Zoominfo

AUGUST 2, 2021

How do you get visitors’ attention and start a productive sales conversation? Chatbots in B2B marketing and sales are the perfect lead generation tool for digital activities that lead prospects onto your website. Let’s look at best practices for using chatbots to convert your leads. The result?

Marketing Automation Services 246

Marketing Automation Services Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Websites Lead Scoring 246

Webbiquity

APRIL 13, 2022

B2B buyers have relied heavily on search for years, but recent research shows that Gen Z and Millennial buyers are 2X more likely than older generations to discover a product by searching online. That makes SEO one of the top areas of investment for B2B marketing teams. Affiliate sales support independent publishing.

SEO 294

SEO Marketing Websites B2B Marketing & Strategy 294

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. B2B is focused on developing relationships between businesses, while B2C is focused on connecting directly with end consumers. 10 Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing 1.

Work Management 217

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 217

Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter.

Lead Ranking 101

Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads 101

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You’re familiar with the B2B buyer’s journey : moving prospects through the awareness, consideration, and decision stages of the buying process. Buyer intent comes down to understanding what makes an excellent lead for your business. Quick Takeaways: Customer experience is a leading priority for modern businesses. Source: G2.

Buyer Intent 359

Buyer Intent Intent Work Management Marketing Management 359

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions.

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Velocity Partners

APRIL 9, 2024

At most B2B companies, the marketing/sales relationship has taken a wrong turn. The fact that they’re ignoring most MQLs while sourcing their own leads should tell you something is drastically wrong. The fact that they’re ignoring most MQLs while sourcing their own leads should tell you something is drastically wrong.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Top of Funnel B2B Lead Ranking 78

Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Among the latest innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, causing quite a stir in B2B demand generation companies. Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services.

Ideal Customer Profiles 97

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 97

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Which means things shaking up in the B2B world — holiday emails are being blasted, sales deals are being closed, and 2021 recruitment strategies are finishing up. Integrating holiday energy with your B2B efforts typically increases chances of revenue success. B2B Tips for Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, and More.

Work Management 237

Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling Tips 237

Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a perfect world, sales and marketing would be tightly aligned , working toward the same goals and achieving the best possible results. But marketers and sales teams know this isn’t always easy. From this challenge, sales enablement was born. As a result, B2B companies are investing heavily in sales enablement tools.

Sales Cycle 233

Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 233

Webbiquity

AUGUST 9, 2022

There are several B2B sales and marketing strategies you could adopt to expand your B2B market this year. Optimizing your sales pitch deck is one you may want near the top of your list. The more prospects you can successfully pitch to and convert to clients, the higher the return on your marketing and sales spend.

B2B Marketing 265

B2B Marketing Tips B2B B2B Sales 265

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 the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing , staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. B2B marketing blogs. And where did I find it?

B2B Marketing 138

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

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing. The Top Social Networks for B2B Marketing. Affiliate sales support independent publishing.

Social Media 237

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 237

Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. But have we deviated too far from sustainable lead generation practices and become too reliant on pay-to-play databases to fuel outbound initiatives? As I often say, a true lead demonstrates intent to discover or purchase your product — yes, it’s that simple.

Lead Ranking 114

Lead Ranking Lead Gen Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 114

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. Year after year, survey after survey, leads were number one. This last one is a biggie.

Tactics 117

Tactics Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 117

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

According to Laurie Buczek , research vice president , IDC CMO Advisory practice “B2B tech buyers are undeniably digital-first and digital always in their buying journey. This has never been truer in an age of digital-first B2B marketing. We are in an era of next-generation B2B marketing convergence.

B2B Thought Leadership 232

B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking B2B Marketing Planning 232

SalesIntel

APRIL 17, 2024

In the B2B industry, email automation has become a transformative tool enabling you to streamline communication, offer personalized content, and cultivate leads efficiently. To enhance your email campaigns, it’s crucial to understand and implement effective strategies for B2B email marketing automation.

Marketing Automation Services 52

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Automation Marketing Management 52

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 116

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Account Based Marketing 116

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When Lee Odden asked me to lead the team at TopRank Marketing, I barely hesitated. It’s an exciting time to be a B2B marketer. I can’t wait to lead our team to new heights. What makes B2B marketing special right now is we’re finally — finally — leaning into creativity and human emotion.

Marketing Report 106

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies B2B 106

B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

Moustafa is the President of Push Analytics, a digital consultancy firm engaged in B2B and B2C services. He brings a wealth of experience from the B2B enterprise sales space, having managed complex sales in the tens of millions of dollars. Strategies to address common organizational gaps, particularly in lead management.

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales B2B Marketing Enterprise Management B2B 52

Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

B2B Video Is Bringing in Customers [Report] 91 percent of B2B marketers have said that their organization has used video in marketing efforts, with 90 percent noting that video has helped increase traffic, while 71 percent of B2B brands have used videos created especially for social media, with 70 percent having utilized explainer videos — three of (..)

B2B Marketing 106

B2B Marketing Search Marketing B2B Google 106

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. Then Google did what Google does best.

Lead Scoring 118

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking SEO B2B 118

Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. Influencers.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing B2B Planning B2B Thought Leadership 120

SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction: Navigating the B2B Marketing Landscape in the Education Sector In today’s competitive business world, effective marketing strategies are crucial for success. However, B2B marketing in the education industry comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Here are some tips and best practices: 1.

Telemarketing 94

Telemarketing Education B2B Marketing B2B 94

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A study from Search Engine Journal reports that 54% of B2B professionals engage with a webinar on a weekly basis. During the digital transformation of marketing and the shift to digital channels for communications since COVID, webinars have become a cornerstone for many B2B marketers. Remember, most of them are on-demand opportunities.

Webinar Metrics 110

Webinar Metrics Forrester Top of Funnel Research 110

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Outsourcing is a common practice in many industries, including the B2B sector, and is used by businesses to handle a variety of tasks, including appointment generation. A report by Grand View Research found that the B2B outsourcing market was valued at $163.2 from 2021 to 2028.

Work Management 116

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Lead Ranking 116

Heinz Marketing

JULY 28, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B sales and marketing, the key to achieving outstanding results lies in the art of marketing orchestration. Alignment of Sales and Marketing : Effective marketing orchestration bridges the gap between sales and marketing departments.

Planning 82

Planning B2B Marketing Lead Ranking B2B 82

B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 28, 2024

Insights From a Google Insider Mastering B2B Paid Advertising In the fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering the art of B2B paid advertising has never been more critical. In this episode, you’ll learn: The myths surrounding B2B paid ads and the truths that dispel them.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Ads B2B Advertising Agencies 52

Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For B2B brands, it is no longer a question of whether or not influencer marketing works. In fact, a vast majority of respondents to our 2023 Influencer Marketing Report report that they have seen extensive benefits in the form of increased sales revenue and improved customer brand reputation.

Advertising Agencies 120

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Planning 120

BOP Design

OCTOBER 26, 2023

At Bop Design, we understand that a website isn’t just a digital business card, it’s a potent sales tool that can engage prospects, nurture relationships, and facilitate multiple interactions throughout the buying journey. A staggering 75% of users admit to judging a company’s credibility based on its website design.

Design 107

Design Marketing Websites B2B Ethics 107

Binary Demand

JULY 21, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]Today’s B2B organizations largely count on the data it holds to direct themselves for success and seamless operations. It enables sales representatives to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their pitches by providing them with accurate and comprehensive data about prospects.

Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Intent Data Marketing Management 98

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Businesses that sell products or services to other businesses (B2B) require an effective appointment setting process to meet potential customers and convert them into paying clients. A sales representative who can continuously replenish their sales funnel with new qualified opportunities is priceless.

Work Management 127

Work Management Ad Building Marketing Management B2B 127

The Lead Agency

JULY 24, 2023

This blog was originally posted on the 11 th of September 2015 and has been updated for 2023, incorporating practice questions to ask yourself with regard to the B2B marketing mix, and an 8 th P to consider! is essential, that B2B Marketers tailor their seven Ps for their offering in a way that targets their business clients.

Marketing Mix 118

Marketing Mix B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 118

DealSignal

AUGUST 3, 2023

The best email marketing campaigns target the right audience with engaging, personalized emails at the right time. However, the most critical factor in reaching your audience is high-quality B2B data with verified contacts and verified emails. Let’s explore the best practices of using high-quality B2B data in email marketing.

Deliverability 94

Deliverability B2B Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 94

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The traditional B2B buyer’s journey has been overtaken by “self-directed buyers.” B2B decision-makers have more content at their fingertips than ever before. This is a fantastic step forward for B2B consumers. Gartner reports upwards of 70% of B2B decision-makers are willing to purchase without speaking to a representative.

Buy 52

Buy Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Barriers 52