Infographics are a content powerhouse, but creating them isn’t always easy. These five tips will help you make the most of this format. Infographics can be one of the most effective content mediums. We know that digital natives, who make up the majority of B2B buyers today, prefer short-form, highly visual content. So infographics make
Considering instituting a work from home policy for your business? Ask yourself these three questions first. As the supply chain becomes increasingly digital, many employers may be considering implementing a work from home policy. After all, we know one way to attract millennial talent is to allow for this kind of flexibility. But before you
A new generation of buyers, digital natives, is shaking up the B2B purchasing landscape. Is your business ready to meet them online? Digital natives, who now make up the majority of the B2B purchasing landscape, have completely changed how vendors need to market and sell to buyers. In fact, according to a study of millennial
Ask yourself these five questions before you dive headfirst into an influencer marketing campaign to set you on the right path. We’ve been writing a lot lately about influencer marketing and how it can work for the supply chain. These campaigns can be extremely effective — but getting the most bang for your buck requires
Today’s B2B buyers are mostly digital natives who get the majority of their purchasing information from online searches, vendor websites, and peer recommendations. From a content marketing perspective, knowing where your buyers get their information is critical to an effective strategy. So what are most important sources of information for today’s B2B buyers? 20 years
When sales and marketing misalignment plagues your organization, it can have motivational and financial consequences. Imagine your business spending millions of dollars trying to fix one perceived problem — and it wasn’t even the problem, after all. Too often, B2B companies fall victim to the dangers of sales and marketing misalignment, often without even being
Daunted by the idea of proving social media ROI? These 3 steps will give you the structured framework you need to show the results of your efforts. We all know social media is effective — but do we really know it? Social Media Examiner’s 2018 Social Media Marketing Industry Report found that only 44% of
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, embracing change is crucial for success. These 5 behaviors define supply chain leaders who are change-agile. They say the only constant in life is change. When it comes to leadership in the supply chain, the old adage certainly rings true. If the last few decades have been consistent in any
When your content marketing and sales forces align their efforts, they form a powerful symbiotic relationship that grows your brand and your bottom line. There’s a big misperception out there that content marketing represents some kind of threat to the job security of sales personnel. It’s absolutely true that content marketing is an inbound
Live video is a powerful tool that can help your supply chain business grow its social media footprint, build brand awareness, and generate leads. Live video is the super-hot new thing when it comes to generating leads and selling. But the supply chain has, so far, been hesitant to embrace it whole-heartedly as a marketing
Too many supply chain businesses are devoting inadequate resources and personnel to social media management. Let’s be honest. It’s time for the supply chain to start taking social media management seriously. Even when we think we’re embracing the future, too may supply chain companies are stuck in the past when it comes to the way
Data breaches are all over the news lately, but data analytics may be the key to tighter security — and better customer service. A growing number of high-profile organizations have been in the news recently for data breaches that put customers at risk, and the trend shows no signs of stopping. Collecting data about customers
