Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 6, 2010

When you think of lead nurturing platforms you typically think of firms like Eloqua, Marketo, Aprimo, LeadLife, Market2Lead, Silverpop, even Salesforce.com is getting into the lead nurturing space. Element #2 – Email – the most critical element of a lead nurturing platform is email. But Facebook? Tweet This!

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Martech

JUNE 14, 2023

For instance, a B2B marketing firm might automate a welcome series that introduces new subscribers to top-performing articles, invites them to upcoming webinars, or asks about their specific areas of interest to tailor future content. You can spot patterns and sentiments in their responses with some AI-based analysis. In your inbox.

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markempa

JANUARY 4, 2010

To help you start the New Year, I’d like to wrap up my Lead Generation Checklist Series with the secret to successful lead generation – and, for that matter, marketing in today’s B2B space: lead nurturing. At it's core, B2B lead generation is about building relationships. Relevancy is the key.

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Digital B2B Marketing

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Marketers have a huge blind spot when it comes to nurturing and lead scoring. It does not matter if you have built a sophisticated lead management and nurturing system, driven by content consumption, engagement and response. Your blind spot is there. What ways have you found to check your blind spot?

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Digital B2B Marketing

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Marketers have a huge blind spot when it comes to nurturing and lead scoring. It does not matter if you have built a sophisticated lead management and nurturing system, driven by content consumption, engagement and response. Your blind spot is there. You only see what is happening on your own properties.

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Digital B2B Marketing

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Marketers have a huge blind spot when it comes to nurturing and lead scoring. It does not matter if you have built a sophisticated lead management and nurturing system, driven by content consumption, engagement and response. Your blind spot is there.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MAY 7, 2013

Now that I got that confession out of the way, let’s admit it: Lead nurturing is not easy. Nurturing practices vary by company, industry, and buyer persona. Not to mention, most companies are afraid to even admit they might need an agency for lead nurturing. She posts on their blog and regularly rants @annetown.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

In this blog, discover the who, what, when, how and why of lead nurturing through webinars and videos so you can take your buyers on a more engaging (and fun) journey. Anyone involved in marketing knows the importance of generating quality leads for their sales team. Event Marketing Lead Nurturing Modern B2B Marketing'

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B lead generation , one element has emerged as a game-changer: Intent Data. It’s like having a secret weapon that empowers businesses to connect with high-quality leads in a profoundly personalized way. Must Read: Quality Vs Quantity Lead Generation: Who Wins The Race?

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Contently

JUNE 29, 2017

Instead, in the spirit of Contently’s accountable content series , let’s talk about something much more practical: how to use B2B content to drive leads. So, how do you—or others—use article content to influence leads in the B2B process? Shares are often overlooked in B2B marketing, but they’re crucial.

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Valasys

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

B2B advertising world is dynamic & multi-channel. With the New Year around the corner “How to Generate B2B leads using Facebook in 2020” is a question that will be on the top of the head of every B2B marketer. Learn more: 10 Powerful B2B Marketing Strategies to Optimize Sales Conversions.

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markempa

APRIL 6, 2015

However, according to MarketingSherpa’s data , generating “high-quality leads” is the B2B marketer’s No. Most marketers realize the more validation and verification of each lead or database, the better the quality of the lead. It creates sales-ready leads and nurtures the leads that aren’t sales-ready.

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Biznology

JULY 31, 2015

Lead qualification is one of the primary jobs for B2B marketers, and a great deal of time and money is spent on this step of the sales cycle. Now that I’ve stated the obvious, I see both good and bad lead qualification processes in the market. Which leads me to 5 Do’s and Don’ts of B2B lead qualification.

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SmarkLabs

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It’s any marketing effort your B2B company makes to bring people into your sales funnel, with an emphasis on personalization. As mentioned in our blog post, “ The Impact of Demand Generation on Sales Cycles ,” the B2C world can use demand generation in areas with longer sales cycles, but it’s most common in the B2B world.

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TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The B2B community has a wealth of information on digital marketing, SEO, modern sales techniques, and more. These blogs offer plenty of useful content that can help you get started or advance your skills in your B2B company. B2B Personal and Consulting Blogs. Anyone in the B2B community can learn something from Patel.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 30, 2017

However, rather than simply accepting that mistakes happen, we are going to share the scariest B2B marketing mistakes along with tips on how to avoid them. This is a common mistake that we see B2B marketing professionals making. In fact, you likely have a sweet spot in terms of the most profitable services or the ideal client.

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Belkins

JULY 28, 2020

A professional sales team is an extremely valid asset to B2B sales. Yes, we put such an emphasis on B2B because it implies an entirely different level of sales communication. The sales cycle is short, all decisions are made on the spot, the nurturing is much more dynamic. STEP 1: Choose the right B2B sales team structure.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Tweet For the past seven years, trade shows have surpassed websites, email marketing and paid search to secure the top spot as B2B marketers’ biggest investment, according to the MarketingSherpa 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. But, do marketers make the most of this investment?

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markempa

JANUARY 12, 2015

Instead, they have a sales funnel that looks more like a bucket with lots of holes in it where leads leak out. Marketing needs to create its own funnel to understand whether leads are Sales ready or not. The purpose of the marketing funnel is to bring leads into one spot and qualify them. Ask about goals — don’t sell.

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Ambal's Amusings

APRIL 21, 2010

How should you adapt to the changing trends in B2B marketing? Galen De Young, managing director of Proteus B2B and Proteus SEO, helps B2B clients integrate content marketing, social media, email, and SEO to generate and nurture leads. Blog B2B Marketing Twitter GalenDY. " Strengthen weak spots.

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Belkins

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

According to a study by Harvard University, it takes around 7 months to close a B2B deal. Another study revealed that the length of an average B2B sales cycle has increased by 22% in the last 5 years. But how does it work with modern lead nurturing standards? Identify the weak spots. What should you do then?

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Inbox Insight

MARCH 29, 2023

It’s important to remember that the B2B customer could be 57-70% of the way through their buying research before they contact a sales rep, therefore it’s vital to engage the customer during their research phase, and make sure that enough of these top-of-funnel prospects are on your radar.

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PureB2B

AUGUST 19, 2018

Harvard University found that at least 25% of B2B sales cycles take a minimum of 7 months to close. These are the leads who need nurturing before being passed off to sales. Lead nurturing allows your sales team to work on qualified, ready-to-buy prospects for a faster sales pipeline. Personalize Everything.

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Lead Forensics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Does your email marketing platform help you achieve your lead nurturing objectives? Attribution Models: Mapping the Treasure Hunt Attribution models are the maps that help marketers discover which campaigns lead to X marking the spot—where ‘X’ is a sale or conversion.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 18, 2020

Consider identifying where, in your products, you can spot white space. Let's say you're in charge of a social media marketing agency focused on B2B clients in the technology sphere. Instead of marketing your company as one focused on B2B clients in technology, you decide to shift your customer base to one that serves B2B developers.

Business 100

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Strategic-IC

MARCH 5, 2018

As today’s B2B consumers increasingly ignore traditional interruptive marketing, marketers must adapt their strategies to succeed. Every business needs to know who they are targeting and understand who their ‘sweet-spot’ or best-fit clients are. This educates and nurtures the right leads throughout the Buyer’s Journey.

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Walker Sands

MAY 28, 2020

It’s no secret that plans have changed and in-person events are no longer a key part of B2B marketing strategies – at least in 2020. Effective B2B marketing strategies use in-person events to connect with prospects and develop personal connections that help facilitate a sale. Planning has to be quick and accuracy has to be spot-on.

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Vision6

DECEMBER 17, 2023

High-quality leads aren’t just window shoppers; they’re the ones who raise their hands and say, “I’m interested!” Companies that have an effective lead nurturing strategy generate 50% more sales-ready leads, and they do it for 33% less of the cost.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 7, 2017

To make sure your sales-ready leads are being followed up on with the right message by sales–it’s important to provide sales with the information they need to have the best conversation. Segment Your Lead Nurturing. In an ideal world, all marketing leads would be sales-ready. Track Your Leads on Every Channel.

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LEADership

AUGUST 5, 2015

While stores can do this because their cost per unit lowers through economies of scale, the economies of lead generation services do not usually follow a similar pattern. You’ll know you have hit the cost-per-lead ‘sweet spot’ when you can scale the number of leads without significantly increasing the cost for each lead.

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Hubspot

JULY 29, 2012

B2B Marketers Have a Blind Spot: The Buyer's Journey From Forrester. He discusses the transformation of the B2B marketer's focus, saying the process is changing faster than marketers can keep up with; more and more marketers are being held to direct revenue growth goals, as opposed to less tangible analytics such as reach or awareness.

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Binary Demand

APRIL 28, 2023

A proven B2B BANT sales framework is essential to increase your chances of closing deals. Moreover, BANT helps salespeople focus on strong prospects and is popular B2B lead generation tactics. Inquire about their pain spots and inform them how your product or service might help. But how do you apply it successfully?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion? Brace Yourself We’ve got millions of verified B2B contacts — ready for you to close. Buyer Personas : The average size of a B2B purchasing committee is quickly approaching double digits.

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TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The B2B community has a wealth of information on digital marketing, SEO, modern sales techniques, and more. These blogs offer plenty of useful content that can help you get started or advance your skills in your B2B company. B2B Personal and Consulting Blogs. Anyone in the B2B community can learn something from Patel.

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Paid Content Marketing Automation Services Work Management B2B Thought Leadership 40

PathFactory

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Hello, fellow B2B marketing nerds! Today, I’d like to share some of the cool things the PathFactory marketing team is doing in the B2B digital marketing space. The importance of enabling content bingeing in B2B. Netflix binge-watching and B2B content bingeing aren’t all that different from each other.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

All companies working in B2B sales can benefit from hosting events to generate more leads. B2B lead generation is made simpler through online event platforms. How Do You Generate B2B Leads? Check out The B2B Marketers Cliff Notes to B2B Demand Generation .

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Webinar Metrics Lead Generation Paid Content Lead Scoring 52

Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The market for B2B marketing automation has grown quickly in recent years, and will likely continue doing so, as the data in Figure 1 suggest. Nurture your leads into better opportunities. Spot your sales-ready opportunities. The Major Trends in Marketing Automation. Adoption of marketing automation is spreading.

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