What are the big communications trends over the last 12 years? Our newest installment of the B2B Storytelling Infographic picks up in 2014 and shows the trends that shaped corporate communications, and what lies ahead for 2017.
Infographic: Highlights from the Last Dozen B2B Storytelling Years Read More »
Peter Baron, founder and principal of Carabiner Communications, speaks with Evelyn Ashley and John Monahon of Trusted Counsel about the role of brand equity when considering a business exit.
In the Exit Game, Don’t Forget About Branding Read More »
With 2015 quickly winding down, we have taken a look at what’s in store for marketers as we move into next year. We turned to some of our favorite reads for insight into the trends that will shape your marketing in 2016.
Are You Ready for the New Year? Top Trends Shaping Your Marketing in 2016. Read More »
Today, marketers are digging deeper into understanding their buyers by learning more than what’s on the surface. Identifying characteristics beyond a simple profile can give you insights that can ultimately sharpen marketing messages, streamline your selling process, and optimize your marketing dollars so efforts aren’t wasted on selling the wrong message to the wrong audience.
Eight Things to Know About Your Prospects Read More »
Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks, especially those large-scale displays at theme parks and shopping malls. If you pay close attention to such displays, you’ll notice that you’re not seeing just one type of pyrotechnic, but a multitude integrated together for maximum impact. Like pyrotechnicians, marketers increasingly understand that just one form of outreach is no longer adequate for fully grabbing the attention of busy buyers these days.
The Most Bang for Your Buck: Create Fireworks with a Strategic, Integrated Marketing Mix Read More »
When I immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom 34 years ago, I quickly realized that while we share some things in common culturally, in reality, a common language separates us! One of the first differences I noticed, and that still persists today, is how many American pop culture references—from television, movies and sports—creep into business conversation.
Four Marketing Lessons from Television’s “Golden Age” Read More »
Sales development representatives (SDRs) face challenges every day to connect with prospects and convince them to take some type of action. Actions can include viewing a product demonstration, scheduling a future conversation or agreeing to subscribe to an email newsletter. Measured by generating meaningful interactions and moving prospects through the buying cycle to create sales
Overcoming Sales Obstacles Read More »
How does marketing come up with all of those creative campaigns that deliver compelling content that resonates with prospects? Do marketing professionals develop these ideas by themselves or in groups made up of other marketers? I hope that’s not the case because if it is, then it’s likely that these campaigns fall short of engaging
Sales-Driven Marketing Read More »
No matter the type of business, there is a universal need for customer loyalty. Most sources, in fact, estimate that it costs between four and ten times more to acquire a new customer than to maintain an existing one. But how do we maintain those long-term, enthusiastic customers? You know, the type that may also
Creating and Enhancing Customer Loyalty in 2015 Read More »
A funny thing happened recently when I was attending one of my son’s baseball games. My husband was out-of-town due to work, so I decided to text him real-time updates on our son – messages like “he’s up at bat,” “first base” or “he struck out.” I’d neglected to bring my reading glasses to the
Planning Your 2015 Content Marketing Strategy Read More »
