Multiple people are behind every B2B buying decision. Your marketing should consider all of their needs.
The industrial buying journey has never been easy to manage, given the challenges in closing the hefty deals needed to invest in manufacturing, packaging and distribution equipment — or the complexities and interdependencies of a supply chain, upstream or downstream. But in the good old days of trade shows and personal networks, the industrial buying journey… Read more »
To succeed, you need to up your game. Here are a few practical suggestions to improve your profile.
Independent contractors who work for manufacturing companies used to depend on attending trade shows and networking events. There is an easier way to take your business to the next level, though. Digital marketing is the key to connecting with more potential customers and clients than ever before while generating additional leads and brand awareness along… Read more »
A logo encapsulates your company and delivers a first impression. Don't succumb to these pitfalls.
An excellent logo design can be the wind beneath your brand’s wings. If done right, logos have the ability to become iconic symbols in the culture. Mix a memorable design with a strong product and you have yourself a legendary combination in the likes of Coca-Cola or Nike. A specific design can act more than… Read more »
Trying to develop a sustainability message? Don't get caught in the pitfall of greenwashing.
How do you take an approach to marketing your industrial company that reflects an authentic commitment to sustainability vs. inauthentic greenwashing? As the debate about climate change heats up, the pressure is on to answer this question. The climate crisis has gained more public exposure this year than ever before. The recent Climate Change Conference… Read more »
Times are a changing. Take a moment to pause and reflect on what's new and positive.
The past two years have tested the resolve of the industrial sector with disruptions we could never have imagined. It feels like the global pandemic arrived and someone hit the hyper-speed button on the pace of change. So as we approach the holiday season, Industrial Marketer podcast co-hosts Joey Strawn and Nels Jensen take a… Read more »
Customers may come to you for your solutions. But customer service will keep them coming back.
Great customer service is important whether you’re running a B2C or a B2B company. However, just like there is a difference between industrial marketing and consumer marketing, how you deliver customer service significantly varies when you are talking about B2B customer service vs. B2C customer service. B2C companies offer products and services directly to consumers,… Read more »
Buyers care about environmental and social issues. Meet them on this level with ethical marketing.
Manufacturing is a competitive industry. There are more than 500,000 manufacturing businesses in the U.S. alone, which means an ocean of potential competitors. As it becomes increasingly challenging to stand out, manufacturing marketing has become essential. Online advertising provides plenty of opportunities to distinguish yourself from competitors, as its lower cost of marketing enables more… Read more »
If you're going to market for manufacturers, you need to understand their changing landscape.
A lot has been said about manufacturing trends caused by the fourth industrial revolution’s focus on technology. It has provided manufacturers with opportunities to use modern methods and tools throughout the manufacturing process, which increase production capacity, reduce operational costs, and help deliver exceptional service to their customers. As marketers, we don’t necessarily work directly… Read more »
