B2B marketing challenges and ways to overcome them.
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Inbound Marketing Shortens Your Sales Cycle
We saw this study from HubSpot the other day, and it reinforced what we know --and what, fortunately, many of our clients also understand: good marketing requires patience. However, the more inbound marketing a company implements, the sooner they enjoy the benefits of lead generation. Refining your message and getting it out through the right … Continue reading Inbound Marketing Shortens Your Sales Cycle
Navigating Facebook’s Labyrinth of Privacy Options
Many of our clients find it difficult to embrace Facebook for their marketing, and even more difficult to let their employees use the service during work hours. We have heard them say that Facebook has become too complicated and that it presents too many security risks. If you are not a regular Facebook user, but … Continue reading Navigating Facebook’s Labyrinth of Privacy Options
Are You Using a “One-and-Done” Approach to Your Website?
We often encounter businesses that have appealing-looking websites, flush with edgy graphics and even decent content, but still missing a major component: Search Engine Optimization (SEO). No matter how attractive your website is, you are missing out on one of the major purposes of website development if your website is not optimized for search engines. … Continue reading Are You Using a “One-and-Done” Approach to Your Website?
PWMG in Catering Magazine
PWMG has done a lot of work with the foodservice industry, and we were delighted that Catering Magazine reached out to us to share some marketing basics for their readers. Featured in their September/October 2012 issue, you can find the full article here starting on page 44. A lot of the guidance that we offer … Continue reading PWMG in Catering Magazine
Crock Pot Girls: Going Viral Thanks to a Targeted, Simple Message
By Kylie Wiltjer, business development director, PWMG As I often do, I logged on to Facebook two nights ago to check in with my friends and family. As I observed the “Recent Activity”, one item caught my attention: 9 of my friends (most of whom do not know one another) had all “Liked” a page … Continue reading Crock Pot Girls: Going Viral Thanks to a Targeted, Simple Message
Integrate Your Marketing Efforts with Your Lead Generation
Pete Wiltjer was the guest speaker at the Chicago chapter of the American Marketing Association's Business-to-Business monthly meeting in September. He talked about the importance of effectively integrating a brand message within a company's outbound lead generation efforts. Here are a few key points from this presentation that we’d like to share with you: 1. … Continue reading Integrate Your Marketing Efforts with Your Lead Generation
Stragglers Take Note: Facebook’s Massive Growth in 55+ Age Group
The growth of Facebook over the past year has been remarkable. iStrategyLabs' recent report on growth over the past six months, between January and July, is even more amazing for the trends that have been revealed. Take a look at the table below, featuring the iStrategylabs data. What this means for many BtoB companies is … Continue reading Stragglers Take Note: Facebook’s Massive Growth in 55+ Age Group
Marketing ROI: How do you compare?
When is the last time you properly measured the effectiveness of a marketing campaign? Do you know what information to collect and how to identify and analyze the data that matters? Review these five critical questions, and you will be able to start forming the foundation for a successful marketing campaign or even a strong … Continue reading Marketing ROI: How do you compare?