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Human-First B2B Marketing: The Only Way to Survive the AI Era

Human-First B2B Marketing: The Only Way to Survive the AI Era

Key takeaways: Human-first B2B marketing defines how brands compete in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Our site analytics show that people move from search to direct evaluation faster than ever before. Strategic articles get extended engagement, direct traffic continues to rise, and readers spend significant time reviewing team bios. People now prioritize perspective, expertise and […]
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Create a Quarterly Content Planning Sprint

Create a Quarterly Content Planning Sprint

Key takeaways: Quarterly content planning gives B2B teams a clear, repeatable way to set direction before execution. Rather than reacting to scattered requests, teams align on priorities, themes and proof points during a focused planning sprint that brings marketers and experts together at the right moment. Experts contribute insight once per quarter, while marketers carry […]
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B2B Trust Has Turned Inward. Thought Leadership Gets You In

B2B Trust Has Turned Inward. Thought Leadership Gets You In

Key takeaways: B2B trust now forms early and close to home. Buyers place greater confidence in familiar people and proven judgment. New research shows that thought leadership content plays a role in helping buyers assess expertise and reduce perceived risk. However, today, merely showing up with content isn’t enough. Organizations that pair expert-led insights with […]
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The ROI of Content Marketing: Why Sales Wins Start With Relevance

The ROI of Content Marketing: Why Sales Wins Start With Relevance

Key takeaways: The ROI of content marketing is measured by its ability to accelerate sales cycles, increase pipeline value and establish credibility before sales outreach. By answering buyers’ questions early, content marketing reduces time to close and improves marketing-qualified leads to sales-qualified leads (MQL to SQL) conversion rates. Effective content also functions as always-on sales […]
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Build a Scalable Thought Leadership Content Strategy

Build a Scalable Thought Leadership Content Strategy

Key takeaways: A strong thought leadership content strategy treats expert time like the scarce resource it is. With one structured input session and one final accuracy review, you build a full quarter of content from a single anchor asset. By bringing experts in early and giving them clear direction, the result is consistent messaging, reduced […]
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The Hidden Bias in AI Marketing Content

The Hidden Bias in AI Marketing Content

B2B marketers depend on artificial intelligence (AI) tools as assistants for many tasks, often without considering every request carries an unseen slant. Every answer starts with a human prompt. Therefore, bias can slip in before these tools write a single word. This cycle makes bias in AI marketing content more common than people realize. How […]
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Where to Find Experts to Interview for B2B Thought Leadership

Where to Find Experts to Interview for B2B Thought Leadership

Expert interviews are your secret weapon for turning strong B2B content into unforgettable thought leadership. When you find experts to interview, you add depth, credibility and insights your competitors can’t replicate easily. Additionally, experts often share your finished work with their own networks, helping your content stick and stand out. Why expert input is golden […]
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5 Essential Questions Shaping B2B Content Marketing in 2026

5 Essential Questions Shaping B2B Content Marketing in 2026

2026 is coming fast, and B2B content marketing is changing again. The basics still matter – grabbing attention, building trust and driving action – but leadership will expect rock-solid proof that content is moving the business forward. With artificial (AI) tools everywhere, complex buying teams in place, and growing pressure to prove results, they aren’t […]
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Stop Talking About Yourself on Your B2B Landing Pages

Stop Talking About Yourself on Your B2B Landing Pages

If your B2B landing pages aren’t converting, you’re likely focusing on the wrong thing: your solution. Specifically, while you’re busy explaining features and capabilities, prospects are asking themselves, “Do they understand my problem?” Instead, make your landing pages reflect your prospects’ world by calling out the pain they’re trying to solve. When you acknowledge their […]
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Quarterly Content Audit: Turn Underperformers Into Wins

Quarterly Content Audit: Turn Underperformers Into Wins

As we enter the final quarter of the year, the pressure to churn out new content can feel overwhelming. However, rather than starting from scratch, a content audit can reveal hidden opportunities in the material you’ve already published. If you’ve been consistently publishing content for six months to a year, you should start to see […]
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Letter tiles that spell email represent the resurgence of B2B email marketing.

B2B Email Marketing Trends and Tactics for 2024

Business-to-business (B2B) email marketing is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to new technologies and tools. Increased demand for authentic and personalized interactions among buyers is another contributing factor. If you’re treating email marketing like you did 10 years ago, it’s time for a reboot. Email is a core digital marketing format

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5 B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2024

From voice search optimization to content marketing diversification, digital marketers can look forward to new technologies and opportunities in 2024. Here are five B2B digital marketing trends that will reshape content marketing in 2024 and beyond. 1. Voice search optimization B2B decision-makers are always on the go. The way they

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Logos from the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and The Simons Group represent The Simons Group's membership in the CAI to promote authentic storytelling.

The Simons Group Joins the Content Authenticity Initiative

The Simons Group is now a member of the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), an association that seeks to develop standards and technologies for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of digital media. The group includes media and tech companies, nongovernmental associations, academics, technologists and journalists, who want trust and transparency at

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A woman sharing good news represents how customer advocates can help boost your sales through word-of-mouth.

Customer Advocates Ignite Your Brand’s Success

If your brand wants an unbeatable advantage that will boost your sales, marketing and customer experience, build a strong customer advocacy program. Every brand – no matter how big or small – will benefit from having advocates. What is customer advocacy? Customer advocacy is about building authentic, strong relationships with

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Chess pieces represent how content marketing crushes cold calling.

How B2B Content Marketing Crushes Cold Calling

Business-to-business (B2B) content marketing crushes cold calling when it’s done well. I emphasize that point because crappy content marketing won’t get you anywhere. True cold calling probably won’t either, because it’s not based on problem-solving. It’s a fishing expedition to sell products and services. When I started working in corporate

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Marketers: Don’t Fear ChatGPT (Yet)

The marketing world has been abuzz about ChatGPT for a hot minute. And content marketers feel threatened. But is ChatGPT going to replace us? Here’s my take: Don’t worry – yet. Read on to learn why. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to answer

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A racetrack with 7 places represents the top 7 metrics for meeting your content marketing goals.

The Top 7 Content Marketing Goals to Track

It’s crucial to develop a consistent cadence for tracking your content marketing goals. This sets your team up to make smart content marketing decisions. Tracking will help you: Understand your current and prospective customers’ habits Foster relationships with your target audience Run informed content marketing campaigns Fine-tune your content marketing

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Is Your Brand Safe From ‘Typo Squatting’?

There’s a new lesson for your digital marketing strategy every day. As if COVID-19 and inflation weren’t enough, your brand must worry about “typo squatting.” That’s when scammers, hackers and other exploiters hijack website domain names. They buy variants of domains with misspelled names. Two examples are “Gooogle” and “Verizan.”

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The Why and How of Customer Case Studies

Why are customer case studies so important? Customer case studies prove your company delivers results. You can tell prospects that your company “meets and exceeds expectations. Doing that, however, isn’t as credible as real customers sharing real successes. Unfortunately, case studies often promote what businesses do. Instead, they should focus

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