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 218

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing B2B 218

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 228

Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 228

The Point

JULY 1, 2019

For the last decade or more, it’s been an accepted principle – almost a key tenet – of B2B demand generation that business buyers don’t want to talk to a sales rep until the last possible moment. It’s why, for example, we marketers have assumed control for more and more of the lead funnel. Sales Alerts.

B2B Sales 124

B2B Sales Demand Generation Agencies Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 124

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

What’s the perpetual challenge in every sales funnel? You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion.

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Work Management Marketing Automation Services 130

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Biznology

JUNE 4, 2018

“ Tech Providers Will Pay Far More Attention to Sales Enablement” was one of “ 10 Fearless Predictions for B2B Tech Sales and Marketing in 2017 ” from Gartner technology marketing analyst Todd Berkowitz. The need for mid- and late-funnel video for sales enablement. Source: SAVO Group.

Top of Funnel 173

Top of Funnel Video Marketing Case Studies Gartner 173

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. When the prospect is ready to buy, your sales team carries them over the finish line to close the deal. BTW: Are Your Sales and Marketing Teams Aligned? You’ll also use your customer personas to guide future marketing and sales efforts.

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation 246

FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. Understanding your target audience is more important than ever for lead generation and improving the ROI of marketing and sales. Understanding their journey is where B2B customer insights come in. What are B2B Buyer Personas?

Buyer Personas 57

Buyer Personas Marketing AI Ideal Customer Profiles Webinar Metrics 57

The Point

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This functionality not only generates additional insights for marketers as to just how much of their content prospects are actually reading, but also enables more sophisticated lead qualification methods, for example: granting higher lead scores when an individual prospect reads more than say, 80 percent of a white paper. via @spearmktg.

Paper 193

Paper Demand Generation Agencies Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 193

Rev

MAY 10, 2023

Account based marketing (ABM) on paper sounds like a great idea. What ABM tactics should you use? And how do you use them in a way that stands out from all of your competitors using the same tactics? How to identify which accounts to target with account based marketing tactics Want to save yourself some time?

Account Based Marketing 78

Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles ABM Tactics 78

Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Research has shown that up to 50% of leads are qualified but not yet ready to buy and only 3% of those in the market are in an active buying process. Often times sales teams are solely focused on short-term gains and not interested in the longer nurturing processes. Acquisition. Engagement.

Sales Management 111

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 111

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

As you’re walking away, rake in hand, a sales associate stops you and asks you to sign up today for a free home consultation to start your dream kitchen immediately and the option to sign up for a payment plan. Key takeaways: Understanding the three marketing funnel stages is crucial for creating a smooth user journey.

Top of Funnel 95

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 95

Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

But how much do you know about B2B lead generation and its potential to redefine the term entirely? It’s fine if you don’t understand everything right now, but by the conclusion of this post, you’ll be well on your way to producing B2B leads like a pro. Leads in the Middle of Funnel (MoFu).

Lead Generation 117

Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 117

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. Having ICPs clearly defined helps your sales and marketing teams to understand which businesses would make great prospects.

Paid Search Agency 97

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Launch Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

From defining the target market to outlining marketing and sales tactics to reach the audience and more, a go-to-market strategy has it all. Here are four tactics for developing an effective SaaS go-to-market strategy. Demo presentations, case studies and service trials can be of great use here.

Tactics 118

Tactics Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 118

BOP Design

JANUARY 7, 2022

As I browse web design agency websites, it drives me crazy when I see the tab “Industries Served” and it lists Food & Beverage, Electronics, Retail, and B2B! I need to continuously remind people that B2B is not an industry —it comprises many different industries. can all be B2B. What Makes B2B Different.

B2B Thought Leadership 120

B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 120

Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to acquire leads, boost sales, or increase conversions, content is vital to moving people through the buyer’s journey. The type and the timing of content delivery matters, especially when marketers leverage it to move a prospect through the sales process.

Top of Funnel 79

Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 79

Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sure, it’s always been there to some extent, but that pressure has recently increased, according to B2B marketers. As she looked through the data, she also figured out which messaging performed best with our target ICP but also aligned with where a person was in their journey (top of funnel, middle of funnel, or bottom of funnel).

Lead Nurturing 190

Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 190

Martech

MARCH 12, 2024

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. Social media is now considered the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue, per the 2023 State of B2B Digital Marketing report (download required). Sales for new customer wins. Is it strategic?

Social Media 83

Social Media Media B2B Advertising Agencies 83

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. More people are involved in today’s buying process as well, with executives playing a greater role than in the past.”. Each survey polled at least 800 people making B2B purchases.

Sales Cycle 75

Sales Cycle B2B Sales Studies Marketing Management 75

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Intent is the lifeblood of sales. Intent data paints a panoramic picture of the B2B arena -revealing current interests, challenges, and needs of target audiences, resulting in increased conversions and accelerated pipeline. Must Read: What are the Benefits of B2B Intent Data? Must Read: How to Collect B2B Intent Data?

Intent Data 71

Intent Data Intent Intent Signal Sales Qualified Leads 71

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 78

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 78

BOP Design

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

B2B marketers utilize a ton of methods to get in front of prospects and buyers: email marketing, social media ads, search engine ads, blogging, retargeting, SEO – the list goes on. And while it seems that digital marketing is now a mainstay for B2B firms, the question still comes up: Why is digital marketing important for B2B firms?

B2B Marketing 109

B2B Marketing Allocation B2B Paid Search Agency 109

Heinz Marketing

MAY 12, 2021

Numerous studies have shown that sales and marketing alignment leads to increased revenue, improved campaign performance, better win rates, and improved customer retention. A key benefit of sales and marketing alignment is improved communication of important data and insight across teams and functions throughout the organization.

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel Planning Case Studies Marketing Funnels 120

FunnelEnvy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Their initial impression, shaped by your B2B SaaS landing pages, determines whether they become a lead or bounce away. They are part of strategic SaaS marketing campaigns that understand the different stages of the sales funnel. At Funnel Envy, we’re used to dealing with that complexity. Reach out if you have questions.

Landing Pages 62

Landing Pages Top of Funnel Practices Demand 62

Only B2B

APRIL 30, 2024

Crafting a successful B2B GTM strategy is easier said than done, but with the right framework, it becomes achievable. What is GTM in B2B Marketing? GTM in B2B is the marketing plan created by your company to reach the right market for finding the right audience at the right time.

Marketing Analytics Tools 71

Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 71

Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving B2B landscape, cultivating strong relationships with industry analysts and thought leaders (B2B influencers) is crucial for establishing brand awareness, achieving thought leadership status, and ultimately driving sales growth. B2B influencer marketing is not merely about securing a fleeting endorsement.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 52

BOP Design

DECEMBER 2, 2020

To use personalization or automation in B2B sales, that is the quandary, or discussion, or battle depending on the parties involved. Benefits of Automation in the Sales Process. Read more: Easy tips to close B2B website leads. Read more: Easy tips to close B2B website leads. Brand Awareness. Problem Solver.

B2B Sales 74

B2B Sales Top of Funnel Automation Personalization 74

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Gone are the days of B2B marketing campaigns that land with a thud! We’re entering a new era where personalization reigns supreme and the key to unlocking its potential lies in a powerful tool: intent data Think of B2B intent data as the secret sauce that unlocks a deeper understanding of your prospects. Forget them!

Intent Data 71

Intent Data Intent B2B Sales B2B Marketing 71

Biznology

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

B2B lags in digital. Some B2B companies love their tried-and-true strategy. They have always gone to market with big trade events, airport advertising, and field sales reps to follow-up on all those leads. But they’ve noticed that B2B digital experiences aren’t keeping up with their expectations.

B2B Marketing 118

B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management B2B 118

BOP Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

For businesses seeking to increase leads and boost sales, building a professional B2B website is important – but it’s not enough. In this blog, we discuss essential website features that will maximize conversion rates on a B2B website. Read more: What high converting B2B websites have in common. Clear CTA.

Marketing Websites 122

Marketing Websites B2B Top of Funnel Case Studies 122

SnapApp

JANUARY 24, 2019

Both sales and marketing want their pipelines to be overflowing with leads at all times, and more importantly, they want the right leads that are most likely to convert into revenue-generating customers. Nearly every B2B marketer is competing for the attention of the same prospects. Top of the Funnel. Let’s get started.

Top of Funnel 111

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Personalization 111

BOP Design

APRIL 6, 2020

There has been much debate among B2B salespeople on what an inbound lead looks like: Is it someone completing a contact form? Downloading a case study? With inbound leads to your B2B website, there are conversions that are more sales-ready leads and there are some conversions that require nurturing.

Top of Funnel 78

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 78

Scoop.it

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Because many organizations don’t understand why sales reps need content and what types of content to provide them to help them win more deals. This same research reports that 60% don’t want to talk with sales reps for access to information. This is known as content for sales enablement. Why is this number so low?

Top of Funnel 54

Top of Funnel Buyer Personas Content B2B Thought Leadership 54