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What is the Most Trusted Content? [Research]

Do I trust you? How do I build trust? What types of content do people trust? Building trust is a critical part of any marketing strategy and is especially important when creating a content marketing strategy.  The Ascend2 Content Marketing Engagement Survey asked marketing professionals what types of content are most …

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7 Rookie Mistakes In Content Marketing And How To Avoid Them

Guest Blog Post provided by: Tea Liarokapi So, you’ve decided to start investing in content marketing. Good for you, as content marketing is the marketing tactic that does the work for you and generates leads while you’re taking a much-needed power nap. If you don’t believe me, check the numbers: …

Quick Tip: Use Research to Produce Blog Content

There isn’t much value in content if you aren’t getting it in front of the right people to consume it.  We provide custom research complete with informative charts and important insights from real marketers to drive your point home… but once this report is in your hands, what can you …

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4 Tips for Better Collaboration with B2B Content Marketing Vendors

Blog post contributed by: Kathryn Hawkins, Principal, Eucalypt As most B2B marketers know, landing a new customer is rarely a quick win. Three-quarters of B2B sales to new customers take a minimum of four months—with half taking seven months or longer, according to CSO Insights data. Beyond that, there’s often more …

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Marketing Technology Utilization: Is Technology Helping to Meet Goals?

Marketing technology (martech) is growing at a rapid pace, just look at the 2019 Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic. The Supergraphic includes 7,040 marketing solution provides. To put the growth in perspective, the Supergraphic first published in 2011 with a total of 150 marketing solution providers. As of 2020… ChiefMarTec’s Marketing Technology …

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18 Ways You Can Use Original Research to Grow Your Audience

Original Research can help you grow your audience, engage prospects and build momentum for your brand. Here are 18 strategies and tips to maximize the value of your original reseach. 1. Use Research Data to Create Blog Posts Research will keep your blog happy! One research report will generate ideas …

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Email Marketing Strategies: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

The saying is ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ but that is not the case for an old but important marketing tactic of email.   In fact, Ascend2’s research study, Email Marketing Survey Summary Report, finds that email marketing professionals are learning new tricks. The real trick a having the latest research on how to …

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Why original research? Start with SEO.

Why original research? One reason is the value it brings to your SEO program.   The following is a quote from a Search Engine Journal article, 7 Content Types That Gain the Most Engagement & Links.  “Few things are as valuable to a brand as original research. Much of today’s online content …

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3 Tips for Selecting a Research Topic

According to a CMO Council study, eMarketer, Ascend2’s Content Marketing Survey and other reliable sources, research is considered the most effective type of content marketers use to generate demand. But not all research is created equal. When deciding on a research topic, provide an honest assessment of whether the topic …

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5 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Research Content

At Ascend2, we encourage partners to use their research content in various formats to increase the overall value they receive in SEO, demand generation, and sales. Partners can customize the research as they desire and the best part is that they are positioned as the thought leader.  Here is a …