{"id":22591,"date":"2024-02-06T15:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/?p=22591"},"modified":"2024-02-06T15:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:34:58","slug":"b2b-content-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/b2b-content-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"B2B Content Marketing: Why Is It Essential And How To Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every website offers content with the aim of engaging with its target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the target audience varies depending on the nature of the business, and not every web content directly targets consumers as its audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many websites create high quality content to draw attention from other businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there comes the concept of B2B marketing content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article shall discuss the importance of B2B content marketing and the best practices for implementing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is B2B Content Marketing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What is B2B content marketing?\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content marketing is the method of creating and distributing content targeting other businesses to increase traffic, boost brand awareness, generate leads, and ultimately gain a higher conversion rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Most Popular Formats For B2B Content?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the most popular formats for B2B marketing content,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Popular content formats for B2B audiences\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog Posts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Articles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/reasons-to-use-video-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Webinars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/case-study.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Studies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, white papers, templates, and podcasts are also gaining popularity among B2B content marketers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ideal B2B marketing content strategy should be designed around the needs and goals of the target business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Is Content Marketing Essential For B2B Business?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Why is content marketing important for B2B businesses?\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content marketing does not demand a massive investment like advertising or organizing a marketing event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to bear the cost of maintaining a team of good in-house writers (unless you hire freelance writers) and subscriptions to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/free-tools\/word-combiner\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">content-creating tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Calculating B2B marketing ROI\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why content marketing offers a high return on investment (ROI) to B2B businesses. Moreover, top-notch content has a long life span and can deliver results for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating valuable content for your target business can yield the following benefits,<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieve higher rankings in SERPs that help you draw organic traffic to your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the online presence of your brand by social media shares.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquire high-quality backlinks to improve your SEO.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn topical authority in your industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn the trust of your customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate your leads about your brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content marketing is one of the most productive means of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/rajagopalan-chandrashekar-on-inbound-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inbound marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that naturally generates leads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Best Practices For B2B Content Marketing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know why content marketing is essential for your B2B businesses, you must be eager to know how to implement a successful B2B content marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best practices for B2B content marketing\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section will discuss the best practices for B2B content marketing,<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Know Your Target Audience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your target audience is essential before creating any content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As B2B content marketing aims for attention from other businesses, knowing your target audience becomes one of the most essential parts of your content marketing strategy for B2B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Target audience\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content strategy targets the decision makers of those business houses who will finally buy your product or service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must know that section of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/how-to-create-interactive-content-to-grip-your-audience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">target audience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/buyer-persona-the-key-strategy-to-e-commerce-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buyer persona<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to curate appealing content for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conduct A Content Audit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/content-audit-for-favorable-results\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content audit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the method of analyzing your existing content. It helps you discover improvement opportunities and guides your B2B content marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revamping your old content is necessary for the following reasons,<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reveals the untapped potential of your existing content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content updation requires less effort than creating new content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A poor-quality existing content can create a bad user experience and damage your brand\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your website has a lump sum of thin content, it can harm your SERP rankings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must select a reliable tool that can provide valuable tips to improve the performance of your existing content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RankWatch\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/tools\/seo-iq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on-page SEO audit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool can suggest ideas for improving your existing content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"RankWatch on-page SEO checker\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool provides an SEO IQ score based on the entered target keyword, depicting how it affects your site\u2019s overall SEO health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SEO IQ score with content improvement ideas\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool also shows the keyword usage in different parts of your content and suggests if any changes are required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22600 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The RankWatch SEO IQ showing the keyword usage and providing suggestions\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use these suggestions to boost the performance of your existing content and achieve a better ranking in search engines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create Content For All Stages Of Marketing Funnel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create effective marketing content only when you understand the customer journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the customer journey becomes more complex in the case of B2B marketing, as you need to penetrate big houses instead of direct consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/content-marketing-funnel-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">content marketing funnel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you understand the B2B customer journey and plan your B2B content strategy accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shape of a funnel describes how the customer journey narrows down towards a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Content marketing funnel\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content marketing funnel has three parts,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Top of the funnel (TOFU) &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> TOFU content creates awareness among your target audience about your problem-solving capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Middle of the funnel (MOFU) &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MOFU content educates your audience about your brand and generates leads when your target audience considers your brand as a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom of the funnel (BOFU) &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> BOFU content plays the most vital role as it finally converts leads into loyal customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Publish Various B2B Content<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must publish various types of content for B2B marketing. It will help you target various business niches with varied needs and priorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, creating content in different formats allows you to tap different distribution channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Publish content in various formats for different distribution channels\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you want to penetrate distribution channels like Apple Podcast or Spotify, you must design podcast content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, creating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/4-video-content-marketing-steps-to-reach-your-first-100-youtube-subscribers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help you tap YouTube users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are worried about creating new content separately for each distribution channel, you must consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-repurpose-your-best-content-for-seo-power\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">content repurposing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That helps you use your existing content in different formats, which is way easier and faster than creating fresh content from scratch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Earn Topical Authority<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can earn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/topical-authority-in-seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">topical authority<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your business niche, the audience starts trusting your brand as a reliable source of information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To earn topical authority, first, you must create high-quality pillar content on a relevant topic your audience is searching for (your parent keyword).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you must perform keyword research to find organic and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/long-tail-keywords\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-tail keywords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to your parent keyword.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/tools\/keyword-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free keyword research tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like RankWatch to find those relevant keywords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"RankWatch keyword research tool\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you enter your parent keyword and hit enter, the tool suggests a list of related keywords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyword suggestions in RankWatch keyword research tool\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13-2.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also shows each keyword&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/keyword-search-volume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">search volume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/from-keyword-to-converted-click-how-to-own-the-path-to-conversion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost-per-click<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/keyword-difficulty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficulty level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (competition).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose keywords with moderate competition and search volume to create cluster content on those topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you need to hyperlink your cluster pages with your pillar content. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/maximise-search-results-with-effective-topic-clustering\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topic clustering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you gain topical authority in your niche with time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you need to ensure the following to find trending content ideas,<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep yourself updated about the latest industry trends and news.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read conversations across various channels on topics related to your niche.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to create relationships with influencers in your niche.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Implement Effective Content Distribution Strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online visibility of your content depends on your content distribution strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful distribution strategy of content marketing for B2B businesses ensures that your content reaches your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the most effective channels for content distribution,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Popular channels for content distribution\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14-2.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Blog Posts &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creating top-notch content in the form of blog posts or articles is one of the most productive ways to bring more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/6-seo-techniques-to-drive-organic-traffic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic traffic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>White Papers, e-books, and Reports &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can be effective distribution channels to create brand awareness and elaborate your products or services to your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Podcasts &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Podcasts can help you tap user bases across channels like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Email marketing &#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/email-marketing-key-to-boost-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you to be in contact with your existing customers and tap prospective leads. You can send newsletters, links to your most valuable content, and new campaigns to them via email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Videos &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creating high-quality <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/skyrocket-your-traffic-with-video-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can allow you to target an audience using channels like YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Thought Leadership &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gaining topical authority helps you showcase your brand as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/how-do-you-become-a-thought-leader-through-content-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thought leader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Infographics &#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/optimize-infographics-for-seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infographics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make content marketing for B2B businesses easier by offering easy-to-understand visual content to explain complex information to your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How-to Guides &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating step-by-step how-to guides for using your products or services helps you convince your target audience and generate prospective leads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Social Media Posts &#8211;<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing your content across various social media channels helps you earn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/how-to-use-content-and-social-media-to-increase-your-online-visibility-and-drive-more-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand recognition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Case Studies &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publishing case studies helps you earn the trust of your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Client Profiles &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Showcasing your existing client profiles creates reliability among your targeted businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Examples Of Content Marketing in B2B Business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section will discuss two successful B2B content marketing examples using different distribution channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Example-1: Thought Leadership\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding insights from industry experts and thorough analysis reports of various industries, Deloitte is considered a thought leader internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you visit Deloitte&#8217;s \u2018Insights\u2019 page, you will easily understand why they are considered a thought leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Deloitte Insights page\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The page offers tons of valuable blogs on a wide range of topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Podcast section of Deloitte Insights page\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The podcast section of the Deloitte Insights page ensures that more users are engaged on the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Deloitte Insights page offering various surveys\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17-1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they are most famous for offering detailed survey reports related to various industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Example-2: Social Media Posts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using social media posts as a distribution channel is gaining popularity in B2B content marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?resize=640%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Instagram post by IBM for promoting their mobile app\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?w=1345&amp;ssl=1 1345w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?resize=1024%2C426&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A humorous Instagram post by IBM during the U.S Open Tennis Championship to promote their new mobile application for tracking and analyzing tennis matches is an excellent example of leveraging social media platforms for B2B content marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content marketing is a long-term game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B content marketing strategies yield fruitful results when you know,<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is your target audience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What content do you need to design?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are you creating that content?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When and where to publish the content?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must ensure that you offer various formats of B2B marketing content like blog posts, articles, social media posts, case studies, reviews, product descriptions, podcasts, videos, etc., to tap audiences across various distribution channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful B2B content marketing strategy can pay you back a high return on investment due to the low investment it requires.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every website offers content with the aim of engaging with its target audience. 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