The Point

JUNE 23, 2020

B2B marketing has seen a dramatic change in the last decade, driven by radical advances in marketing technology and the emergence of new channels. One fixture of B2B marketing for more than a decade is the lead funnel, brought to prominence by the analysts at SiriusDecisions (now part of Forrester.) Cold-calling is dead.

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Sales Engine

MARCH 31, 2016

In a B2B context, that means that content marketers must stop thinking in terms of fragmented, segmented tactics and view the buyer’s journey holistically, unbound by an imperative to stick to only one approach. This analysis can tell you things like: Which content performs the best, so you can promote and distribute that content accordingly.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 29, 2023

B2B growth plan: perfecting partner ecosystem marketing 45 percent of B2B marketing decision-makers at typical B2B organizations have said that new or renewed ecosystem partners were their primary revenue source, as more B2B companies have moved towards broadening their partner ecosystems, according to newly-published Forrester Research data.

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Biznology

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I’ve long observed that B2B marketers focus too much on lead generation, and not enough on current customer expansion and retention, which is, after all, where the bulk of profits lie. When asked, the typical B2B marketer will say that 80-85% of their effort goes to customer acquisition. This is a mistake. What’s that?

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ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But whether we are talking about well-thought-out ‘growth marketing’ programs or haphazard ‘inside-out,’ interruptive go-to-market tactics, random acts of marketing and sales are at a breaking point. Our ability to succeed through haphazard marketing and sales acquisition efforts is rapidly coming to an end.

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B2B Marketing Exchange

MARCH 4, 2024

Coming to you from sunny Scottsdale is the 2024 B2B Marketing Exchange! Phyllis Davidson from Forrester set the tone with her keynote, drawing parallels between B2B content strategies and the evolution of Taylor Swift’s success. Feeling FOMO from missing out on the 2024 B2B Marketing Exchange? See you there!

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

SiriusDecisions, the analyst firm now part of Forrester, had entered the conversation, pioneering the marketing funnel that became a staple of B2B marketing for the next 15 years. SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads). SALs (Sales Accepted Leads). Marketing/sales alignment was never better. Promotions were earned.

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Valasys

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With the proliferation of technology & the Internet of Things (IoT), the B2B marketing world has transformed & evolved. Marching to an ecosystem that is ever-transcendent & dynamic, the B2B marketers need to learn about the amazing B2B marketing trends for 2020. The Key B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2020.

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Martech

JULY 14, 2022

B2B marketers have employed account-based marketing (ABM) for well over a decade, of course, but the space has evolved rapidly over the past two to three years. Additionally, the COVID pandemic accelerated fundamental shifts in the B2B buying cycle by forcing events and in-person meetings to go virtual. How B2B buying has changed.

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6sense

JANUARY 26, 2016

To wrap up 2015, Forrester Research, Inc. published a report looking ahead to what they believe will be B2B marketing’s new mission in 2016. In the existing model of the B2B lead-to-revenue flow, marketing is responsible for everything up to and including the lead qualification process but nothing after.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Hitting targets and meeting sales quotas has become harder for most sales teams over the past year. The impact of the economy has slowed down the pace of B2B sales, leaving sales teams wondering how to meet their KPIs. So, in order to efficiently guide prospects to closed-won, nurturing relationships is key.

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The Marketing Blender

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Which social media platforms drive the most sales? You know that social media is a powerful tool for promoting your business, but you might not know which platforms are the most effective at driving sales. That being said, let’s break down which social media platforms drive the most sales and why. #1 Who We Are. .

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Tomorrow People

MAY 30, 2022

When it comes to B2B marketing, businesses often focus on customer acquisition. According to a study conducted by Gallup, only 29% of B2B customers are fully emotionally and psychologically engaged with the companies they do business with. 8 tips for marketing to existing B2B customers. That’s where customer retention comes in.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The “2017 State of Account-Based Marketing Survey” from #FlipMyFunnel discovered that the percentage of B2B marketers who said they used account-based marketing (ABM) increased from 49 to 81 percent over the past 12 months, but why? In 2017, nearly half of B2B marketers said that their primary goal was to generate revenue.

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Martech

APRIL 25, 2022

More B2B marketers are adopting account-based marketing than ever before. ” Nine out of 10 marketers attribute larger deal sizes to their ABM program, according to data from Forrester Research. “B2B marketers don’t have the luxury that a lot of B2C marketers do,” said Haeri. What it is. Why it’s hot.

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Martech

JUNE 3, 2022

” Rather than tailoring messages to individual customers, marketers in the B2B space are recognizing the need to adopt account-based strategies to resonate with groups of executive-level buying groups. .” “The other thing that you need to make ABM successful is tight marketing and sales alignment,” Britt said.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although B2B marketers have a wide range of ways to reach out to their target audiences, new research suggests that B2B buyers are still interested in phone calls and virtual appointments. This is according to new research from TimeTrade, published in the “What Buyers Want: The State of the B2B Buyer Experience” report.

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Vision Edge Marketing

MAY 2, 2019

In their report, B2B Buyers Mandate A New Chart for Marketing and Sales, Forrester Research posited that, “The misalignment between sales and marketing teams continues to be a hot topic, even after a decade of B2B firms trying to solve this problem.” Forget aligning Marketing and Sales to each other.

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Top Rank Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2023

For over 22 years , TopRank Marketing has had the honor of helping a diverse selection of the world’s top B2B marketers and major global brands elevate beyond merely being competitive, to truly standing out from the crowd with creative and award-winning successes. Don’t be afraid to get creative and lean into the unknown.

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Martech

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Journey Events will map marketing and sales activities to account progression or regression, indicating those activities which are having positive (or negative) impact on moving accounts closer to revenue. Central to that project is knowing which activities promote and which hinder customer progress. Why we care. ABM is evolving.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

1 SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report. SpotMe , named an all-in-one event management platform in The Forrester Wave report, is one of the best alternatives to Boomset.

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Leadspace

JUNE 28, 2022

In a recent report by Forrester regarding the future of B2B marketing, Forrester indicated that B2B marketers are going to need to step up their game to meet marketing’s new challenge. She promotes several valuable claims about B2B marketing for us to keep in mind. B2B marketing….

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Martech

JULY 18, 2022

Most B2B businesses have some kind of account-based marketing strategy. Automating ABM data, analytics, campaigns and workflow processes can provide numerous benefits, including the following: Improved sales and marketing alignment. Shortened sales cycles. The B2B sales process is notorious for its length.

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Brandpoint

MAY 18, 2020

In today’s digitally focused business environment, it’s more important than ever for sales and marketing departments to work together to create content and collateral that’s effective in driving sales. closely measure the ROI of their content marketing, according to the 2019 Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs B2B report.

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Valasys

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Post-Sales Customer Experience is a strategic B2B marketing approach wherein B2B brands strategically use their marketing budgets & resources to inspire their existing customers to advocate their brands. Ways to Deliver Phenomenal Post-Sales Customer Experience.

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Aberdeen

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Our latest roundup includes new surveys and market research reports to enhance your B2B marketing strategy. We cover a 2019 market report on Global Buyer Intent Data Tools, the improved ROI of data-driven marketing, 2019 ABM benchmarks, B2B marketing predictions for 2020, and what’s working in intent-based strategies.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Welcome everyone to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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Only B2B

JULY 5, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of B2B marketing, demand generation plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and success. As we enter 2023, it is crucial to adapt to the evolving nature of B2B demand generation and discover effective strategies to generate demand and engage target audiences.

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Martech

MAY 4, 2022

Engaging buying committees through coordinated marketing and sales programs. More B2B marketers are adopting account-based marketing than ever before. Account-based marketing, or ABM, is a B2B marketing strategy that aligns sales and marketing efforts to focus on high-value accounts. What it is. Why it’s hot.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For years, marketers have engaged audiences with account-based marketing strategies to better align sales and marketing practices and, in turn, provide more relevant, personalized content and messaging. Customers don’t care whether the communication comes from marketing or sales, says Methananda, they just want a “holistic experience.”

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EMagine B2B Blog

MARCH 29, 2018

The competitive landscape in B2B tech means now more than ever is the time to differentiate your business and stand out in the space with a remarkable marketing campaign. It all begins with choosing compelling and relevant B2B tech assets, but it doesn’t stop there. PPC) pay-per-click advertising is the perfect way to do it.

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Valasys

AUGUST 13, 2019

Sales readiness is a core component of sales enablement. Nowadays, B2B dominion is fiercely competitive. Companies are under tremendous pressure to deliver the results desired, particularly in terms of sales revenues. The efforts of sales & marketing teams need to be intertwined.

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 16, 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. If you look at the most recent B2B market trends, you can notice how much has changed in such a short time. Put The Customer First. The answer is both.

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Forrester B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

Planning season is the perfect time for B2B revenue engine leaders to address common challenges, share functional insights and competencies, and build a customer-obsessed growth strategy.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A car dealership published an advertisement promoting several open sales positions. The message in the copy indicated that sales were booming – the dealership didn’t have enough salespeople to serve the demand. After the advertisement was published, sales demand increased even more. Image credits: Unsplash and said study.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Retail storefronts, ecommerce companies and even online streaming platforms such as Netflix all accomplish their sales via B2C transactions. Business-to-business (B2B) marketing, on the other hand, refers to the marketing of goods and services to other businesses. Dig deeper: Why we care about B2B marketing: A guide for marketers.

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ClickDimensions

APRIL 15, 2021

This finding from Forrester is particularly important to organizations since the onset of the pandemic. With budgets tightening for B2B and B2C purchasers around the globe, customer retention is critical. Similarly, an email that promotes the benefit of an additional complementary product could also be effective for renewing customers.

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