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7 takeaways from a study on B2B thought leadership; why it works or doesn’t

Sword and the Script

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Early stage B2B tech startups don’t invest enough in marketing [peer-reviewed study]

Sword and the Script

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Too many investors and founders recommend avoiding marketing during the early stages.

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B2B Marketing: When You Finally Achieve Thought Leadership, Don’t Let it Slip Away

Sword and the Script

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. It’s bigger than that.

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The Thought Leadership PR Strategy: Rule Your Domain

Doctor Spin

Thought leadership might be the right PR strategy for you. What does thought leadership entail? In this blog post, I’ll explore the principles of thought leadership as a PR strategy. As such, thought leadership could be considered a tall order. What does it take to become a thought leader? Exhibit resilience.

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Make #Leadership a Priority in 2016

Deirdre Breakenridge

Now that I’m 25+ years into my career, I’ve experienced leadership as both a part of an individual’s personality and natural ability, as well as what he or she learns through education, mentoring and training. For me, leadership is not about what you say you’re going to do or your process to get there. … Read more.

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The 15 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2020

Onclusive

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. Conferences and other gatherings of like-minded marketing professionals provide key learning opportunities, introductions to others who can help you hone your craft, and team-building experiences unlike any other. Or attend classes on both topics for an education that is “twice as nice.”

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The Secret Weapon of B2B Marketing: How Influencers Drive Growth

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. Business-to-consumer (B2C) influencer marketing tends to receive greater focus due to its potential for generating immediate sales.

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