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B2B

Checklist for Hosting a Webinar in B2B or Manufacturing

In 2020, the practice of hosting a webinar became more popular and, in the right hands, effective. B2B companies have learned that webinars are great for generating new leads for e...

protocol 80 · Apr 2021
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Inbound Marketing

Trade Show Marketing: The Transition to Digital Marketing

Trade shows used to be the lifeblood of lead generation efforts for many manufacturers.

Christopher Michel · Feb 2021
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Strategy

10 Lead Generation Strategies for Your B2B Buyer Persona [Infographic]

Forget direct mail. Forget cold calling. Forget TV ads, radio ads, and billboards. Why? Because they're a complete waste of your time and resources. You need to leave behind everyt...

protocol 80 · Feb 2021
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Buyer Persona

Why Your Inbound Marketing Strategy Isn't Working Pt 1: Buyer Persona

If done right, inbound marketing can work for any business that has a considered purchase ... but it can also fail. It can fail for a variety of reasons, but let's start to break s...

Josh Curcio · Feb 2021
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Buyer's Journey

Using the B2B Buyer's Journey to Brainstorm Content Marketing Ideas

Many businesses understand the importance of their website content, blogging...and some even content marketing. Sadly, just knowing how important something is doesn't get it done.

Josh Curcio · Jan 2021
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Strategy

10 B2B Inbound Marketing Tips for the Dedicated DIY-er

When we approach an inbound partnership with a prospective client, they often ask: "Can we do some of this ourselves?" Inbound is pretty flexible. Some of our clients rely on us fo...

Donny Kemick · Jan 2021
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Social Media

Inbound vs Outbound Traditional Marketing: Value Comparison

Large investments typically cause sticker shock. We get it. We hate sticker shock too. But if you make a smart investment, it really ends up paying for itself.

protocol 80 · Jan 2021
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Strategy

Whale Watching Ep. 1 -- Inbound Marketing Goal Setting

As we finally have the opportunity to throw our 2020 calendars directly into the trash, it’s time to begin putting a focus on what’s next. And if you’re a B2B company preparing for...

protocol 80 · Jan 2021
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SEO

A Basic Prescription for Medical SEO Best Practices

As technology changes, so does the way customers conduct their research. Just look at the healthcare and healthcare tech industries. It’s extremely common for potential patients to...

protocol 80 · Dec 2020
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Buyer Persona

Perfect Your B2B Customer Experience Research by Playing 20 Questions

Buyer personas play a massive role in your inbound marketing strategy. After all, what good is a marketing strategy if you don’t know who you’re marketing to?

protocol 80 · Dec 2020
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