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B2B Digital Marketing Strategy

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"Simon Hall's 'B2B Digital Marketing Strategy' is a game-changer for anyone navigating the complex world of business-to-business marketing. Hall doesn't just scratch the surface; he dives deep into the nuances of B2B digital marketing with an insightful and practical approach.

What sets this book apart is its relevance. Hall doesn't just throw jargon at you; he breaks down strategies and tactics into digestible bits, making it easy for both beginners and seasoned marketers to grasp. The real-world examples and case studies peppered throughout provide a tangible understanding of how to apply these strategies in your own context.

Hall's conversational writing style is a breath of fresh air in a genre often plagued by dry, academic tones. It's like having a knowledgeable friend guide you through the intricacies of B2B digital marketing over coffee. Whether you're looking to revamp your existing strategy or starting from scratch, this book is your comprehensive guide to success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. A must-read that's as enjoyable as it is informative!"

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This book had some helpful tips, but something like Digital Marketing Strategy is so hard to keep up with. By the time publication hits, things can be out of date. Overall, I didn't feel like the information was sorted very well and it fell short on what I was expecting to learn.

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While this book isn't nonsense, or badly written, it's nothing revolutionary. Its intended audience is a little confusing. It details quite basic concepts, but will often use jargon or acronyms that aren't explained. It's not helpful to someone advanced or to a novice.

Thankfully, I am unusual (and strangely the perfect niche for this it seems), in that I work in B2B Marketing, but did not study Marketing prior. I naturally made my way from editing, to communications, to marketing, and it sometimes feels like I am missing some basic elements I would have learned in a course or at school/college like others. For that reason, I did find tidbits of helpful info but the portion of people out there in the same boat as me has to be tiny.

The book is, unfortunately, also out of date even before it's published. B2B Marketing is a fast-moving field, and this likely went into production stage JUST at the moment that AI exploded. It's included in the book - but in relation to data analysis and segmentation. Chat GPT, MidJourney, and Adobe AI are all unmentioned. It's a shame but it definitely detracts from the relevance of the book and diminishes its status as a guide heavily. X is referred to as Twitter, which we know also is out of date.

There were a few typos in the text (page 75 & pg 339).

Overall, it has merit. It's well written and contains good explanations and case studies. However, it's not specific enough, relevant enough, or unique enough to garner attention. It's probably handy to have in a drawer to flick through every so often, but I wouldn't rush to buy it.

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This is the ULTIMATE guide to B2B marketing!!! The content is comprehensive and covers the evolving business landscape, strategy, customer journeys, personalization marketing, personas, data management, awareness, SEO and search strategies, websites, lead generation and nurturing, content marketing, campaigns, integrations, retention, social media, sales, and impact measurement. Yeah, that much! It ends with a discussion technology and platforms such including AI. If you want to keep up with the latest trends and principles of B2B marketing, this is the book. Highly recommend!

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