A review of research on B2B content marketing over the last five years shows that the same problems persist—problems that continue to limit B2B marketing effectiveness. One of the biggest challenges? Content creation. Consistently producing engaging, … [Read more...]
The Future of B2B Marketing is Personal
Let’s face it. B2B buyers are self-focused. There's a gap between what buyers want and what B2B marketing content is giving them. There’s a reason that WIIFM has become an evaluation factor for content prior to publishing. “What’s in it for me?” … [Read more...]
Get Your B2B Buyer Persona Effectiveness Score
Does your buyer persona have what it takes to contribute effectively to content relevance that delivers increased marketing performance? According to the Benchmark Study on Understanding B2B Buyer Personas released by Cintell, less than 30% of B2B … [Read more...]
Give Your B2B Buyer Personas a Makeover
You’ve spent the time, effort and sweat equity to build B2B buyer personas. But, when you look at them, you’re not quite sure what to use them for or how to do it. Perhaps it’s time to assess your personas and give them a makeover to strengthen their … [Read more...]
Great B2B Customer Experiences Require Customer-Centric Marketing
Only 12% of B2B marketers rate themselves as “very effective” at delivering a great customer experience. No, that’s not a typo. It’s a finding from the 2016 B2B Customer Experience Benchmark Report from Kapost. The report defines customer … [Read more...]