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Custom Acquisition Tactics Fail - Find Out Why
Agile Customer Acquisition

Reasons Why Customer Acquisition Tactics Fail in B2B

Customer acquisition tactics are crucial for business strategy. Many companies fail to use them well. It’s key to understand why these tactics don’t work within the broader customer acquisition process. Entrepreneurs and marketers who want to expand their customer base must investigate this topic. This post looks at common mistakes in targeting and messaging.

Grey Matter · January 8, 2025
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Business Strategy

Beyond Media Spend:Budgeting for Martech, Personnel, and Agency Support in B2B Marketing

If you’re a marketer struggling to understand where to allocate resources, this post will help you make better decisions to achieve your business goals. A comprehensive approach to budgeting can be the difference between a marketing strategy that works and one that falls flat.

Tony Bradberry · October 3, 2024
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Business Strategy

Reverse-Engineering Your Marketing Budget:

Budgeting for marketing is no small task. There are many moving parts, and it can be difficult to know where to begin. In this post, we’ll focus on the part of your marketing budget that’s directly tied to generating revenue. Other critical aspects, like staff costs, agency fees, and MarTech expenses, will be covered in a future post.

Tony Bradberry · September 4, 2024
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Company News

Grey Matter Earns Spot on INC 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year

Ranked #1023 for 2024, Continuing a Legacy of Growth and Client Success August 14, 2024 – Grey Matter, one of the industry’s premier B2B customer acquisition agencies, is thrilled to announce its inclusion on the prestigious INC 5000 list for the second consecutive year. Ranked at number 1023 for 2024 nationally, and number 16 for … Read more

Tony Bradberry · August 14, 2024
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Marketing Strategy

Top 5 Digital Marketing Strategies for Manufacturing Companies

The manufacturing industry is evolving, and digital marketing has become a key factor for companies looking to expand their reach and drive business growth. With more buyers turning to the internet to research products and make purchasing decisions, now is the time for manufacturers to hone in on their digital marketing for manufacturing presence and … Read more

Avery Braunecker · June 11, 2024
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Marketing Strategy

Manufacturing Marketing: How To Align Sales & Marketing for Growth

Keeping your sales and marketing strategies on the same page can often feel like an overwhelming challenge, especially when you hire a marketing agency. For manufacturing companies, despite the common goal of driving business growth and expanding projects with current customers while acquiring new ones, it can be difficult to align both sales and digital … Read more

Hanna Duenkel · June 4, 2024
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Business Strategy

Strategic Digital Marketing Budgeting for a Successful 2024

You’re staring at ambitious growth targets for 2024, and the task of shaping a marketing budget to hit these numbers lands squarely on your desk. Where do you even begin? It’s like standing at the foot of a mountain, knowing you must reach the summit, but the path is shrouded in fog. In the tumultuous … Read more

Grey Matter · December 15, 2023
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Marketing Technology

Grey Matter Makes <strong><em>Inc. </em>Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies</strong>

Inc. magazine today revealed that Grey Matter is No. 95 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Midwest private companies, based in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional … Read more

Zach Strauss · March 3, 2023
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Marketing Technology

Why Having Centralized Data Is Important for a Business

Centralized data for sales and marketing refers to the consolidation of all customer data and insights into a single system or platform. This approach allows businesses to access a complete view of their customer base, which can be used to inform sales and marketing strategies. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of having centralized … Read more

Zach Strauss · February 20, 2023
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Sales and Marketing Alignment

How Can Technology Help Salespeople Be More Efficient?

Technology has revolutionized every aspect of business operations, including sales. Salespeople can leverage technology to become more efficient, productive, and successful. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways salespeople can use technology to increase their efficiency. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is an essential tool for salespeople. It allows them to keep track of customer … Read more

Zach Strauss · January 20, 2023
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Marketing Strategy

Should B2B Companies Run Facebook Ads?

The use of Facebook Ads has become a popular trend among businesses, with many seeing significant results from their advertising campaigns. However, for B2B companies, the decision to use Facebook Ads may not be so clear cut. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of using Facebook Ads for B2B companies, and … Read more

Zach Strauss · December 20, 2022
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Marketing Strategy

Why Should B2B Companies Use Video Marketing?

Video marketing has become an essential part of the modern marketing strategy, with its ability to deliver engaging and informative content to a target audience. While it has long been associated with B2C companies, B2B companies are increasingly using video marketing as a means of driving brand awareness, educating customers, and generating leads. In this … Read more

Zach Strauss · November 20, 2022
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