Why Social Media for B2B Brands Will Be Different in 2021 Social media is an important part of lead generation for B2B. While it lacks the razzle-dazzle of B2C, there is a ready audience for well-crafted B2B content. However, B2B firms must move with the times to remain effective. In 2021, budgets for purchase decision-makers […]
What Is SWOT Analysis? A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to assess the state of a business and develop a sense of its immediate priorities. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. SWOT is often used as a starting point when marketing teams craft campaigns. It helps isolate an issue, guide […]
What Is Dynamic Content? Dynamic content is website content that is generated on the fly according to user data and other parameters set not when the content is authored, but during or shortly before the user’s interaction with it. This content is highly personalized, often by putting together smaller content “building blocks” in novel ways. […]
Why Lead Generation Will Be Difficult in 2021 From small businesses to multinational enterprises, many companies don’t expect spending on new solutions and equipment to return to pre-pandemic growth levels in 2021. As brands continue to feel the effects of international uncertainty, the leaders who control buying decisions are likely to be more circumspect about […]
A Customer Relationship Management suite (CRM) is a software program that captures and centralizes key information about your prospects, leads and established customers. It enables you to see where contacts stand in their buying process. It also facilitates efficient follow-up, making it extremely useful for sales teams. Of course, data in a CRM gradually goes […]
Content marketing is a strategy for raising your online visibility and driving search traffic by providing helpful, informative blog posts, e-books, whitepapers, and videos. Done consistently, it provides a steady stream of prospects you can develop into qualified leads. B2B content marketing is one of the most effective long-term strategies for lead generation. Over time, […]
Marketing technology continues to advance and drive tremendous change. B2B marketers in particular will find 2021 a year full of both challenges and opportunities. To make the most of them, seizing the emerging power of advanced marketing tools will be essential. Trends – and customers’ expectations – will be dramatically shaped by the novel customer […]
For B2B businesses, 2020 saw all plans go out the window. Many were put on the defensive, but the new year is an opportunity to be proactive. Customers may not be investing in solutions at the rate they were, but you can establish an effective marketing strategy and position your business to benefit from the […]
The holiday season can be a tough time for marketers to generate leads. B2B decision-makers wrap up the year with a close eye on budgets and often go into strategic “hibernation” until Q1. Your existing contacts can also go dark – after all, they are spending time away from the office. Here’s how to keep […]
The B2B marketing funnel is a way of conceptualizing the buyer journey. At each level of the funnel, marketers are called upon to ensure they have relevant, high quality content aligned with the decision-maker’s knowledge and priorities, which change throughout the process. The B2B marketing funnel helps marketing teams develop content that speaks to buyers […]