Zoominfo

MARCH 24, 2021

You hire talented sales and marketing professionals and set them up with state-of-the-art CRM and automation tools. Wait, are they working with bad data? Businesses depend on data to fuel business growth. However, if that data isn’t clean, your marketing and sales efforts take a hit.

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DealSignal

MARCH 17, 2023

While ZoomInfo tops out at max 70% data accuracy, DealSignal offers fresher, more accurate, dynamic data at a market-leading 97% + thanks to our dynamic, multi-step verification process that uses AI and machine learning algorithms, robots, and human researchers to reverify your data just before it’s delivered to you.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2018

“Organizations must shift their focus from one-time data cleansing to ongoing data maintenance to turn the tide.” B2B data isn’t glamorous. Yet, it’s a critical resource for both sales and marketing teams. In an environment where data is currency, quality is key. The Impact of Bad Data on Sales.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2018

In modern business, data is a hot commodity. Everywhere we look there’s talk of data-driven sales, data-driven marketing, predictive learning, data hygiene , and so on. Data is a critical component of business success—no matter the industry, the size of the business, or how the business operates.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 3, 2018

There’s no way around it – prospect and customer data is one of the most valuable assets a B2B organization has access to. Unfortunately, low-quality data is a real problem for many companies—simply because B2B data decays so rapidly. The Impact of Bad B2B Marketing Data. The short answer—everything.

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Zoominfo

MAY 7, 2021

When Andy Lyon started at ZoomInfo, people called him “Andy Cub.” Fast forward seven years later, and Lyon has just closed the biggest deal in ZoomInfo history: an eight figure deal. Challenges to Closing Big Business Deals. Within this time frame, both companies had signed separate contracts with ZoomInfo.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 2, 2020

Many B2B data providers claim to have the “best” data. But have you ever stopped to think about where these companies get their data and what makes it better than the rest? Data is a big investment – and as a buyer, you should never trust a data provider without first understanding where that information comes from.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With the rise of sales enablement technology and the variety of available communication methods, one might expect phone calls to become a thing of the past. Yet, cold calling is still a key component of B2B sales. The Problem with B2B Cold Calling. Less than 1% of cold calls lead to a sale ( source ).

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 12, 2019

While it’s impossible to avoid spam traps entirely, good data hygiene will help you limit exposure. In most cases, this happens as a result of the sender’s lack of data hygiene , and the consequences can be severe. It’s the nature of the business. So, what’s a legitimate email marketer to do?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When it comes to data, this process is considerably speedier. Because of this, many organizations are working with a B2B database that is outdated, invalid, or incomplete. Dirty data impacts all areas of an organization, making it critical to regularly clean your data. What is Data Decay?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 3, 2018

Welcome to our June B2B Blog Post Round-Up—a series where we highlight the great work our writers contribute to some of our favorite publications. 4 Lessons ZoomInfo Learned From Their Own ABM Campaign. So, like many companies, ZoomInfo decided to give ABM a shot. 13 Ways Your Marketing Reports Are Hurting Your Business.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 9, 2018

The experts at ZoomInfo have scoured the internet to put together the following list of marketing productivity statistics. increase in sales productivity and a 12.2% On average, 49% of companies are currently using marketing automation, with more than half of B2B companies (55%) adopting the technology ( source ).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Even the most seasoned marketers struggle to build the perfect lead management strategy for their business. Lead management refers to the entire process of generating leads, qualifying them, tracking their activity, passing them on to sales and prioritizing well-timed follow-up. higher sales quota achievement rate.

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Zoominfo

JULY 12, 2021

When it’s time to build a technology stack, sales teams are faced with hundreds of solutions that offer lofty promises of automation, efficiency, and higher revenue. But without high-quality data to connect them all, many of those tools can essentially turn into empty boxes that fall short of their goals. What is the Sales Tech Stack?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technological advancements have the ability to transform any industry or job function overnight—including B2B sales. Today’s blog post breaks down some of the most impactful technological developments B2B selling has seen in the last few years. Here are five important ways technology has permanently changed B2B selling.

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. I spoke with Vega, Sodexo’s VP of Human Resources for Latin America, and Castro, President at MOT Training and Development, to discuss how business storytelling can change an organization’s approach to recruiting.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 8, 2022

Your go-to-market actions are only as good as the data they run on. You can hire the best sales and marketing talent and outfit them with state-of-the-art CRM and automation tools , but without high-quality data, their efforts will fall short of your targets. What does bad data actually cost businesses?

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Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2018

There’s no way around it, bad data impacts every aspect of a business — from lead generation to marketing, customer relationships, cold calling , and revenue. What Is B2B Data? B2B data is insightful information used to help drive sales and marketing efforts. What is Data Maintenance?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Welcome back to our B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. We use this monthly post to highlight the great work the ZoomInfo team has contributed to outside publications. In fact, 41% of businesses estimate the cost of a bad hire to be over $25,000 ( source ). We took two months off to plan for the upcoming year. Continue reading.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2018

Technological advancements can transform any industry or job function overnight — including B2B sales. What Is The B2B Selling Process? The goal of B2B selling is to reach prospects and form meaningful connections with them. Brace Yourself We’ve got millions of verified B2B contacts — ready for you to close.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With the rise of sales enablement technology and the variety of available communication methods, one might expect phone calls to become a thing of the past. Yet, cold calling is still a key component of B2B sales. The Problem with your Data Low-quality data can impact every aspect of a business—particularly sales and marketing.

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Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2018

There’s no way around it, bad data impacts every aspect of a business—from lead generation to marketing, to customer relationships, to cold calling, to revenue. Consider these statistics ( source ): 94% of businesses suspect that their customer and prospect data is inaccurate. Bad data costs U.S. Keep reading.

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Zoominfo

JULY 9, 2020

Although most companies have now adopted some version of a data hygiene strategy, dirty data is still very much alive and well. How can it be that technology has come so far, and yet data quality issues still plague sales and marketing professionals? What is data hygiene and why is it important?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Attempting to grow your business without market intelligence is a lot like driving without directions. Without a clear understanding of your industry or market, you will fail to make informed business decisions. Businesses are catching on to the importance of market intelligence. What is market intelligence?

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2019

Although most companies have now adopted some version of a data hygiene strategy, dirty data is still very much alive and well. How can it be that technology has come so far, and yet data quality issues still plague sales and marketing professionals? Molly Clarke, Director of Digital Marketing ZoomInfo.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Marketing and sales departments frequently work with their own data sets, knowledge, and procedures, while customer service teams create distinct customer experiences from marketing and sales. Data is the lifeblood of your CRM system, and data errors affect the entire system, sales effectiveness, and revenue.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Attempting to grow your business without marketing intelligence is a lot like driving without directions. Without a clear understanding of your industry or market, you’ll be ill-equipped to make informed business decisions. Businesses are catching on to the importance of market intelligence. billion in 2020 to $33.3

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Whether you conduct your sales outreach by phone, social media, or email—it’s undeniably an essential aspect of B2B sales. Today we’ll cover a list of insights around sales follow-up productivity, channels, cadences, and effectiveness. B2B Sales Follow Up Statistics Sales Follow Up Productivity 1.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 15, 2018

The importance of data cannot be understated in the modern sales landscape. Now, data and analytics reign supreme when it comes to running a successful sales organization. But here’s the thing– the world of data and analytics has made massive strides in recent years and many organizations have yet to catch up.

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Content4Demand

MAY 21, 2020

Written by Marjorie Romeyn-Sanabria & Michael Rodriguez Republished with permission from Demand Gen Report With in-person engagement on hold this spring and possibly into summer, B2B marketers continue to pivot their strategies to make up for lost leads, maintain relationships with clients and attract new business.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2019

If you’ve worked in sales for any length of time, you know your success is dependent on the quality of your sales prospect lists. Think about it- you might be the most skilled salesperson at your company, but if you’re reaching out to the wrong people, your sales skills will have no impact on their desire to purchase your product.

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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Collecting contact information is a key part in your business development strategy, but inaccurate input, unsubscribed users, or outdated information can clutter your CRM and negatively impact your marketing efforts, sales productivity, and customer retention. What is data hygiene?

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Zoominfo

JULY 31, 2019

Whether you realize it or not, the efficiency, productivity, and drive of your B2B sales team is directly dependent on the quality of your data. Good data leads to less time spent prospecting, more meetings on the calendar, and ultimately more revenue. What is bad data and how does it occur? of sales reps’ time.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In business, people have become contacts and companies have become accounts — just a growing list of names and phone numbers in your CRM. And, because contact and account data is a high-value form of currency in the corporate world, it often feels like the human element of B2B is gone. Let’s get into it!

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Zoominfo

APRIL 27, 2022

Using dirty data to fuel your business is like putting the wrong kind of fuel in your car: the engine might start, but you could be doing serious damage. If you want a well-oiled revenue engine, you’ve got to fuel it with clean data. In this post, we tackle some foundational dirty data questions: What is dirty data?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Many B2B data providers claim to have the “best” data. But have you ever stopped to think about where these companies get their data and what makes it better than the rest? After all, account and contact data is the fuel that enables your revenue engine to run smoothly. What Is A B2B Data Provider?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Using dirty data to fuel your business initiatives is akin to putting the wrong type of fuel in your car. Consider these statistics ( source ): 40% of business objectives fail due to inaccurate data. Bad data costs U.S. businesses more than $611 billion each year. Misaligned sales and marketing teams.

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