A workshop that looks at the key elements of developing a marketing strategy: goals, target audiences, stories, channels, budgeting, measurement, and optimization. It's a look at how to creating a marketing plan for success.
Learn how to research a market and develop buyer personas for all of your target markets. This deck covers the fundamentals of customer segmentation, including gathering market information, how to pull that information into a cohesive buyer persona, and examples of Hubspot's buyer personas. Slides from a class taught by Hubspot's Sam Mallikarjunan.
A workshop (including templates and frameworks) that focuses on the key areas of a marketing strategy - goals, target audiences, buyers personas, the buyer's journey, and tactical execution.
This Slideshare presentations provides examples of Marketing Processes as they are found in Go-to-Market Templates provided by Four Quadrant at http://www.fourquadrant.com/products/
Included in the Powerpoint presentation are slides that cover:
Marketing Process - Go-to-Market Planning
Marketing Process - Demand Creation
Marketing Process - Demand Management
Marketing Process - Website Proposal
Marketing Process – Size of the Market
Marketing Process – Content Messaging
Marketing Process - Buyer Behavior Model
Marketing Process – Lead Follow-up
Marketing Process - Lead Rating Model
Marketing Process - Terminology & Roles
Marketing Process – Sales Conversion
Marketing Process - Compelling Sales Presentation
Marketing Process - Positioning Components
Marketing Process - Differentiation Worksheet
Marketing Process - Differentiation Summary
Marketing Process - Business Canvas
Marketing Process - Sales Process
Marketing Process - Partner Process
See more at Four Quadrant at http://www.fourquadrant.com/products/
A go-to-market strategy (GTM strategy) is an action plan that specifies how a company will reach customers and achieve competitive advantage. The purpose of a GTM strategy is to provide a blueprint for delivering a product or service to the end customer, taking into account such factors as pricing and distribution. A GTM strategy is somewhat similar to a business plan, although the latter is broader in scope and considers such factors as funding.
B2B Lead Generation with Content Marketing // MAN Digital Pitch DeckMAN Digital
MAN Digital is a boutique B2B Digital Agency focusing on B2B Lead Generation with Content Marketing.
WHAT WE DO?
• B2B Lead Generation Strategy
(Workshops, Audit + Strategy)
• Copywriting & Content Marketing
(Content Creation - blogs, webinars, pitch decks, email, video, ebooks, case studies, anything that helps you sell better your product or service)
• Performance Marketing
(LinkedIn Ads, Xing Ads, Google Ads, Quora Ads, Facebook Ads, and RTB)
• Digital Sales
(Marketing & Sales Automation, CRM Implementation, Pitch Decks, Outbound, Analytics, and Reporting )
In short, we do full stack for B2B Lead Generation by building content marketing ( not only blog posts), funnels, sales automation, and conversion rate optimization throughout the buyer's journey.
Our Northstar is to initiate an ideal sales conversation with high quality leads in the B2B space.
Learn how to research a market and develop buyer personas for all of your target markets. This deck covers the fundamentals of customer segmentation, including gathering market information, how to pull that information into a cohesive buyer persona, and examples of Hubspot's buyer personas. Slides from a class taught by Hubspot's Sam Mallikarjunan.
A workshop (including templates and frameworks) that focuses on the key areas of a marketing strategy - goals, target audiences, buyers personas, the buyer's journey, and tactical execution.
This Slideshare presentations provides examples of Marketing Processes as they are found in Go-to-Market Templates provided by Four Quadrant at http://www.fourquadrant.com/products/
Included in the Powerpoint presentation are slides that cover:
Marketing Process - Go-to-Market Planning
Marketing Process - Demand Creation
Marketing Process - Demand Management
Marketing Process - Website Proposal
Marketing Process – Size of the Market
Marketing Process – Content Messaging
Marketing Process - Buyer Behavior Model
Marketing Process – Lead Follow-up
Marketing Process - Lead Rating Model
Marketing Process - Terminology & Roles
Marketing Process – Sales Conversion
Marketing Process - Compelling Sales Presentation
Marketing Process - Positioning Components
Marketing Process - Differentiation Worksheet
Marketing Process - Differentiation Summary
Marketing Process - Business Canvas
Marketing Process - Sales Process
Marketing Process - Partner Process
See more at Four Quadrant at http://www.fourquadrant.com/products/
A go-to-market strategy (GTM strategy) is an action plan that specifies how a company will reach customers and achieve competitive advantage. The purpose of a GTM strategy is to provide a blueprint for delivering a product or service to the end customer, taking into account such factors as pricing and distribution. A GTM strategy is somewhat similar to a business plan, although the latter is broader in scope and considers such factors as funding.
B2B Lead Generation with Content Marketing // MAN Digital Pitch DeckMAN Digital
MAN Digital is a boutique B2B Digital Agency focusing on B2B Lead Generation with Content Marketing.
WHAT WE DO?
• B2B Lead Generation Strategy
(Workshops, Audit + Strategy)
• Copywriting & Content Marketing
(Content Creation - blogs, webinars, pitch decks, email, video, ebooks, case studies, anything that helps you sell better your product or service)
• Performance Marketing
(LinkedIn Ads, Xing Ads, Google Ads, Quora Ads, Facebook Ads, and RTB)
• Digital Sales
(Marketing & Sales Automation, CRM Implementation, Pitch Decks, Outbound, Analytics, and Reporting )
In short, we do full stack for B2B Lead Generation by building content marketing ( not only blog posts), funnels, sales automation, and conversion rate optimization throughout the buyer's journey.
Our Northstar is to initiate an ideal sales conversation with high quality leads in the B2B space.
The development of a marketing strategy involves the isolation of a target market segment, a set of clear-cut goals, a fair amount of consumer research, and the implementation of initiatives aimed at getting the word out.
Presentation I have done in a Sloan software class on sales, sales management, and sales strategy. Particularly applicable to companies doing b2b selling.
32 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your BusinessBarry Feldman
How can a digital marketing consultant help your business? In this resource we'll count the ways. 24 additional marketing resources are bundled for free.
http://www.saharconsulting.com
What is #Marketing, Marketing Mix, and why care about it?
How to select customers to serve? What is #Branding & Positioning strategies? SWOT Analysis
What is your Vision/ Mission? Who is your audience? What is your Value Proposition - #USP? Elevator Pitch?
Creation of a sale plan is a requirement for any business. Having a structured approach with a definite scope is very much beneficial. Please find this document which will help you structure your thoughts and let you achieve what you aspire.
This is an overview of a webinar sponsored by the EcSell Institute and LucidEra. It focuses on the 6 Pillars of Sales Productivity and the importance of measurement to sales success in this difficult economy.
Is your digital marketing strategy well defined? There's no denying we are firmly in the digital era and nearly every company needs a solid online presence to grow. This webinar is designed for experienced and new marketers starting out in digital marketing. In this slideshare, you will learn how to plan your digital marketing strategies with an overview on: budgeting, planning, channels, lists and segmentation (CRM), tools and tactics.
Personal branding and Personal NetworkingPrateek Singh
The Document attempts at explaining the concepts of personal branding and personal networking while citing various sources. it also attempts to explain the steps of networking and the importance of both personal branding and personal networking in the modern age of social media and internet.
The Author is a PGDM Student at IIM Raipur, and compiled this document as an assignment for a Placement consultancy.
If you want the Source File, please drop in your email in the comment section and I'll send it right away!
-Updated on 23rd Dec 2013.
Customer profiling outlines the type of customers likely to purchase your product, what they want and why, features and benefits that matter most, and messaging that will help them find you in the first place. It enables highly targeted marketing and is an essential analysis tool. It allows you to concentrate on ‘real’ potential customers, saving you time and money.
Marketing Strategy: Building a Roadmap for SuccessME Consulting
A marketing strategy provides structure and direction, establishes goals and expectations and provides insight about what to do and, as important, what not to do.
Without a marketing strategy, you risk traveling on a road to nowhere, and wasting time, money and resources.
It’s not enough to find and create a product that people want to buy; you also have to present this product in a way that makes people DESIRE IT and MAKE THE PURCHASE.
The development of a marketing strategy involves the isolation of a target market segment, a set of clear-cut goals, a fair amount of consumer research, and the implementation of initiatives aimed at getting the word out.
Presentation I have done in a Sloan software class on sales, sales management, and sales strategy. Particularly applicable to companies doing b2b selling.
32 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your BusinessBarry Feldman
How can a digital marketing consultant help your business? In this resource we'll count the ways. 24 additional marketing resources are bundled for free.
http://www.saharconsulting.com
What is #Marketing, Marketing Mix, and why care about it?
How to select customers to serve? What is #Branding & Positioning strategies? SWOT Analysis
What is your Vision/ Mission? Who is your audience? What is your Value Proposition - #USP? Elevator Pitch?
Creation of a sale plan is a requirement for any business. Having a structured approach with a definite scope is very much beneficial. Please find this document which will help you structure your thoughts and let you achieve what you aspire.
This is an overview of a webinar sponsored by the EcSell Institute and LucidEra. It focuses on the 6 Pillars of Sales Productivity and the importance of measurement to sales success in this difficult economy.
Is your digital marketing strategy well defined? There's no denying we are firmly in the digital era and nearly every company needs a solid online presence to grow. This webinar is designed for experienced and new marketers starting out in digital marketing. In this slideshare, you will learn how to plan your digital marketing strategies with an overview on: budgeting, planning, channels, lists and segmentation (CRM), tools and tactics.
Personal branding and Personal NetworkingPrateek Singh
The Document attempts at explaining the concepts of personal branding and personal networking while citing various sources. it also attempts to explain the steps of networking and the importance of both personal branding and personal networking in the modern age of social media and internet.
The Author is a PGDM Student at IIM Raipur, and compiled this document as an assignment for a Placement consultancy.
If you want the Source File, please drop in your email in the comment section and I'll send it right away!
-Updated on 23rd Dec 2013.
Customer profiling outlines the type of customers likely to purchase your product, what they want and why, features and benefits that matter most, and messaging that will help them find you in the first place. It enables highly targeted marketing and is an essential analysis tool. It allows you to concentrate on ‘real’ potential customers, saving you time and money.
Marketing Strategy: Building a Roadmap for SuccessME Consulting
A marketing strategy provides structure and direction, establishes goals and expectations and provides insight about what to do and, as important, what not to do.
Without a marketing strategy, you risk traveling on a road to nowhere, and wasting time, money and resources.
It’s not enough to find and create a product that people want to buy; you also have to present this product in a way that makes people DESIRE IT and MAKE THE PURCHASE.
From startup to Series A and beyond, how you build your growth engine evolves as your company matures. In this presentation, we look at the critical things to consider before you try a single tactics and frameworks for defining objectives, your funnel and positioning.
This presentation will help you understand how to:
Develop short- mid- and long-term business, sales and marketing goals and related objectives
Prepare your corporate Mission and Vision statement
Understand brand positioning and its importance
Recognize ideal target clients
Determine competitive factors that affect your market position
Define the elements that will shape your marketing budget
How to Write a Marketing Plan: A Comprehensive Guide with TemplatesVital Design
Since we are a digital marketing agency, this marketing plan discussion will focus heavily on
digital marketing (what we call “inbound marketing”) — but the strategies and concepts discussed
can be expanded to encompass your entire marketing department.
Here's a mini-version of how to create a marketing strategy. It covers the key components: goals, target audiences, situational analysis (SWOT, marketing audit), channels and budgeting.
Planning and Preparation covering:
SWOT analysis & audit
What is a marketing plan & how can it help you?
Marketing plan types & getting started
Elements of a digital marketing strategy
SMART goals
Breaking goals down
Content marketing timeline
Social Media Scheduling & CRM
Pricing Clarity
Pareto 80:20 Rule
Pricing Offer
At Canvassco, we are specialized in B2B market intelligence and business development. We usually help companies to kick start their new business units. Our experience ranging from retail concept development to launching industrial products. Normally our clients work with us at an initial stage of business development and once we set a clear direction about target customers, value proposition, sale and marketing strategy then we hand over to our client.
The project usually starts with…
Customer intelligence market research (our MARKETVIEW solution) to understand market potential and prioritise target customers. This is essential if your target customers are broad e.g. SMEs, we would need to prioritise segment of SMEs that offers the most promising opportunity.
Once the direction is defined. We accelerate market expansion by offering…
Lead generation services (our LeadGen solution) which is to construct database that fit with a potential customer profile.
These two solutions are actually packaged under our Business Development Program.
Also depends on sales and marketing strategies. we also offers other solution such as Business Matchmaker which is to search for potential partner, or digital media (social media marketing) and also customer data analysis (this is more suitable for retails).
From the Interactive Minds Digital Summit 2017: Bringing agility to marketing. Jenny Williams, Former Chief Marketing Officer, HCF.
For more presentations see http://thedigitalsummit.com.au/2017-presentations-2/
Evan Madden-Peister. Introduction to Startup SalesIT Arena
Evan Madden-Peister. Mentor at Starta Accelerator. Introduction to Startup Sales.
Consultant, Business Strategist, Project Manager, MBA with 10+ years of experience driving organizational success through the strategic leadership of innovative, progressive projects.
My professional foundation is within the food & hospitality space; having also graduated from the International Culinary Center and worked as a consultant and entrepreneur in the industry. I built on my prior hospitality consulting experience by completing an MBA and consulting for clients across industries and geographies. My expertise spans over marketing, business development/sales, product ideation/development, and business model design across diverse market settings. Repeated success serving as an integral member on cross-functional startup teams.
An articulate, creative, and entrepreneurial manager with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of forging meaningful relationships across a myriad of environments and cultures.
Specialties: management consulting, innovation, business design, business development, marketing and brand strategy, project management, and cross-functional team management
Learn the essentials of building a documented content marketing strategy, from our Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, Debbie Williams. Set goals and KPIs, develop buyer personas and an SEO plan, and map editorial content ideas to your buyer's journey. Filled with data, insights, and dozens of ideas for generating content ideas that will deliver results. www.sproutcontent.com
Success is something that all people strive for daily! However, as a brand, company or service provider, there are things that you can do to maximize your potential for success!
Similar to How to Create a Marketing Strategy (20)
This presentation puts the spotlight on why storytelling matters, the keys to creative compelling stores, and different approaches to making storytelling part of how marketing and sales are done.
Why Brand Positioning Matters and How to Develop ItME Consulting
Brand positioning underpins your marketing and sales. It tells prospects and customers what you do, who you serve, how you're unique, and why what you do matters.
It's Time to Embrace the Power of StorytellingME Consulting
The time to storytelling is now! In a multi-tasking, smartphone-obsessed world, storytelling is more important than ever. This presentation looks why storytelling matters, the key pillars and how entrepreneurs can start telling better stories.
Taglines can be a challenge to create because they can serve many roles. Here is an interactive workshop that guides people through the tagline creation process by looking at their products, customers, benefits, and values. It is anchored by a "cheat sheet" that participants use during the workshop to capture potential tagline ideas.
This presentation delivers insight into how to create a marketing strategy - everything from goals, the competitive landscape and buyer personas to the buyer's journey and measurement. It also includes interactive exercises.
An overview on the importance of storytelling, the key benefits and the ingredients for success. One of the brand examples is Airbnb, one of the best storytellers.
How do entrepreneurs and startups tell better stories to engage, educate and entertainment customers. This workshop offers insight and exercises to create stories that make a difference.
In a noisy, multi-tasking world, it is increasingly challenging to capture the attention of consumers.
This is why storytelling is getting more attention. This presentation looks at the value and benefits of storytelling, offers insight around tactical best practices, and features examples of good storytelling from brands such as Airbnb and Budweiser.
How to Use Growth Hacking to Attract Media CoverageME Consulting
A presentation at Hackology about how to use growth hacking to get media and blog coverage. It highlights tools that can be used to build target lists, pitch the media, and track traction, interest and the competition.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
https://nidmindia.com/
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
Financial curveballs sent many American families reeling in 2023. Household budgets were squeezed by rising interest rates, surging prices on everyday goods, and a stagnating housing market. Consumers were feeling strapped. That sentiment, however, appears to be waning. The question is, to what extent?
To take the pulse of consumers’ feelings about their financial well-being ahead of a highly anticipated election, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey. The survey highlights consumers’ hopes and anxieties as we move into 2024. Let's unpack the key findings to gain insights about where we stand.
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
17. MARKETING STRATEGY CIRCLE
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Measure/Optimize
Measure how marketing is performing
against KPIs and benchmarks. Then,
optimize to improve results.
Tactical Plan
Develop a tactical
implementation plan for who
does what, when and how, as
well as tools, processes and
best practices.
Channels
Identify and focus on the most
effective channels to engage,
educate and entertain
customers.
Your Story
Create positioning statements,
value propositions, boilerplates,
elevator pitches, vision and
missions statements to share your
story.
Goals
Clearly articulate what you want to
achieve, how and when. How much of a
commitment will it take: time, money,
people?
Target
Audiences
Focus on who matters to you. Create
buyer personas to get insight about
your customers: their needs, problems
and buying behaviour.
Competitive
Landscape
Do a situation analysis to assess how
your brand/product is performing. Do a
competitive audit to assess rivals’
strengths and weaknesses.
19. S.M.A.R.T MARKETING
Time-bound
Create a timeline for
each marketing project,
including status
updates.
Realistic
Be pragmatic about
what your team can
achieve based on
resources, time and
people.
Specific
Be clear about what
type of marketing that
you are doing.
Measurable
Be sure your goals can
be tracked goals. Apply
quantitative and
qualitative attributes.
Achievable
Your goals are
possible, not based on
aspirations.
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32. A framework that acknowledges a
buyer’s progression through a
research and decision process
that ultimately (hopefully!) ends
with a purchase.
33. KEY QUESTIONS
1. How do customers make buying decisions?
2. What are their competitive options?
3. How do they research and get information?
4. Who’s involved in the decision-making
process?
5. How long does it take to make a purchase?
57. PRIORITIZE
After ranking marketing
channels, split them
into three buckets: now,
soon and later to
determine next moves.
LIST
Write down all the
marketing channels and
activities that could be
used to engage target
audiences, regardless of
their potential.
RANK
Rank all your marketing
channels based on
required resources,
costs and expected
success/ROI.
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LIST, RANK, PRIORITIZE
FRAMEWORK
64. Reality Check
Can you tactically execute?
Do you have the right people?
Do you have a large enough
budget?
Do you have a marketing
champion?
75. But wait, there’s more…….
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Editor's Notes
No marketing strategy is a road to nowhere.
It wastes time, money and resources because there’s no guarantee what you’re doing is relevant or right.
It puts the cart before the horse.
No marketing strategy is a road to nowhere.
It wastes time, money and resources because there’s no guarantee what you’re doing is relevant or right.
It puts the cart before the horse.
These products are so compelling and meet an obvious need, they have hit the product-market fit jackpot.
A discussion around whether people in the room have strategic marketing plans.
Do you have one?
If not, why not?
If you do, where does it live?
How often is it updated?
What you’re going to do
Who’s going to do it
When it’s going to happen
How much will it cost
Goals?
What you’re going to do
Who’s going to do it
When it’s going to happen
How much will it cost
Goals?
What you’re going to do
Who’s going to do it
When it’s going to happen
How much will it cost
Goals?
What you’re going to do
Who’s going to do it
When it’s going to happen
How much will it cost
Goals?
Make sure everyone on your team is onboard.
Walk around the wheel to the place where you’re the most confident – the places where you’re doing well.
Why are you confident about being here? What are doing you doing right?
Now, walk around the wheel to the place where you’re least confident?
Why are unconfident?
One primary, two secondary
One to two core goals, three to five supporting goals
Sales dollars
Units sold
Market share
Mix of products or services
ROI on advertising expenditures
Awareness
Public relations placements
Number of new accounts/relationships
Share of customer's business
Sales conversion rates
What problem are you solving?
What is your customer thinking of how the problem is being solved?
How do other (competitors) say this problem is being solved?
How do you – the hero - believe this problem is being solved?
Tools:
Persona App
HubSpot
Awareness, consideration, decision
THE FACTS – SWOT
Internal: how well is your product meeting the needs of customers? How are you getting your product to market?
External: What external factors do you need to take into consideration – trends, new technologies, economic? Who are your biggest competitors?
A simple framework to analyze your company’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Helps you focus on your strengths, minimize threats and take advantage of opportunities.
Strengths: things you do well, things under your control: product, people, brand, network, advantages over rivals, R&D
Weaknesses: [internal] things preventing your from performing at an optimal level: lack of technologies, lack of capital, poor location, things you lack
Opportunities: economic/competitive conditions, marketing growth
Threats: competition, regulation, supply prices, shifts in consumer behaviour, new technology
Goal: take advantage of your strengths and opportunities that you can capitalize on, while minimizing weaknesses.
Direct, indirect, new and emerging
Select a competitor. Do a SWOT analysis on them.
The Pareto Rules – 20% of the work generates 80% of the results.
List all your marketing activities
Then, rank how well you’re doing.
Be honest!
How could you improve
Compare with the group. Ask people doing well why they’re doing well. Ask people why they are struggling.