Content marketing is a hot buzzword these days – and perhaps it should be. It has become one of the most effective ways for brands to connect and build credibility with prospects and customers. There’s no debating the fact that content is becoming an essential online marketing strategies… and there’s no end in sight to that trend. Research is clear
Many businesses find the concept of marketing automation appealing and want to jump right in with an improved strategy. However, a number of these companies don’t fully understand the financial implications — dedicating someone to the project full-time, or even just three-quarters of the time, is a big investment, not even considering the expenses for paying for software and
When looking for ways to improve marketing in your business, you may come across the phrase “marketing automation.” This term encompasses all types of software and techniques that enable you to automate your marketing tasks while personalizing efforts toward different groups of prospects to increase your chances of gaining conversions. As a manager of a small business or startup, you
We think it is time to dedicate a few posts to Inbound and Marketing Automation as MarketCrest is involved in an increasingly large amount of conversations about the purpose and value of modern marketing. For many companies, Inbound/Content Marketing and tools like HubSpot, Pardot, Marketo and SharpSpring are becoming the Go To Marketing strategy for B2B marketers. In this post,
This is another one of our all-time favorite posts. Neil is a beast and we had to share it with you: Why SEO Is Actually All About Content Marketing There’s a bit of confusion over SEO and content marketing. The confusion comes over how SEO and content marketing fit together. Do they fit together? Are they at odds with each
Sharing a great article sent from Chris Mack the Spokal CEO and Founder. Enjoy SEO–Social Media–Lead Nurturing. “Are you reading blog post after blog post on online marketing? Watching webinars put out by every guru trying to figure out the ‘trick’ to online marketing? You can stop right now. There are some shortcuts. There are some hacks. But the gurus aren’t
These days having an online presence is a necessity for businesses. Ninety-three percent 93% of online research begins with search engines, and 68 percent of potential customers research businesses using social media before making a purchasing decision. Content marketing is a critical part of this online presence, as 93 percent of B2B companies use it to build their brand and
Demand gen, lead gen and lead nurturing…how do these 3 work together to provide my sales team with enough leads to hit our number? This post will provide clarity to each term, and a vision for how your organization should be leveraging these marketing disciplines to win more now. Key- A Formal Demand Generation Program The purpose of demand
B2B Marketing Techniques: Yes, investing time in persona development and list segmentation is worth it. Two of the most influential ways to market your business include implementing the techniques of persona development and list segmentation. Not only do these practices help to efficiently identify your target market, but they help business owners and CEOs determine the most effective strategies for
Managing the process of implementing a periodic price increase can be “harrowing”, but it should be a normal part business life. All too often though, we see increases deployed with mixed results. The good news is there are steps you can take to ensure your price increase “sticks” and so do your customers. During the series, we will answer some of
