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Enduring Engagement: 5 Easy Ways To Build New B2B Marketing Connections & Make Them Last

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 27th, 2022
B2B Marketing, Social Networking

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With distrust of brands and advertising at all time highs, human to human connections and networks of people are more important than ever for B2B marketers. Finding the time to network is also a challenge as expectations of marketers to do more with less persists amongst the ongoing pandemic and rising inflation. So how can marketers create new professional connections that endure, and strengthen their existing business relationships?

With ostensibly more ways than ever to find new connections both online and off, the task can seem overwhelming.

Luckily, by making clear goals and putting a strategy in place to achieve them, marketers can start truly tapping into the power of building new connections and making them — along with existing ones — stand the test of time.


Enduring Engagement: 5 Easy Ways To Build New B2B Marketing Connections & Make Them Last

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Two Years In: How B2B Marketers Are Optimizing & Elevating Remote Work Experiences

Nick Nelson
Nick Nelson on Apr 25th, 2022
B2B Marketing

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I always enjoy those dystopian movies about remnants of humanity persisting in a bleak future where some natural disaster or other catastrophe has dramatically altered the state of the planet.

Particularly, I like when we as viewers are dropped into these worlds, and able to see how their inhabitants have learned to acclimate and even thrive under extraordinary circumstances.

In the book and film I Am Legend, for example, Dr. Robert Neville is already a self-sufficient “omega man” by the time we meet him, living a lonely life in New York City where everyone else has died or transformed into a nocturnal mutant zombie.


Two Years In: How B2B Marketers Are Optimizing & Elevating Remote Work Experiences

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B2B Marketing News: Influencer Marketing A Top B2B Strategy, B2B Event Industry Rebounds, Top Posting Times, & Marketers Overwhelmed By MarTech

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 22nd, 2022
Online Marketing News

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B2B & B2C Instagram Marketing Trends of 2022 [Data from 500 Marketers]
More than twice as many B2B marketers than B2C have said that influencer marketing will be their top strategy in 2022, with 70 percent of B2B marketers having said that partnering with influencers offered a high return on investment (ROI) — two of several findings of interest to digital marketers contained in newly-released HubSpot survey data detailing Instagram marketing trends. HubSpot

“Don't see influencer marketing as 1-way transactional relationships that only benefit the brand. Focus on developing long-term mutually beneficial relationships that benefit both the brand & the influencers that you work with.” @justinlevy Click To Tweet

Marketers Are Overwhelmed By Martech, Study Finds
Half of senior marketers said they were overwhelmed by marketing technology, with some 40 percent of the tools available to them going unused, while 30 percent have said that they are not able to fully utilize their marketing technology platforms — three of the statistics of interest to B2B marketers contained in recently-released survey data. MediaPost


B2B Marketing News: Influencer Marketing A Top B2B Strategy, B2B Event Industry Rebounds, Top Posting Times, & Marketers Overwhelmed By MarTech

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Elevate B2B: 10+ Mentoring & Volunteering Opportunities For B2B Marketers

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 20th, 2022
B2B Marketing

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What can B2B marketers do during this National Volunteer Month to help inspire and elevate the industry and the world around us?

April is National Volunteer Month, making it a great time to look at what some of the biggest brands in the world are doing when it comes to volunteering efforts, and explore some of the organizations that B2B marketers can get involved with to give back and help others.

Mentoring is also a powerful way for B2B marketers to strengthen the industry, and we’ll explore opportunities to share your expertise and time in both volunteer and mentor programs.

Let’s jump right in and take a look at ten-plus ways B2B marketers can get involved in mentoring and volunteering.


Elevate B2B: 10+ Mentoring & Volunteering Opportunities For B2B Marketers

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Content Contemplations: How We Process Information & Why B2B Marketers Must Craft Content That Elevates

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 18th, 2022
B2B Marketing, Content Marketing

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How can B2B marketers craft content that elevates, and what role do our preferred digital formats play in making it happen?

Recent study data looking at content formats has deep implications when it comes to creating online experiences that will not only be noticed, but delight the senses while also answering our most important questions.

Let’s take a look at how we process information, and how written, static images, video, and audio can work cohesively to create B2B marketing content that elevates with hope and delights with hyper-relevant answers delivered at the right time.

1 — Brain Science & Marketing Content Preferences: Formats, Styles & Relevance

via GIPHY


Content Contemplations: How We Process Information & Why B2B Marketers Must Craft Content That Elevates

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B2B Marketing News: B2B Buyers Prefer Video, Upper Funnel Media Types Report, Marketers Weigh In On Events, & Meta’s New Monetization

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 15th, 2022
B2B Marketing, Online Marketing News

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Viva Video: B2B Buyers Prefer It Over Written Content, Study Shows
A leading 70 percent of B2B buyers favor video when it comes to creating awareness of business problems, topping second-place research reports at 44 percent and webinars at 40 percent, while 95 percent have said that they’re more receptive to sales communications after viewing video from an organization — two of numerous findings of interest to B2B marketers contained in recently-released survey data. MediaPost

In-person events are back. What do marketers think about it? [Survey]
While virtual events were still leading the way when it comes to marketing budgets, marketers said that networking opportunities were the leading reason for a return to attending in-person events, while webinars were seen as the top non-event marketing tactic, according to newly-released survey data. SmartBrief


B2B Marketing News: B2B Buyers Prefer Video, Upper Funnel Media Types Report, Marketers Weigh In On Events, & Meta’s New Monetization

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Conference Collection: Top B2B Marketing Events To Learn From In 2022

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 13th, 2022
B2B Marketing

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What are some of the top events, conferences and industry trade shows — whether virtual, in-person, and hybrid — for B2B marketers to learn from this spring and beyond?

To help you sort out the many B2B marketing conference options available during the rest of 2022, we’ve compiled our latest list of the top B2B marketing events to elevate and inform your business strategy.

Marketing conferences offer a true wealth of benefits to marketers seeking the latest learning, new networking opportunities, and the latest industry research and insight to increase brand awareness, but sometimes finding events that match your business and B2B search marketing needs can be challenging.


Conference Collection: Top B2B Marketing Events To Learn From In 2022

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Optimize for B2B Marketing Success with an Influencer Marketing Strategy Checklist

Lee Odden
Lee Odden on Apr 11th, 2022
B2B Marketing, Influencer Marketing

B2B Influencer Marketing Strategy Checklist

Did you know? 48% of B2B marketers say their top challenge with influencer marketing is a lack of a documented strategy. And no wonder: 53% of B2B marketers either do not have an influencer marketing strategy or it’s not documented. (2022 State of B2B Influencer Marketing Report)

While influencer marketing for B2B brands has gained momentum and popularity, a lack of strategy is recipe for disaster. Of course no company can have all the answers right away, but working with influencers in a way that creates a positive impact on the business requires a unique approach.

If there is an expectation that partnering with influencers will advance marketing and business goals, key questions need to be answered.

  • Who are the right influencers?

Optimize for B2B Marketing Success with an Influencer Marketing Strategy Checklist

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B2B Marketing News: B2B Content Consumption Report, Twitter Adds Editing, CMO’s Expanding Budgets, & Brands’ Mobile Ghosting

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 8th, 2022
Online Marketing News

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Key Takeaways From NetLine’s 2022 State of B2B Content Consumption and Demand Report
When it comes to the top formats in B2B content consumption, eBooks, guides, cheat sheets, and white papers lead the way, with 40 percent of content being accessed by corporate-level executives — two of several statistics of interest to B2B marketers contained in recently-released survey data. Chief Marketer

Twitter is adding an edit button
Twitter will test the ability to edit tweets, first among its premium Twitter Blue subscribers, paving the way for a possible future rollout to all users on the social platform, Twitter recently announced, in a major shift from its traditional stance suppressing tweet editing. The Verge


B2B Marketing News: B2B Content Consumption Report, Twitter Adds Editing, CMO’s Expanding Budgets, & Brands’ Mobile Ghosting

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Survey Says: 2022 B2B Marketing Insight From Social Media Polls

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 6th, 2022
B2B Marketing

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What are the key areas in the B2B marketing industry where professionals see a need to adapt to meet new challenges?

One straightforward way to gauge the pulse of the industry is by asking, and social media polls can offer a uniquely helpful look into the concerns of B2B marketers.

We’ve tapped into our own social media audience poll data to see the outlook B2B marketing professionals have when it comes to important marketing issues including tactics, platforms, events, and more.

For nearly three years we’ve run regular social media polls on our Twitter and LinkedIn* pages, and the insight shared with us has offered insight into what’s new, what’s ahead, what’s changed, and what’s gone for good in B2B marketing. While the sample size may sometimes be small, the outlook provided by the B2B marketing professionals taking our polls can be invaluable.


Survey Says: 2022 B2B Marketing Insight From Social Media Polls

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Does B2B Influencer Marketing REALLY Work?

Joshua Nite
Joshua Nite on Apr 4th, 2022
B2B Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Online Marketing

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B2B marketers are always being told to borrow tactics from B2C. But imagine if B2B companies practiced influencer marketing the way B2C brands do. You pick a star with a huge following on social media, pay them to promote your product, and get a ton of reach…

Spoof ad with Taylor Swift promoting cloud storage solutions

…and I’ll write your name.

It’s easy to see why this tactic wouldn’t work. No offense to Ms. Swift, but only a sliver of her followers are likely to be in the market for a new SaaS solution. More to the point, Taylor’s audience doesn’t come to her for business suggestions. She has the reach, but not the relevance.

So, can influencer marketing work for B2B? 


Does B2B Influencer Marketing REALLY Work?

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B2B Marketing News: More B2B Brands Podcasting, LinkedIn’s New Page Newsletters, Meta’s 3D Ads, & Instagram’s Voice Responses

Lane Ellis
Lane Ellis on Apr 1st, 2022
Online Marketing News

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B2B Content Consumption Booms, With eBooks In First Place
Overall B2B content consumption time increased by 3.6 hours, up nine percent from last year, while consumption among corporate-level executives rose by 15.8 percent — two of several findings of interest to B2B marketers contained in the recently-released sixth annual edition of NetLine’s B2B content consumption report. MediaPost

B2B Marketers Open to New Opportunities; Training Could Improve Retention
79 percent of B2B marketers have said that bolstering existing skills was the primary reason managers authorized training, followed by 75 percent who said learning new skills, and 53 percent who noted that employee retention and satisfaction was a top reason organizations turned to B2B marketing training, according to newly-released survey data. MarketingCharts


B2B Marketing News: More B2B Brands Podcasting, LinkedIn’s New Page Newsletters, Meta’s 3D Ads, & Instagram’s Voice Responses

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