Buyers want and need to trust brands more than ever before. They’re educating themselves and researching online before they buy. Trust is among the top three reasons that drive purchasing decisions, according to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer. Fifty-nine percent of survey respondents said they’re more likely to buy from
Top B2B brands know customer advocacy is the ultimate way to retain customers, win buyers’ hearts and minds and grow their businesses. Brands prioritize advocacy because it works. It’s not unusual for businesses to have strong customer connections. Advocacy programs take these relationships a step further. They turn loyal customers
If you’re planning to attend a B2B trade show this year, you’ll likely have a lot of company. The industry is coming back after pandemic shutdowns and lackluster attendance, data shows. In-person business-to-business (B2B) shows in the U.S. are recovering from their pre-pandemic levels as exhibitors and attendees are eager
Whether you’re constantly working on your website or it’s running on autopilot, it can be easy to forget about routine website maintenance. Just like a car needs its tires rotated and fluids checked, your website needs a regular tuneup to perform at its best. True, it’s not as sexy as
Does my brand need B2B marketing through storytelling? People ask me this question a lot. Is it on your mind, too? Are you wondering what it means? You may think it’s just another marketing fad. Or you could see it as industry jargon that marketers use to look important. Well,
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
B2B marketing budgets are on the rise worldwide. The trend is expected to increase in the coming years, new research reveals. Business-to-business (B2B) marketers are largely optimistic about the future, according to a recent LinkedIn/Ipsos report. “The B2B Marketing Benchmark” surveyed 1,954 B2B leaders in eight countries, including the United
That got concerning for a bit there, didn’t it? When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in early 2023, it felt like it was trying to take us down as writers. Suddenly, anyone could create generally presentable marketing content – instantly. Fortunately, it looks like generative artificial intelligence (AI) will be
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
When you’re out of content marketing inspiration and the well is dry, it’s a struggle to get out of that rut. You might explore topic ideas only to find that other creators have covered them. That happened to me recently. My next move was to tap ChatGPT and Notion.so. Unfortunately,
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