Sometimes marketing teams simply don’t have the time or resources to craft content from scratch. Curation has become a must-have skill for marketers, as it allows them to extend the life of pre-existing content as well as craft new pieces leveraging outside sources. The below infographic, courtesy of Curata, outlines the components of a successful […]
Every month, there are 10.3 billion Google searches, and 78% of all U.S. Internet users research products and services during their time online. Sales professionals may be asking themselves: Why should that matter to me? Because more buyers are beginning their journeys online and, in turn, are consulting sales later in the game! This infographic, […]
In order to stand out in an online ecosystem flooding with content, marketers are focused on creating compelling, viral content. This infographic, courtesy of Best Marketing Degrees, uncovers examples of viral marketing campaigns and how other organizations can implement these best practices. Source: BestMarketingDegrees.org
The Problem: More buyers are researching and comparing solutions online, so it is imperative that vendors and their partners create compelling web sites filled with relevant content. However, many businesses, especially smaller resellers, don’t have the financial backing or bandwidth to create these exemplary experiences and understand which visitors are engaging with their content. The Solution: […]
The Problem: Content marketing can help organizations stand out in a crowded industry. By showcasing their thought leadership and knowledge of their respective space, businesses can show they have the expertise and solutions to help prospects tackle their respective pain points. However, businesses are sometimes challenged to determine the effectiveness of their content, and how […]
Digital marketers are becoming Jacks-of-all-trades. Not only must successful marketers be social media mavens and create great content, they also must know how to newsjack, analyze data and of course, work in a stressful environment collaboratively with team members. The below infographic, courtesy of Formstack, outlines seven skills new marketers need to succeed.
By Patricia Hume, Trapit Editor’s note: Following is part one of a three-part series focusing on the importance of content discovery and curation for the channel. Part two will be published in the August 21 newsletter. In the last blog post, we examined the importance of content to build mindshare through engagement, trust and thought leadership. […]
Over the last 12 months, 86% of B2B marketers have been creating more content. However, these marketers are struggling to engage their target audiences (37%), measure ROI (34%) and generate leads (29%). So, are buyers drowning in content? This infographic, courtesy of B2B Marketing, outlines key findings from its 2014 Content Marketing Benchmarking Report.