Tag: case study
B2B Marketing for Lead Generation
October 1, 2019
Content marketing trends to include in your 2019 and 2020 marketing strategies to sell to B2B buyers.
5 Essential B2B Marketing Tactics
October 31, 2016
For effective business-to-business (B2B) marketing, balance facts and feelings. When selling to a B2B audience, you need a slightly different approach to your content marketing than if you sell directly to consumers. That’s because more individuals may be involved in a B2B purchase decision. B2B buyers and decision makers also tend to expect efficiency, expertise […]
Prove You’re a B2B Superhero
September 14, 2015
You know it: Your B2B brand consistently outperforms rivals due to your leadership, excellence and momentum in your niche. But do your most desirable prospects know? Today more B2B purchasers start their research online than B2C; sales often start with a Google search. This trend means your brand has a massive, untapped opportunity to strategically […]
Checklist: Maximize Your Marketing Muscle
September 9, 2015
Looking to end 2015 on a strong note? Consider applying more proven marketing practices to reach and attract your ideal customers. Use this checklist of 101 marketing tactics to identify new opportunities to maximize your marketing muscle. 101 Marketing Tactics: Advertising Affiliate marketing program Annual reports Banner ads Behind-the-scenes images and videos Blogs Brochures Business […]
27 Ways to Take Your Content Further
April 14, 2015
Let’s say you just delivered a powerful presentation that your audience loved. Or you created a compelling case study or blog post that proves you add more value than your competitors. Now it’s time to honour your hard work by maximizing the number of people who see your brilliance. Get better mileage out of your […]
Measure Your Marketing Muscle
December 2, 2014
Measuring your marketing efforts can make the difference between whether you’re Mr. Universe or Mr. Puny-verse. That’s because producing strong marketing campaigns is one thing and making sure they move your business forward is another. For lasting success, measure your content marketing efforts and link them to your desired business results. Look beyond vanity metrics, […]
Case Study: Break Through the Clutter
September 16, 2014
Situation: Two of my clients couldn’t have been more different: an IT service provider for institutional investors and an author of a book for young women. However, they both wanted to stand out and generate excitement among their target markets. Approach: I collaborated with each client and partners to develop compelling marketing campaigns. For the […]
Social Media for a Media-Shy Company
June 17, 2014
Situation: A risk averse client in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce wanted to attract new customers, strengthen loyalty and establish itself as a trusted brand. However, senior executives feared the company’s lack of control over the tone of traditional media coverage, so they also felt reluctant to use social media. Approach: I worked with a partner to […]
Case Study: Measuring Marketing Success
January 28, 2014
Situation One of my clients serving pharmaceutical companies relies on email campaigns to communicate with clients. However, the company did not measure the performance of three potentially lucrative email campaigns. Approach To understand the client’s process, I analyzed the three campaigns and considered: Who received each email? What is the call to action? Did the […]
Case Study: Extreme Email Makeover
November 5, 2013
Situation: One of my clients communicates using more than 30 email campaigns per month. However, the email response rates had been dismal for years. Approach: To understand the client’s strategy, I analyzed 20 sample emails and considered: If I received this email, would I even open it? Is it clear? Do I understand why I […]
Case Study: Strategic Language
August 29, 2013
Communication Challenge: A brilliant client of mine held itself back by using academic and technical language on its website. The copy was more suitable for post-graduate English or IT professors than its true audience. In fact, a readability test tool suggested readers would need 17 years of formal education to comprehend the copy! Strategic Solutions: […]