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Only 5% of B2B buyers are in market today; but where did that statistic come from?

Sword and the Script

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. How can this be? That makes sense.

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7 steps for creating successful influencer marketing campaigns for B2B brands

Agility PR Solutions

As said by Ted Coine: ‘Influence will lead marketing efforts by 2020. ’ Influence is surely taking the lead today in the B2B space through influencer marketing. It’s the most effective form of advertising, and coupled with a solid content strategy, no TV or Facebook ad can even compare.’

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Youth will be served: 3 Signs B2B needs to revamp social media marketing

Sword and the Script

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Stay with me, I’ll bring this back to B2B in a moment.

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Five Reasons Why B2B PR Works

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I’m a late convert to B2B public relations. That’s probably because I started my career at consumer marketing PR agencies and enjoyed the work immensely for many years. But in recent years my team and I have found B2B PR work to be exciting and profitable, particularly in key sectors. B2B PR boosts SEO.

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How PR Can Boost A B2B Brand

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But a well crafted PR program can have a powerful impact on B2B businesses, too. Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Here’s how B2B PR supports sales. The problem extends to marketing, but there’s some good news for PR.

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Blogging isn’t Sexy but Done Well It Drives B2B Marketing Results [Study]

Sword and the Script

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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Financial analysts say marketing is an investment, not a cost

Sword and the Script

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. And a brand is bigger than marketing. In other words, it takes a good company and good marketing to build a valuable brand. The purpose? The survey had three findings that stood out to me: 1. It’s a perception.

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