Thought Leadership
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Content Marketing
The Strategic Benefits of Content Marketing Across the Funnel
Content marketing has evolved from a niche tactic into a strategic pillar of modern marketing. For both B2B and B2C businesses, content has become indispensable—not only for attracting and educating prospects, but also for nurturing leads, converting buyers, and retaining customers. As AI-driven tools accelerate demand for high-quality inputs, content isn’t just king—it’s the fuel that powers intelligent systems across every channel. Below,…
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Public Relations
How to Pitch an Influencer, Blogger, or Journalist
Every day, I receive pitches from PR professionals, marketers, and startup founders hoping to get featured on Martech Zone. Most fail miserably. But occasionally, one lands perfectly in my inbox: relevant, respectful of my time, and rich with material I can use. Here’s a video that shows how an effective pitch works from a publisher’s perspective. Years ago, I received…
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Artificial Intelligence
In the Age of AI, Your Qualifications No Longer Matter—Your Output Does
Deadlines are getting shorter. Resources are disappearing. Budgets? Nearly nonexistent. The demands of modern work don’t just feel heavier—they are heavier. And while that pressure keeps building, so does the complexity of life outside work. The economy remains uncertain. Personal responsibilities multiply. For my wife and me, that now includes being the guardians for my aging mother and all the…
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Content Marketing
Unlocking SaaS Growth: The 4 Pillars of a High-Impact Content Marketing Engine
Content marketing is a critical growth lever for SaaS companies, but it doesn’t play by the same rules as other industries. Unlike e-commerce, retail, or traditional B2B services, SaaS brands must sell intangible, constantly evolving, and often complex products and services. Moreover, they must accomplish this within competitive markets, through lengthy decision-making cycles, and across diverse stakeholder groups. Buyers aren’t…
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Sales and Marketing Training
B2B Marketing Strategies By Sales Funnel Stage
B2B marketing and sales interactions can be visualized as a funnel, guiding prospects from initial discovery of a solution to becoming loyal customers. Each stage—Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Purchase, Retention, and Expansion—plays a distinct role in addressing buyer needs. Table of ContentsOverview: The B2B Sales FunnelAwareness StageConsideration StageDecision StagePurchase StageRetention StageExpansion StageAdditional Tips Overview: The B2B Sales Funnel The B2B sales…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging Social Media for B2B Marketing and Sales in 2025
In 2025, social media is no longer confined to branding or awareness—it now drives customer acquisition, fuels industry leadership, supports talent recruitment, and strengthens partner ecosystems. The most successful B2B organizations no longer view social media as a marketing silo but as a multi-functional business asset that supports every stage of the enterprise growth journey. Table of ContentsStrategic Pillars of…
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Advertising Technology
Should You Leverage Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Winning an industry award can be a significant victory for companies, products, or individual professionals. But beyond the trophy and press release, business owners often ask: Do awards really move the needle in marketing? Let’s examine whether pursuing awards is a viable marketing strategy, backed by data and expert insights, and how to navigate the world of accolades without falling…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Nobody Knows Who You Are… Craft Your Personal Brand Accordingly
Your personal branding dictates your professional opportunities. Many feel constrained by their past experiences, existing networks, or the lack of a recognizable reputation. The truth is, nobody knows who you are—at least, not yet. This is excellent news because it means you can craft your personal brand in a way that aligns with where you want to go, not just…
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Sales and Marketing Training
What is Authority?
In the digital landscape, authority has become a critical determinant of business success, yet it remains one of modern business’s most misunderstood and poorly measured aspects. At its core, business authority represents the degree to which a company or individual is recognized as a credible, trustworthy, and influential voice within its sphere of operation. However, true authority extends beyond mere…
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Advertising Technology
Maximizing Marketing Efficiency: Why CPL is Challenging CPM for B2B Success
As B2B marketers head into the new year, the pressure to achieve more with fewer resources intensifies. Marketers are scrutinizing their strategies to ensure optimal returns on their investments, and two fundamental investment approaches— Brand-Building, activated typically by CPM executions (Cost-per-Thousand Impressions), and Demand Creation (activated by performance-based media which includes CPL executions (Cost-per-Lead)—are the two primary marketing strategies often…