The top reason why I love my work is the fascinating people I have the privilege to meet. I’ve always thought B2B marketing attracts unusually interesting professionals. People who see the potential,…
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Three annoying things about B2B marketing
I’m always running around saying how much I enjoy B2B marketing, because it’s complex, high ticket, and the results can be really satisfying. That’s all true. But sometimes I find…
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What B2C marketers can learn from B2B
There’s a lot of talk in the B2B world about what we can learn from consumer marketers. We need to treat business buyers as individuals, with their own personas, analyze…
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Why B2B marketers should care about B2C marketing
I know that many people specialize in either B2B or B2C marketing, but I have done both in my career, with more emphasis on B2B. I am glad that I…
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Keeping up with ABM: Tips from the FlipMyFunnel conference
I attended my first FlipMyFunnel conference this month, and picked up some fresh insights into Account Based Marketing (ABM). I’ve explored ABM before— with interviews here and here, for example. …
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Attribution: The secret sauce of digital marketing
One thread that binds my career is top-of-funnel content. I’ve co-written two books on the importance of early-stage content and how to identify and capitalize on those opportunities. I’ve also…
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Automating your marketing through the B2B customer journey: an interview with Rich Herbst
The other day, I had the chance to meet with Rich Herbst, founder and managing partner of Ascend Marketing, which is based in Dallas and Austin. Rich agreed to discuss…
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You probably have too many personas
Personas are a good thing. They help us to visualize the audience that we are speaking to. So, you might think that the more personas, the better. But it’s not…
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How to find your best B2B prospects
Before I begin my post, I’d also like to invite you to the next Biznology webinar on July 10th, where Mike Moran is going to interview me about trends in…
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Online marketing 101: matching tone, style, and content
Every digital marketer should strive to create campaigns with consistent and unique styles to set their company apart from the competition. What’s more, generating content with a unified style in…
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