to investigate the health of your database. If you’re emailing subscribers who never engage, you risk getting high bounce rates starting this month-;and having your future emails go to the spam folder. Here’s how to be proactive…

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Google’s 2023 releases: A B2B marketer’s review

by Laura Schiele  for Search Engine Land As 2023 draws near a close, marketers have to admit this about Google: they’ve been busy. Between Bard/SGE headlines and antitrust lawsuit admissions of auction gaming, Google has produced its usual share of releases. Sadly for B2B, most are either aimed at ecommerce/B2C or represent minor improvements that don’t make up for the advertising controls Google has stripped or the glaring lack of transparency behind auctions and pricing. With that as the backdrop, I’ll review some of Google’s bigger releases in 2023 before adding a plea for a few updates I think could actually help B2B marketing…

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Kick Scrooge to the Curb to Make Your Holiday Marketing Numbers Soar!

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group It’s time to start thinking about your holiday marketing campaign. No matter what your business, there’s always a way to work in a little holiday cheer into your end-of-year marketing. There’s one character, though, you don’t want to creep through. Scrooge. But what if your employees think you’re a bit of a Scrooge? How engaged are they at work? Only about 30 percent of the nation’s employees are engaged on the job, according to a Gallup survey. And if they’re not, all you need to do is glance at the mirror to see Scrooge’s shadow.…

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