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CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Event Marketing

Unusual times call for unusual thinking and strategic engagements. In the current business environment, to fully realize the objectives of live events that can't take place, take the path mapped out in this article to deliver an experience that exceeds expectations.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Content

Outsourcing content creation and relinquishing some control over your content can be stressful. But you can maintain a collaborative relationship with your content partner to execute a content strategy that achieves your content marketing goals. Here's practical advice for doing that.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

As marketers consider their options for providing digital event opportunities, one question is top of mind: How do you create an engaging attendee experience? The key is to make real connections in a virtual way. These three tips will help.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

You know what's not only extremely short-sighted but also potentially disastrous? Assuming the current public-health crisis is a temporary pause in business-as-usual. You can't afford to wait for "it" to pass. To put yourself in a better position now and down the road, try these five strategies.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Demand Generation

Lead gen is responsible for one of your company's most valuable assets—customers. But establishing an effective lead generation process is no small feat. To create a process that yields high ROI demands contribution and investment from the leadership team. Here's how, exactly.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Email Marketing

What happens when a global crisis hits and your marketing emails are suddenly one of the last things a customer has time to think about? The answer: don't proceed like normal. To ensure your email program remains effective and authentic, follow these five practical steps.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Branding

Storytelling is one of the most effective ways to build a connection with your audience. But how can marketers build narratives that resonate with customers on an emotional level? Here's what brand storytelling involves, why using empathy to drive narratives is important, and how to do it.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

Marketers are accustomed to a changing environment—from algorithm updates to new acquisition channels and technology. Even so, the widespread cancellation of live events made even experienced professionals take a deep breath and rethink their strategies. But it can be done.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

The challenge for events in 2020 and beyond is how they can remain profitable while keeping the best interests of the industry they serve—and the safety of speakers, sponsors, and attendees—at the forefront. Here are some likely scenarios for the future of events.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

The definition of "employee advocacy" is straightforward: the promotion of an organization by its staff members. It's a low-cost, high-return way to increase brand awareness, drive engagement and attract talent. But can you show how that impact is related to business goals?

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

As a B2B brand, the last thing you need is to miss the post-pandemic rebound of the economy when it happens. These five marketing strategies can help you come out of the recession as strong as before—or even better positioned.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Customer Experience

As marketers, we know that effective marketing puts the customer first. But how do we do that? How can we harness our most human of superpowers to deliver real value both to the customer and to the business? Start using empathy in marketing.

CONTENT TYPE: Article | TOPIC: Marketing Strategy

We marketers are trying to find our bearings in an environment unlike any we have known. Some changes we are experiencing will persist, forming a new foundation for how businesses function post-pandemic. What will that look like? How can you prepare your team for what lies ahead?