Local businesses have a very pragmatic attitude about branding: they ignore it. Many of them are more worried about meeting payroll, making rent, paying taxes, and other cash crises than…
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The B2B marketing ironies of our time
I’ve been noticing some ironies in the world of B2B marketing lately; you know what I mean. When the common wisdom is one thing, but the reality is another. I…
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Digital marketing tips for start-ups in 2018
Trying to run a start-up on a shoestring budget is tough. You need to keep costs down while capitalizing on successful digital opportunities so you can improve visibility. All of…
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Lessons from one year of Instagram stories
As we look back on the first year of Instagram stories, there are lessons we can learn that we can apply to our immediate social media and content marketing plans. Anyone…
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Reinvent your marketing plan assignment in 10 easy steps
An effective marketing strategy is a must for the success of even the best product of industry. Reaching the minds of target buyers in the right way is essential for…
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The 10 most fascinating people in B2B marketing in 2017
Top 10 lists are everywhere this year. I even ran across a top 10 list of top 10 lists — hilarious! My list is about the most interesting people that I…
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Where is B2B marketing headed? 7 predictions for 2018
End-of-the-year predictions are a dangerous business. I will take the risk and just hope that at the end of 2018, no one looks back to call me on it! B2B…
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How to influence the purchase decisions of your target market
The ultimate goal of any business is profitability. The profit motive is what fuels companies. From market research to customer segmentation to product development, entrepreneurs engage in different activities to…
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Why animation works for technology business video
Animation and technology explainers The extensive use of animation in “explainer” videos can be explained by the fact that 2-Minute Explainers originated in 2004 as computer files authored in Flash,…
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How do you sell when your buyers can’t buy? Mounting dysfunction in the B2B buying process
Everyone is aware that B2B buying is complex. It involves multiple parties over long decision-making cycles. In a large enterprise, this can take months, if not years, and involve dozens…
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