Our world is more connected than ever, and technology statistics say that B2B marketers are embracing innovation fully: "70% of survey respondents said they expect their marketing technology budget to increase slightly (50%) or greatly (20%) in 2017." - Walker Sands However, marketing technology is...
Often times, enterprises try to answer the question, What is a good conversion rate? without any context. When establishing conversion rates, context is everything. A lack of context can actually do harm to a marketing team because it causes teams to make the wrong assumptions. Then, they might...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on Oct, 2016 and has been updated with new statistics and insights. Content still matters deeply to B2B business. In fact: A Regalix 2016 survey found 96% of marketers identifying content marketing as a core part of their strategy. But what is the...
Giving back is growing, much to the delight of nonprofits. It's more important than ever for marketers to keep up with new nonprofit marketing ideas. In fact: Total giving is expected to increase 3.6% in 2017 and by 3.8% in 2018. As a way to appeal to a larger audience, nonprofits have turned to...
The pandemic radically changed how most nonprofits operate. In-person events haven’t picked up to their pre-pandemic levels, and digital marketing has become a more important channel for generating donations and support. A nonprofit marketing plan includes many moving pieces, and digital campaigns...
Are you wondering how to choose a digital marketing agency? If so, you're not alone. In fact: Companies outsource “between 45 percent and 75 percent of marketing activities" to agencies, according to Accenture. Why is this trend growing? Because the demands on marketers are increasing. Today,...
It's important for all businesses to understand their prospects, but this is especially true for B2B companies. These three B2B marketing tips can help you speak your prospects' language and create relevant brand touch points. Why is prospect research especially important for B2B companies? Modern...
HubSpot is an incredible tool for lead nurturing. But few marketers know how to use HubSpot workflows to their full capabilities. Why not use all the tools in your toolkit? Here, we'll show you the best ways to improve your lead nurturing campaigns with HubSpot workflows. Businesses that use...
Phrases such as “buyer’s journey” and “customer lifecycle” are recurring buzzwords in marketing today. Yet how many marketers know how to clearly define buyer lifecycle stages? According to B2B Marketing Research, 68% of marketers have not defined their funnel. Defining lifecycle stages brings a...
The sales process is changing dramatically, and to keep up, CMOs should now take an active role in major inbound sales functions. In fact, companies with a strong sales and marketing alignment achieve 20% annual growth rate, according to Kapost (referencing an Aberdeen Group study). Conversely,...