Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. into) a more formal discipline.”

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. . It can be used in direct marketing, particularly email newsletters, press materials, sales presentations, and internal sessions.

Leadership 295

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 295

Cision

JANUARY 8, 2018

When companies plan communications for the year, they tend to time out major company announcements around trade shows for fear that announcing it at a show could take away from the big news — keeping a good pairing apart. Events can be utilized for more than gathering sales leads and meeting with clients. Product Launch.

Company 222

Company Trade Shows How To Product Launch 222

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This time around survey polled 341 senior marketers – 95% of which hold the title of vice president or higher – to produce the survey. About 34% of respondents identified themselves as employed by B2B product companies, while another 31% said B2B services, so overall about 60% of respondents are senior leaders in B2B marketing organizations.

Survey 104

Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. Especially in the B2B tech sector, PR programs are essential to gaining competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. PR can shine beat in B2B tech. B2B decision-makers rely on research.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Trade Shows 178

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Two-thirds of B2B travel and tourism companies have seen a substantial disruption in their business in the COVID-19 era. Across the world, in-person events—such as trade shows, a mainstay of B2B marketing—have been […].

B2B 86

B2B Company Tourism Trade Shows 86

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. Business-to-consumer (B2C) influencer marketing tends to receive greater focus due to its potential for generating immediate sales. B2B influence isn’t about that.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The pandemic has imposed real challenges on B2B tech companies who rely on conferences and event marketing for branding, lead generation, and customer retention. But at least we’re not conference organizers!

Conference 310

Conference Trade Shows Technology Video 310

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.

B2B 103

B2B Trade Shows Survey Study 103

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 12, 2025

In-person trade shows are more relevant than ever, and the experience age demands nothing less. If you attended this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, you’ll have noticed that it’s become much more than an electronics/business trade show. and Lenny Kravitz.

B2B 36

B2B Trade Shows Biotechnology Brand 36

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. Long-expected marketing budgets are being eliminated.

B2B 71

B2B Interviews Crisis Trade Shows 71

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Creativity and risky marketing efforts don’t always find receptive purse strings in B2B, but it could well be the only thing left in “a sea of sameness.”. That sea of sameness is how the Cindy Klein Roche , the CMO for Cybereason, describe the competitive landscape in cybersecurity during an interview with the Marketing Smarts podcast.

B2B 74

B2B Creativity Film Trade Shows 74

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 22, 2020

In light of restrictions on movement and the risks of bringing large groups of people together, one of the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the cancellation of tech trade shows and conferences. B2B marketing lead generation during the Coronavirus pandemic. Why virtual events are not the solution.

Trade Shows 36

Trade Shows B2B eBook Marketing 36

Contently - Strategy

JULY 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I took part in a Zoom roundtable for B2B marketing executives. One marketing leader at the roundtable had bet over 80 percent of his budget on in-person trade shows prior to the pandemic. Now he was scrambling to put together a digital-first marketing plan. The content revolution is here.

LinkedIn 145

LinkedIn Trade Shows Case Study B2B 145

Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. Here are just a few examples of how marketers are using Pinterest and Instagram. Have a conference, trade show, or other special event to promote?

Pinterest 196

Pinterest Instagram Brand Branding 196

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. . It can be used in direct marketing, particularly email newsletters, press materials, sales presentations, and internal sessions.

Leadership 170

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The biggest challenge in B2B lead generation underscores the biggest challenge in B2B lead generation: it might lead some to overlook the fact lead generation campaigns don’t work in isolation for long. That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. 51% say finding leads that convert.

B2B 67

B2B Report Marketing Survey 67

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B. req.) – by Regalix found.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Advertising 60

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 12, 2015

The outpouring on the blogs and social media showed its key place in the hearts and minds of those in the B2B tech space. I share more of what I learned, and offer takeaways for B2B tech PR and marketers below. ” I pressed him further, and he responded with the trade shows and industry associations.

B2B 120

B2B Trade Shows Enterprise Banking 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. I’m convinced marketing automation would have been enlightening. Instead, the revenue was the result of a combination of efforts across sales, marketing and other departmental functions that included a blog. A Data-Driven Answer for B2B].

B2B 76

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 76

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.

B2B 81

B2B Media eBook Interviews 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

That’s how PR and marketing executives describe trying to conduct media relations at what is arguably the world’s largest and most important trade show – CES ®. He has attended and worked CES many times over the past 10 years, recording a personal best of covering 13 miles while working the show floor in one day.

Technology 96

Technology Automotive Mobile Software 96

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The same holds true for content creation, which is a cornerstone of any B2B communications plan. Trade Shows aren’t going away, but we can be smarter about participation. COVID fundamentally upended the trade show industry. 5 Tips for Nailing B2B Tech Media Relations. B2B PR Essentials and Tips.

B2B 52

B2B Communications Trade Shows YouTube 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. Sometimes, that means simple tweaks to make a generalization more specific, like when our digital publisher client wanted to share expertise on storytelling in healthcare marketing. What qualities make a successful thought leader? Share and share alike.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

In the fray that is the day in the life of marketing, we sometimes forget to share with the very people in the trenches with us. In these cases, social media is usually an additional duty for one lonely marketer that is already overworked. Don’t miss these related posts: 20 Insightful PR and Marketing Predictions for 2018.

Media 120

Media B2B Groups Conference 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. For example, pick a trade publication in any vertical market and study the headlines. 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows.

Media Relations 84

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 84

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

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. Leave it to marketing/communications staff to edit what is consumed globally or shared only on a company intranet/at the weekly all-hands.

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

It forced me to learn new skills in digital, it’s made me a better writer, I’ve met interesting people through writing that I’d have never met otherwise, and it’s enabled me to refine a skill that I believe is going very important to marketing over the next few years: audience development. A Data-Driven Answer for B2B].

Blogging 81

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 81

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Kerel Cooper is not your average SVP of Marketing. In 2018, he and his good friend Erik Requidan started The Minority Report Podcast to create a platform where people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals in marketing could tell their stories and have candid conversations. What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent?

Brand 99

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 99

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Today’s manufacturing and industrial companies face a marketing challenge. Now, with the advent of digital marketing, some manufacturers are caught unprepared. They’ve done little or no content marketing, social media or […]. They’ve done little or no content marketing, social media or […].

Company 101

Company Marketing Mobile Content Marketing 101

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. That sounds like sage advice for companies in the business-to-business market with a long sales cycle. Which Departments Most Influence B2B Purchase Decisions? The slides are embedded nearby.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

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. Whether you’re in sales or marketing, that’s a scary idea, because it means your opportunities to influence the decision process is reduced to content. How the Buyer’s Journey Fell from Grace.

B2B 69

B2B Trade Shows Survey Study 69

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Understanding the unique characteristics of owned, shared, earned and paid media helps marketing and communications professionals consider how to weave these together to best execute an overall strategy A couple years ago, a startup founder and CEO approached me about PR and marketing consulting services.

Media 106

Media Advertising Advertising Print 106

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re into the technology marketing scene, chances are you do too – because he’s everywhere. After working on the in-house side of marketing and learning what he liked and didn’t about working agencies, he hung out his own shingle. He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing.

Marketing 66

Marketing B2B Print Technology 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here’s what transportation reporter Joann Muller of Axios wrote about CES 2024: “In many ways, CES has replaced traditional auto shows as the preferred venue to showcase futuristic vehicle concepts and technologies.

Automotive 111

Automotive Technology Transportation Trade Shows 111

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Marketers are more optimistic about the economy, expect marketing budgets to increase and will spend more on digital, social media and marketing analytics. That’s according to a new survey of 288 senior marketing executives – the CMO Survey – conducted by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. by Frank Strong.

Mobile 60

Mobile Study Survey Marketing 60

Beyond PR

JANUARY 9, 2018

When companies plan communications for the year, they tend to time out major company announcements around trade shows for fear that announcing it at a show could take away from the big news — keeping a good pairing apart. . They can also be used as a platform for the largest company announcements. . Product Launch .

Company 68

Company Trade Shows How To Product Launch 68