Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Today, instead of advertising creating noise that distracts from the content your buyers want to read, digital advertising can be part of an ongoing conversation that your brand has with its customers. As marketers, we may feel like we have come a long way with digital advertising, but we are still in the early stages.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Share Today I presented on the Focus webinar titled “ The Secrets to B2B Social Media Success Revealed&# where I discussed how to integrate social media into your marketing mix. We have to become social marketers, sales people and customer service reps. The bottom line: the question is no longer “Should we?”

Telemarketing 81

Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 81

CXL

JULY 21, 2022

Optimize each channel, and you’ll win new customers, enjoy higher order rates , and retain customers. In this post, we’ll explore lessons from brands that use omnichannel marketing to deliver a seamless customer experience. What is omnichannel marketing? How to create an omnichannel marketing strategy.

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Customer Customer Journey Non-Profit Marketing 99

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 5, 2010

B2B Marketers cannot ignore this channel and need to continue advocating for our brands and with our senior executives to get more involved, become more visible and to engage with customers in this channel. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

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Telemarketing B2C Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 102

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Data security has become a critical component for long-term customer retention and loyalty. But many marketers have relied on third-party data for years, so the phaseout of Google's third-party cookie in 2023 will likely cause some concern. How Marketers are Preparing for Google's Third-Party Cookie Phaseout.

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Price Marketing Marketers Customer loyalty 132

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

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B2C Telemarketing Customer loyalty Marketing Mix 107

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2010

And I have already described how organizations need to integrate social media engagement into the marketing mix as well as into the DNA of our organizations. All this got me to wondering about the future of social media marketing roles. I have friends and colleagues who I respect, admire and in some cases hired.

Telemarketing 97

Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty User-Generated 97

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2010

And I have already described how organizations need to integrate social media engagement into the marketing mix as well as into the DNA of our organizations. All this got me to wondering about the future of social media marketing roles. I have friends and colleagues who I respect, admire and in some cases hired.

Telemarketing 97

Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty User-Generated 97

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

While some have predicted the consolidation of Twitter and Facebook or the demise of Foursquare, I am sticking to the practical topics most B2B Marketers I know are talking about: Marketing automation and automated lead nurturing will become a foundational B2B marketing activity as we are expected to accelerate deals through our funnels.

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Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Telemarketing Marketing 102

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2010

Try These Traditional Tactics Now How to Nurture The Great Unknown Leads Lead Generation Programs That Work Integrate Social Media Into Your Marketing Mix Confessions Of A B2B Marketer About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

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Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 80

Litmus

AUGUST 3, 2021

But in that same report, more than 40% of marketers also said they were under-resourced when it came to email. To carry this load, it’s logical to expect that our marketing budgets would be as hefty as our responsibilities. Get a Customer Data Platform (CDP) and collect first-party data.

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Marketing Mix Customer Acquisition Customer loyalty CMO 98

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2010

6 Steps to Prepare for the Mobile Revolution B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011 The Future of B2B Marketing: It’s Social About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

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Telemarketing Customer loyalty Marketing Marketers 102

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 29, 2010

Try These Traditional Tactics Now Lead Generation Programs That Work About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 93

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Whitepaper 93

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2010

Try These Traditional Tactics Now About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 93

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing B2C 93

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

And what role do marketers play in cultivating the brand and maintaining some level of consistency in our brand image? Well, we know that customers will pay a premium for brands they trust or simply will be more willing to spend their hard-earned money with a strong brand. Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?"

Branding 85

Branding Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty 85

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 7, 2010

It is transforming the economics of marketing and making obsolete many of the function’s traditional strategies and structures. For marketers, the old way of doing business is unsustainable. He goes on to explain how most marketers’ budgets are not aligned to what McKinsey calls the &# customer decision journey.&#

Telemarketing 96

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Transform Customer loyalty 96

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The reason I believe marketers are so confused about social media is because of this paradox. This misses the point, of course, since social media is about customer relationships and not really about the technology at all. They are: Customers: something that is missing from many social media plans is the focus on customers.

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Whitepaper Telemarketing Customer loyalty Social Media Marketing 85

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 3, 2010

But customers are looking for you to demonstrate an understanding of their needs before they are ready to engage in the sales process. If we pay close attention to avoid the common mistakes, content marketing can drive leads that are more relevant, targeted and qualified than a traditional outbound push. Know how they rank.

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Content Marketing Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 91

Vertical Response

JANUARY 18, 2025

Marketing strategies have also played a significant role in perpetuating FOMO. Companies use tactics like limited-time offers, scarcity marketing, and exclusive deals to create a sense of urgency and encourage customers to make purchases. Urgency and scarcity are fundamental tactics used in FOMO marketing.

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Millennials User-Generated Customer loyalty Price 52

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2010

“As user-generated content becomes a greater part of professional workflow, it is important for B2B marketers to understand not only where their customers are interacting, but also their motivations when they are consuming or participating in these communities.

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Whitepaper Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 96

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2010

Ultimately it comes down to determining where can we achieve the greatest return from people, process and marketing tools to meet customer needs. The goal is to remove the waste (time, people, budget) in the marketing expense inherent in programs that are simply ineffective. Less People. Fewer tools. So how do we get there?

Telemarketing 83

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Marketing Mix 83

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Confessions Of A B2B Marketer 5 Sales Closing Techniques 7 Tips For Successful Lead Follow-up About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 93

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing B2C 93

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 18, 2010

All this is starting to create massive and revolutionary changes in the way businesses in general and marketers in particular interact with customers. Customer lists provide a tremendous opportunity for selling additional solutions and services or upgrades. But social media has opened up a channel. Absolutely not.

Telemarketing 92

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing B2C Customer loyalty 92

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The result of all this was redundancy like B2B marketing has never seen before. Opt-outs increased and our brand image suffered — all because we were spamming our customers. But unfortunately too much of our marketing is done based on gut feel. What we need is Insight-driven marketing that starts with the customer.

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Transform Whitepaper Telemarketing B2C 92

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 24, 2010

Try These Traditional Tactics Now About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 88

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Entertainment User-Generated 88

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 28, 2023

To take it one step further, you include a sign-up form for a free trial of your app at the top of every article — giving readers a chance to convert into customers. Content marketing is a long-term investment. Email marketing Email marketing is relatively affordable compared to other marketing channels.

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Price Marketing Mix Key Performance Indicator User-Generated 98

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2010

In many ways, Social Media is simply another proof point of the power of customer-driven, inbound marketing. Push vs. Pull The battle has raged within B2B Marketing departments since the dawn of the web: push vs. pull, traditional direct marketing vs. newer inbound techniques like search.

Inbound Marketing 77

Inbound Marketing Telemarketing Transform Customer loyalty 77

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2010

In many ways, Social Media is simply another proof point of the power of customer-driven, inbound marketing. Push vs. Pull The battle has raged within B2B Marketing departments since the dawn of the web: push vs. pull, traditional direct marketing vs. newer inbound techniques like search.

Inbound Marketing 77

Inbound Marketing Telemarketing Transform Customer loyalty 77

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2010

He suggests you use the common tools of the trade like Twitter, Facebook and Google Alerts as well as more advanced sources like Google trends and Customer Service data. It is important to utilize quality content in these listings such as videos, customer testimonials and other relevant content along with key business contact details.

Telemarketing 75

Telemarketing B2C Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 75

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Quantity 6 Content Marketing Tips That Drive Leads 11 Reasons Why Outbound Telemarketing Programs Fail About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 101

Telemarketing B2C Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 101

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Create Content that Addresses Your Customer Journey. Acquire Digital Marketing and Technology Competencies. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. In a significant and encouraging shift from the data released in our B2B Marketing Mix Report , more B2B teams are using formal plans to guide their branding and marketing.

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Marketing Strategy Finance Marketing Marketers 145

Scoop.it!

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That forces them to adopt cost-effective marketing strategies that can generate significant returns. That’s why email marketing is a perfect fit for them. Email marketing helps companies communicate their message effectively and build relationships with their customers. It can drive sales at a low cost as well.

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Email Marketing Manufacturing User-Generated Marketing 115

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Think about the entire lifecycle from new product ideas all the way to customer retention. Another huge mistake I see marketers make in planning is to put it off because “I don’t have my budget&# or “I haven’t been told what our goals are for next year.&# So why shouldn’t your marketing?

Marketing Plan 81

Marketing Plan Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 81

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 27, 2010

Include thought leadership whitepapers, customer videos, podcasts, case studies, demos and product comparison guides. The cost will be low since you used existing content, house-list emails and a general desire to help your customers make a quality buying decision. Make sure you cover each buying stage.

Telemarketing 85

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Whitepaper 85

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Real value comes from producing customers who stay and who have an amazing customer experience so they buy more. That is why customer lifetime value to me is a much more important metric. This also brings marketers into the dicussion around real value created for the organization.

New Markets 81

New Markets Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 81

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2010

In contrast to traditional marketing methods that aim to increase sales or awareness through interruption techniques, content marketing subscribes to the notion that delivering high-quality, relevant and valuable information to prospects and customers drives profitable consumer action. Use your existing customers as the base.

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Content Marketing Manufacturing Inbound Marketing Telemarketing 91

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Related Posts: Why am I in Marketing? Report: Blogs Are An Important Part Of The Marketing Mix The New Marketing Accountability 11 Reasons Why Outbound Telemarketing Programs Fail A B2B Marketing Manifesto? This is another one of those “scratching my head” contradictions. How has your role changed?

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Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Marketing Mix 68