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Companies should stop trying to be everything to everyone and focus on attracting their ideal customer In an effort to drive fast growth, we often see companies make a common marketing mistake. They try to be everything to everyone, instead of focusing on their ideal customer. On the surface, we understand the appeal of this […]

Content marketing is a significant demand generation driver. It should be a budget priority too. While many companies have used content marketing as a driver of demand generation, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred even more of them to expand their content marketing strategy. With in-person meetings and events on hold, they had no choice but to […]

The difference between lead generation and demand generation, and why it matters We work with a lot of clients who ask us to help them with lead generation. We get it. Leads equal sales … or do they? More on that later. When we ask about demand generation, we often hear that lead generation is […]

How HR Technology Buying Decisions Are Changing Historically human resource professionals have been tactical workers responsible for activities like processing employee paperwork, collecting time sheets, processing payroll and enrolling employees in benefits. But times have changed. Due to business and economic pressures, competition and technological advances, the HR role has evolved dramatically. While they’re still […]

Four ways to build a strong brand that drives growth for your business Your company’s brand is more than just a logo, a name or a tagline — it’s the face of your business. A strong brand gives you credibility in the marketplace and earns buyer trust. That’s just one reason why brand building is […]

Do You Need a Content Marketing Platform? It depends on the complexity and maturity of your content marketing program.  It’s no secret that content marketing is a key driver for brand awareness, demand generation and customer loyalty. In fact, 77% of B2B marketers say they already have a content marketing strategy in place (Content Marketing […]

How to develop a content roadmap that addresses your buyers’ needs You likely already know that B2B buyers spend a great deal of time researching and evaluating your solution before they ever contact you. In fact, recent data shows that when B2B buyers are considering a purchase‚ they spend just 17% of their time meeting […]

Content marketing is the foundation of a successful demand generation strategy Successful B2B content marketing happens when your company produces quality content that reaches its intended audience, and they find it compelling enough to interact with you as a result. The best part of this scenario is that leads are generated without any effort from […]

What it means to be a B2B thought leader, and how to develop a successful thought leadership strategy for your company Many companies aspire to be thought leaders in their industry, but few are successful at it. In fact, the term itself is often used as a buzzword. Everyone claims they’re a thought leader, but […]

What is an internal brand audit, and why do you need one? An internal brand audit can help you understand how well your company’s brand is supporting your growth engine Internal brand audits are essential for the long-term health of any organization. They provide a unique opportunity to step outside your own walls and understand […]

If these 5 telltale signs describe your brand, it may be time to consider a rebrand or a brand refresh. Your brand is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Why? Because it’s the most powerful way you can tell buyers who you are and what you stand for. Strong brands attract more customers who […]

Improve your webinar game with these 5 tips for success In today’s remote-work economy, webinars are increasing in popularity as companies look for ways to continue to engage with buyers in a virtual environment. Webinars can be a great way to develop your company’s brand voice and establish it as a thought leader. They can […]

Get started on the path to a successful product launch with these six key principles. Launching a new product can be an exciting and risky proposition for any company. On one hand, data shows that approximately 40% of new product launches fail (McKinsey). But those that are successful can invigorate sales and fuel unparalleled business […]

You CAN create great video content. Use these best practices to produce high-quality videos in-house. Historically, many B2B companies have under-utilized video content when compared to their B2C counterparts. But that’s changing, and for good reason. Why? Online video consumption is skyrocketing. And one of the best ways to increase customer engagement and interaction with […]

An increasingly digital world is re-shaping B2B marketing, and these four trends prove it. For many organizations, 2021 has been another year marked by uncertainty and volatility, fueled by a pandemic that continues to influence the ways we do business around the world. While change certainly brings challenges, it also inevitably leads to innovation, and […]

Lead generation is a key driver for business growth. Here’s what an effective lead generation campaign looks like. You probably can’t grow your business without generating leads. But what does effective lead generation look like? We like to think of it as a way of warming up potential buyers. The goal is to get them […]

ARE YOUR B2B LEAD GENERATIONS FALLING FLAT? IT MAY BE TIME TO INVEST IN BRAND AWARENESS. B2B companies often prioritize lead generation over brand awareness. On the surface, this logic makes sense: leads are essential for growing your business, and filling your sales pipeline is a crucial growth driver. Brand awareness is often overlooked because […]

We frequently hear clients tell us, “Our sales team just needs more at-bats.” In other words, they need leads. So, they need lead generation, right? Not so fast. For lead generation to work, we first need to make sure we have a strong marketing foundation, and one of the most critical components in that foundation […]

It’s finally summer, so we’re going to take a quick break from our B2B lead generation blog series to share some of our favorite summertime B2B marketing hacks, tips and tricks. Enjoy! Summer: soaring temperatures, summer vacations, slower pace. As a B2B marketing professional, you may be tempted to ease up on marketing activities. Everyone’s […]

To grow your business, you need leads – but (and this is a big but), successful lead generation requires a great deal more than smart email campaigns. To generate ideal leads and increase potential for conversions and sales, ensuring your organization’s foundational readiness should be a top priority. That means confirming that your database is […]

A lead generation program is a little like a cake. You need every single ingredient in the recipe to make it work. Forget just one ingredient – like baking powder – and your efforts will fall flat. In this article we’ll discuss the importance of the state of your database. It’s not glamorous, but it […]

Many B2B leaders come to us with one big ask – “just get me leads.” That makes sense. Afterall, we are in the business of growth marketing, which often translates to lead generation. However, we frequently find that a potential client simply isn’t ready for lead generation. There are lots of reasons why a company […]

Maybe business is booming, but more likely with effects of the pandemic and all of the other factors fanning the flames of this dumpster fire known as 2020, your business has been upended in more ways than one. Do any of the following sound like your current state? Trade shows and conventions are shuttered or […]

The decision to hire a new employee or contract with a B2B marketing agency is a big one , but it’s a decision that really boils down to the bottom line. Which investment will get you the best return? The answer can be found by asking yourself three questions: What type of work do I […]

In our post, How to (re)build a B2B growth marketing strategy that gets results, we outlined an approach to help you set the stage for reinventing your growth marketing strategy. Once you’ve set that foundation (your discovery work is done, you’ve got a unified story and brand, and you’ve updated your website), your next task is to determine how you’ll execute on your strategy.

In our post, How to (re)build a B2B growth marketing strategy that gets results, we outlined an approach to help you set the stage for reinventing your growth marketing strategy. Once you’ve set that foundation (your discovery work is done, you’ve got a unified story and brand, and you’ve updated your website), your next task […]

As your business grows, chances are you’re navigating through constant changes. In today’s fast-paced world, successful businesses are agile – they frequently fine-tune their business strategy or even alter it significantly as they evaluate shifting consumer demands and market conditions. That same agile approach is equally important for your B2B marketing strategy. But when is […]

Companies who exceed lead and revenue goals were 2.4X as likely to use buyer personas for demand generation than those who missed lead and revenue goals. [Source: Understanding B2B Buyers Benchmark Study, Cintell] How well do your sales and marketing teams understand buyer pains? We mean REALLY understand them? If getting prospects to move through […]

In a previous blog post, we focused on the Anatomy of a Good Lead – the characteristics of a lead that make it valuable to sales and marketing for additional nurturing and sales follow up. But how do we determine the value of these characteristics? With marketing automation advancements, lead scoring has become an essential […]