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October 3, 2013                                                                                                                                 Contact the editor
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FEATURE ARTICLES

Annette Fernandes
Annette Fernandes

Business marketers in the Middle East have been talking about BMA since a regional chapter launched in May. Their conversations have helped grow a 40-member organization with representatives from companies including 3M, BPA Worldwide, Elcome International, Gyro, Jack Morton Worldwide and Pixelhunters. Read more.

By Christopher Hosford for BtoB 

The accelerating pace of change, the need for collaboration and quickly evolving marketing skill sets make this the best time to be a b2b marketer, according to presenters at the Business Marketing Association of New York's B2B Rising conference. Read more.

By Pattie Kettle, principal content marketer-The Content Writing People 

More than 150 Denver-area marketers attended the regional B2B Rising conference organized by BMA Colorado. The Sept. 19 event featured a panel of industry innovators who spoke about the benefits of collaboration. Read more.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Stephanie Schwab
Stephanie Schwab

By Stephanie Schwab, principal-Crackerjack Marketing
We've all learned by now that content in its many forms - blogs, video, social media, even podcasts - is highly valued by customers and search engines alike. But does your content strategy extend far enough to attract the customers you want? It's not enough to create content solely focused on your niche or core corporate topic.
Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BMA Membership

BMA Philadelphia Chapter Keynote Event: CMO Breakfast at the Union League

10/4/2013 | Philadelphia, PA

 

BMA NorCal Chapter Event: 2013 Innovations Roundtable

10/6/2013 | San Francisco, CA

 

BMA Minnesota Chapter Learning Event: Metric Madness: What really matters?

10/8/2013 | Minneapolis, MN

 

BMA Houston Chapter Annual Auction

10/9/2013 | Houston, TX

 

BMA Colorado Chapter Keynote Meeting: EPIC CONTENT MARKETING

10/9/2013 | Denver, CO

 

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BEST PRACTICES Q&A

Walter Ruckes
Walter Ruckes

B2B Rising: Applying behavioral economics to messaging

 

In the digital age, message still trumps medium, says Walter Ruckes, VP-sales and channel engagement at marketing firm BI Worldwide. And marketers who shape their messages with an understanding of behavioral economics in mind have an advantage. Ruckes will discuss the application of behavioral economic theories to B2B marketing at the upcoming Milwaukee B2B Rising conference. Read more.

BY THE NUMBERS

Marketers have lost confidence in their ability to keep up with digital innovation, according to new research from Adobe. They need to break out of the slump. "The opportunity for marketers is too great to let uncertainty slow them down," said Ann Lewnes, CMO-Adobe, in a statement. Marketers who train staff and make digital investments also position their companies for success. Read more.

HOT OFF THE PRESS            

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BtoB's 2013 Content Marketing Awards >

 

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