CRM, HubSpot, Digital Marketing & Transformation

Marketing activities can become overwhelming and complex, so the idea of marketing automation as a solution is very enticing. You’ve probably seen the successes other countries and businesses are having, but does marketing automation even work in South Africa, and is it right for your business? As the global investment in marketing automation is expected to grow by close to 200% by 2023, is it time for your business to get started?

What is content marketing? A content marketing strategy involves the creation and sharing of online material (such as videos, blogs, ebooks, guides and social media posts) that is relevant, helpful, engaging and does not explicitly promote a brand but is intended to drive/aid interest in its products or services. This content trickles down to all aspects of strategic marketing where it is promoted through SEO, PPC, Social Media, PR and inbound marketing. How does a B2B content marketing strategy differ from a B2C content marketing strategy? B2B content has to be

A strong digital marketing strategy needs to have a 360-degree view of the customer. You have to think about which digital channels your target audience is using. Where do they spend their time online? What is the customer journey to your website? How do you follow up and track leads once they arrive in your inbox? How do you get feedback from sales on whether the lead was good or not? A 360-degree view implies that you are leaving no gaps in your strategy for potential customers to fall through. You could be emailing clients,

What is B2B Marketing? B2B (Business-to-business) marketing and sales refer to any marketing and sales activity geared towards a business rather than an individual. If your business is selling a product or service to another business [and not directly to a consumer, B2C], you require B2B marketing and sales strategies. Difference between B2B and B2C email campaigns Unlike B2C prospects who respond best to emotions and entertainment, B2B prospects look for logic, solutions, and ROI. They are generally assessing whether your business will help them

The process of migrating and even more so, getting started with a CRM platform is a daunting task - especially for a platform as robust as HubSpot. That's where a HubSpot Partner such as MO Agency steps in to lighten the load and get your business using the platform to its full potential in no time. Most businesses are looking for effective ways to gain and retain customers. Hubspot provides just that – and HubSpot has made a massive effort to attract and retain the best HubSpot partners. What is a HubSpot partner agency? A HubSpot

The dream CRM is one that does it all and speaks to the tools your business requires. HubSpot is great in this regard as it has many native integrations with other software and if not available directly, can be integrated through the likes of Zapier and their handy API. "Should you move to HubSpot CRM?" It's a question we get asked regularly, with one of the main considerations being whether HubSpot integrates with the tools you are using in your business. With each department using their own apps and tools, HubSpot has

In business, organisational silos refer to business divisions that operate independently and avoid sharing information. The term ‘silos’ also refers to businesses whose departments have siloed system applications, in which information cannot be shared because of system limitations. Growing companies need to change, scale and integrate systems and processes regularly. With each department having its apps, spreadsheets, databases and communications, they tend to operate in silos. The problem for these scaling companies is that

So, you’ve just registered for HubSpot — either a free or paid plan — and now you need to get it up and running. It's not an easy task, and it can feel overwhelming at first. This handy guide will take you through the HubSpot CRM setup process so that you and your sales team can start using HubSpot CRM effectively, without delay. What’s in this guide: How to set up a HubSpot CRM? General setup Deals Importing data Reporting Remember: HubSpot CRM comes in a number of formats ranging from free CRM to £98/€110

For decades, traditional media such as television, billboards, print newspapers, and radio were the long-preferred vehicles for advertisers. However, that has changed drastically; thanks to the advent of the Internet and the phenomena of smartphones, social media, tablets, and digital newspapers. In this era of the internet; between social media, PPC (paid advertising), content marketing, ad campaigns and brand reputation management, marketing can feel chaotic; and can oftentimes be expensive when it could’ve been free. However, we need to educate and remind