Our Blog
We’re truly passionate about all things B2B, which means we’re always on the lookout for the latest tools and trends in B2B marketing. Here’s where we share what we learn…
Building credibility and trust: Why PR is a valuable business investment
Integrating PR strategies in your B2B marketing plan is vital for a positive business reputation. Find out how to strengthen credibility, trust, and influence.
Women in utilities and unconscious bias: Our survey results and what we can do about them
A new report from The Marketing Pod and Womens Utilities Network finds women feel heard but not listened to. Here’s what else we found, and what can be done.
A jargon-busting guide to the UK energy industry
Confused by energy and utilities jargon? Click here to learn how to simplify your B2B messaging and speak your clients’ language.
5 tips for mastering responsive logos and typefaces in B2B marketing
With attention spans shrinking and platforms multiplying, here are 5 responsive logo and typeface tips to ensure your B2B brand is recognised everywhere.
We’re a Great Place to Work - and here’s why our Podsters love Pod
Great Place to Work UK has ranked The Marketing Pod 38th in its UK Best Workplaces 2024 list. Find out what our Podster has to say about working at the Pod.
A constant presence: mastering always-on marketing for lasting success
We’ve all been there. You walk into a crowded room, introduce yourself to someone and… poof. The next time you see them, they’ve forgotten your name and everything you’ve just told them. That’s also the danger of one-off marketing tactics, so what can B2B brands do to stay relevant in their audience’s minds? The answer lies in always-on marketing.
The need for authenticity in B2B marketing content
Sponsored posts and megastars have their place, but as we discussed in our 2024 trends blog – authenticity is the theme of this year. This blog discusses the growing impact of niche experts, industry thought leaders and passionate community members on B2B marketing strategies. This is especially relevant on platforms such as LinkedIn where the latest algorithm rewards expertise and knowledge sharing.
How to make the most of B2B marketing events
Make your B2B event appearance count – this blog unveils strategies to make a lasting impact, forge authentic connections, and nurture and convert leads.
Speak up to help women in utilities
A disproportionate number of women are leaving their utilities jobs. The Marketing Pod and Womens Utilities Network 2024 opinion survey aims to find out why.
Taking centre stage: 5 reasons B2B thought leadership is a vital part of your marketing strategy
In a digital age where everything can be shared, opinions matter. Having a view has always been an important way to build a profile and differentiate from competitors. Here are five reasons why thought leadership needs to form part of your marketing strategy.
Mastering the UX design process - 5 key questions to ask
How often do you prioritise UX design principles and the UX design process? Here are 5 key questions to ask to master website UX design and mobile UX design.
The biggest email marketing transformation in a generation. Here’s what you need to know.
Seismic shift. It’s a phrase often overused nowadays, so perhaps it no longer truly conveys the significance of a situation. But we don’t believe it’s hyperbole to use it to describe the major changes just around the corner for email marketers.
Strategic storytelling: how to effectively tell your business narrative
In the increasingly competitive B2B landscape, more and more organisations have realised the importance of communicating their business narrative as part of their thought leadership and PR efforts.
Nurturing ESG communications: how to master your ESG marketing
Businesses that choose to embrace ESG marketing reap the rewards. From stronger brand presence to greater staff retention, prioritising ESG is good for your profile, people and the planet.
Boosting your CEO’s personal brand
It’s often said that reputation is a company’s most precious asset. Hard to build and maintain, and dangerously easy to taint, reputation can make or break a company’s success.
Striking the balance: Navigating B2B content marketing trends in 2024
As the B2B content marketing landscape races into 2024, the recent pace of technological innovation is met with a growing need for authenticity. In this blog, we look at finding the balance between AI and the human touch, the increasing role of influencers, and the importance of genuine connections.
Maximising your B2B marketing ROI in 2024
The past year has brought many changes to the B2B marketing world. From AI revolutionising content creation, to video becoming the medium of choice for customer engagement, new trends have emerged while others have slowly been eclipsed. It’s time to take a look at the most effective strategies to maximise your B2B marketing ROI in 2024.
Our top PR and communication tips for connecting with customers in 2024
B2B businesses are undergoing a strategic marketing evolution. To help marketing teams, we’ve rounded up our top communication tips for connecting with customers.
COP28 effect: Shaping the future of sustainable B2B communications
COP28 has come to a close, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the globe to discuss how to best honour the 2015 Paris Agreement. Discussions there may have come to an end, but we’ll walk you through key takeaways and how decisions made there will start to impact businesses and their sustainability communications here in the UK.
Mapping out a winning 2024 – a quick check on your digital marketing game
If your new year’s resolution is to supercharge your digital marketing strategy, a simple yet comprehensive two-step audit could help you do just that. It will dive into the ins and outs of tech, people and processes and help you figure out your digital toolkit and size-up your team’s skills.