Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company says they polled some 900 respondents who had been part of the “buying process for a B2B purchase of greater than $10,000 in annual value within the last 24 months.” The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales.

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B2B Thought Leadership B2B Sales Studies Thought Leadership 69

Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2019

True sales productivity boils down to two things: numbers and time. More specifically, how can you increase your numbers (calls, email, sales, deal size) during the time you spend working each day? If you’re ready to learn how high-quality sales data can make a huge impact on your success as a sales rep, keep reading!

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. Target Audience? Investment?

Sales Management 95

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

xiQ

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Transforming B2B Sales with Generative AI: The xiQ Revolution Generative AI will Create $1.2 Trillion in Sales Productivity Annually. Source: McKinsey and Company This is more than just an evolution – it's a revolution. One such technology revolutionizing B2B sales is generative AI.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Today’s B2B buyers are time-strapped and overwhelmed with information, making sales harder than ever. Being able to communicate with the correct context and timing is essential as a sales representative. Triggers provide an excellent view into how a company is changing, allowing your sales team to see future possibilities.

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Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Marketing Automation Services Work Management 253

Visitor Queue

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Companies of all sizes are always looking for ways to improve their sales conversion rates. As a salesperson, your stakes are high and your customer journey is complex, making it difficult to improve B2B conversion rates. Your traditional approach may no longer cut it.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools? Why Use Sales Tools?

Marketing Automation Services 97

Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. Conversion optimization is the process of improving conversions at every stage of the sales process by testing new messaging, channels and triggers. Six Effective Tips To Increase Your B2B Sales Conversions.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own.

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B2B Sales B2B B2B Thought Leadership Zoominfo 188

Binary Demand

JUNE 27, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]In the ever-evolving business landscape, generating high-quality leads is fundamental to any successful B2B venture. This is where effective B2B lead generation solutions come into play. ps2id id=’role-of-lgc’ target=”/]What is a B2B Lead Generation Company?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 21, 2016

In the age of content marketing, blogging has fast become one of the most effective ways to market your brand. Some B2B companies still haven’t adopted blogging as a business function despite its obvious […].

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.).

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 179

The Lead Agency

APRIL 2, 2024

How to improve SEO for B2B blog writing In the digital marketing landscape, nothing stays the same for too long. Search engine optimisation (SEO) may still be paramount to business-to-business (B2B) blog writing, but my oh my, how the rules are constantly changing. B2C strategies are all about the purchase.

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking SEO B2B 118

Zoominfo

JUNE 9, 2019

When it comes to B2B sales calls, the primary goal of the sales rep is to extract valuable information from the other person on the line. If you’re a seasoned sales professional, you already know the best way to get information is to ask smart questions. B2B purchase decisions have many moving parts.

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B2B Sales B2B Allocation Work Management 252

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, over 25 million businesses invest time and effort into creating Instagram marketing strategies for their companies to raise brand awareness, increase brand loyalty, and find potential customers. The best part is that Instagram isn’t only a perfect place for consumer brands—it can work really well for B2B companies, too.

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Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Examples Enterprise Management 297

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2023

When I created my own B2B Marketing Blog almost 14 years ago, I looked out across the web and asked “what do I have to say that is unique, valuable and helpful?” In 2015, I created Marketing Insider Group to help provide an insider’s point of view from my 25 years as a company marketers. B2B marketing blogs.

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B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Marketing Agencies 2 B2B Thought Leadership 138

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch , and ultimately, close deals. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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Webbiquity

MAY 11, 2021

Every business-to-business (B2B) organization needs to make the most of limited time and resources. How large is the B2B market? An efficiency audit examines how productively a company achieves its goals and pays attention to policy compliance. Internal—Based on data within the company. Guest post by Eleanor Hecks.

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Efficiency Paid Search Agency Companies B2B 292

Webbiquity

JANUARY 11, 2022

Effective user experience (UX) design is just as important for B2B websites as it is for consumer businesses. To move customers from awareness to conversion, B2B business sites must be designed with a clear information architecture; provide compelling messaging and details about products and services; and establish the company’s credibility.

Design 268

Design Paid Search Agency Companies B2B 268

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2020

Are you taking advantage of the massive benefits of blogging for business? The truth is, having a blog is one of the best ways to connect with your audience. Check out all the ways a blog can help your business grow. And I also included a handful of blog example I love. How Can My Business Benefit from Blogging?

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Paid Content B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency Thought Leadership 304

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. Target Audience? Investment?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

The question of why Sales and Marketing need to be in sync is a no-brainer. Studies have shown that companies with “good” sales-marketing alignment achieve. That’s enough for any B2B company to run with and give it their all. That’s enough for any B2B company to run with and give it their all.

Sales Management 290

Sales Management Lead Ranking B2B Sales Top of Funnel 290

Only B2B

JUNE 23, 2022

The terms leads, prospects, and opportunities are frequently used synchronously in B2B sales, despite the fact that they truly have distinct meanings. We will define each term and go through how they vary in terms of B2B sales in this blog article. Leads, prospects, and opportunities in B2B sales.

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Top of Funnel B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads Leads 118

Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2018

There’s no doubt about it—appointment setting is an important aspect of B2B sales and business growth. Yet, scheduling B2B sales appointments is no easy task. More Informed Buyers: B2B decision-makers often have in-depth knowledge of market and product options prior to speaking with a sales rep.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Sales enablement significantly drives higher conversion rates and revenue. Nearly 75 percent of organizations using sales enablement tools say it greatly influenced sales growth over the past 12 months. Since it promotes an integrated approach to selling, sales enablement involves both marketing and sales teams.

Sales Management 218

Sales Management Top of Funnel B2B Sales Tactics 218

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Thankfully, B2B sales expert Jill Konrath has solved this problem in her book SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Today’s Frazzled Customers. SNAP—a B2B sales framework aimed at selling to the modern buyer—is a loose acronym explained below: S – Keep it simple. N – Be invaluable.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Win Salyards , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, effective communication is critical to winning over potential clients and nurturing existing relationships. This alignment ensures marketing materials are more relevant and compelling, ultimately increasing their effectiveness.

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B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Case Studies 108

Sana Commerce

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When it comes to sales tax for e-commerce, do you have the data and technology you need to stay compliant and avoid fines? Sales tax compliance is complicated enough independently, let alone when adopting a new sales channel , expanding to a new market, or both, it’s important to do your due diligence on the necessary processes.

B2B Sales 98

B2B Sales B2B Work Management Marketing Management 98

xiQ

JANUARY 30, 2023

Adapt or Perish: The Evolution of B2B Sales in the Digital Age “The only constant in life is change” Heraclitus Greek philosopher This is especially true in the world of B2B sales and marketing these days. In the last 2 years in the post-pandemic world, B2B sales and marketing have drastically changed.

B2B Sales 126

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Marketing Management 126

FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the big news for B2B SaaS marketing and sales in 2024. Yet while generative AI is transforming B2B SaaS marketing, the other big news is not about tech disruption but about people – specifically about the sales experience buyers want now.

Marketing AI 62

Marketing AI B2B Sales Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies 62

Webbiquity

MAY 6, 2020

But it’s no longer only about the number of sales. Social media, email, video marketing, online advertising, and blogging are all effective digital marketing tactics for creating brand awareness and offering promotions. However, compared to other channels, the potential of blogging is still under-realized.

Enterprise Management 202

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Multi-Channel 202

Zoominfo

JULY 9, 2019

Welcome new readers and ZoomInfo regulars to the latest edition of our B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. For those of you who are new to the ZoomInfo blog, we regularly publish monthly round-ups to feature top B2B content from industry professionals, leading brands, and subject matter experts. . Let’s get into it.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2018

Sales reps often refer to receptionists, assistants, and phone operators as gatekeepers—and for good reason. Essentially, gatekeepers hold the key to B2B sales success. If you can’t convince a gatekeeper you’re important, you can kiss that sale goodbye. Does your company work with any of my competitors?

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B2B Sales B2B Cold Calling Zoominfo 203

Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2019

Welcome to the May edition of the ZoomInfo B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. These blog posts typically explore topics related to B2B marketing, B2B sales, recruiting, or business growth. So, without further hesitation, let’s take a look at our favorite B2B content from the month of May.

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Zoominfo B2B Work Management Marketing Management 189

Zoominfo

MAY 20, 2018

In fact, companies that conduct win/loss analyses consistently outperform those that don’t in the following areas ( source ): Customer retention rate: 60% vs. 48%. Continue reading to learn how you can incorporate sales win/loss analysis into your business strategy. Why did you decide to purchase from this company?

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Analysis B2B Sales Work Management Marketing Management 223

The Point

JULY 30, 2020

Even as demand generation activity begins to pick up, most marketing budgets right now remain tight, and so B2B companies are looking for creative, low-cost ways to drive demand. One of the areas we recommend consistently to our clients is to do more with the corporate blog. Make sure you can measure the blog’s contribution.

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