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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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B2C Content Marketing Trends: Key Findings from the 2015 Study

Polaris

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. What else does the study reveal about B2C content marketing trends? 6: What challenges do B2C content marketers face?

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Creating a Content Strategy for B2B & B2C Marketing Success

Polaris

So how do you ensure your brand stands out? There are two critical steps to creating a content strategy that helps your brand get noticed and converts: developing buyer personas AND determining what questions they will ask at each stage of the sales cycle.

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5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From Brands That are Rocking It

Contently - Strategy

Facebook and Instagram are currently the go-to social networks for B2C marketers. And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. But what does LinkedIn think of the brands using its platform?

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Why B2B Brands Should Be Active on Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. They’re under pressure to differentiate their brand communications to reach high-priority audiences in more thoughtful and effective ways. Reaching the right audience.

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What B2C Can Learn From B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some of this reputation is deserved; it’s true that B2C PR is often more glamorous and accessible than B2B. Having already noted what B2B PR people can learn from their colleagues who run consumer brand accounts, I think the reverse is also true. The most effective consumer PR programs differentiate the brands they support.

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How Instagram Can Work For B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While Instagram is seen as a huge part of any B2C social media plan, it may have a role in a social media plan for B2B companies. . Its Instagram is a showcase for Slack itself, the posts are fun, just like the brand. People want to see people behind the brands featured. Nothing personalizes a brand like showing its people. .

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