Engagio

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The right data underpins everything from building target account and contact lists to fueling sales prospecting and cleaning existing databases. This is why I was pleased to see Demandbase’s inclusion in Forrester’s recent landscape report on B2B marketing and sales data providers.

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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.

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The global B2B intent data market is expected to reach a value of USD 2.16 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 22.7% – [ Forbes report ] At this point, where the marketing landscape is full of noise, the most successful B2B businesses are already reaping the benefits of intent data — to maximize revenue.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

MAY 17, 2022

Deals in B2B are increasingly complicated and more likely to be scrutinized by top executives and the finance department. Buyers now exercise more due diligence than ever before, conducting more research and engaging in more conversations with vendors and third parties,” according to Forrester. Sales complexity continues to grow.

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PathFactory

JUNE 23, 2022

After 7+ years as a SiriusDecisions then Forrester analyst leading B2B content research, I joined PathFactory as SVP of Product Marketing and Research. It has been an honor to serve the B2B community over the past several years as a research analyst. There Is No Revenue Intelligence Without Content Intelligence.

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PathFactory

JUNE 13, 2023

By Christine Polewarczyk, SVP Product Marketing and Research, PathFactory Last year at Forrester B2B Summit, I was on the mainstage with former colleague Phyllis Davidson giving a keynote on “Time Travel and Transformation: The Future of B2B Content.” George also declared that B2B CMOs should lead the charge on generative AI.

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

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. We talk to some of the best leaders in B2B sales and marketing every day.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There’s a seismic shift happening in B2B buying, and it’s being driven by a powerful force — generational change. A recent Forrester report found that Millennials and Gen Z make up 64% of business buyers. Buyers want to be known and understood in both B2B and B2C buying situations.

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Fusion Marketing Partners

AUGUST 8, 2019

There are many industry gurus out there proclaiming the death of the B2B sales profession. Forrester Research predicted that 1 […].

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Modern B2B

OCTOBER 20, 2023

These include post-sale experiences such as community and customer support – how can you change customer interactions post-sale to engage customers for the long term, beyond the contract duration. The post Forrester B2B Summit EMEA 2023: Focusing on Customer-First appeared first on Modern l B2B Marketing.

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Tony Zambito

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

We are in that moment of hesitation when it comes to the future of how B2B buyers will engage in buying. The coronavirus pandemic has become the fuel of the forthcoming future of the B2B buyer-seller dynamic. Revenue and sales leaders will need to adapt to an accelerated rate of change in buying behaviors. An unsettling time.

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6sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Caroline Robertson , Vice President, B2B Marketing and Sales Research Director. Although women make up more than half of the global workforce, they represent fewer than one-third of all B2B sales and one-quarter of all B2B tech sales roles. Matthew Flug. Jennifer Zhang, Research Associate. JAN 26 2021.

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Only B2B

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding Appointment Setting Services Investing in an B2B appointment settting services means mastering your calendar like a pro. The 5 Benefits of B2B Appointment Setting B2B appointment setting tackles these challenges head-on, offering a range of benefits to optimize your sales funnel: 1.

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The ROI Guy

JULY 11, 2017

Two years ago, I was sitting amongst a shocked audience, listening to analyst Andy Hoar pronounce the “Death of the B2B Sales Rep”. Now, two years on, the forecast from Forrester is even gloomier, with faster than anticipated disintermediation. So how do you find, up-skill and enable enough of these consultative reps?

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Outreach

MARCH 8, 2021

With a bit more than a week behind me, since I finished my second act at Forrester, I am thrilled to announce that I have joined Outreach as its first-ever Global Innovation Evangelist. Three to four years ago, I predicted that B2B sales roles and methods were headed for transformational change.

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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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Velocity Partners

APRIL 9, 2024

At most B2B companies, the marketing/sales relationship has taken a wrong turn. Because the B2B go-to-market playbook — what worked before — no longer matches the reality of how customers buy. You can see the results of this in the growing lack of trust between sales and marketing teams. But revenue didn’t follow.

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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. MQLs (Marketing Qualified Leads).

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

B2B SMBs can achieve digital transformation; it takes work, commitment, and the right strategy. To help you get started or keep progressing, we’ve designed a roadmap for B2B SMB digital transformation. People shop for services and products differently, even in the B2B realm. by 2023 , accounting for 17% of sales.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team? Qualifying HQLs often involves: Engaging with sales reps during demos or consultations. Requesting quotes or proposals.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here are four B2B marketing trends to implement (or at the very least, be on the lookout for) in 2022. B2B Marketing Technology Trends Trend #1: Consolidation of martech systems We see digital marketing headed toward consolidated tech stacks with strong integrations. ZoomInfo MarketingOS Finally, ABM with data you can trust.

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ViewPoint

MARCH 12, 2013

I had the great the opportunity to interview Lori Wizdo , B2B marketing analyst at Forrester Research. Lori is a senior analyst with extensive marketing, sales, and operation experience in the information systems and software industries. Some sales professionals even believe that they can't get qualified leads from marketing.

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Influitive

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The most powerful tool B2B marketers have in today’s hyper-connected world is genuine word of mouth from their customers—such as reviews, social media shares and recommendations. In the report, Laura discusses why advocate marketing is critical to the success of B2B companies. Advocate marketing creates value for B2B brands.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 19, 2022

My most recent blog posts have proposed a new approach for B2B go-to-market teams — a Converged Growth organizational model. This new organizational model represents a complete rethink of traditional B2B sales, marketing and customer service roles, with blended teams, organized around stewardship of customer journey phases.

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Leadspace

DECEMBER 7, 2021

December 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leadspace, the industry-recognized AI-powered B2B Buyer Data Platform, has been named a Leader by Forrester Research in its recent report The Forrester New Wave : B2B Customer Data Platforms, Q4 2021 authored by analysts Steven Casey and Katie Linford. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

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PureB2B

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Competition is fierce in the B2B sales space, making it difficult for teams to connect and engage with potential buyers. However, by curating and delivering personalized content to target audiences, sales teams can, in fact, cut through the digital noise and gain the attention of in-market consumers. AI saves time, period.

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PureB2B

JANUARY 31, 2022

Add a Personal Touch to B2B Sales with Artificial Intelligence. Take it from Forrester, whose research found 77% of consumers have either chosen, recommended, or paid more for a brand that’s offered a personalized customer experience. Personalization is equally important to B2B sellers.

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Biznology

DECEMBER 17, 2020

B2B marketing quickly adapted to the challenges of the global pandemic, thanks to the many talented people who have chosen business markets as their professional focus. We are lucky to have all these skilled B2B marketers in our camp. Of all fascinating B2B marketers this year, Franki Chamaki takes the cake. Or the soda bottle.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There’s a line in Forrester’s latest report on content marketing platforms, or CMPs for short, that I love. ” Being a top choice for B2B marketers is the result of all our employees’ hard work and what we believe is a unique, strategic approach to the content space. Click here if you want to stay updated.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While AI-related buzzwords are now more common than morning coffee, differentiating B2B brands through authentic thought leadership has never been more important. This sentiment is very much in line with what I’ve shared in my own presentations on AI and B2B content marketing. At Content Marketing World in Washington D.C.,

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Influitive

APRIL 22, 2015

For years, B2B marketers have largely viewed B2C loyalty tactics as irrelevant in their space. After all, B2B buyers don’t respond to reward points and coupons. Plus, customer retention has long been seen as the responsibility of those in sales, service, and support. B2B Loyalty, The B2C Way. Download the report now.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago They say recessions don’t start trends – they accelerate those that are already in motion. The trend has been more of everything in B2B. On the heels of the current slowdown, it seems it’s going to take still more.

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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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Tony Zambito

MARCH 12, 2017

B2B companies are faced with the most transformative era in business history. The scale of disruption will mean the B2B buyer and seller dynamic will continue to be rocked. It is safe to say that no industry or B2B markets will go without some form of disruption affecting buyers and buying behaviors.

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Top Rank Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2023

When you think of B2B Marketing do you think “blandscape”? There’s a lot to be excited about in B2B Marketing today including the latest trend of Generative AI and its impact on everything from ideation to performance optimization. Harvard Business School) Without question, B2B marketing is both art and science.

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Vidyard

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Sellers embracing a digital-first and video-first approach to customer engagement see significant gains in 2020; New video-for-sales training tools help every business ramp up their sales teams to embrace video in new ways in 2021 . Free Video-for-Sales Training Tools Help Sellers Embrace Video in 2021.

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