Infographic: How to grow your business with content
Content infographic: how to grow your business with content
When it comes to content you don’t need to go it alone: what to consider when outsourcing content
When it comes to content your company doesn’t need to go it alone. Not only is it possible to outsource content, for many companies it may be the best solution. Here is how to determine if outsourcing content is right for your company, and what your company needs to consider when looking for an outsource
Content is king, but distribution is queen and she wears the pants
Content is king. By creating and distributing valuable and relevant content in a strategic and consistent manner you will be able to create demand for your products and services and will be able to drive profitable customer action. That being said, while content is king, content doesn’t go far (actually it goes nowhere) without distribution.
Why content is king and your business should take an oath of alliance to the kingdom
In the 1970s people were exposed to an average of 2,000 ads per day. Today we are exposed to more than 5,000 ads per day. The barrage of ads has resulted in buyers tuning them out. With buyers no longer paying attention to ads, businesses need to adjust how they find and engage new prospects,
How demand generation can grow sales
Rather than focus sales efforts on seeking out prospects and making cold calls re-focus your efforts so that the emphasis is on demand generation. Why? Demand generation shortens the sales cycle and increases sales opportunities by nurturing and engaging potential customers. Moreover, demand generation is a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Demand generation builds and
Innovate faster. Innovate better. Social media as an innovation engine
Innovation is a powerful way to drive growth. However, traditional approaches taken by companies to develop innovative products and services are increasingly being found to be unsuccessful in creating growth. The traditional siloed approach to R&D is too insular for today’s rapidly changing economic environment. Moreover a top-down approach to R&D no longer works given
3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Use Twitter
Twitter is one of the more powerful platforms to influence consumers and grow a business. Is your business on Twitter? If not, here are three reasons why your business should be on Twitter: 1. Be Found When business consumers are searching for products and services, they typically start online. According to a recent study by Pardot, 72 percent
Three reasons why establishing a social media presence is important to your reputation
There are a staggering number of outlets available for consumers to search for products and services. From Google, Yahoo and Bing to Angie’s List or Craigslist to Facebook or Pinterest, people are spending much more time online researching before making a purchasing decision. While many businesses may have an excellent track record within their industry,
Social technologies at work
This post was originally published on DC Velocity. Social technologies offer business enormous potential – potential to unlock value and to increase productivity. How enormous is this potential? The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) looked at four sectors (consumer packaged goods, consumer financial services, professional services, and advanced manufacturing) in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom,
Demand generation infographic
demand generation infographic
What the heck is demand generation?
Despite the considerable amount of attention paid to demand generation, many companies (including some companies actively employing a demand generation strategy) do not have a clear understanding of what demand generation actually is. When asked to define demand generation, a common response is: the generation of demand. Another common response: a marketing strategy. An honest
Social Media and the Logistics and Supply Chain Industries
Social media and social media technologies have rapidly changed the way companies do business across every type of industry. Social media brings businesses closer to their customers, provides a platform for communication and building thought leadership, and when executed properly it can help drive business and provide a significant return on investment. Businesses that ignore