The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The 11 undeniable benefits of marketing automation for B2B sales and marketing teams. How automation can transform your B2B marketing effectiveness and results. These days, when most consultants and gurus talk about technology transforming marketing, automation is what they’re referring to. Contact Us.

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Schubert B2B

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s a great feeling when you first sign up for a marketing automation platform. Finally, you have access to the data you need to improve engagement and move the needle with your B2B digital marketing efforts. Data can be incredibly valuable and can help guide your marketing strategy, but not all metrics are created equal.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL ) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. So, yes, MQLs matter.

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The Point

JANUARY 27, 2016

Demand Gen Report just published “ Top B2B Marketers Measure Lead Nurturing Effectiveness to Boost Performance ,” a special report in which they address the whys, whats, and how tos of measuring lead nurturing’s true impact. Most of our clients follow the SiriusDecisions waterfall model (MQL, SQL, etc.),

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Schubert B2B

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s a great feeling when you first sign up for a marketing automation platform. Finally, you have access to the data you need to improve engagement and move the needle with your B2B digital marketing efforts. Data can be incredibly valuable and can help guide your marketing strategy, but not all metrics are created equal.

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The Mx Group

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Without a doubt, B2B marketers face challenges in creating meaningful marketing reports. In fact, according to Demand Gen Report’s 2018 Marketing Measurement & Attribution Benchmark Survey , just 7% of U.S. Marketing Reports with Meaningful Metrics. Campaign / Tactic Effectiveness.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Sungard AS runs a highly successful demand generation program, an integrated mix of both online and offline campaigns, to generate a consistent flow of leads to the company’s sales force. Improve deliverability and overall email performance as measured by open and click rates.

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thePoint

AUGUST 24, 2020

We have arrived at the #5 thing I believe every CEO should know about marketing. In case you are new to the series, you can find #1 – #4 ( The “Ante” , Not all marketing is the same , B2B buyer journey , and B2B website purpose ) in our blog. #5 just wanting “sales ready leads”). Click To Tweet.

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DealSignal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Best of all, it can be implemented by any marketing organization as long as the effort, determination, and consistency is there. What Is Demand Generation Marketing? A common misconception about B2B demand generation is that it’s the same as lead generation for a particular product or service.

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DealSignal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Best of all, it can be implemented by any marketing organization as long as the effort, determination, and consistency is there. What Is Demand Generation Marketing? A common misconception about B2B demand generation is that it’s the same as lead generation for a particular product or service.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

It’s important to follow through on leads. Upon receiving a new lead, it should be categorized, accessible, and tracked for the most relevant ongoing marketing campaigns. We know that lead management is defined as the process by which marketing acquires, evaluates, nurtures, and hands off leads to the sales team.

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The Point

JANUARY 14, 2014

In my experience, most of the mental energy and strategic thinking around the practice of lead nurturing and lead management is usually applied to the goal of accelerating prospects through the sales process – from MQL to SQL, from SQL to Opportunity, and so on. And that lack of focus can be a big mistake.

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PureB2B

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Whether you’re looking at it from a marketing or sales perspective, getting someone interested in a product or service you offer, and turning that interest into a real conversation can feel next to impossible. It all starts with enabling your sales team, and turning them into lead nurturing machines. Why did that lead contact you?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 11, 2017

Author: Jingcong Zhao At this point, many marketing organizations have adopted a digital marketing platform. We nurture our prospects and customers with the goal of increasing conversions and generating revenue, yet many of us are struggling to engage enough of our audience via email. However, the top reason why U.S.

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Outbrain

JANUARY 13, 2020

Tailor specific content, comms and offers according to the current status of the leads. Don’t be discouraged by rejected leads. Don’t let hot leads cool down! For B2C and B2B organizations, a working lead generation process is a must, and when done right, it can become the main driver of new business.

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The Point

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Bear with me as I relate a quick story about lead nurturing: A few months back I became a sales lead. I sent an email to a marketing technology firm, one with whom I was vaguely familiar, about a client campaign for which I thought their technology might be useful. A question: at this point, what kind of lead am I?

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Industrial Marketing Today

MARCH 16, 2012

Talking to manufacturers and industrial companies on a daily basis has convinced me that when they say they need help with their lead generation, they really want more RFQ (Request For Quote) opportunities. Generating new leads, qualifying and nurturing them until they turn into a RFQ is too much work for them.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. But in between, we need to nurture and qualify our leads by encouraging them to engage with our content until they’re sales-ready.

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ANNUITAS

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A recent article in Click-Z , by Mike Hotz, made the case for focusing your email nurturing primarily on the middle of the funnel. Instead, I believe the case can be made to nurture at every stage of the funnel (initial contact, MQL, SAL, SQL and Customer). In today’s B2B market, it’s not good enough to simply generate leads.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 3, 2013

Rockefeller were a marketer today, there is no doubt that he would be finding success using marketing automation for lead scoring, lead management, lead nurturing, and so much more. In marketing, many of us spend too much time wildcatting for leads. If a young John D.

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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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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 9, 2010

Of course, Marketing Automation alone cannot live up to those hyped up expectations and has to take the brunt of the blame. That is unfortunate because Marketing Automation software is a very useful tool and in my opinion, a necessity these days. However, is improving efficiency enough to justify investing in Marketing Automation?

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Martech Advisor

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Lead management is defined as the methodology, process, and software used to reach prospective customers and convert them into buyers using targeted sales and marketing strategies. Lead management is essential for companies looking to grow their customer base and reach out to a wide audience. Table of Contents.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Lead generation is the lifeblood of any marketing team. The quest for quality leads has become daunting in a dynamic landscape where competition is fierce and budgets are tighter than ever. 61% of marketers rank lead generation as their greatest challenge in 2023.

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Martech

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cutting down costs on marketing and advertising. Invest more in those that bring more qualified leads. Let’s explore tactics to make your customer acquisition efforts more efficient with improved sales and marketing processes. Thus, new leads are assigned to SEs one by one. In some cases, each of these tactics may work.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 8, 2023

The CMO Council recently found that only 12% of marketers believe they have content marketing engines that are strategically programmed to target the right audiences with relevant and persuasive content to engage across channels and perpetually. Random Act #2: More Leads; ANY Leads! But this rarely has the desired effect.

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InsightSquared

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether your sales and marketing teams are crushing their numbers or they are struggling to generate sufficient pipeline, there is always a desire for more leads at the top of the proverbial funnel. At better-aligned organizations, you’re likely having conversations about improving the conversion rate of your leads.

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Single Grain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

61% of marketers consider generating more traffic and new leads to be their biggest challenge. So what’s a marketer or sales rep to do? Use lead generation software — that’s what! In this article, you’ll find our curated list of the 10 best lead generation software to help you grow your business.

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Martech Advisor

MARCH 5, 2020

“Marketing automation is defined as the process of using tools and technology to automate repetitive marketing tasks, track and measure campaign performance, improve productivity, and drive efficiency by minimizing manual actions.” What Is Marketing Automation? What is Marketing Funnel Automation.

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Unbound B2B

JANUARY 11, 2023

Quick Summary: Good Lead Generation Companies can customize lead generation strategies based on your business needs. Focus on your core marketing challenges and goals to select the best lead gen agency. Always check reviews, testimonials, and case studies to find the perfect lead gen partner.

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Markempa

MAY 13, 2019

In this post, I’m going to share seven tips to help you improve lead routing for more sales. Have you intentionally managed and optimized your marketing qualified lead routing and assignment process? If not, you could be losing sales, and marketing ROI not know it. Let me explain. Here’s how.

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Online Marketing Institute

JULY 31, 2009

Home Forrester Research « We’re renaming the blog | Main | New networks in the news » April 16, 2008 Numeric Scoring: The Key To Lead Management Success [Posted by Laura Ramos ] Recently I saw a preview of Eloqua’s spring release and it got me thinking about the role lead scoring plays in determining campaign effectiveness.

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Leadspace

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Aligning Sales and Marketing has always been a major challenge for B2B companies. Overall, industry surveys show that B2B marketers understand their primary goal is to support Sales’ objectives. Today’s Sales and Marketing teams live and die by their data. Account-Based Marketing. what messaging) and when.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 19, 2010

It feels like every month a new marketing automation vendor hits the scene making grandiose promises ranging from immediate ROI increases to more effective marketing to the delivery of lead management.    While marketing automation can automate lead management, it cannot deliver lead management. 

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Directive Agency

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Sonya is responsible for leading a team of “whip-smart” marketers in the U.S. across areas that include analyst and press relations, content creation, lead and demand generation, and marketing operations. How did you start your career in marketing? My career in marketing started back in high school.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 9, 2011

by Jon Miller The Definitive Guide to Sales Lead Qualification and Sales Development. This is especially true in the handoff between marketing and sales. Put simply, SDRs pass the baton from marketing to sales. Marketers live and die by whether their leads turn into opportunities.

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Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 8, 2021

Second from the left, you have Salesforce campaign details (First Touch, Primary Campaign Source, Last Touch). Digital Grouping options are UTM Source, UTM Campaign, UTM Medium, UTM Content, UTM Term and Property Location. Enjoy this new Full Circle view of your marketing data. Intro to Full Circle Campaign Attribution.

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