As the performance gap between high and low digitally achieving companies widens, taking steps toward digital maturity is increasingly important. Highlights: Increasingly, digital maturity is a predictor of overall market success. Benefits include reduced costs and time to market and improved product quality and customer satisfaction. Companies at any stage of digital maturity can take
Instagram Stories offer an on-trend platform for delivering targeted content to B2B buyers, and we’re joining the fun. We’ve written extensively about the benefits of using Instagram as a part of your social media strategy. And, though we’ve been active on Instagram for over two years, we’re now taking on Instagram Stories. Instagram Stories are
Putting your audience’s informational needs first when publishing blog content is the only way to guarantee success in the modern marketing landscape. Highlights: Audiences are increasingly ignoring promotional messaging. Buyers are seeking value from vendors outside the sales funnel. Information is your best asset — publish what you know. The latest industry research from the
Brand awareness is key in optimizing your content marketing efforts but can be challenging to quantify. Here are four metrics to help you measure brand awareness. Highlights: Use tools, like SharedCount, to track the number of times a piece of your content has been shared across different social media platforms. Use the analytics from blog
When it comes to social media, timing is everything. These 5 tools will help you determine the best time to post on social media for your business. Highlights: Social media is playing an increasing role in B2B purchasing decisions. Even if you’re posting great content, if you’re doing it at the wrong times, you’re losing
As automation technologies become increasingly sophisticated, companies throughout the supply chain are realizing the beneficial impact of automation on materials handling. Highlights: Manufacturers of automation technologies are predicted to grow significantly over the next 5 years. Automating the “first mile” of the supply chain helps reduce labor challenges and leads to increased productivity. Robotics technologies
We get many queries from manufacturers about social marketing — mostly, why and how should I use it — so here are our answers to the most-popular questions manufacturers ask about social media. Highlights: Facilitate networking opportunities, thought leadership, and prospect/client relationships. Consider using popular platforms like YouTube and Instagram to engage users and drive
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live and do business. But can robots replace humans when it comes to content creation? Highlights Artificial intelligence is already creating content. Some analysts predict that human writers will become obsolete in time. At least for now, there are aspects of human-generated content that robots can’t replicate. What
As the purchasing landscape increasingly skews younger, you need to think about how to improve your visual content to satisfy buyers’ preferences. Highlights: Audiences increasingly prefer visual content. Optimize visual content for search engines by including text. Use graphics to make data pop. Digital natives, who make up the majority of today’s B2B purchasing landscape,
A McKinsey & Company report studied the impact of automation in manufacturing driven by rapid advances in robotics, AI, and machine learning. Highlights: New robotics technologies are cheaper, faster, and smarter than before. 87% of hours workers spend in production could be automated with existing technologies. Learn what four factors to consider when making decisions
With the growing popularity of video, it’s harder for video posts to rank in search results. Here’s what marketers need to know about SEO and video posts. Highlights: When choosing your video hosting platform, it’s important to consider the reasons why you want your videos to rank, such as lead generation or brand awareness. Spend
Content marketing is no longer optional. It’s essential in creating brand awareness, educating audiences, and building credibility. Here’s a look at the biggest digital marketing trends for 2019. Highlights: The content marketing industry is expected to be worth more than $400 billion by 2021. Video is currently the most popular form of content being consumed online today.
