SalesIntel

AUGUST 21, 2023

Without a shadow of a doubt, B2B marketing has immensely changed over the years. Digital transformation and technology have transformed how we reach other businesses that can become our clients and customers. So as B2B industries become more competitive, we need to find more effective ways to market our products and services.

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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 . Lesson 2: Where to use video in your sales cycle and what types of videos to use.

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Vidyard

DECEMBER 16, 2020

New data from Vidyard , the video platform for businesses, suggests that in response to the shift to digital selling, the use of video for sales–both live video conferencing and personalized video messaging–has grown exponentially in 2020, and so too has its impact on sales performance. Sign up for Vidyard for free: [link].

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The 2018 Video in Business Awards had it all, and we’re thrilled to share the stories of this year’s Video Selling winners so we can all learn from their video awesomeness. Video has emerged as a powerful tool for modern B2B sales teams.

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Valasys

OCTOBER 17, 2019

In a fiercely competitive & ever-evolving B2B landscape, marketers must optimize their B2B CRM strategies to better interpret the complex nature of customers’ psychologies to optimize their marketing & sales endeavors. The goal is simply to improve business relationships.

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ClickZ

JULY 30, 2020

With sales and marketing integration, leads can be scored as they go through the funnel. Business to business (B2B) commonly uses lead nurturing tactics since the sales cycle is a lot longer. Here are two example drip campaigns for a B2B and B2C company: B2B company: National manufacturer.

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Valasys

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unlike traditional mass marketing, ABM tailors content and messaging to resonate with individual accounts, making it a powerful strategy in B2B marketing. By identifying and engaging key decision-makers within target companies, ABM aims to create meaningful and long-lasting relationships that drive business growth.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The 2018 Video in Business Awards had it all, and we’re thrilled to share the stories of this year’s Video Selling winners so we can all learn from their video awesomeness. Video has emerged as a powerful tool for modern B2B sales teams. Winner: Imagine Business Development. Runners-Up: Igloo Software, Modus.

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ClearVoice

MARCH 26, 2021

This situation can occur in both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) purchasing. However, “reasonable” can vary widely across businesses. Often, the B2B sales cycle can take six months to a year or more, while B2B purchases tend to occur more quickly.

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KEO Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2017

In today’s competitive business to business (B2B) technology environment, accumulating prospect names and contact information and sending out generic marketing collateral is simply not enough. Tech firms must take advantage of various methods and multiple channels to connect with leads throughout the buying cycle.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Well, this story starts when I had a great opportunity at a young age to work for a third-generation entrepreneur who taught me the way to really sell business to business over the phone. One of the first things that he taught my team was the distinction between a direct phone number and a general business line or phone tree.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Well, this story starts when I had a great opportunity at a young age to work for a third-generation entrepreneur who taught me the way to really sell business to business over the phone. One of the first things that he taught my team was the distinction between a direct-dial phone number and a general business line or phone tree.

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NetLine

JULY 5, 2023

To put it simply: customer intent is important because it allows businesses to cater their sales and marketing strategy to meet prospects and customers where they are currently. This typically means shorter sales cycles and more closed-won deals. Makes your marketing efforts more profitable and efficient.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 1, 2019

Well, this story starts when I had a great opportunity at a young age to work for a third-generation entrepreneur who taught me the way to really sell business to business over the phone. One of the first things that he taught my team was the distinction between a direct-dial phone number and a general business line or phone tree.

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MLT Creative

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Last week in B2B marketing the B2B blogosphere is buzzing about learning from big event masters, asking the right questions, copywriting brainstorming, and more. We appreciate the content contributors who keep the B2B marketing community informed with your reports, thoughts and observations. HeinzMarketing.com. MarketingSherpa.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Search engine optimization (SEO) has become a vital cornerstone for B2B (business-to-business) marketing strategies. B2B SEO is well-suited for attracting high-quality leads and fortifying your brand’s credibility regardless of your industry, product, or service. What is B2B SEO?

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Zoominfo

JULY 14, 2023

For B2B marketers, that means the challenge of effectively reaching, engaging, and converting their target audience is more complex than ever. As competition intensifies and buyer expectations evolve, the need for a well-defined and comprehensive B2B marketing strategy becomes paramount. What is B2B Marketing?

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LeanData

APRIL 6, 2016

And at first glance, it probably seems like something similar is happening in the B2B sector with the emerging trend of Account-Based Sales Development. But the business concept? Account-Based Sales Development is a relay race. But it’s far more than just an efficient division of labor. Sales cycles are longer.

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LeanData

APRIL 6, 2016

And at first glance, it probably seems like something similar is happening in the B2B sector with the emerging trend of Account-Based Sales Development. But the business concept? Account-Based Sales Development is a relay race. But it’s far more than just an efficient division of labor. Sales cycles are longer.

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Enterprise Management Ad Frequency Work Management Account Based Marketing 40

LeanData

APRIL 6, 2016

And at first glance, it probably seems like something similar is happening in the B2B sector with the emerging trend of Account-Based Sales Development. But the business concept? Account-Based Sales Development is a relay race. But it’s far more than just an efficient division of labor. Sales cycles are longer.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Ad Frequency Work Management Account Based Marketing 40

LeanData

APRIL 6, 2016

And at first glance, it probably seems like something similar is happening in the B2B sector with the emerging trend of Account-Based Sales Development. But the business concept? Account-Based Sales Development is a relay race. But it’s far more than just an efficient division of labor. Sales cycles are longer.

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Enterprise Management Ad Frequency Work Management Account Based Marketing 40

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Faster sales cycles and more inked deals. But winning an SMB sale isn’t as easy as picking up the phone. In this article, we’ll explain what an SMB is and break down how salespeople should operate with small business sales clients. Be a force for good for their business. Also, be patient.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 8, 2010

Even though her article is about the B2B buy cycle in general, it is a perfect follow up to my earlier post “Deconstructing the Four Stages of the Industrial Buy Cycle.” Any help that I can provide to my clients to alleviate the problem is greatly appreciated and rewarding for my business.

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Single Grain

AUGUST 31, 2023

B2B marketing is tricky because of how unconventional it can be. And that’s where we come to the topic of paid social media advertising for business-to-business companies. Work With Us Paid Social Media Advertising’s Standing in B2B Verticals Prepare for a paradigm shift. lead-to-win ratio.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 9, 2010

However, B2B and/or industrial marketers must learn to use it correctly in order to harness its true power. There’s is no question that marketing departments do become a lot more efficient by automating many of these marketing tasks. However, is improving efficiency enough to justify investing in Marketing Automation?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Without leads, you can’t sell anything, so they are vital to your sales process. There are two many types of sales leads: Business-to-business (B2B) leads are businesses that have the potential to become customers for B2B products or services — such as software, manufactured goods, or raw materials.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website Have Digital Marketing and Social Media Killed the Industrial Sales Job? Digital marketing has also changed how industrial and technical buyers behave, search and consume information that they need at different stages of the buy cycle.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Last week Focus.com’s Mastering Lead Management Virtual Event brought some of the leaders of B2B Demand Generation and Sales 2.0 His session talked about how the B2B market is rapidly changing and how this change is being led by the buyer. buyers seek out sales people now, not the other way around. .

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

About $3 trillion — that’s Forrester’s estimate for B2B sales by 2027, almost double what it was in 2021. And B2B salespeople are a big reason why it’s growing. If you want to be successful in B2B sales, you need to understand the difference between B2B and B2C sales strategies.

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Exo B2B

AUGUST 14, 2023

The adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” applies perfectly to B2B marketing. Here are some of the specific benefits of this approach for B2B: Reaching the right decision-maker: B2B companies often target several decision-makers within a single organization. to meet the specific needs of B2B customers.

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Ledger Bennett

APRIL 18, 2020

For many in the B2B world, SEO is often overlooked for the ‘quick’ wins of paid media. But when we take a step back, the very nature of PPC is counter-intuitive to B2B marketing. Business to Business marketing is generally drawn out and can take weeks even months for bosses to make a decision.

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Hubspot

JULY 12, 2012

It helps improve sales and marketing alignment when both teams can agree on the qualities of a great (and not-so-great) lead -- not to mention it makes the sales organization more efficient by letting them spend time only on the leads that are the most sales-ready. 3) Organization Size/Type. 4) Job Type. 4) Job Type.

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Lake One

JULY 14, 2020

The B2B buying environment is complex and often multifaceted. With heavy workloads and high goals, one thing remains consistent across the board: strong business relationships help close deals and drive company growth. Queue Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and B2B CRM strategy. What is a B2B CRM.

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Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

But digital marketing techniques have a number of benefits that their traditional counterparts lack: They are more efficient. Bringing new efficiencies is usually the top reason a firm invests in digital marketing technology. SEE ALSO: A B2B MARKETER’S FIELD GUIDE TO WEBINARS: TRENDS, TECHNOLOGY, AND TACTICS TO GET STARTED TODAY.

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Directive Agency

JUNE 12, 2017

If you’ve spent any time reading up on digital marketing trends you’ve probably run into the terms B2B and B2C before. The general difference between B2B and B2C is clear enough in the acronyms themselves: Business to Business & Business to Customer. We recently niched towards B2B ourselves here at Directive.

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Outreach

MARCH 9, 2021

The art of the sale has become a complex and intricate matter that requires unique strategies for success—and the art of the B2B sale, specifically, demands even more distinct techniques. What is B2B Sales? Business-to-business (B2B) sales is the process of selling goods or services from one company to another.

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Single Grain

JULY 8, 2021

Businesses often find themselves wasting their resources trying to determine lead quality with in-house filtering procedures that take forever to deliver results. The problem is, sales funnels are often filled with poor-quality leads that you need to sift out, which can hinder efficiency. Shorten the sales cycle.

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