Archive November 9, 2023

The Power of Storytelling: Unleashing B2B Tech Content Marketing Success

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By John Heinz, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Ultra Unlimited Originally Posted on LinkedIn In the fast-paced world of B2B tech, standing out from the crowd is no longer a luxury—it's an absolute necessity. But how can you capture the attention of your target audience in a sea of information overload? The answer lies in a game-changing content marketing best practice: the art of storytelling.  Picture this: Instead of bombarding your prospects with mundane technical jargon and feature-heavy content, imagine captivating them with a compelling narrative that ignites their imagination and drives genuine engagement. Welcome to the era of…

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What is Copywriting? How it Helps In b2b SaaS Lead Generation?

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by Hamza Rashid, originally posted on LinkedIn Copywriting is the art and science of crafting written content with the primary goal of persuading the reader to take a specific action. In the context of B2B (business-to-business) SaaS (Software as a Service) lead generation, copywriting plays a pivotal role in attracting potential clients, engaging them, and ultimately converting them into leads and customers. What Is Copywriting? Copywriting involves creating written content, often referred to as “copy,” that is designed to resonate with the target audience. It focuses on conveying a compelling message that encourages the reader to perform a desired action. This…

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Which AI Tool Writes the Best Marketing Copy? [I Tested Several Different Tools]

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by Erica Santiago for HubSpot As a marketing copywriter, I can tell you writing is critical to any successful marketing campaign, from emails to social media posts to blogs. Even the most seasoned writer can struggle to keep up with demand, so taking advantage of the AI tools available to streamline your process and boost your productivity is crucial. But what tool is best for you and the content you need to create? Get Started with HubSpot's AI Campaign Assistant I tested several AI copywriting platforms to find which tools write the best marketing copy. By the end of this…

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6 Phrases That Will Kill Your Sales Deal, According to HubSpot’s Sales Director

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by Dan Tyre for HubSpot Top salespeople are successful because they sweat the details. They probe for pain, help their prospects, and run effective sales calls. They listen closely to what their prospects say, effectively determine the right solution, and ask for help when they need it. Top reps are articulate, assertive, and direct. And most importantly, they don’t use “weasel words” — words or phrases that subliminally undermine their credibility. As a salesperson, you might let one of those phrases slip from time to time to seem flashy or important, but prospects can see right through them — undermining…

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How Enterprises Are Using AI for Email Marketing

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by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Are enterprise marketers using artificial intelligence to help with their email campaigns? If so, what are the most common uses and challenges? To find out, RPE Origin and Ascend2 surveyed 110 marketers who work for organizations with 500+ employees. Some 24% of respondents say they're already using AI extensively in their email marketing campaigns, 33% say they're using it to some extent, 25% are not using it yet but have plans to, 14% have no plans to, and 4% are unsure. Among enterprise marketers who are using or plan to use AI as part of their email campaigns, 50% are doing so for…

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Generative AI: What Keeps Me Up at Night

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by Chad S. White for MarketingProfs During the opening session of the B2B Forum this year, MarketingProfs Chief Content Officer Ann Handley wowed and pumped up the crowd with an empathetic Barbie-inspired B2Barbie presentation. The overall message: B2B marketers are often held to impossible standards and underappreciated despite their hard work and smarts. Ann's point of view was crystal clear... But then generative AI took the stage, and attendees could be forgiven if they felt they weren't "Kenough"... unless they used generative AI to create a digital clone of themselves to work alongside them. In a particularly chilling moment, Ann asked Trust…

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12 Content Marketing Myths… BUSTED

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By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group We’ve all heard it said: “Every company with a marketing budget should be using content marketing.” But is that really the case? Surprisingly, not everyone’s on board. In fact, a staggering 10% of organizations have yet to embrace this powerful marketing strategy. That’s right, 1 in 10 companies are missing out on one of the most impactful ways to reach their audience. But why is this? And more importantly, if you’re already using content marketing, are you making the most of it? In this blog, we’ll debunk some of the biggest myths surrounding content marketing, armed…

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5 Reasons to Write a Blog For Small Business

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By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group Doesn’t it seem like everyone is blogging nowadays? In fact, WordPress blogs alone comprise over 20 billion web pages! With that overwhelming number, you might wonder whether small business blogs are still worth it and can cut through the noise. How can you be sure that your existing and potential customers have any interest in reading what you have to say? Here are just a few of the best reasons we’ve found for why blogging for small businesses is still part of a rockstar marketing plan. Key Takeaways: Blogging is a cost-effective way to connect…

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Survey: 70% of marketers feel overwhelmed by AI changes

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by Danny Goodwin for Search Engine Land Marketing professionals say they are overwhelmed by the pace of AI developments, according to a new survey. While 70% of marketers often or always feel overwhelmed, just 30% rarely or never feel overwhelmed, according to a survey released by SOCi, a marketing platform for multi-location brands. “It’s a call to action for organizations to prioritize continuous learning and offer support to their teams. Otherwise, millions and billions invested in AI will be wasted,” said Monica Ho, CMO of SOCi. No training or education. Perhaps contributing to some of that overwhelmed feeling is this survey…

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LinkedIn to give Collaborative Articles more reach in search

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by Danny Goodwin  for Search Engine Land LinkedIn is giving users more incentives to contribute to Collaborative Articles, promising greater visibility in search, feeds and notifications, the company announced today. More visibility. LinkedIn plans to include more Collaborative Articles when people search for specific problems or topics. So if you’ve contributed to a Collaborative Article, this increases the odds your answer could be featured in LinkedIn’s search results. Other ways LinkedIn is increasing visibility for Collaborative Article contributors: People outside your network may be exposed to your contribution, not just people you are already connected to. LinkedIn may also notify members “who…

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