In case you’ve been zoning out for the past couple of decades, let’s catch you up on social media use across the world.
by protocol 80, on August 23, 2021 // 2:26 PM
6 minute read
In case you’ve been zoning out for the past couple of decades, let’s catch you up on social media use across the world.
by protocol 80, on August 03, 2021 // 6:45 AM
4 minute read
For many businesses, getting noticed on social media and in Google search results can be a challenge. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn all have at least one thing in common -- they help extend your company’s reach (regardless of your industry). It helps to have a large following, but if you don’t there’s a great way to reach a large group of people.
Understanding how to properly use paid advertising, in combination with effective social media practices, will put your business on track to being noticed.
by protocol 80, on January 07, 2021 // 9:02 AM
5 minute read
Buyers’ journeys have been around, and understood, for quite some time. However, every time a new market emerges or a new company forms, relearning the potential customer’s buyer journey is imperative.
by protocol 80, on December 18, 2020 // 11:31 AM
7 minute read
It’s no secret that B2B trade shows are going to look much different in 2021. Is your business ready to make the necessary changes to the way you market at trade shows -- even if you’re not really there?
by Donny Kemick, on December 09, 2020 // 12:30 PM
7 minute read
As an executive, you work hard to put the pieces in place to achieve your goals.
Sales and profitability are always items on your list of goals. That means successful inbound marketing should be one of the pieces on your radar. Let's take a look at the skill sets needed for inbound marketing success.
by protocol 80, on December 02, 2020 // 1:30 PM
4 minute read
If you’ve stumbled on this article, you’re probably reassessing the way you approach sales/marketing efforts and feeling a little unsteady. Perhaps one of your biggest sticking points is, “How do I reach the right people in a digital space with an intangible product?”
A better question (or two): “What is a buyer persona, and how will it help me reach those people?”
A buyer persona is a semi-fictitious profile of your ideal customer. It consists of market analysis, current customer data, and hypothetical situations. A buyer persona touches on key information that could affect your marketing message, such as:
Although relatively similar, buyer personas and target markets are not the same -- buyer personas are much more specific. Furthermore, SaaS buyer personas are different from regular buyer personas. And SaaS buyer journeys and marketing strategies greatly differ from traditional marketing strategies.
Here’s what you need to know about selling software as a service in the modern age.
by Donny Kemick, on December 02, 2020 // 12:00 PM
6 minute read
In order for your company to succeed, you have to be recognized. Creating brand awareness for your B2B company will help drive business and increase sales.
Is your B2B company the best-kept secret in the country? If so, I bet you would like to change that. Here's how.
by protocol 80, on November 25, 2020 // 12:13 PM
5 minute read
Content marketing creates and distributes valuable, relevant, and consistent content that your customers will enjoy and learn from. It reaches potential customers and builds awareness of your current offerings.
How do you know if you’re reaching potential customers and building awareness of your current offers? By setting and analyzing goals.
Don’t create content for the sake of creating content -- that’s a waste of your time and resources. Content marketing must have clearly outlined and measurable goals in order to produce ROI.
by protocol 80, on September 13, 2019 // 10:44 AM
4 minute read
Sometimes, in the modern marketing world, strategy and content can only get you so far. While many of us in pursuit of a strong market presence don’t have much experience with digital design, it goes without saying that powerful imagery can often be the missing link between your content and your audience’s attention.
by protocol 80, on June 28, 2019 // 10:50 AM
3 minute read
How do you promote your business at a trade show? Aside from attention-grabbing booth setups, you can reach attendees via their mobile devices with highly targeted Google Ads.
If you are executing digital marketing, congratulations! You are most likely already one step ahead of your competition, and making strides to meaningfully connect with prospects online. But, how do you know if you’re seeing continual success year over year, and improving your metrics?
Without the tools in place to analyze and benchmark your efforts, it is impossible to scale your online marketing and ensure continuous success.