B2B media organizations must adapt to a world where content is no longer king. Relationships between B2B organizations and their audiences have begun to reflect those of B2C brands, with a greater emphasis on a simplistic buying process and agility in the marketplace. Audiences today demand first-class experiences from their publishers and information providers, forcing these […]

In January 2020, Google announced plans to phase out third-party cookies on their Chrome browser by 2022. Though this date has since been moved back to 2023, Chrome’s 69.28% share of all web browser traffic meant the announcement served as a death knell for the cookie – as well as a stark warning to the publishers who rely […]

The swinging sixties wasn’t just the decade of rock and roll, it’s also when the earliest versions of software as a service (SaaS) were developed. In the early 1960s, computing technology and software development progressed rapidly and, as a result of the escalating costs of running mainframe computers, the MIT Computation Center developed the first […]

If you work in the subscription economy, you already know that churn is the single biggest threat to your company’s growth. The cost of customer acquisition has risen by 50% since 2015, while a brand that sees only 2.5% churn will be 50% bigger than one with 5% churn after 5 years. This gives brands a clear […]

In the battle for people’s attention, brands don’t face an either/or decision when sharing news and content through social media and brand communities. Both channels can work effectively together, drawing on the strengths of the different platforms, to build greater engagement and loyalty among audiences. How to integrate social media and brand community marketing – […]

From top-down to bottom-up For years, the traditional buying model for B2B products was top-down. Decisions were made at the senior level of companies, with the end user having little say in the process. Software companies held all the power, with the role of the customer rarely extending beyond consuming the final product. The limited ability […]

Download our community-led growth playbook here. Every brand has a community. Whether you have 10 customers or 10 million, there are people out there who hold a passion for what you do and would love to share it with the world. Activating the marketing power of these people, placing them front and center and empowering […]

Fundamentally, business is all about the relationships that you create with others. No matter your industry, or if you market to consumers or other businesses, you need to forge genuine connections with your customers for your business to stand the test of time. That’s why community marketing is a powerful way to grow your customer […]

B2B SaaS marketing is unlike any other. Complex products which need specialized knowledge to sell, let alone use. Products that are intangible, constantly evolving, in an increasingly saturated market. It is the marketer’s job to deliver this specialized knowledge to prospects, and customers. But existing channels are making it harder and more expensive to reach […]

Online communities are growing in popularity. From brand communities to customer support, increasingly we are moving away from broad, social networks, and seeking smaller, niche spaces to connect. In 2019, 76% of internet users visited an online community of some kind – a number which is increasing year after year. Yet there is still a […]

For decades, community has been the heart and soul of the internet. Trends come and go, but one constant is our desire to connect with others around the world. Today, as our trust in traditional sources of online community continues to be eroded by misinformation and abuse, internet users are abandoning social media in droves […]

Originally published as part of the Community Marketing report by Zapnito and B2B Marketing. Download the full report here. With so many platforms and services competing for attention in the online marketplace, engaging customers can be a challenge. Attempting to connect with an audience across a fragmented set of social media channels is a struggle, leading […]