markempa

MARCH 16, 2015

Tweet You need to rethink the way you use LinkedIn. Without some of us even noticing, LinkedIn developed into a useful publishing platform and lead generation tool for marketers and sales people looking to build relationships with prospects. But if you’re looking for an easy lead source, you won’t find it here.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales prospecting on LinkedIn is preferred by most salespeople. According to 89% of top-performing salespeople, social networking sites like LinkedIn are critical for closing deals. Traditional prospecting typically involves reaching out through conventional channels such as emails or cold calls.

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

So let’s look at 29 reasons why Social Selling (particularly via LinkedIn) should form part of your ABM strategy. 90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! A way to avoid calls, emails, and other engagement channels?.

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Sprout Social

JULY 20, 2016

Unlike social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram where users sign up for a variety of purposes, a majority of LinkedIn users are there for business. Most people sign up for LinkedIn for one of three reasons: Networking. Lead generation. LinkedIn lead generation is a mystery for a lot of companies.

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Biznology

JANUARY 19, 2016

So I dug around Google Analytics looking for the top ten articles based on popularity between January 1 through December 31st. So, without further ado, here are the top Biznology articles from 2015 — enjoy! 37 facts on the future of Social Selling vs. Cold Calling. How many leads do you need to generate?

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Binary Demand

JUNE 22, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]One frequently asked question in the dynamic and cutthroat B2B lead generation environment is, “Why is data quality so important?” It is the process of capturing the attention of intent-rich leads to contact and nurture them for sales. But there’s so much more.

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For example, despite the economic obstacles that some Asian and African countries face, one thing is certain: you can create leads in the same manner you would in the West as long as your target market has access to the internet and a device (computer or smartphone). LinkedIn is still the go-to site for B2B.

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Strategic-IC

MARCH 8, 2021

As Account-based Marketing continues to transform the world of B2B Marketing, LinkedIn becomes an increasingly critical tool for reaching your target accounts in an effective way. But what is the secret to ABM success on LinkedIn? In this article we’ll outline: What makes LinkedIn such an invaluable tool for Account-based Marketing.

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DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, if a user searches and reads an article about “cloud computing” and “big data,” that means that they have an interest in, and potentially the intent to purchase, services related to those topics. However, this typically only includes those accounts that have converted to leads. What types of intent data are there?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Even with just 140 characters, he manages to really get to the heart of what position you need to take during tough sales calls, and how to advance your career in sales. As the CEO of SalesLoft, a leading sales software platform, Kyle knows firsthand how to a salesperson to close more deals – even when the clock is working against them.

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Sales Engine

MAY 19, 2016

In the context of digital marketing and demand generation, lead intelligence is the sales rep’s ability to predict high probability pain points that a prospect may have before trying to establish contact so that they may have a more fruitful consultative conversation. How can sales use lead intelligence used to get in front of prospects?

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SalesIntel

AUGUST 18, 2021

To increase your chances of winning these valuable contracts, one of the main strategies is to make your team focus heavily on converting leads into customers. For those who are not aware, leads are potential buyers. Your company needs to be in constant contact with warm leads to show value and persuade them to buy your solution.

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SalesIntel

AUGUST 8, 2022

You can watch the full webinar , but below you’ll find a summary of the five prospecting hacks presented for consistently winning high-quality leads. Instead, look for a company’s press releases, social media posts, annual reports, and the prospect’s LinkedIn posts. Hack #4: Cold Calling is Not Dead. Just More Difficult.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Since buyers have turned away from conversations with sales representatives, cold calls have become spam, and trying to connect when prospecting has been challenging for sales teams to build meaningful relationships with prospects. The main platform for professionals, of course, is through LinkedIn.

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Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

Then we’ll end by looking at specific prospecting techniques that can help you secure more leads and close more deals. Why you shouldn’t neglect prospecting Sales prospecting vs. lead generation General tips for more effective prospecting Examples and resources for outbound and inbound prospecting methods Let’s get started!

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. LinkedIn is a platform for professionals. In fact, a whopping 74% of sales professionals say LinkedIn is effective for prospecting. LinkedIn is also a staple for prospect research.

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Belkins

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Eager to make your B2B sales lead generation more efficient and less time-consuming? Thus, don’t hesitate to discover how to generate B2B leads right now in order to enjoy great ROI in the future. How to Find a Perfect B2B Sales Lead? Update Your Existing B2B Sales Leads Database. Segment Your Audience.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Elements of an effective sales email When to use a sales email template 4 sales email templates and why they work Sales email template best practices A new way to go from lead to close Harness CRM data outside the CRM with Sales Engagement, and engage buyers as they move across the web. Call to action (CTA).

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Think of it like the structure of a deal — the building blocks, like lead qualification and sales calls, that need to be stacked in a specific order so it’s possible to drive deals to close. For example, as part of the sales process, a rep may choose to reach out on LinkedIn or make cold calls to find prospects.

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Smarte

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Whenever you cold call your prospects, meet them while networking at events, there are proven strategies to turn prospects into customers that have always worked for ages. You purchase leads to fill up your sales pipeline. You add leads collected from events to your mailing lists. Cold Calling. Social Media.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 29, 2018

Lead with Content that Captures Buyer Attention. Cold Calling Lives and the Phone Still Matters. The notion that cold calling is dead isn’t anything new. There’ve been numerous articles claiming that it’s history. Some sellers simply despise cold calling and hopped on this bandwagon.

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Binary Demand

JUNE 19, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]One frequently asked question in the dynamic and cutthroat B2B lead generation environment is, “Why is data quality so important?” It is the process of capturing the attention of intent-rich leads to contact and nurture them for sales. But there’s so much more.

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Binary Demand

MAY 4, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]B2B lead generation is tricky but not impossible today! Marketers use PPC ads, social media, email marketing, and other methods to deliver many leads to their sales team. However, the actual task begins when you have to turn those leads into paying customers.

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OutboundView

JANUARY 19, 2024

If so, this article is for you. In this article, we’ll walk through the changing landscape of how to organize SDR teams when selling to HR to get better results. Increased Email and LinkedIn Traffic : Post-COVID, there’s been a surge in email and LinkedIn communications. SDR teams are expensive and tough to manage.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

If your sales strategy doesn’t include social media, leads who could have been brought to your business are likely going to your competitor. In fact, according to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers regularly outsell their peers who don’t use social media in their sales processes. How to Do Social Selling on LinkedIn.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cold call with composure, confidence, and persistence. Maintain a presence in LinkedIn groups. Cold call with composure, confidence, and persistence. But for all of its flaws, cold calling is still one of the most effective B2B prospecting methods sales orgs can leverage. What is B2B prospecting?

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. Direct lead generation: Social media platforms offer a direct channel for lead generation, identifying prospects through their online activity.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Though it wouldn’t have been effective for initial lead generation, it would have helped to back up our story, showcase our expertise, and build our content library. I quickly learned that in the security world, nobody answers cold calls and shares their security programs or challenges thereto. No one even answers emails.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 30, 2020

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, scope, and industries are trying to turbocharge their lead generation efforts. Generating more leads might just require a few changes to your current sales and marketing strategy, however, generating quality leads and at scale is quite another challenge. What is a lead generation tool?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Even with just 140 characters, he manages to really get to the heart of what position you need to take during tough sales calls, and how to advance your career in sales. As the CEO of SalesLoft, a leading sales software platform, Kyle knows firsthand how to a salesperson to close more deals – even when the clock is working against them.

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

61% of B2B marketers say that generating high-quality leads is one of their biggest challenges. Lead generation is hard. If you wait until your lead pipeline is empty to start prospecting, you'll end up desperate to find new leads. You'll end up wasting time and energy on leads who aren't a great fit for your solution.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Success rates for cold calling, even for skilled professionals, hover around 2%. Today’s medical sales reps are spending countless hours poring over social media, news articles, industry websites, and other sources, reading anything they can get their hands on to find good prospects. Easy to process, easy to share.

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Vidyard

MARCH 30, 2022

He shares his insights on how to attract your ideal customer and book more meetings on his blog and podcast, Inside Selling , and posts helpful articles and tips for SDRs on LinkedIn weekly. Head over to his website for lots of other great resources and tools to help you crush your cold calls and book more meetings.

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LeadSquared

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

B2B lead generation is easier said than done. So how do you convert them into leads that you can nurture? So how do you convert them into leads that you can nurture? Rahul Shrivastava , Business Development Manager at Cyient Limited, talks about 8 effective B2B lead generation strategies, in our webinar. No problem!

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you identify a possible lead, send them a quick introductory message. Like a traditional cold call, keep your message short, personalized, and friendly. Approaching social media as a search engine to find leads. For instance, 74% of sales professionals say LinkedIn is the most effective channel for prospecting.

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EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Between internal meetings, prospecting, cold calling, building the perfect sales cadence and then actually, you know, selling things, there’s often little time to do much else. Did you know that leads generated through social selling are seven times more likely to close compared with other tactics? The best place to do that?

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