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What is Customer Marketing? And Why Does It Matter To SaaS?
Congratulations! Your marketing team did a great job in getting a client into the funnel, working them through each step. The salesperson built great rapport, showed value, and closed the account. Now marketing’s job is done and it’s time to move onto the next new account, right? While many organizations operate this way, successful companies […]
Product Marketing Strategy vs. Customer-Led Marketing Strategy
The SaaS industry is booming right now, that makes it more competitive than ever before. Having the right marketing strategy in place can make or break a new startup that’s trying to scale quickly. That’s where a strong product marketing strategy comes into place. Product-focused marketing can be incredibly useful as a part of a […]
Getting into Revenue and Marketing Operations
I just went through the process of hiring my first team member onto the Revenue Operations team here at Directive and noticed something pretty glaring during the process… there are a lot of people that are interested in getting into Revenue Operations and/or Marketing Operations. But, many of these folks are missing the requisite job […]
All the Fuss About Contact Roles
How is marketing impacting the business? Are we sourcing or influencing opportunities and deals? If you’re a marketing leader, you’ve probably been asked these questions. Or, you’ve maybe directed these questions to the rest of your marketing team. These are questions all marketing leaders want to be able to answer. And once you start talking […]
10 B2B Marketing Plan Examples To Help You Stay Organized
As complicated as B2B marketing can be – it’s easy to get caught up in different B2B marketing strategies, channels, campaigns, and tactics. Having a plan is the best way to keep things secure and structured. Whether your plan is meticulous, loose, or a combination of both, having that plan will keep you focused. Depending […]
The Recipe for a Winning B2B Facebook Ads Strategy
While a majority of B2C companies are crushing the social media marketing game, many B2B organizations are lagging behind. Even with Facebook’s growing popularity, many B2B brands still struggle to nail down an effective strategy. The problem? The B2B buyer’s journey is much longer and more complex than that of a general consumer. It’s going […]
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9 B2B Marketing KPIs That Are Best For Your Business [VIDEO]
Let’s talk about some critical B2B marketing metrics. We like to call these key performance indicators (KPIs). Clients are always asking us: “How do you qualify a conversion? What do you consider a conversion?” Today, we’re going to go over 9 B2B marketing KPIs that are best for your business, what these metrics mean, and […]
B2B Advertising Insights For Every Stage of The Funnel
For many business-to-business (B2B) software organizations, paid advertising is essential to generating leads and driving revenue. Through paid channels, marketers are able to segment and target audiences more precisely, leading to higher conversion rates and ultimately, more sales. As the SaaS space becomes increasingly crowded, marketers are tasked with creating contextual ad experiences that can […]
Top 5 B2B Marketing Ideas for 2022 (Online Edition)
It’s 2022. It’s not rocket science to realize that some of the best B2B marketing ideas have completely changed from what they were even two years ago. It’s essential to continuously take time to assess what you’re working toward in your current marketing strategy. Is there a better way to get the results you want […]
Evolution of the 4 Ps of Marketing
“In marketing, I’ve seen only one strategy that can’t miss – to market to your best customers first.” – John Romero Efficient and effective marketing strategies are one of the most sought out assets for every company. Terms like “ROI” and “marketing funnel” get thrown around, but truthfully, customers care about the end result: what […]
