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Account Based Marketing Enterprise Demand Generation Sales Enablement

Not all Account Based Marketing is created equal

Complex propositions, long sales cycles and big customers make the tech sector a prime practitioner of Account Based Marketing (ABM). If you believe the old maxim that 80% of business comes from 20% of customers then the case for ABM grows even stronger. Whatever the actual percentages, it’s true to…

The Rubicon AgencyFebruary 18, 2019

Employee Engagement Sales Enablement

How to ensure internal adoption

In the realm of Technology marketing, influencing internal stakeholders can be a completely different beast to marketing to external channels. Although a captive audience, the internal workforce requires a more emotive approach to changing perceptions, inspiring a following or rallying around a cause. Although a little crude, the tried and…

The Rubicon AgencyNovember 15, 2017

Enterprise Demand Generation Marketing Resources Sales Enablement

The tech case study compromise

One content asset that frequently creates frustration for technology marketers is the case study. Often, efforts to pull together real-world examples of use cases are hampered by a number of challenges. So, why do marketers need case studies and why is it worth overcoming the challenges to make them happen?…

The Rubicon AgencyJune 7, 2017

Enterprise Demand Generation Marketing Resources Sales Enablement

Unenabled sales delivery

The road to sales nirvana is often a bumpy one. Punctuated with budgetary roadblocks and the occasional RFP speedbump means that coaxing prospects into a sale can prove problematic. Once these obstacles have been successfully negotiated, sales teams are responsible for steering prospects in the direction of choosing their companies…

The Rubicon AgencyMarch 22, 2017

Enterprise Demand Generation Event & Experiential Marketing Marketing Resources Partner Marketing Proposition Development Sales Enablement

When the corporate deck is a wreck

Amongst the many manifestations of content for a technology business there is one asset that can evoke a range of emotions - from frustration to fear. If content is king, surely the corporate deck should be the jewel in the crown for the field marketing or sales enablement professional. However,…

The Rubicon AgencyFebruary 26, 2017

Account Based Marketing Digital Lead Generation Employee Engagement Programme Planning Sales Enablement

Why technology marketing needs mojo

Somewhere between ‘influence’ and ‘sex appeal’ there’s another dictionary definition of mojo that could be applied to technology marketing: ‘A quality that attracts people to your technology and makes your product / service / solution / portfolio / brand successful and full of energy.’ Technology may be a considered purchase…

The Rubicon AgencyOctober 13, 2016

Programme Planning Sales Enablement

Five routes for implementing a content audit

So you’ve identified the fact that your content has turned feral and requires an audit in order to keep it on-point. Realising the need to action this and actually implementing it, are two completely different things. So what are your options? Head in the sand Well, the easy option and…

The Rubicon AgencySeptember 6, 2016

Content audits - sorting the wheat from the chaff

Programme Planning Sales Enablement

Why content audits sort the wheat from the chaff

Yes, we’ve all heard the expression that content is king, and that it plays a major role in influencing and even accelerating purchase decisions - especially in technology. A strategic thought leadership piece, a well-timed blog article or a disruptive webcast can all open doors to decision makers outside of…

The Rubicon AgencyAugust 9, 2016

Programme Planning Sales Enablement Strategic Content Thought Leadership

When content goes bad – the business case for auditing your collateral

Producing content is an expensive exercise - in terms of time, resource and ultimately marketing budget. So, how can you be sure your investment is delivering long term benefits? Not just initial enquiries, but much further and deeper than contact acquisition. An effective content strategy extends and strengthens customer relationships.…

The Rubicon AgencyJuly 21, 2016