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50% of B2B marketers won’t reach 2024 goals

Martech

One enduring guarantor of non-alignment, of course, is the dramatically different ways sales reps and marketers are incentivized. Another is the standard structure of most organizations, where marketers report to the CMO and sales reps don’t.

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If I could double your email revenue, would you listen to me?

Martech

The problem is real — media spend is falling out of balance Companies are spending less on marketing overall, according to Gartner’s 2024 global CMO survey. The average marketing budget is 7.7% If you’re the CMO or VP of marketing, ask whether your transactional programs come close to that standard.

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Setting Your Influencer Budget — Here’s Everything I Learned About Working With Influencers

Hubspot Marketing

As a content marketer, I‘ve always been ready to team up to boost a brand’s vibe and reach. When one of my freelance clients needed some brand growth on a budget, I was pumped to jump into the influencer marketing game. Who hasn't seen or read about the hype around influencer power, right? percent) Instagram (46.7

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6 things to look for in a B2B influencer

Martech

Almost 90% of B2B buyers prefer content from trusted B2B influencers over sales messages from B2B brands. That’s a statistic from a recent survey by LinkedIn and it echoes what Demandbase CMO Kelly Hopping recently told us : “They’re going to trust hearing from that guy, versus the Demandbase brand.” Processing.

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Why LinkedIn influencer marketing matters for brands

Sprout Social

When you hear about influencer marketing, you might immediately envision young, attractive individuals posting pictures on Instagram that showcase an immaculately curated lifestyle while highlighting promoted products. Why LinkedIn influencers? The opinions of LinkedIn influencers carry weight. Here’s why.

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Marketing Trends 2025: Actionable Insights for Agencies & fCMOs

Duct Tape Marketing

AI-Driven Marketing Orchestration 5. Brand Marketing: Back to Basics 6. BONUSMLaaS: Marketing Leadership as a Service The Future of Video, Influencers, and Events Videos Reign Continues Influencer Marketing Still Strong In-Person Events Are Back AI in Marketing: A Tool for Growth or a Threat?

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11 marketing leaders who put social media first

Sprout Social

To keep up with Andr, follow her on LinkedIn, find her on stage at a marketing event near you and listen to her full episode of Social Creatures for more advice on building a social-first legacy brand. Nathan Jun Poekert, CMO, General Idea Nathan Jun Poekert has built a name for himself on LinkedIn.

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