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5 classic creative B2B marketing examples

Sword and the Script

Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Could you use experience help with B2B marcom – without draining your budget?

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25 B2B marketing statistics that sum up 2024 at the half-year mark

Sword and the Script

Statistics show most B2B marketing shops are spending paltry budgets on performance marketing and customer marketing as the economy works through its sluggishness This year has been rough for many B2B technology companies. Marketing budgets are down considerably. Marketing teams are spread thin.

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The surprising 10 ‘decisions drivers’ that factor into B2B software deals

Sword and the Script

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. It also bears a warning sign for B2B marketers: buyers don’t understand how your product is different.

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Build marketing and PR programs rather than executing campaigns

Sword and the Script

Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. Creative briefs. click image for higher resolution) Build marketing and PR programs What’s a better approach? I’ve seen marketing teams that produced both a webinar and some style of long-form gated content every single month. The results? Measurement.

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7 ideas for building customer references in B2B tech

Sword and the Script

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

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Brand marketing PLUS demand marketing beats brand VERSUS demand, study finds

Sword and the Script

Brand prioritizes perception, demand prioritizes behavior; integrated marketing teams tend to have stronger cross-functional relationships, are more involved in strategy, and generally have larger budgets Marketers who succeed at integrating brand marketing with demand marketing tend to produce better results.

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Why B2B Brands Should Be Active on Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. B2B tech companies typically deal with sophisticated and knowledgeable customers. With the help of social media, a B2B brand in the tech sector can establish a distinctive voice and build a unique community of followers. Reaching the right audience.

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