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BRAFTON PRESENTS: CONTENT + MARKETING AUTOMATION = RESULTS The Synergy Between Content Marketing and Marketing Automation

Content + Marketing Automation = Results

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BRAFTONPRESENTS:

CONTENT + MARKETINGAUTOMATION = RESULTS

The Synergy Between Content Marketing and Marketing Automation

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During This Webinar:

All lines are muted.

Please tweet using @RevEngineMarket @Brafton #TripleTouch.

To ask a question at any time, use the questions tab in your webinar panel.

Unanswered questions will be responded to after the webinar.

Webinar recording and slides will be emailed to you tomorrow.

Q&A will be posted on our blog next week.

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Meet Your Presenter

Kyle Gaw Marketing Manager at Brafton

[email protected]

@Brafton

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Meet Your Presenter

Jeff Coveney President, RevEngine Marketing

[email protected]

@RevEngineMarket

(617) 312-8642

linkedin.com/pub/jeff-coveney/ 0/552/25

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About Brafton

The oldest and largest content marketing

company in the country, we specialize in creative

content that is relevant, unique and delivers

results for our clients. There is more than one way

to deliver a message, which is why our services

have evolved to ensure our clients have the best

resources available to them, when they need

them. Some of our areas of expertise include:

Custom Content Creation.

Graphic Design.

Social Media Management.

Video Production.

Paid and Organic Search Strategy.

Website Design and User Experience.

Automated Online Publicaion.

BOSTON, MA CHICAGO, IL SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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The Brafton ProcessOur Service — The Content Influence

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Develop Your Strategy

Custom Content Creation

Automated Online Publication

Reporting and Analysis

7 to 9 people perform approximately 40 hours of work over the initial 4 to 6

weeks, developing a competitive strategy & set plan for supporting content.

Full-time Writers, Graphic Designers & Videographers create unique

content that’s true to your brand and interesting to your audience.

Our technical consultants advise on integration best practices that optimize

for UX, SEO & social reach to get the best results.

Strategists measure & report content’s performance against your specific

goals & update your strategy for maximum return.

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INTEGRATED CONTENT MARKETING

Develop Your Strategy

Custom Content Creation

Automated Online Publication

Reporting and Analysis

The Brafton ProcessOur Service — The Content Influence

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The Content InfluencePROSPECTS

Traffic and Brand Awareness

Thought Leadership and Engagement

Product Promotion

Trust and Credibility

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Editorial: Blog, Industry News, Roundups

Graphics: In-depth Infographics

Video: Video Blogs, Weekly News Updates

Editorial: Analytical News, White Papers, eBooks

Graphics: In-depth Infographics, Branded Icons

Video: Corporate Promos, How-To’s, Event Coverage

Editorial: Landing Pages, Website Copy

Graphics: In-depth Infographics

Video: Animated and On-Location Product Demo

Editorial: Case Studies

Graphics: Call-To-Action (CTA) Buttons

Video: On-Location and Studio Testimonials

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Content Writing

Blog/News Articles Website Copy

Case StudieseBooks

Provide answers that will appear when users search &

keep them reading.

Create copy that’s easy to find across the web &

explains why you’re the best at what you do.

Highlight wins with your customers to demonstrate your

value as a business partner.

Put your content behind a download wall to

collect new leads.

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About RevEngine Marketing

Drive content engagement with repeatable and measurable marketing.

Fully Managed Email services to supercharge your content*.

Drive ongoing email success leveraging Triple Touch Methodology.

Strategy and Execution for white glove service.

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Build It and They Will ComeField of Dreams

More like...

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Common Content Challenges

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“We have content but we don’t know if it’s working?”

“Is anyone consuming it?”

“How can we amplify the content so our message is reached?”

“We need more content… but what do we do with it?”

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You Are Not Alone

60-70%of B2B content created

goes unused.

30%of Microsoft’s content has never been seen.

52%of B2B marketers list

measuring content ROI as a top challenge.

-Sirius Decisions -GerryMcGovern.com -Content Marketing Institute/MarketingProfs

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Today’s Agenda

Best practice steps to maximize engagement using your marketing automation system.

Repurpose existing content.

Leverage a Triple Touch Methodology to boost engagement possibilities.

Improve customer conversations.

One company saw 12X one day increase in engagement.

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Before You Get StartedInventory Content

“The Art of Repurposing”Brafton’s eBook on Repurposing

“Boost Your Nurturing Content With 7 Content

Repurposing Dishes”RevEngine Resource

Case Studies

Videos

Blogs

Infographics

WP/eBooks

Press

Webinars

Research

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The Rule of 7

7 INTERACTIONSPeople need to have

before they will buy from you.-http://customer.io

Your content fuels this journey.

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Triple Touch Methodology

Website

http://

Dedicated EmailsMonthly

Communications Nurture Emails

Hi,

Multi-Touch Approach

Promote your content AT LEAST 3 TIMES to boost engagement.

Platform independent: Eloqua, Marketo, Hubspot, Pardot and more.

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Triple Touch MethodologyUse Case

Website Dedicated Emails Monthly Infograms Nurture Emails

http:// Hi,

Fusion – Leader in cloud communications

Implemented strategy in Q3. Early results:

Nurturing coming soon.

Phase 1: Two Touch (Web + Infogram)

Phase 2: Triple Touch (Web + Dedicated + Infogram)

Boosted engagement by ~167% including a 12x single day improvement.

Increased engagement by ~83% compared to two touches.

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#1: Put Your Website to Work

Develop your content strategy.

Homepage and/or sidebars.

Promote top content to fuel interest.

Capture stats to show success: # of downloads.

Strong CTA.

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#2: Fuel Engagement With Dedicated Communications

Send target emails announcing new content.

Drive single CTA to boost engagement.

CTA

WHEN: When content is ready.

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#3: Build Awareness With Monthly Communications

Repurpose your prior month’s content.

Highlights important blog articles.

Feature new videos.

Merchandise the latest white paper.

Reduces content creation efforts.

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#4: Optimize the Journey With Evergreen Content C-Level Nurture

Early Stage Content

Mid Stage Content

Late Stage Content

Email 1 Email 2 Email 3

Email 1 Email 2 Email 3

Email 1 Email 2 Email 3

Engage your prospects OVER TIME.

Pick select content and add to your nurture stream.

Make content more conversational.

Content produces long-term results.

Example: Add “ROI Analysis Benchmark” to the late stage nurture stream.

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BONUS: Integrate Direct Mail for Multi-Touch

Amplify message across channels with automated physical gifting.

Example:

Multi-ChannelNurturing Approach

As easy/automated as sending an email.

Friendly notepad kit promoting white paper.

Ignited Sales bringing in $384K+ in revenue in the first three months.

Generated a 258% lift in engagement.

EMAIL 1 EMAIL 2 EMAIL 3 DIRECT MAIL EMAIL 4

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Success Measurements

It doesn’t count unless you measure it.

Varies on your marketing automation platform.

500 47K Emails

2.2K Clicks

370+ MQLs

30 Oppty

8 Won

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0Top Tips

WP

Jan Feb March

Best Practices in 2017

Top Assets Consumed this Quarter

ROI Calculator

Influenced 350+ MQLs and 8 won deals worth $99K+

Note: Long term — requires defined sales and marketing processes.

Trends to Consider

Video

Volume-Based MetricsGet a pulse on how prospects consume content.

Value-Based MetricsHow is content driving deals?

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Other Touch Considerations

Don’t let your content sit on the bottom shelf.

Merchandise your content:

Retargeting Ads

Social Promotion Email Signatures Press Releases And More

Direct Mail Paid AdvertisingContent Syndication

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Summary

Create unique relevant content that performs.

Adopt a triple touch approach (or more) to drive engagement.

Put your automation system to work TODAY.

Measure volume AND impact on business.

One-time content announcements.

Monthly summary emails.

Evergreen nurture.

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QUESTIONS?

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Thank You For Attending!

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