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Building a B2B tech stack shouldn't feel like guesswork. πŸ› οΈSelecting the right tools is crucial for automating your grow...
26/01/2026

Building a B2B tech stack shouldn't feel like guesswork. πŸ› οΈ

Selecting the right tools is crucial for automating your growth, aligning your sales team, and keeping you GDPR compliant.

Our latest guide breaks down the essential toolkits for B2B marketers.

The Highlights:

Automation: Why HubSpot and Pardot remain the gold standards for lead scoring and nurturing.

SEO & Content: Using Semrush and Ahrefs to stop guessing and start ranking.

Lead Gen: How tools like Leadfeeder and LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms help turn visitors into prospects.

The AI Edge: Leveraging Jasper and Drift to handle repetitive tasks so your team can think strategically.

Read the full guide: https://www.contra.agency/insights/top-b2b-digital-marketing-tools-comparison-guide-modern-marketers

UK B2B buyers are more informed, more selective, and harder to convert than ever. This makes an effective marketing stra...
07/01/2026

UK B2B buyers are more informed, more selective, and harder to convert than ever. This makes an effective marketing strategy absolutely essential. πŸ“ˆ

We break down how B2B organisations can plan, execute, and optimise digital marketing that actually drives revenue. Here’s a quick preview:

– Strong Foundations: Define your buyer personas and brand positioning from the outset.

– Core Strategy Components: Content, email, social, and SEO working together as one.

– Buyer Journey Mapping: Align messaging and channels across awareness, consideration, and decision stages.

– Advanced B2B Strategies: ABM, influencer marketing, automation, and AI-driven efficiency.

– Measurement That Matters: KPIs, testing, and optimisation tied directly to growth and ROI.

– Real-World Examples: Case studies and integrated campaigns that showcase effectiveness.

If you’re planning for 2026 and beyond, this framework will help you drive growth with a comprehensive B2B strategy.

https://www.contra.agency/insights/definitive-b2b-digital-marketing-strategy-and-framework-2026

πŸŽ„ Another year, another fun-filled Contra Christmas social! πŸŽ„We braved the glass floor above Tower Bridge where perfect ...
15/12/2025

πŸŽ„ Another year, another fun-filled Contra Christmas social! πŸŽ„

We braved the glass floor above Tower Bridge where perfect timing meant we saw it open and close below us.

A quick pitstop at Bridge Theatre was followed by an evening of lovely food, drinks, and company at the Ivy, before we topped the night off with some (very) spicy margaritas at Wagtail. 🍸

🎯 ABM gives you the focus, alignment, and ROI that broader marketing may not.In our latest guide, we break down what ABM...
04/12/2025

🎯 ABM gives you the focus, alignment, and ROI that broader marketing may not.

In our latest guide, we break down what ABM really means for UK organisations and how to put it into practice. Here’s a quick preview:

– Why ABM Matters – Move beyond high-volume lead gen to a targeted, revenue-first strategy.

– Clear Definitions – What ABM is, how it works, and how it differs from traditional marketing.

– Targeting That Counts – How to identify and prioritise accounts using ICPs, intent data, and buying signals.

– Real Personalisation – Tailored content, bespoke assets, and account-specific journeys.

– Ex*****on & Measurement – The channels, tactics, and KPIs that prove the impact of ABM.

– Sales & Marketing Alignment – How to get teams working as one.

Read the full blog and build an ABM strategy that drives measurable growth:

https://www.contra.agency/insights/b2b-account-based-marketing-abm-explained-key-concepts-definitions-and-why-it-matters

πŸ”₯ B2B content marketing is evolving fast! UK marketers need to be ready for what's to come in 2026. πŸ”₯If you’re planning ...
27/11/2025

πŸ”₯ B2B content marketing is evolving fast! UK marketers need to be ready for what's to come in 2026. πŸ”₯

If you’re planning next year’s strategy, here are the trends you can’t ignore:

– AI Goes Mainstream – Generative tools and AI-powered personalisation are helping teams scale faster and deliver hyper-relevant content.

– Strategy Over Volume – Data-led planning, buyer journeys, and first-party insights now drive the strongest ROI.

– Authority Wins – Thought leadership and original research boost EEAT, rankings, and trust with decision-makers.

– Immersive Content – Video, interactive tools, and virtual demos help your message break through saturated feeds.

– Audience-First Marketing – Personas and personalisation are becoming essential for engagement.

– Make Content Work Harder – Audits, repurposing, and multi-channel distribution ensure no asset goes to waste.

– Human-Centric ABM – Storytelling and targeted content make the biggest impact with key accounts.

Want the full breakdown of what’s shaping 2026?

https://www.contra.agency/insights/latest-trends-b2b-content-marketing

🀝 Hiring the right B2B content marketing agency can make or break your 2026 plans. 🀝 UK companies with serious ambitions...
19/11/2025

🀝 Hiring the right B2B content marketing agency can make or break your 2026 plans. 🀝

UK companies with serious ambitions need more than β€œdecent blogs” β€” they need partners who deliver authority, demand, and measurable ROI. πŸ“ˆ

In our latest guide, we break down the factors and steps behind choosing the right B2B content marketing agency. Here’s a quick preview:

1. Understand What They Actually Do – From strategy to distribution, top agencies act as strategic partners, not just content producers.

2. Strategy Comes First – The best teams build plans rooted in personas, market insight, and buyer journeys.

3. Content That Drives Engagement – Think thought leadership, case studies, multimedia, and campaigns designed for long B2B buying cycles.

4. Distribution That Works – SEO, marketing automation, digital PR, and integrated campaigns that put your content in front of the right decision-makers.

5. Know How to Measure Success – Agencies should report on leads, engagement, and overall business growth rather than vanity metrics.

6. Ask the Right Vetting Questions – From sector experience to reporting processes, these questions reveal whether an agency is the right fit.

Read the full blog and choose your next content marketing agency with confidence:

https://www.contra.agency/insights/how-hire-best-b2b-content-marketing-agency-checklist-and-vetting-questions

πŸ‘‰ 2026 is just around the corner. It's time for B2B organisations to get planning! ⏰ The new year will be dominated by b...
14/11/2025

πŸ‘‰ 2026 is just around the corner. It's time for B2B organisations to get planning! ⏰

The new year will be dominated by brands that have a clear strategy and know how to execute it.

In our latest guide, we break down the B2B content marketing framework every UK brand should be using in 2026. Here’s a quick preview:

1. Foundations First – Build a strategy rooted in audience insight, buyer personas, and business objectives.

2. High-Impact Formats – Know when to deploy blogs, white papers, and case studies for maximum influence.

3. Topic Clusters That Rank – Structure your content for long-term SEO success.

4. Distribution That Actually Works – From LinkedIn authority-building to digital PR and employee advocacy.

5. Advanced Tactics for 2026 – Thought leadership, proprietary research, and content repurposing at scale.

If you want to stand out in a crowded B2B market, this is the blueprint you need.

Read the full blog and turn your 2026 into a content marketing masterpiece.

https://www.contra.agency/insights/lets-make-it-happen-b2b-content-marketing-strategy-and-framework-2026

The SEO game is changing and AI is at the heart of the evolution.If your law firm isn’t optimising for AI-driven search ...
11/08/2025

The SEO game is changing and AI is at the heart of the evolution.

If your law firm isn’t optimising for AI-driven search results, you could be missing out on huge opportunities. With AI Overviews now appearing for almost 55% of all Google searches, ranking for keywords alone isn’t enough anymore.

In our latest blog post, we dive into the five key strategies your firm can implement to boost your AI rankings and establish real authority. Here’s a sneak peek:

1. Holistic Topic Clusters – Create a web of interconnected content to prove deep expertise.

2. Unique Insights – Provide original data that AI will trust and cite.

3. Structured Data (Schema Markup) – Speak AI’s language to ensure your content is understood.

4. Answer-First Copy – Give AI exactly what it wants: concise, direct answers.

5. Markdown Thinking – Structure your content in a way that’s easy for AI to process and rank.

Read our full blog and lead the way in the AI era.

https://www.contra.agency/insights/win-ai-era-your-law-firms-guide-smarter-seo

πŸš€ Project Launch πŸš€ Hexagon AB: Revitalising a blog for modern SEO and UXHexagon AB is a multinational industrial technol...
05/08/2025

πŸš€ Project Launch πŸš€

Hexagon AB: Revitalising a blog for modern SEO and UX

Hexagon AB is a multinational industrial technology company with over 24,800 employees in 50 countries. Its division, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, provides manufacturers with hardware and software for metrology and production optimisation.

Their blog, however, was struggling with low traffic, outdated SEO, and a confusing user experience.

Here's how we helped:

- Data-Driven Content Strategy: Conducted extensive research, a comprehensive content audit, and implemented a new SEO strategy based on a topic cluster model.

- Performance & Security: Decluttered their WordPress setup, reduced unnecessary plugins, and implemented a robust caching solution to make the platform cleaner, faster, and more secure.

Engaging UX: Simplified navigation, enhanced post readability with features like a sticky table of contents and reading time indicators, and introduced advanced search filtering.

Improved Discoverability: Overhauled the blog's SEO with keyword optimisation, internal linking, and a focus on E-E-A-T enhancements to boost search rankings and build authority.

The result is a modern blog that is now valuable for both Hexagon's audience and their marketing teams.

See the full case study for yourself: https://www.contra.agency/work/hexagon-ab-blog

22/07/2025

Contra Case Study: Everyone's Energy ⚑

Everyone's Energy empowers people with sustainable, renewable, and affordable energy solutions like solar PV and EV charging. They needed a fresh, modern website and a comprehensive marketing strategy to match their forward-thinking vision and grow their client base.

Here's how we helped them achieve an 84% increase in organic new users:

- Developed a vibrant new brand identity reflected in a bold, friendly website design.

- Crafted powerful, consumer-focused messaging highlighting benefits for their customers.

- Implemented an extensive SEO strategy across site structure, content, and blog posts.

- Integrated HubSpot CRM and marketing automation to efficiently manage and nurture new leads.

https://www.contra.agency/work/everyones-energy

πŸ”₯ Legal Marketing Newsletter number 7 πŸ”₯ In this edition:A closer look at the new cookie laws that could cost your law fi...
10/07/2025

πŸ”₯ Legal Marketing Newsletter number 7 πŸ”₯

In this edition:

A closer look at the new cookie laws that could cost your law firm millions if you're not careful, the do's and don'ts of communicating AI innovation to your prospective clients, and plenty more.

https://www.contra.agency/legal-marketing-master-7

πŸš€ New Website Launch: Digit πŸš€ We’re excited to unveil our latest web project – a complete redesign focused on improving ...
27/06/2025

πŸš€ New Website Launch: Digit πŸš€

We’re excited to unveil our latest web project – a complete redesign focused on improving user experience and performance for the ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work, achieving a perfect 100 across all Core Web Vitals and a Grade A Carbon Rating!

The previous site was due for an upgrade, so we reorganised the structure, simplified navigation, and introduced a clean, modern design that made it easier for users to find exactly what they’re looking for.

From a technical side, we delivered a smooth, app-like browsing experience, dynamic content updates, and a challenging but successful migration of existing content from the old to the new system.

See the new website for yourself: https://digit-research.org/

Need a new website? Get in touch to discuss how we can build you a beautiful, bespoke site designed for your users and team.

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