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Whenever we talk to prospective clients about helping them launch an ABM program, there’s one comment that always portends a difficult conversation: “We already know which accounts we want to go after.” Selecting the right target accounts is the absolute foundation of a successful ABM strategy. However, many companies seem… Read More
Even in an era of ABM, intent data, and AI-driven marketing, lead nurturing still has an essential role to play in helping B2B marketers drive revenue and maximize the ROI from their demand generation efforts. As long as companies continue to generate in-profile leads (right person, right company) that aren’t… Read More
Marketing operations managers tend to come and go (average tenure mirrors other B2B marketing roles at 2-4 years, especially in tech) and that transitory nature means that it’s more difficult – and less common – for companies to adopt a strategic, long-term vision for their marketing automation system. One of… Read More
Can AI write marketing copy? Even the most hardened AI skeptic would have to admit: yes, it can. The follow-on question, naturally, is whether AI-generated copy is any good. Today, that would appear to depend on 1) who’s at the controls, and 2) what kind of copy AI is writing. … Read More
The lead generation experts at NetLine just released their “2024 State of B2B Content Consumption & Demand Report,” a meaty 38-page guide based on data from more than 6 million content registrations. Here are the findings that stand out as potentially having the most significance for demand marketers: According to… Read More
If you haven’t noticed, Webinar emails have become extremely formulaic: * A couple of lines of copy stating the business problem to be addressed* 3-4 bullet points summarizing the agenda or main topics* a call to action, normally accompanied a desperate plea of “don’t miss this event” It might be… Read More
At a time when marketing budgets are tightening, surveys and survey reports represent some of the most compelling and cost-effective content a B2B marketer can produce. Why? Because a well-crafted survey does all this and more: * builds thought leadership for your brand and helps establish your company as subject… Read More