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The Gap Between Google and Results: Here’s What You Can Do About It [VIDEO]

Today we’re going to be talking about the gap between Google and results and what you can do about it.
People Keep Asking: “What’s the Difference Between Marketing & Advertising?” Focus on This Instead.

Essentially, it’s not so much about what the difference between marketing and advertising is — so much as making them
What Does Marketing No Longer Do for B2B Companies [VIDEO]

What does marketing no longer do for B2B companies? I think we spend so much time focusing on “what does
4 Vital Marketing Roles That Your Organizational Chart Needs to Include [VIDEO]

Hello, everyone! I’m excited to chat with you today about four marketing roles that your organizational chart needs to include.
Powerful Ways to Improve Your Internal Marketing [VIDEO]

As marketers, especially in B2B, it’s critical that we can internally share what we are trying to accomplish. So today
What is B2B Marketing? Principles That Differentiate You From The Rest [VIDEO]

What is B2B marketing? — It sounds like such a simple question. [ Note: Learn or retain more by reading? We got you.
Which B2B Prospecting Tool is Best For You? [VIDEO]

Hi, everyone! Today we’re going to be talking about which B2B prospecting tool is best for you.   Don’t miss
B2B Consulting: Here’s What You Need to Ask Before Hiring an Agency [VIDEO]

If you’ve ever thought about hiring a B2B consulting firm, here are some amazing questions that you should ask before
Do You Have A B2B Copywriter? Here’s Why You Need One. [VIDEO]

Hey everybody! Today, we’re going to talk about 3 reasons why you need a B2B copywriter. It’s an underrated position
Should Your B2B Marketing Be Interactive? [VIDEO]

Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to answer the question, “Should your B2B marketing be interactive? Should B2B interactive marketing even
Hacking SEMrush For Targeted Lead Generation [VIDEO]

Hey there, everyone! Today, we’re going to dive into a targeted lead generation hacking strategy by using SEMrush. Let’s explore
SEM for B2B: Lessons Learned from 40+ Accounts [VIDEO]

Hi, everyone! Today we’re going to talk about SEM for B2B and the lessons that we’ve learned from 40+ accounts.
3 Must-Have B2B Market Research Tools That You Need Today
Check out the 3 tools our expert tech marketing team uses every day here at Directive: SEMrush (gather keyword data & look at
Do You Have A Terrible Lead Generation Landing Page? [VIDEO]

Do you have a terrible lead generation landing page? Let’s find out. Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube! [ Note: Learn
3 B2B Marketing Examples That You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet [VIDEO]

We’ve found 3 B2B marketing examples that you probably haven’t tried yet. We’re going to start at the bottom of
Simple 8 Step Demand Generation Strategy [VIDEO]

A lot of times, as B2B marketers, we struggle with how to generate demand for our product or service and
3 of the Best B2B Marketing Websites That Will Inspire You [VIDEO]

Looking for inspiration to revamp your B2B website? In this week’s video, we’ll discuss 3 of the best B2B marketing
How To Increase B2B Sales Leads With Paid SEO [VIDEO]

Hello, everyone! Today we’re going to be talking about how to increase qualified B2B sales leads with paid SEO. Learn/retain
10 Rules for Thriving at an Agency

I worked briefly at an agency a couple of years back and the experience was just alright. I thought I
Increase Leads & Revenue by Focusing On Marketing Impact, Not Activity.

In today’s fast-moving world, being a marketer means more than it used to. It used to mean that you could
Why Improving Failed AdWords Campaigns Creates the Best B2B Advertising Campaigns

Not all AdWords campaigns are created equal. Unfortunately, many of them fail. That might be a hard pill to swallow.
How to Build a Marketing Dream Team in 2018

Every year brings with it new and exciting developments for marketers. As it is, marketing is a fast moving industry
Why Sales Reps are Your Smartest Marketers

Crappy in-house marketers are expensive. They charge you more money than they should, and they bring in fewer clients than
Why You Should Ditch Your Traditional Marketing Funnel (And Do This Instead)

Most marketers use the same funnel. It’s a funnel that starts with awareness and ends with conversion and retention. One
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