Content Marketing

6 SXSW Sessions To Help You Boost Marketing Authenticity

Everyone can produce content online, whether it’s clickbait YouTube videos about cats or your latest E-book or blog. That means that attention spans are low, while content clutter continues to grow. To stay top of mind, authenticity can be the key differentiator between mediocre and superb content.

March 13, 2017
Published in Blog
Written by Brian Anderson

If A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words, What Is Video’s Value For B2B Brands?

We have been writing about the increasing importance of using video as an integral part of storytelling for a few years now. However, it wasn’t until I was in the audience at our recently concluded B2B Marketing Exchange that I fully appreciated the critical role video content can play in engaging business audiences.

March 8, 2017
Published in Blog
Written by Andrew Gaffney

A Brief History Of Content Marketing

This infographic from GetApp breaks down the growth and evolution of content marketing over the past decade. It also shares interesting stats spotlighting trends that had a positive—and negative—impact on the practice from year to year.

Report: Content, Social & Personalization Lead Marketing Priorities

Content marketing, social media and personalization were cited as the top three most important activities on marketers’ lists, according to the 2017 Digital Trends Report, an annual survey published by Econsultancy and Adobe. In addition, despite its growing importance, marketers did not indicate they are prioritizing integration of on- and…

March 8, 2017
Written by Anna Spiewak

Finding Your Why—Experts Weigh In On Masterful B2B Storytelling And Marketing Creativity

There was a recurring theme this year at The B2B Marketing Exchange, Demand Gen Report's annual conference—marketers must go back to their roots to understand why their businesses were formed in the first place to tell relatable, emotional stories with their content that aligns with their go-to-market strategies.

February 22, 2017
Written by Brian Anderson

#B2BMX Day One Highlights Buyer Centricity, Measurement & Alignment

Buyer centricity, measurement, influencer marketing and ABM were just a few topics covered during the first day of the 2017 B2B Marketing Exchange. In the opening remarks, members of the Demand Gen Report editorial team touched on some of the current key trends in the B2B landscape.

February 22, 2017
Written by By the DGR Editorial Team

5 Industry Experts Sound Off On B2B Content Challenges

Even though the content marketing landscape has evolved into a pivotal part of many B2B marketing strategies, there are still hurdles to overcome before the content can thrive. This infographic from Kapost shares insight into B2B challenges from five content marketing thought leaders, including Ann Handley, Michael Brenner and Ardath…