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6 ways small companies can market like the big guys

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing, Productivity, Social Media
Small companies often get inferiority complexes. It looks kind of like this: “We can’t possibly compete with abc competitor because they have a huge marketing budget.” “Those guys have so many people, they can really afford to do it all, we can’t keep up.” I’ve worked with companies big and small and there is one … Continue Reading

15 Ways to Use Snapchat for B2B Marketing

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Event marketing, Marketing, Social Media
It’s real. I know, we marketers have to give social platforms some time before we invest a bunch of time learning how to use and optimize. But the time is now to start counting Snapchat in. If you’re in B2C marketing, you probably already reached this conclusion, but for B2B, you may have been avoiding. Here … Continue Reading

4 Reasons Targeting the C-Suite is a Losing Marketing Strategy

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Branding, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing
Often the CFO or CEO signs on the dotted line to purchase your product. It’s true. They are often the ultimate decision maker. Also true. Makes sense you should target them with your marketing efforts. Not so true (usually). Many companies put all their marketing efforts into trying to reach that elusive c-suiter, which can … Continue Reading

What Will Change in BTB Marketing in 2016? Everything. (again)

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Blogging, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing, Social Media
Just when you thought the dust was settling, we’re in for more wild changes. You didn’t really think the dust was settling did you? Of course not, you’re a smart marketer. It’s the age of disruption and baby, it just keeps on disrupting. So what specifically can BTB marketers expect for 2016? Here are my … Continue Reading

Content Marketing Customization: How to Get Past Information Overload

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Blogging, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Social Media
In 1969 you could walk into a car dealership and get swindled. The dealer had all the information about the car and all you had was a glossy brochure and your sister-in-law’s personal endorsement. When the salesman said the car was safe, powerful and reliable, you didn’t have any counter-information. Hence, the salesman had all … Continue Reading

7 BTB Marketing Musts to Do Right Now for a Killer 2016

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Blogging, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing
If you’re like many marketers, you’re knee deep in 2016 budgeting and planning already. Yay, everyone’s favorite time of year (kidding). So I’m here to pile on some more to do’s you should be knocking off your list to hit 2016 running. Your future self will thank me when you’re killing it on January 2. 1. … Continue Reading

How Big is Content Marketing in 2016? BIG. [Infographic]

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Blogging, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing
Where are companies nationwide putting their marketing budget dollars this year? Content. With  more than 50% expecting to increase their budgets for content in the next 12 months, we can expect to see the trend hold well into the future. Why is content marketing so popular? Because, unlike a flashy new social media platform or subject … Continue Reading

32 B2B Marketing Ideas for Maximizing Periscope

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Event marketing, Marketing, Social Media
Have you been hearing about Periscope but aren’t sure what to do with it? Ack, another social media platform to figure out! Don’t worry, Periscope is easy to get to know and love. It’s the perfect blend of Twitter and Youtube. For those of you who are new to Periscope, it’s a live streaming app … Continue Reading

5 Things Content Marketing is NOT

By Cara McDonald on Posted in Blogging, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing, Social Media, Uncategorized
5 things content marketing is NOTIt’s all the rage–all marketers have to be doing “content marketing” or they’re  just not going to be successful, right? I admit, I’m a big fan of content marketing, I’m even building a business around it. But I do believe that there is still a place for more traditional channels and I believe the traditional methods … Continue Reading
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