InteGREAT Thinking is a podcast by Pipitone Group where we share our perspective on the latest marketing trends, best practices and tips to impact your business. Each episode we will bring you engaging interviews from our team and other industry thought leaders to give insight into how you can approach marketing communications to drive results.
In this day and age, it’s no longer suggested to market smarter – it’s demanded. Knowing your audience like the back of your hand and targeting them with a perfectly tailored message at the right time is a requirement. Account-based marketing (ABM), also known as key-account targeting, is a clear example of the values of modern marketing, and it stands to reason that this technique can be a game-changer for B2B marketers, big and small.
Public relations is key to a strong integrated marketing and communications strategy. However, the question that most executives tend to ask is, is PR really necessary? The short answer is that you can certainly operate a business with little or no PR, but doing so greatly limits your traction in key industries and markets. Businesses that incorporate PR tactics into their marketing communication strategies are not only more likely to grab the attention of customers and prospects, but also to garner the results that drive long-term success.
Every building product manufacturer has technical experts within their organization who provide value to the business in a multitude of ways. Often, their primary responsibility is advising customers and specifiers on product selection and design best practices. But their technical expertise also can provide tremendous value for the marketing team.
It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.Insensibly, one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. – Arthur Conan Doyle
If you’re a marketer, there’s a good chance you didn’t get into this business for the math. But the reality today is that we’re living in the era of big data. Measuring the results of your marketing efforts is more important than ever.