Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” An active thought leadership program needs a content calendar that is eminently doable. Are you a B2B company? LinkedIn and Twitter might be the most important social channels, but do not forget about byline article opportunities in trade publications.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

About half of B2B buyers say the sales cycle has gotten longer for new vendors; one in five say the number of decision-makers involved has grown. B2B sales cycles are getting longer – and the process involves more decision-makers. B2B sales cycles are getting longer. B2B sales cycles may involve more people.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

However, a quiet revolution is happening in the business-to-business (B2B) marketing world, where influencers are reshaping the landscape in new and interesting ways. Today’s B2B buyers are increasingly turning to online platforms and social media to research products, services, and solutions. B2B influence isn’t about that.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you’re a B2B marketer, right about now you’re frantically testing which marketing strategies will help get you through the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression, the worst pandemic since 1918 and the most widespread racial upheaval since 1967. Mission-critical trade shows have ceased. It’s chaos out there.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. In addition, the account management model many B2B shops follow means marketing has to lobby an enterprise account manager (AM) who would really prefer not to spend a favor asking for something that doesn’t advance a specific deal. Photo: Unsplash.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

A few years ago, a big story in B2B suggested the buyer’s journey was nearly complete by the time a prospective customer engaged a vendor. Also, see these important posts: Attract, Convert, Retain, a B2B Marketing Roundup. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How the Buyer’s Journey Fell from Grace.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Unquestionably, B2B blogging, as a topic, re-emerged as hot. A Data-Driven Answer for B2B]. Note: This top post was published in February 2017 and some of the metrics were updated in November and those can be found here: 3 Habits of Highly Successful Bloggers B2B Marketing can Borrow [Study]. And it’s about time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

In B2B PR, a strong point of view on an industry problem, a compelling vision for the future, or a prediction can be winning thought leadership ideas, with the right packaging. Recently a client with a security device contemplated staging an assault or pickpocketing at a trade show to drum up attention for its product.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

One event that consistently sets the stage for groundbreaking innovation, disruptive technology, and unparalleled networking opportunities is CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show). One of the world’s largest B2B trade shows, CES is rapidly becoming recognized as the leading show globally for automotive technologies.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

It’s great to hear how you guys are developing real shows and series around it, and taking that to the next level. One thing that’s important to note, especially as a B2B marketer, is that some of these tactics are good externally and internally. We can’t do trade shows, can’t do in person events.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing. Trying to tie print ads or direct mail directly to sales, for a high-value, long-sales-cycle B2B product, was a nightmare. Event marketing , at gatherings like annual customer meetings and trade shows, was huge in the 90s.

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Garrett Public Relations

MAY 27, 2024

The media landscape is changing. It’s been happening gradually over the years – and now there’s no denying it. A staggering number of journalists are being laid off. Entire publications are shuttering. This image offers a snapshot of some larger media layoffs over the past 18 months.

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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Today’s manufacturing and industrial companies face a marketing challenge. Many seem to be stuck in the past, when relationships were the key to closing deals and winning new customers. Now, with the advent of digital marketing, some manufacturers are caught unprepared. Their websites aren’t mobile-friendly.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 5, 2015

When Tina would wander across trade show floors, prospects would spy her name tag, grab her arm and treat her like a celebrity: “Oh, my God - are you Tina? Employees who feel limited in their ability to get credit for the work they do (especially thought leadership work like blogging), will eventually leave and go elsewhere.”.

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Garrett Public Relations

MAY 1, 2023

Data shows that industrial buyers are 70% of the … Manufacturing PR Ideas – 10 Ways to Leverage Public Relations and Content Read More » The post Manufacturing PR Ideas – 10 Ways to Leverage Public Relations and Content appeared first on Garrett Public Relations. Manufacturing PR clients are some of my favorites to work with.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If you've produced a handful of content already, create a dedicated web space for your thought leadership pieces. For business-to-business (B2B) campaigns, we almost always recommend LinkedIn and Twitter advertisements to reach business influencers and decision makers. LinkedIn - LinkedIn is a powerhouse for B2B marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Love them or hate them, conferences and trade shows are important venues for any business to generate public relations , marketing, and sales returns. If you’ve ever attended a major tech trade show, you know they can be a blur of handshakes, branded swag, business cards, and mediocre meals. Choose wisely.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

And that environment of change has also extended to the industry’s longstanding events and trade shows. It was recently announced that the Detroit Auto Show would be moving from its newer date in September back to its old stomping grounds of January and recentering its focus on consumers and car buyers.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

We also expect that traditional press conferences, trade shows and similar events will never return to a pre-pandemic level and relevance. This includes everything from internal communications to both manufacturing and office associates to external communications to customers and media at trade shows.”.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A study found that B2B buyers spend 83% of their time during their buying journey not engaging with vendors. Another example are trade shows – the B2B buyer journey has shifted completely to digital in the last nine months – will trade shows and big conferences take back their prominent pre-COVID19 role anytime soon?

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