Effective B2B Marketing Channels, Segments, & Strategies — (Part 2) Doug Bell // Searchmetrics

Today we’re going to finish our discussion about reaching B2B customers with Doug Bell, VP of Marketing at this podcasts’ sponsor, Searchmetrics. In part 2, Doug is going to talk us through his approach to reaching B2B prospects, the relationship between marketing and sales, and the difference between marketing a B2B and B2C business.
About the speaker

Doug Bell

Searchmetrics

 - Searchmetrics

Doug is the VP of Marketing at SearchMetrics, which is the global leader in SEO marketing and analytics.

Show Notes

  • 03:39
    The relationship between growth marketing and sales
    05:20 - The right KPIs to understand marketing teams success

Quotes

  • “If you dont have buyer personas get them right away. This has been a standard part of how marketing operates.” - Doug

  • “You have to look at your buyer personas and think about what matters to them and where they are in the sales cycle.” - Doug

  • “The more efficient the funnel is, the less investment it takes to generate that customer win.” - Doug

  • “SEO, PPC, and social media are at the top of the funnel and they serve as lead generation methods.” - Doug

  • “Big B2B enterprise companies arent doing much advertising.” - Doug

  • “My career goal is to work at a place where I believe in the products and the people in the market. Its taken me 10 years to understand this lesson.” - Doug

  • “Get experience across the entire funnel.” - Doug

  • “Don't get too hung up when things are going poorly and don't get too excited when things are going well. Marketing is a long-term process.” - Doug

About the speaker

Doug Bell

Searchmetrics

 - Searchmetrics

Doug is the VP of Marketing at SearchMetrics, which is the global leader in SEO marketing and analytics.

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