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3 Steps to Using Your CRM as an Intelligence Platform, Not Just a Rolodex

By Omar Sofradzija, Content Specialist Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software simply to store contacts (as too many sales and marketing pros do) is like using a smartphone just to make calls. You’re seriously underutilizing it, to your detriment. Why? Because through CRMs, analytical...

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Content Marketing Metrics Every Marketing Leader Needs to Understand

By Bertie Taylor, Senior Content Specialist Data is one of the key pillars of every effective content marketing strategy. Without tracking key metrics and analyzing campaign performance, identifying successes and areas for improvement will be difficult. However, not all content data points carry...

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Ironpaper's 2023 Industry Hiring and Employee Retention Predictions

2022 was a wild year for the job market. From on-the-spot offers to mass resignations, we saw a seismic shift in how employees articulated what matters to them in the workplace. Companies that offered limited flexibility lost out on talent, while businesses that emphasized employee wellbeing found...

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How To Identify Customer Pain Points for B2B Messaging

By Jenny Goldade, Content Specialist The solution for how identifying customer pain points is right in front of you. By using the resources available to you, it’s easier and less time-consuming to find pain points. Then, you can use them to create buyer-focused content for all stages of the buyer’s...

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10 Lead Generation Ideas for Consulting Companies

Consultants are in high demand as businesses adapt to a landscape reconfigured by digital transformation. Still, winning business in this environment requires effective marketing strategies that convey your value proposition. New business starts with generating leads, so here are 10 strategies to...

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The “Why” and “How” of Accessibility in Digital Marketing

By Lindsey Glorioso, Digital Marketer, and Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist An estimated 15% of the global population — roughly 1 billion people worldwide — has a disability, according to the World Health Organization.1 The conversations around disability are often framed in terms of...

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Ironpaper’s Takeaways: Google Marketing Live 2022

By Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist Last month at their annual live event, Google Marketing introduced a wealth of new tools for marketers. Two Ironpaper team members, Daniel Traicoff, Digital Marketer and Sioban Schmeding, Growth Manager, attended the event. These digital experts then...

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12 Digital Marketing Trends for B2B Technology Companies

Just as technology continuously evolves, so does digital marketing for B2B technology companies. That's why SaaS, IT, and tech marketers must stay informed about demand and lead generation trends and how to convert prospects into sales opportunities. Here are a dozen trends we're seeing and...

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Top 10 Skills Needed by Marketers Today

Updated December, 2024 The field of digital marketing is evolving rapidly in response to new technology and changing buyer expectations. To help career-minded marketers, we’ve rounded up the top 10 skills needed to succeed in the field. These are skills marketers should continuously improve on to...

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How to Customize B2B Lead Scoring For Your Marketing and Sales Teams

By Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist Lead scoring helps marketing and sales teams understand the quality of their leads and allows them to focus their efforts on prospects who are the most likely to become customers. Most B2B marketers understand the importance of lead scoring, but your...

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