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MAY 17, 2023

The affiliate marketing spend in the US was up to $8.2 With this trend in mind, it’s safe to say that affiliate marketing isn’t going anywhere. But becoming an affiliate marketer takes more than merely knowing what the term means. For one, you must choose the right platform for affiliate marketing. billion in 2017.

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JUNE 27, 2018

In today’s digital era, innovative marketing tactics have begun to overtake the traditional methods that have worked for years. Take influencer marketing for example. Keep reading for some key insights into influencer marketing– how effective it can be, what platforms to use, and much more! How effective is influencer marketing?

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JUNE 2, 2021

Video content is exploding right now! Up to 80% of all traffic comes from it, and 85% of people want to see even more video content from their favorite brands today. Why Video Content is Your Must-Have in 2021 Organizing Video Content for Different Channels Optimizing Video Content for Different Channels Wrapping Up.

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JUNE 19, 2018

In recent years, B2B live video has exploded in popularity as a viable marketing tactic. Live video isn’t just a hot trend– it’s changing online content as we know it. And, other video streaming statistics support this. And, other video streaming statistics support this. Need some ideas?

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JULY 24, 2019

Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. There will always be prospects who need B2B products or services.

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JULY 22, 2018

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

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JUNE 3, 2018

Welcome to our June B2B Blog Post Round-Up—a series where we highlight the great work our writers contribute to some of our favorite publications. This month’s edition features content related to ABM, branding, customer experience, marketing reports, and so much more. 13 Ways Your Marketing Reports Are Hurting Your Business.

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OCTOBER 30, 2018

Modern sales reps rely on a variety of tools and technologies to conduct their work—including email, social media, video chat tools and more. But, even as the B2B sales process becomes increasingly digital, face-to-face meetings still provide certain benefits that no technology can replicate. Let’s get into it!

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APRIL 9, 2019

Since its inception in 2005, YouTube has become more than just the most popular video-sharing platform– it’s one of the most popular websites on the internet, period. Consider these statistics ( source ): Over a billion hours of video content is watched on YouTube every day. But can B2B marketers use YouTube to the same effect?

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AUGUST 1, 2018

Some tools become permanent fixtures in marketing strategies, while others fizzle out just as quickly as they enter the scene. But, if there’s one trend that signals what the future of marketing will look like – it’s the rise of virtual and augmented reality. But, here are a few of the most important benefits for B2B marketers: 1.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

From emerging platforms, to hot new trends, there’s always something new that marketers must identify and adapt to. And for better or worse, this change is sure to have quite the impact on your B2B marketing strategy. How will Facebook’s new algorithm impact your B2B business? 3. Prioritize live video.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Modern sales reps rely on a variety of tools and technologies to conduct their work—including email, social media, video chat tools and more. But, even as the B2B sales process becomes increasingly digital, face-to-face meetings still provide certain benefits that no technology can replicate. Let’s get into it!

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AUGUST 26, 2019

Every day, your customers are bombarded with corporate promotions and marketing messages, from both familiar and unfamiliar brands. Consider these statistics: 70% of emotionally engaged consumers spend up to two times more on brands they are loyal to ( source ). Either way, today’s blog post is for you. years (compared to 3.4

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Artificial Intelligence—or AI—has become an increasingly hot topic in the marketing world as of late. The reason for this is simple: AI technology can automate tasks, simplify complex processes, and organize complicated data sets just as a real marketing professional would—only faster and more accurately. Keep reading!

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

“Should you set up shop as a marketing generalist or a specialized expert ?” It’s a timeless question that every up-and-coming digital marketing agency ponders upon. With over 10,700 digital marketing agencies in the U.S. The Multiple Avenues of Niching in Digital Marketing How to Identify the Right Niche?

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MAY 20, 2019

But the statistics surrounding this subject are quite troubling— as they suggest that meetings might be hurting your company more than they’re helping ( source ): 37% of the average employee’s time is spent in meetings. The video you prepared for an important meeting lags and buffers every five seconds.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret, data has revolutionized marketing. Where marketers once relied on instinct, they now rely on insights gleaned from careful data analysis. Here on the ZoomInfo blog, we’ve laid out the benefits of data-driven marketing time and time again. Right-brained marketers create exceptional, unique content.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

‘Emotions’ and ‘feelings’ aren’t words that come up often in the B2B world. B2B products tend to be complex and more practical than flashy– so B2B organizations often value logic and reason over emotions. . But, emotions play a larger role in B2B purchase decisions than you may realize. Enter, sentiment analysis.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Jim Stengel, former global marketing officer of Procter & Gamble puts it best, “We’re seeing more of an emphasis on brands building emotional relationships with consumers because it’s powerful and it works. Check out these personalization statistics to learn more. Do you back up your claims with statistics, quotes, or examples?

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JULY 1, 2019

In a recent blog post, A Corporate Guide to Pride— Companies Who’ve Gotten it Right (And Wrong) , we briefly touched on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in advertising. Today, we dig a little deeper to illustrate the current state of LGBTQ+ representation in advertising with this list of more than 50 shocking statistics.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Jim Stengel, former global marketing officer of Procter & Gamble puts it best, “We’re seeing more of an emphasis on brands building emotional relationships with consumers because it’s powerful and it works. You probably already know that data is the key component of your sales and marketing strategies. Is it accurate?

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JULY 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll explore lessons from brands that use omnichannel marketing to deliver a seamless customer experience. What is omnichannel marketing? If you’ve ever received an email with personalized product recommendations or a retargeting ad on Facebook for a product you left in your cart, that’s omnichannel marketing in action.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

One of the challenges with relying on research, particularly research companies use in their own marketing, is that the statistics used have been tortured. When you see a sales pitch full of statistics, how do you differentiate the real story from the spin? But continue on, we will look at this same statistic again.

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JULY 21, 2020

Overall, Google review elements rank second, and within this statistic, it’s survey takers who market one small local business who rate the influence of reviews most highly, on average. So, again, it’s this group of marketing professionals who are contributing to the depiction of proximity being of less influence than GMB factors.

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Moz

JULY 21, 2020

Overall, Google review elements rank second, and within this statistic, it’s survey takers who market one small local business who rate the influence of reviews most highly, on average. So, again, it’s this group of marketing professionals who are contributing to the depiction of proximity being of less influence than GMB factors.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Today’s B2B buyers conduct most, if not all, initial product research online. As a result, your company’s website and related B2B product pages are critical to the success of your organization. If you’re creating a new business website or simply optimizing existing product pages, today’s blog post is for you. Keep reading!

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JULY 16, 2019

Brands constantly design, redesign, optimize, and test their B2B websites on the never-ending journey to perfection. Take a look at the following statistics, and you’ll understand why B2B companies heavily prioritize website design ( source ): 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive.

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JULY 11, 2018

When executed correctly, content marketing can attract, engage, and retain new customers– Yet, despite the various benefits of content marketing, many B2B organizations have miles to go before they can build a successful content marketing program. The Importance of Content Marketing. B2B Content Marketing Strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Given its rising popularity, podcasting is now an avenue marketers can explore to publish more branded content and reach new audiences. But, it’s also a great resource for marketers who simply want to learn new tips and strategies or find a bit of motivation for their day-to-day efforts. 1. This Old Marketing Podcast.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

The B2B marketplace demands innovation, but when it comes to content marketing meeting deadlines can be counter-productive to creativity. Nevertheless, creativity should be at the forefront of campaigns , with writers, marketers, and designers breaking new ground at every opportunity. 15 Creative Content Marketing Examples.

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APRIL 20, 2022

Data is taking center stage in the marketing landscape of 2022. Continuous data analysis is a must for brands and marketers – and we have some reasons why – 152 of them, to be exact. If your brand isn’t minding its consumer and market intelligence monitoring, this may inspire you to reconsider. Video Marketing.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

But that doesn’t mean B2B has to miss out on all the fun. B2B social selling is an important and viable channel for B2B marketers and sales professionals. In today’s post we’re diving into what social selling is, why it’s important to B2B sellers, and how to use it in your sales strategies. It’s not advertising.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Learn more about implementing AI-powered chatbots by reading the following post: The Definitive Guide to Conversational Marketing. That statistic may seem anxiety-inducing, particularly if your social team is lacking in resources and manpower. Let’s talk about one of the biggest mistakes B2B brands make.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

A majority of modern businesses fall into one of two categories: B2C (business-to-consumer) or B2B (business-to-business). These classifications provide the building blocks at a company’s inception, as they broadly define a brand’s audience and target market. Enter, B2P (business-to-person) sales and marketing.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. We won’t go so far as to say you should skip important meetings or spend half of your day reading blog posts—but we definitely recommend that you spend a few minutes every day catching up on industry news and sales blogs. 2. Hubspot Sales Blog.

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AUGUST 27, 2018

Modern customers demand authentic, valuable content over more traditional marketing content that resembles a sales pitch. So, how can marketers deliver the content buyers crave? Today’s blog post will tell you everything you need to know. There’s nothing quick or simple about content marketing.

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