I hate to see money wasted on outdated online marketing techniques. It’s not just about money, but also about time and resources that could be used in a better way. Marketing budgets are often tight, and you just can’t afford to…

You know that when it comes to getting an unbiased, credible, and trustworthy review of a product or service, you’re most likely to turn to family and friends.  But what about branded content? Are blogs a reliable source of information? Can…

Today’s SaaS customers are savvy. Old marketing tactics don’t excite them. And features disguised as benefits are easily recognized. As technology evolves, consumer behavior changes as well. Buyers expect quality products backed by efficient service. This is an opportunity for your business to experiment…

Almost every head of marketing, whether they are a CMO, VP, or Director of Marketing is thirsty for a larger marketing budget. With more money to spend, marketing can (theoretically) drive more growth. But all too often marketing budgets are set…

There are over 2,000 marketing technology companies today. Each one doing something a bit different, filling some unique yet critical need. That means on a daily basis, marketers might choose from 100 different software programs to fulfill relatively basic…

When it comes to lead generation, quality matters over quantity. But by the same token, people don’t like being sold to and they resent the notion that they’re simply “numbers in a database somewhere”. With that in mind, Ascend2 conducted research…

It’s time to upgrade your SaaS marketing team. With the right tools, your staff has the opportunity to acquire new users, offer quality customer service, and boost retention rates. However, some businesses shy away from experimenting with new tools. “New technology can be scary,…