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8 of the Top Marketing Challenges Marketers Face Today [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Here are some of the most common challenges marketers reported struggling with. The Most Common Marketing Problems We Face, According to the 2017 State of Inbound Report. According to our report , generating traffic and leads and p roving ROI are the leading challenges marketers face. and their solutions.

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32 Free Online Marketing Classes to Master Your Marketing Skills

Hubspot Marketing

I've taken a few awesome courses and certifications through HubSpot Academy , including an inbound marketing certification and a content marketing certification. 32 Free Marketing Courses to Take in 2017. Inbound Marketing Certification " by HubSpot Academy. Content Marketing " by QuickSprout.

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3 Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

B2B marketers are: Driving bigger deals, higher close rates, and more revenue. Getting higher ROI vs. other marketing strategies. The 2017 State of Account-Based Marketing Study by SiriusDecisions validates this trend in ABM results and adoption: 91% of the B2B companies surveyed are realizing higher deal sizes through ABM.

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Building The Marketer’s Platform: Marketo and the Marketing Cloud [VIDEO]

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Every other department in an organization has its own and Gartner has famously proclaimed that by 2017 the CMO is going to spend more on technology than the CIO.

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Blog vs. Podcast: Which Is the Best Choice for Your Business?

Hubspot Marketing

Blogs and podcasts are both powerhouse marketing tools. Company blogs are well-established inbound marketing channels, while business podcasts are the up-and-comers garnering a lot of excitement in the industry. A few stats in the blog corner: 59% of marketers find business blogging valuable. DemandMetric ).

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The Best B2B Lead Gen Campaigns for Every Channel

Hubspot Marketing

A 2017 survey by research firm BCG showed 60% of B2B buyers used mobile in their recent purchases. Custom content influences 61% of consumers ( Dragon Search Marketing ). We don’t need to go far -- just search “inbound marketing” or its derivatives and you’ll come across HubSpot consistently. Facebook Lead Ads.

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How to Create an Annual Marketing Plan [Free Tool]

Hubspot Marketing

Once you’ve filled in your information, you’ll come away with a plan that helps you: Outline your annual marketing strategy. Nix the projects that won’t help you hit your 2017 goals. Identify your most important annual initiatives. Track the right metrics throughout the year. Align your team through a common mission.