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3 marketing strategies every manufacturer needs to grow

There is a high possibility that manufacturing businesses are taking the wrong approach to marketing strategies. And it's not your fault! When you search for “marketing strategy ideas” on Google, ideas like “post on social media,” “post LinkedIn ads,” and “create content for SEO” often come to mind. The challenge here is that none of them are marketing strategies. They are marketing strategies. And the #1 reason manufacturers aren't getting ROI from marketing is because they focus on strategy without a clear strategy.

How manufacturers can cut sales cycles in half in today's market

The B2B manufacturing industry, which takes advantage of how manufacturers' purchasing processes have changed, has historically been one of the slowest industries to adapt to technological changes. This also applied to tech companies and startup manufacturing companies. Traditionally, the purchasing process usually required a lot of sales touch and business development. Trade fairs, events, golf tours, and nice dinners were essential to sales.

6 biggest marketing mistakes B2B manufacturers make

Manufacturers have an interesting position in the B2B supply chain. In particular, manufacturers of high-tech and high-value goods face unique challenges in selling to demanding buyers. In the past, you could often gain momentum and grow just by getting a great product.