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CMS

HubSpot Pro vs. Enterprise: 2023 Features & Pricing

HubSpot is the biggest and best in a sea of CRM (customer relationship management) tools. As B2B companies and customers evolve, so does HubSpot's software, and keeping pace with t...

Adam Vosler · Nov 2024
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CRM

What Does a Digital Marketing Coach Do for B2Bs?

“You fight great, but I’m a great fighter” – Apollo Creed, 1982

Adam Vosler · Apr 2024
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Strategy

HOW TO: Create a Resilient Inbound Marketing Strategy

In today's rapidly evolving marketing landscape, adaptability and forward-thinking are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in your business. Unfortunately, many businesses o...

Holly McCully Jobe · Oct 2023
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Strategy

B2B Marketing Automation & Lead Nurturing Emails: 20 Must-Know Stats

When you’ve finally found that great lead -- or leads -- through your inbound marketing efforts, the relationship with that potential customer is just beginning. In fact, interacti...

protocol 80 · Jan 2023
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Buyer Persona

12 Buyer Persona Statistics That Prove Their ROI

Buyer personas are an essential component of any inbound marketing campaign. Without them, all of your efforts could fall on deaf ears. Businesses that have adopted persona strateg...

protocol 80 · Jan 2023
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PPC

Inbound vs. PPC: Is PPC Inbound or Outbound Marketing?

The farmboy and the princess. The swordsman and the giant. The grandfather and his grandson.

Ryan Michelle Wilcox · Dec 2022
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Social Media

Mergers and Acquisitions Marketing Strategy & The Pros of Outsourcing

Businesses are created, thrive, and fold with the fluctuation of the economy. Almost as common as a business closing is the announcement of a merger between two brands or of the ac...

protocol 80 · Aug 2022
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Strategy

Strategy Guide: 5 Tips For Creating A Quarterly Marketing Plan

A new quarter. A fresh start. Time to try new things and attract new business. How will you do that?

protocol 80 · Jul 2022
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Strategy

Perspective: Inbound Strategy for B2B Companies

Oftentimes when I’m asked about inbound strategy, it’s tempting to give a wishy-washy answer like, “It depends on the situation” “It depends on the company” “It depends on the goal...

Holly McCully · Jul 2022
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Strategy

The Essential B2B Marketing Tactics for 2026

You have your goals. You know your opportunities. You’re ready to leverage your brand’s strengths.

Christopher Michel · Jul 2022
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