Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

During the life of your product or service, you’ll realize that simply scaling top-of-funnel inquiries (in volume) won’t generate peak conversions over the long run. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The pandemic of 2020 amplified this phenomenon.

B2B Sales 260

B2B Sales Top of Funnel Conversion Peer-to-peer 260

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

After a year like no other, here we are in 2021 still standing. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs). Make Content King.

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Webbiquity

JUNE 1, 2021

Seven Essential Digital Marketing Tips for Your Business in 2021. Here are the top seven digital marketing tips for business success in 2021 (and beyond). Here’s what you need to do in 2021. Pro tip: You could use a subtitle generator to ensure that your audience can watch your video without sound.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

Like everyone else, we had to pivot, and fast.” — Danny Daly, manager, marketing events at ZoomInfo. One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. Danny Daly, marketing events manager at ZoomInfo, has had the same experience.

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Trade Show Top of Funnel Acquisitions Enterprise Management 264

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. As shown in the Venn diagram below, there is a mismatch between the top information sources used by tech buyers and the top tactics B2B marketers focus on.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Align and Build Ongoing Partnerships with Sales.

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Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 354

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Visitor Queue

OCTOBER 22, 2020

It’s never too early to get the jump on next year’s lead generation strategies. With 2021 right around the corner, B2B businesses would do well to have a future-forward lead generation plan in place. Why not build off of last year’s lead generation tactics to scale up your efforts in 2021?

Lead Generation 82

Lead Generation Tactics Generation Leads 82

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Ambiguous ROI and direct relationship to sales. Neglecting customer retention to focus on lead generation. B2Bs don’t have time or money for tactics that don’t drive revenue. But there’s a catch.

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Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2019

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. 85% of B2B marketers say lead generation is their most important content marketing goal ( source ).

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Lead Generation Statistics Sales Qualified Leads Allocation 172

InsightSquared

MARCH 12, 2021

Your sales reports are suffering, but it doesn’t have to be that way! . Say Goodbye to Static, Inflexible Sales Reports. Your sales team is moving fast. Or how you plan to coach your reps? Say goodbye to poor sales visibility! Drill Deep into Your Sales Reports. Nod if this scenario sounds familiar.

Hubspot 156

Hubspot Top of Funnel Forecasting Enterprise Management 156

Webbiquity

AUGUST 31, 2021

Tech buyers really hate B2B marketing tactics. Those were a few of the findings from the 2021 B2B Buying Disconnect report, published by TrustRadius at the end of 2020. Gen Z and Millennial buyers are 2X more likely than older generations to discover a product by searching online. Millennials are changing the B2B tech market.

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Buy Cold Calling B2B Lead Scoring 300

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 7, 2021

A few B2B marketing strategies did particularly well in 2020, and demand generation was one of them. For the marketers who were able to pivot quickly, many B2B demand generation best practices helped to ease the pain of 2020. So B2B demand generation has gained influence thanks to the pandemic. The data bears this out.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Marketing Budget 236

Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp. Get the Kit.

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Training Top of Funnel Resources Work Management 141

Vidyard

APRIL 8, 2021

In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, sales teams across the globe were quickly thrown into an environment that was required to sell digital-first. Reps had to rely heavily on Zoom calls, virtual event experiences , and asynchronous video messaging. Our video for sales benchmarks infographic has quick hits for you.

Advertising Benchmark 79

Advertising Benchmark Video Marketing Forrester Forecasting 79

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Every generation is different from the previous one, and while you shouldn’t hold preconceived notions about individuals solely because of their age, it is possible to draw broad conclusions about age groups as a whole. Studies have shown that this group has a distinct preference for a few specific styles of sales and marketing.

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Top of Funnel Marketing Automation Services Optimization Generation 76

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Do you wish to increase your lead generation business in 2022? But, in 2022, what are you going to do better to enhance your B2B lead generation strategies? Conventional lead generation tactics for B2B marketers will not work in 2022. Scroll down to learn about the top B2B lead generating methods to implement in 2022.

Lead Generation 118

Lead Generation Marketing Budget Generation Webinar Metrics 118

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A 2018 study by the University of Zurich found that even a small gift from a sales representative makes customers much more likely to make a purchase. In the study, reps gave customers six tubes of toothpaste — a trivial offering. For our demand generation team, it’s all about marketing at scale (one-to-many). The results?

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 130

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The 2021 Marketing Vision event, the 27th annual event, was a repeat of this virtual format with a mix of external, ITSMA, and Momentum speakers. Sales Enablement is a Key Core Competency. Next-Generation Marketing Analytics will drive a “Brave New World of Marketing”. The Thought Leadership Journey is Here to Stay.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning Thought Leadership 227

Engagio

DECEMBER 28, 2020

But to succeed in B2B Sales and Marketing, we must keep up with the trends despite the unpredictability. In this read, we’re going to make it easy to not let opportunity slip through our fingers in 2021. What is your best advice for people to succeed with ABM in 2021? My predictions for ABM in 2021 …. Maneeza Aminy.

Account Based Marketing 139

Account Based Marketing ABM Sales Management Enterprise Management 139

BenchmarkONE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

An immensely competitive space in B2B and SaaS is customer relationship management (CRM) software. Everything is consumer-centric, and the modern business needs a tool to manage high expectations. The entire infrastructure of sales and marketing has shifted, and buyers are now self-educating. General CRM Stats.

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Stats CRM Marketing Management Top of Funnel 116

BenchmarkONE

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The pandemic brought a lot of business sales strategies – and outcomes – to a screeching halt. This year, it’s all about finding ways to get back in motion again — which includes seeking out new tactics that will help boost sales and make up for lost revenue. Focus on Remote Interactions. Create Digital Events.

Sales Management 60

Sales Management Tactics Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels 60

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

Today’s buyers come to the sales process more informed than ever, looking for in-depth information specific to their needs. In fact, 81% of sales reps say buyers increasingly conduct research before they reach out, according to the latest State of Sales Report. But not always. The next step?

Work Management 95

Work Management Cross-Selling Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 95

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Marketing and sales teams have historically remained siloed in most businesses. The main reason for this being the differences in how each team generates revenue. Thankfully, as businesses look to bridge the gap between both departments, the role of demand generation popped up, creating a stronger alignment between goals.

Demand Generation 62

Demand Generation Demand Top of Funnel Generation 62

Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

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Paid Content Planning Marketing AI Trends 193

Sharpspring

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This blog will serve as a helpful guide to demand generation strategies and will provide you with all the steps necessary to help you master demand generation tactics. What is Demand Generation? But, what is really at the root of demand generation? Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation.

Demand Generation Agencies 90

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel 90

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

2021 was a year of adapting to challenges, changes, and the unexpected. To help put marketing efforts of this past year in perspective, we’re looking back at some of our top marketing content of 2021, focusing on B2B marketing strategies and new trends. The post Top B2B Marketing Content of 2021 appeared first on Launch Marketing.

B2B Marketing 118

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Planning B2B Thought Leadership 118

Vidyard

APRIL 8, 2021

In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, sales teams across the globe were quickly thrown into an environment that was required to sell digital-first. Reps had to rely heavily on Zoom calls, virtual event experiences , and asynchronous video messaging. Our video for sales benchmarks infographic has quick hits for you.

Advertising Benchmark 65

Advertising Benchmark Video Marketing Forrester Forecasting 65

Outgrow

AUGUST 6, 2021

12 Best Lead Generation Ideas to Implement in 2021. Lead generation is the cornerstone of every marketing effort for both B2C and B2B businesses alike. But the hours spent on generating quality leads must be fruitful. Interactive content is your best friend when it comes to lead generation. Let’s begin!

Lead Generation 97

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 97

Only B2B

AUGUST 11, 2020

Gone are the days, when there was an extreme need for expert telemarketers to generate leads. But with this digital transformation, it has become less tedious task to generate leads. Since the inception, the AI bots are capable to manage the responses for individual prospects. Artificial Intelligence In Telemarketing.

Telemarketing 147

Telemarketing Marketing AI Trends Digital Transformation 147

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 78

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 78

Biznology

MARCH 2, 2021

The current momentum will see e-commerce continue to grow and build market value rapidly in 2021 and the years to come. With all of that in mind, here are the five leading trends that you should use to your advantage in 2021. Capitalizing on omni-channel sales. The best part? Boosting store visibility with voice search.

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eCommerce Marketing AI Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 163

ConvertKit

MAY 28, 2021

You’ll need to grow your email list and market your products strategically if you want to build a lasting connection that turns into sales. Here are a few tips and tactics to get you started. This tool creates unique referral links for each user and allows you to manage a tiered reward system with ease. Here’s how to do that.

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Paid Content eCommerce Email Marketing Tactics 124

Martech

JULY 26, 2022

Oracle has announced the launch of the next generation of AI-powered Oracle Fusion Sales as part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience. Fusion Sales generates automatic recommendations for the last steps to closing deals, including quotes and proposals. From Fusion Marketing to Fusion Sales.

Marketing AI 94

Marketing AI Marketing Proposals Enterprise Management CRM 94

Mailmunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Optimizing marketing efforts is, therefore, a no-brainer to help convert more leads and sales this year. Fear not, here are some top tactics to quickly help boost your conversions and improve your ROI. Is there a better way conversion tactic in the digital age than converting in real-time? Convert in real-time. I don’t think so.

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Tactics Conversion Landing Pages Click Rate 66

Outgrow

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 Best Lead Generation Tools You Need to Try Out in 2021. According to a Hubspot report, most of the midsize and large companies generate less than 5,000 leads per month. They use some of the best lead generation tools to mine a stream of qualified leads. What Is Lead Generation? Well, you’re not alone.

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Lead Generation Paid Content Budget Programs Lead Ranking 94