The marketing industry evolves rapidly, and the recent pandemic has only sped up that evolution. In addition to new technologies, the way we approach campaigns and potential customers have seen a dramatic shift over the last few years. Most marketing campaigns are now customer-focused versus product-focused, which is the way it should and has to be. Ensuring that your campaigns are up to date and set up for success requires you as an individual and your team to keep your skills sharp. Here we take a look at ten steps to become a better B2B marketer.
Your brand is how consumers identify your company. The importance of solid brand recognition and a positive reputation has increased dramatically as technology has given everyone a voice. Finding differentiators can be difficult with so many competitors in nearly every niche. Here we outline three ways to build a strong B2B brand foundation.
With widespread shutdowns still in effect and further shutdowns imminent, virtual events will continue to dominate the business world. However, there is still interest and demand for live events as well. The future of B2B events appears to be a hybrid of the two. Even as the pandemic wanes, we can expect a virtual component to remain in place for many major events due to the overall success they have had. The challenge comes with merging both the virtual and live experience into one holistic event that provides value regardless of how you choose to attend.
Even with some in-person events returning, online events appear poised to continue in abundance, popularity, and effectiveness. Promoting a virtual event is a bit different than those held in person. While the cost is typically much lower without the need for travel or lodging, and being held online opens you up to a worldwide audience, the in-person experience is the biggest draw for many potential attendees. Pulling off a successful online event requires a creative team and collaborative effort between all sales and marketing divisions. Here we look at how to increase attendance at your next online event.




