Oktopost

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Social selling has emerged as a powerful strategy for B2B organizations to engage with prospects, build relationships, and drive sales. This is where your average social media management platform falls short. It’s a common misconception that social media management platforms are just for marketers.

ROI 62

ROI Organization Top of Funnel B2B 62

Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2019

Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change.

Lead Generation 172

Lead Generation Statistics Sales Qualified Leads Allocation 172

markempa

JANUARY 13, 2014

Tweet How do you measure the return on investment of a LinkedIn InMail campaign? This is becoming a fairly common question in B2B social media marketing, and it’s understandable given the increasing adoption of InMail as a B2B marketing strategy. Lead Management: 4 principles to follow. So, how do you approach it?

Social Media 120

Social Media Linkedin ROI Campaigns 120

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

markempa

MARCH 16, 2015

Tweet You need to rethink the way you use LinkedIn. Without some of us even noticing, LinkedIn developed into a useful publishing platform and lead generation tool for marketers and sales people looking to build relationships with prospects. But if you’re looking for an easy lead source, you won’t find it here.

Linkedin 120

Linkedin Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 7, 2010

Last year, I launched the B2B Lead Gen Roundtable Group on LinkedIn. It started with a simple goal: to create a group to discuss and share ideas that focus on the many aspects of B2B lead generation such as lead nurturing, lead management, teleprospecting, social media and more.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Linkedin Generation Lead Gen 120

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

Biznology

AUGUST 8, 2019

I was teaching B2B digital marketing to master’s degree students at San Andres University in Buenos Aires again this summer. So, I decided to look into what’s going on in B2B marketing in Argentina. Ruth: How do B2B marketers in Argentina approach new customer prospecting these days? Frias , who filled me in. Martin: No.

Demand Generation Agencies 106

Demand Generation Agencies Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services B2B Marketing 106

markempa

MAY 13, 2009

A few weeks ago I wrote a post called 5 steps for using LinkedIn as a lead generation tool and step number five was ‘create your own LinkedIn group and share relevant content.’. Well, last Thursday I launched the B2B Lead Gen Roundtable Group on LinkedIn. What do you do?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Linkedin Generation Leads 120

PureB2B

APRIL 8, 2018

LinkedIn appeals to 41% of B2B marketers as their main social media network and is where 80% of B2B leads are generated. What’s more, about 50% of LinkedIn users are more likely to buy from businesses that they have interacted with on LinkedIn. The numbers are in. Impersonal Connection Requests.

Linkedin 62

Linkedin Cost Business Ad Frequency 62

PureB2B

MARCH 6, 2018

When it comes to generating B2B leads on social media, LinkedIn is way ahead of the competition. No other social site gathers the volume of like-minded executives, professionals, and business owners in one platform in quite the same way LinkedIn does. Use Your Company Page as a Lead Generation Page.

Linkedin 48

Linkedin Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Leads 48

PureB2B

APRIL 8, 2018

LinkedIn appeals to 41% of B2B marketers as their main social media network and is where 80% of B2B leads are generated. What’s more, about 50% of LinkedIn users are more likely to buy from businesses that they have interacted with on LinkedIn. The numbers are in. Inactivity. Impersonal Connection Requests.

Linkedin 48

Linkedin Cost Business Ad Frequency 48

Oktopost

MAY 5, 2021

Listen to the Podcast: Or Catch Us on YouTube: For more mind-blowing conversations on artificial intelligence and to keep up with the show everyone is talking about this year, subscribe to B2B Marketing Now for free wherever you listen to podcasts or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or follow Oktopost on LinkedIn. Episode Summary.

Marketing AI 147

Marketing AI Transparency B2B Sales B2B Marketing 147

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Millions of companies crowd the B2B universe, vying for the same share of business. As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change.

Lead Generation 243

Lead Generation Statistics Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 243

Capstone Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This is likely one of the most inane, boring topics in B2B marketing, so please bear with me. That said, it’s foundational in lead management and everything from data management, measurement, and reporting, to scoring and routing leads is based on this one boring decision that no one talks about.

Lead Management 40

Lead Management Work Management Marketing Management Co-Registration 40

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Welcome to the seventh installment of The B2B Marketer’s Quick Start Guide. Integrations: Adobe Experience Cloud, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP C4C CRM, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. Integrations: Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Pipedrive, Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, Gmail, Hotjar, and more. Without further ado….

Marketing Automation Services 122

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Work Management 122

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

Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2021

We’re tackling this and more with one of B2B marketing’s rising stars. Listen to the Podcast Now: For more thoughtful discussion with renowned marketing leaders, subscribe to B2B Marketing Now for free wherever you listen to podcasts or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or follow Oktopost on LinkedIn.

Planning 118

Planning B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management Demand Generation 118

SalesIntel

JULY 12, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, harnessing the power of high-quality, reliable, and accurate B2B data can make all the difference between success and failure for your sales, marketing, and revenue operations (RevOps) functions. Quantity does not necessarily equate to value regarding B2B data.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Purchase B2B Marketing Automation Services 52

Capstone Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2017

In my last post , I framed out the three main lead management approaches in B2B SaaS. If you’re not sold on unique lead management as the optimal approach for B2B SaaS, let me know because I’d love to get on the phone with you and convert you to our way of thinking. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn.

Lead Management 40

Lead Management De-duplication Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 40

markempa

JULY 29, 2009

I've heard more B2B marketers citing LinkedIn as a key social network they want to add into their lead generation and marketing strategy. I often get asked questions like "how do you generate leads via LinkedIn (without alienating your network)? Quality can be an issue with leads from LinkedIn.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Linkedin Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed to recalibrate their lead generation strategies in this ever-shifting landscape. Those are only a handful of the developments expected to impact B2B marketing this year. LinkedIn is gaining impressive traction as a B2B lead generation network.

Lead Generation 94

Lead Generation Marketing AI Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 94

Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Effective lead nurturing is crucial to successful b2b marketing. Lead nurturing can help you improve your lead conversions over time. ” “ Lead nurturing will generate an increase in sale opportunities up to 20%. ” “ Lead nurturing can help you build a trusted relationship with your economic buyer.”

Lead Nurturing 100

Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Buying Cycle Lead Management 100

SendinBlue

APRIL 19, 2021

Successful B2B marketing automation requires thought and preparation but once up and running, can do serious heavy lifting for your sales funnel. Now you might be wondering how exactly one should use marketing automation for B2B. What are the most effective B2B automation techniques and tactics for nurturing leads?

Marketing Automation Services 95

Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel Marketing Automation B2B Sales 95

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 17, 2023

Podcast Demographics for B2B Clients What about your target account – what podcasts might they be listening to? He goes live Thursdays on LinkedIn and YouTube. We feature the brightest minds in B2B sales and marketing, sharing secrets to driving greater volume, velocity and conversion of sales pipelines in any industry.

Ideal Customer Profiles 100

Ideal Customer Profiles Advertising Agencies B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 100

BOP Design

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

First and foremost, your team needs to know what qualifies as a lead. At Bop Design, our best leads come directly from our B2B website contact form submissions. We are positively relentless in getting these leads scheduled after qualifying. Tips to Qualify and Convert Leads. Phone In Leads Are Great Too.

Sales Qualified Leads 75

Sales Qualified Leads Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 75

markempa

DECEMBER 12, 2016

I’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular and shared posts on the B2B Lead Blog, chosen by marketers, just like you, to help you get ready to have a great 2017. My methodology was compiling the aggregate social shares across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+. The Biggest Contributor to B2B Revenue. Here’s why.

Account Based Marketing 84

Account Based Marketing Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 84

ViewPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

This article does a good job of explaining the importance of the ULD—assuring everyone is on the same page and working toward the same end—and covers additional ground (“How to do lead management that improves conversion”). Lead nurture programs done well triples your B2B sales lead generation marketing ROI.

Lead Generation 378

Lead Generation Work Management Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Management 378

Capstone Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2017

In my last post , I framed out the three main lead management approaches in B2B SaaS. If you’re not sold on unique lead management as the optimal approach for B2B SaaS, let me know because I’d love to get on the phone with you and convert you to our way of thinking. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn.

De-duplication 40

De-duplication Lead Ranking Lead Management Work Management 40

Crimson Marketing

AUGUST 4, 2015

B2B companies have recently had to confront an awkward truth. B2B buyers do not make purchasing decisions lightly; they weigh choices carefully. Perhaps this has always been true, but today’s B2B buyers have something that their predecessors did not—a wealth of information available to them with only a few mouse clicks away.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Funnel Advertising 100

The Point

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some years ago, our firm conducted a lead management audit for a technology client who was struggling to convert raw, inbound inquiries into sales qualified leads. During the audit, it became quickly apparent that one of the major issues was at the very front end of the lead qualification process.

Sales Qualified Leads 168

Sales Qualified Leads Tips Lead Nurturing Multi-Channel 168

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Facebook and LinkedIn also offer industry and topic specific groups. Here’s a quick guide on finding and joining groups on LinkedIn. It features the brightest minds in B2B sales and marketing, sharing secrets to driving greater volume, velocity and conversion of sales pipelines in any industry. MarketingProfs B2B Forum.

Planning 119

Planning Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 119

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Trends Researcher, Max Iskiev anonymously surveyed 1,477 global sales professionals across B2B and B2C industries to unearth the sales trends, opportunities, strategies, and pain points that could impact businesses in the coming year. This tool helps sales professionals to identify and engage with high-quality leads on LinkedIn.

Enterprise Management 63

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Tools Forecasting 63

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. Examples can be as complex as lead generation campaigns and email nurture campaigns, or as simple as scheduling social media posts in advance. Our Services. Who We Are.

Marketing Automation Services 98

Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Marketing Budget Work Management 98

markempa

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Tweet As the holiday season quickly approaches an end, and marketers prepare to make 2014 their best year yet, we pulled together the top blog posts on the B2B Lead Roundtable Blog to share the most popular topics, chosen by marketers just like you. In 2012, the top focus for B2B marketers was understanding and leveraging social media.

Lead Ranking 120

Lead Ranking B2B Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Gen 120

Only B2B

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Must Read: 7 Lead Management Strategy Best Practices. Use LinkedIn for Targeted Lead Generation. The reason for using this strategy is that people not only consider LinkedIn to be a social media channel but also a platform where they can share their resume with others.

Lead Generation 118

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 118

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 1, 2013

Last month, Content Marketing Institute (CMI) released its report , “B2B Software Content Marketing: 2013 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends – North America,” sponsored by the International Data Group (IDG). The report, which highlights responses from more than 1400 B2B software marketers across the U.S. LinkedIn (87% vs. 83%).

Marketing Management 120

Marketing Management Marketing Budget Budget Programs Peer-to-peer 120