41 Fantastic Places to Promote Your B2B White Papers 

41 Fantastic Places to Promote Your B2B White Paper It takes a lot of time and effort to create an engaging white paper. Here’s how to maximize your investment, get your content in front of the widest possible audience, and attract more leads …  White papers and guides are among the most time-intensive content marketing […]

The Perfect Mix: 5 Ingredients in Successful B2B Case Studies

11 Essential Ingredients in a B2B Case Study Case studies are one of the most powerful B2B marketing tools, as they give potential customers proof that your products or services deliver results.  They’re not optional.  At some point, your prospects will ask you for them. In fact, 54% of B2B buyers engage with case studies during […]

5 Keys to Creating Killer Case Studies – Even If You’re Totally Swamped

How to Get Your Lead-Converting Case Studies Done (Even If You Have Zero Time to Create Content) Case studies are one of the most powerful items in your B2B marketing toolbox. According to Demand Gen Report, 79% of B2B buyers read case studies when they research a purchase. They primarily use case studies in the […]

7 Keys to Creating a Powerful B2B Brand Voice

“B2B” doesn’t need to mean “boring-to-boring”! Here’s a step-by-step process for developing an engaging B2B brand voice.

How to Pick an Ebook Topic That Actually Attracts Readers

Creating a major piece of content – such as an ebook, guide, or white paper – can be a daunting task. Although these in-depth resources are ideal for educating leads, they are also time-intensive. Many B2B marketing teams are overworked and don’t have the capacity to get these projects off the ground. According to a study […]

[Infographic] 119 Amazing Email Marketing Stats

Email is a major part of a savvy marketers’ strategy. According to McKinsey, email is 40 times more effective for acquiring new customers than Facebook or Twitter. Forrester also found that email marketing is the most effective tactic for lead nurturing among top B2B marketers. The folks over at websitebuilder.org have put together a great […]

3 Proven Ways to Get Customers to Say, “Yes!” to a Success Story

Creating case studies should be at the top of your “to-do” list if you need content that turns B2B leads into customers. According to a Content Marketing Institute study, B2B marketers called customer testimonials and case studies the most effective type of content. Meanwhile, nine out of ten B2B buyers said that online customer success […]

The 7 Most Overlooked Opportunities For B2B Marketers In 2017

Life is hectic when you’re a B2B marketer.   Between attending meetings, planning campaigns, and publishing endless content, you might have trouble keeping up. You barely have time to analyze your own activities – let alone find out what other marketers are doing to succeed.   In the day-to-day rush, you may miss out on […]

How Content Marketing Benefits Your Business (and Generates 3x as Many Leads as Outbound Marketing)

More than 85% of marketers use content marketing – and for good reason! Content marketing is a proven way to boost customer engagement and increase sales. Studies have shown that the average buyer now interacts with 11.4 pieces of content before making a purchasing decision. It’s not surprising that every year, businesses dedicate more of […]

Why Your Website Isn’t the Best Place for Your B2B Case Studies and Success Stories

Case studies are one of the most powerful weapons in your B2B marketing arsenal. According to the CMO Council, nine out of ten B2B buyers say that online customer success content has a major effect on their purchasing decisions. Meanwhile, a hawkeye study found that 71% of B2B buyers in the awareness stage and 77% […]

[New Data] How Technology Marketers Are Using Content

Last week, the Content Marketing Institute published their annual report on technology content marketing. The survey took the pulse of 2,562 technology marketers and offers a number of valuable insights. Here are some key findings: 95% of technology marketers use content marketing. 64% of respondents said that compared with one year ago, their organizations are […]

The Best (and Worst) Ways to Follow Up With B2B Leads

As a content marketer, you spend a lot of time and money creating content that generates leads.  But what happens after you get that hard-earned lead? What you do after someone downloads a resource can make or break your sales. Your company could look annoying, even desperate, when you call someone five minutes after they […]

[Data] How to Create Explosive Content Upgrades That Skyrocket Your Email Subscribers

Email marketing generates a $38 return for every $1 invested and drives more conversions than any other channel, including search and social media. With these results, it’s not surprising that list building is a priority for B2B marketers. One of my top ways to build my list is with content upgrades. Content upgrades are resources […]

B2B Copywriting Insights: Expert Interview Series with Digital Inbound Marketing Blog

This week, I want to share a post from the Digital Inbound Marketing blog where I’ve been featured as part of their Expert Interview Series. In the post, I share a glimpse into how I got started and have built Fresh Perspective Copywriting over the last 8 years and how the industry has changed during […]

How to Organize Your Content and Immediately Improve Your Marketing Results

If you’re a B2B marketer who produces loads of content, you likely have important marketing files scattered across your company. Here’s why you should centralize your files so that you can create better, faster and more effective content. A simplifying movement is taking the world by storm. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is an […]

[Infographic] Effective Storytelling That Converts Prospects Into Customers

We all know that B2B buyers are savvier than ever, and hard sells no longer work on them. Instead of pushy sales pitches, many B2B marketers are using storytelling to reach their audiences. Sharing your customers’ successes can enhance your reputation and provide social proof that your products deliver results. Potential customers want to learn […]

19 Quick and Easy Lead Magnets That Attract B2B Buyers

Do you get lackluster conversions from your blog? Try adding some content upgrades! Here’s how these simple lead magnets can help you achieve conversion rates of 25%-54%. Your email list is your most powerful marketing asset. According to the Direct Marketing Association, email marketing generates a $38 return for every $1 invested. Meanwhile, Monetate found […]

[Infographic] 7 Essential Ingredients for Attention-Grabbing B2B Copy

We all share a common goal to create copy that converts. A strong call to action is key to driving conversions. The folks at TechWyse have put together an infographic full of best practices that will help you create copy that grabs your readers’ attention and turns them into customers. Check out The Best Call-To-Action […]

Industry Experts Sound Off About the Best B2B Marketing Tools of 2016

This week, I wanted to share a post from the team at Venture Accelerator Partners. They’ve asked experts to reveal their top B2B marketing tools from 2016. Last year was filled with innovations in the way we use marketing technology and productivity tools. Some of these tools sound really cool, and I’m hoping to check […]

The Top 10 Things B2B Marketers Were Talking About in 2016 (and What You Must Know in 2017)

Happy New Year! I hope you’re easing back into the swing of things after the holidays. If you’re planning for the year, now is a good time to look back at what B2B marketers talked about the most in the last twelve months. From top performing content to productivity tips, here are my top 10 […]