Most B2B marketers say they plan to moderately increase their spend on marketing automation in 2025, according to recent research from ActOn and Ascend2. The report was based on data from a survey of 207 B2B marketing professionals in the United States. Some 54% of respondents say they expect their firm’s marketing automation budget to … Read more
Like many professionals, I face a deluge of sales messages every day. It’s easy to tune out emails, display ads, and LinkedIn messages. But a phone call? Love it or hate it, it captures my attention. I set out to discover if B2B telemarketing is dead in 2025, or if it’s due for a comeback. … Read more
I primarily work with B2B clients, so I’m getting very well-versed in B2B marketing analytics. Every month, I report on the marketing for the prior month, and I turn those marketing analytics into stories and actions. Believe it or not, B2B marketing analytics doesn’t have to be boring. I use various tools for my analytics, … Read more
When I worked in-house at a SaaS company, marketing felt like an endless challenge. We covered all the basics: paid campaigns, blog content, and email marketing. On paper, it looked like we were doing everything right. But users weren’t converting, and growth stalled. Something was off. It wasn’t a lack of effort but a lack … Read more
Investments in AI have reached unprecedented levels. According to a World Economic Forum report, the global AI infrastructure market was valued at $35.42 billion in 2023, and projected to reach $223.45 billion by 2030. Our own Q4 2024 market research indicates that 55.4% of B2B marketing teams are investing in AI to automate and analyze … Read more
If it feels like the “B2B marketing funnel” concept has been around forever, you’re not far off. In 1898, advertising pioneer Elias St. Elmo Lewis created the AIDA model, laying the foundation for the funnel we marketers use every day. While the idea of selling something to someone is as old as humanity, the modern … Read more
When I think of B2B marketing, rock ‘n’ roll is far from my mind. But Video Brothers CEO and former touring musician Chandler Quintin brings exactly that to his strategy. It turns out the skills he built playing Warped Tour and opening for bands like Panic! At the Disco are surprisingly transferable to marketing. “That … Read more
A recent LinkedIn report reveals that 72% of B2B marketers feel overwhelmed by the speed at which AI is reshaping their roles. LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough shared the study, exploring marketers’ current concerns and opportunities. Overview Of LinkedIn B2B Marketing Report AI In B2B Marketing Approximately two-thirds (66%) of B2B marketing leaders surveyed report … Read more
One of my favorite examples of influence is in the 2004 film Mean Girls. When the girls at North Shore High School see “queen bee” Regina George wearing army pants and flip-flops, they decide to do the same. It’s absurd but also entirely realistic. Whether we admit it or not, no one is immune to … Read more
A new LinkedIn report shows how businesses are changing their approach to measuring marketing success. The report, based on insights from leaders at Microsoft, ServiceNow, PwC, and other global firms, identifies five key trends reshaping measurement strategies. 1. Revenue-Centric Metrics Marketers are now focusing more on revenue-related metrics instead of traditional cost-per-lead measures. Leaders are … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! Imagine doubling your B2B marketing results with half the effort. Generative AI can do that for you. As businesses adapt to today’s hypercompetitive environment, it’s clear AI can provide a powerful advantage. B2B companies using … Read more
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With 91% of businesses leveraging video and consumers preferring video over all other forms of content, you can’t afford to miss out. While we all know lots of video marketing is used in the B2C space, it can be equally effective in the B2B space if properly leveraged for your target audience. So what strategies, … Read more
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Which fresh creative approaches drove results on LinkedIn in 2024 for B2B companies? To find out, the professional social network and VidMob teamed up and used AI to analyze the performance of more than 13,000 creative assets that appeared on LinkedIn this year. An infographic (below) explores findings from the research. Specifically, it looks at … Read more
The first commercial power plant had only 59 customers when Thomas Edison built it in 1882. Eighteen years later, access to electricity had already expanded to 3.8 million U.S. Americans (5% of households).1 From there, power grid access grew exponentially: 8% in 1907. 35% in 1920. 68% in 1929. We stand at the doorstep of a … Read more
This edited extract is from B2B Influencer Marketing by Nick Bennett ©2024 and is reproduced and adapted with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. Just a few years ago, B2B influencer marketing was a niche concept, reserved for selective people. Well, those days are long gone! Today, the landscape is buzzing with activity, as brands and … Read more
If you’re like me, you only open a small fraction of the (dozens? hundreds?) email newsletters you’ve subscribed to. So I set out to find what those really good newsletters, the ones you open on the regular, have in common. Email newsletters have been floating around in the zeitgeist for some time now, especially as … Read more
LinkedIn unveils research-backed creative principles to boost B2B ad performance, as 90% of CMOs seek bolder marketing approaches. Vertical mobile ads drive 31% higher engagement than horizontal formats on LinkedIn. 81% of B2B ad campaigns fail to achieve both attention capture and brand recall. Humorous content generates 65% higher engagement rates on LinkedIn. Source link
I remember once sitting in a quarterly marketing review meeting, watching competitors‘ video campaigns flash across the screen. My initial skepticism turned to curiosity as I saw how they were connecting with audiences in ways our traditional content never had. Each campaign told a story that spoke directly to a decision-maker’s challenges and needs. That‘s … Read more
