The 2016 guide to Account Based Marketing

While it is well resolved that Account-Based Marketing is a desired approach for todays’ B2B marketer what is less resolved is a grounded understanding as to exactly what the practice is and how to do it in a way that will maximize results. More than a catchy phrase, a new top ten list, or a check box to indicate a task complete, Account Based Marketing is rooted in a solid foundation of marketing strategy. 82% of ABM programs fail to achieve measurable success. Why is that? How do these deployments differ from the ones that win? Derived through proprietary primary research, this report is focused on helping marketers around the world plan and deploy the highest performing ABM programs available. To help marketers better understand the case for and best practice in account based marketing.

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KLM Marketing Services

KLM is a full-service B2B marketing agency that works with a blue-chip roster of clients (including VMware, Accenture, Cisco Systems, Symantec, and Oracle) to design, implement, and optimize integrated lifecycle marketing initiatives built from one or more of the following practice areas: Brand Management, Demand Generation, Interactive Media, Team Augmentation, and Partner Marketing. Our San Francisco Bay Area-based staff is comprised of practice area subject matter experts, engagement managers and creative services. In addition, we work closely with a network of partner agencies who each bring with them expertise in a particular marketing niche. KLM operates as “the hub of the wheel,” serving as chief architect of your solution and your single point of contact.

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whitePaper | June 1, 2022

Find out how Intent data strengthens the foundation of your marketing and sales strategy by reading the essential Intent data guide. In this guide, you'll also find answers to the important questions about Intent data, like What exactly is Intent data, and what are the different types of it? Why should I be paying attention to Intent data? How can I start using Intent data today? How does Intent data accelerate B2B growth and drive ROI?

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As ABM adoption spreads, marketers find new value in data-driven insights

whitePaper | October 31, 2022

Conceived in the early 2000s as a way to bring marketing and sales organizations together around a teambased approach to nurturing their most important accounts, ABM is now used by 70% of marketers, up from just 15% a year ago, according to HubSpot. Technology marketers have taken a particular interest in ABM, given the complex factors that influence IT purchases. Foundry’s second global survey of 500 B2B technology marketers found that satisfaction with ABM continues to be high, particularly at the largest companies. While most organizations are still early in their adoption journey, the results to date indicate that ABM is on track to not only become a mainstream marketing discipline but even displace more traditional methods.

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Discover the State of Account-Based Marketing in APAC

whitePaper | April 1, 2023

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) means many things to many people, but essentially it is a B2B marketing approach that aligns sales and marketing teams to work together on the same set of target accounts. It is a strategic approach to creating highly personalised marketing campaigns that lead to pipeline acceleration, higher closure rates and faster sales cycles. ABM has achieved transformative results in the US and UK, and is now being eagerly adopted across Asia-Pacific (APAC). However, the same approaches do not necessarily achieve the same results.

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4 Common Intent Data Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

whitePaper | June 27, 2022

Everywhere marketers turn, people are talking about Intent data. After all, 94% of marketers believe that using data to track buyer Intent gives them a competitive advantage. But Intent data is now a term whose meaning, like most buzzwords, has gotten diluted. There’s a false belief that Intent data is a silver bullet, alleged to solve any and all marketing woes. But in reality, many organizations are barely scraping the surface of how Intent data can benefit them and, more importantly, their bottom line.

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whitePaper | January 13, 2023

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Spotlight

KLM Marketing Services

KLM is a full-service B2B marketing agency that works with a blue-chip roster of clients (including VMware, Accenture, Cisco Systems, Symantec, and Oracle) to design, implement, and optimize integrated lifecycle marketing initiatives built from one or more of the following practice areas: Brand Management, Demand Generation, Interactive Media, Team Augmentation, and Partner Marketing. Our San Francisco Bay Area-based staff is comprised of practice area subject matter experts, engagement managers and creative services. In addition, we work closely with a network of partner agencies who each bring with them expertise in a particular marketing niche. KLM operates as “the hub of the wheel,” serving as chief architect of your solution and your single point of contact.

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