Digital and content marketing have taken manufacturing companies by storm. And content is a powerful tool to attract manufacturing leads — then convert them into customers. But without tracking the right metrics and testing a variety of channels, you may be leaving leads on the table. So study up...
In the B2B space, you need technology content marketing to attract leads, convert customers, and win over advocates digitally. It's important to stand out as a thought leader, and you probably want your content to help your website rank in major search engines, too. 57.5% of SME owners plan to...
While many organizations use a combination of inbound vs. outbound marketing. tactics, recent 2017 statistics show that the majority of companies are finding success in inbound. Source: HubSpot's 2017 State of Inbound Report But first, what is the difference? Outbound Marketing includes tactics...
Workflow automation is the process of automating a repetitive task, so it's done automatically, not manually. And by using an automation tool like HubSpot or Marketo, you cut resources and time out of your equation. But most importantly, automation can increase your B2B lead close rate: Companies...
Data is quickly becoming the preferred decision-maker in B2B organizations. And companies realize the need for improved data collection, analysis, and reporting. In fact: 42% of B2B marketing professionals state that a lack of quality data is their biggest barrier to lead generation. Moreover,...
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...
As a B2B technology marketer, you no doubt want the best tools to measure, boost, and grow your marketing efforts. Thankfully, we live in an era of innovative marketing tech. And you can invest in tools for important B2B marketing functions: like content marketing, lead data, website metrics, and...
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,...
An important part of any lead generation strategy is setting and meeting goals. Lead generation tactics not based on goals cannot result in measurable success. Consequently, marketers may not know whether or not to repeat certain actions. "68% of B2B companies are still struggling with lead...