Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sure, it’s always been there to some extent, but that pressure has recently increased, according to B2B marketers. We’ve shared our favorite five lead nurturing examples and strategies. The second is figuring out how to make those lead nurturing campaigns work harder. Lead scoring allows you to master the follow-up.

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Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 194

Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. According to a Gartner survey, a mere 34% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) progress to sales-accepted leads (SALs), and only 47% of these SALs become sales-qualified leads (SQLs) , with just over half culminating in successful deals. But how does it work?

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Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

You are regularly creating content to get traffic and conversions, but is it really turning into the lead and email list numbers that you or your executives are expecting? Require an email address or contact information for big pieces of content, like ebooks and white papers. Gathering Leads for Sales.

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Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Scoring 152

Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

These are leads that have been validated and are ready to be handed over to the sales team. Usually, MQLs are the leads that have shown interest in various ways, like downloading content like ebooks, white paper, signing up for a company newsletter attending a webinar or online event.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 71

Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

Did you know that only 5-10% of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) convert into paying customers? This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team?

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High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads! B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Must Read: MQL vs SQL: Which Lead Matter More & When? They’ve reached a pre-determined score based on your lead scoring system.

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 21, 2021

This new Checklist: Perfecting Your B2B Brand Identity helps B2B companies hone how their brand looks, feels, and sounds in the marketplace, which is a great first step to creating the voice that will transcend your content. Try long-form content like eBooks and white papers. What will be worth their time?

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Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lead generation is an important aspect of client acquisition. You’ve definitely heard of lead generation and how entrepreneurs and marketers are all over it, maximizing its power and tailoring it to your exact specifications. But how much do you know about B2B lead generation and its potential to redefine the term entirely?

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Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 117

The Point

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.” It’s got to be the media, right? It’s the offer.

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Paper Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. Some marketers define anyone who fills out a form or attends an online or physical event as a lead. And we accomplished this by focusing on giving sales what they wanted: truly qualified leads.

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Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 275

Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2019

B2B lead generation tools help marketers more effectively develop new prospective sales opportunities. They can help generate a bigger and better lead pipeline across any business and industry. It saves time while helping to generate new leads through the use of templates and tools for follow-up and outreach.

Marketing Automation Services 201

Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 201

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers. Read several blog posts?

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation 246

The Point

JULY 18, 2011

Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. Benefits/Applications/ROI (including case studies, if possible).

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Paper Lead Generation Sample Lead Ranking 100

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

For business-to-business (B2B) companies, in particular, the need to integrate lead generation efforts and guarantee client satisfaction is even more essential for retaining business clientele. This makes it essential for businesses to place greater effort toward establishing solid B2B client retention tactics and practices.

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Tactics Effectiveness B2B Marketing Management 245

The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges. Here are the five most common “fails” we see in B2B search campaigns: Not Bidding on the Correct Keywords.

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Cost per Acquisition Paid Search Agency Campaigns Cost Per Click 235

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. Jonathan Kantor.

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Paper Lead Generation Enterprise Management Generation 100

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Is your B2B strategy performing the way you expect it to? Break Away From Boring Being a B2B enterprise doesn’t mean your content or attitude has to be ho-hum. Regularly evaluate and adapt your B2B strategy for desired results. LinkedIn is the most effective platform for B2B leads.

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Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Attribution 122

Ambal's Amusings

APRIL 30, 2011

Today white papers have become HOT marketing vehicles, and countless numbers of companies are using them to generate leads and grow their business. Now there’s an online class that will teach you every phase of the white paper lead generation. eBook: “Crafting White Paper 2.0:

Paper 100

Paper Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 19, 2019

Generating high quality leads through LinkedIn for a B2B company can be a daunting task. With 52% of companies planning on increasing LinkedIn ad spend in 2019, it is important to understand how to effectively use that additional budget to improve qualified lead totals. Some offer examples may include: White Paper/Case Study.

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thePoint

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For all of us involved in selling to B2B (particularly manufacturing) prospects, answering the question – What is a lead? That leaves the 90% of leads. These are valid leads if the prospect represents the right target company type and the right persona at that company (one you want to speak with).

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Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads B2B 52

NuSpark Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Enter the white paper. White papers have become a powerful marketing tool because of two important qualities. First, white papers give readers the information they seek. For businesses that see the demise of their interruption marketing methods, white papers are crucial. 1] William C.

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Paper Relevance B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 100

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.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. For B2B marketers, staying on top of the latest digital marketing strategies is not just a job requirement, but a matter of corporate survival. Here are eight B2B marketing strategies that can make a big difference today. With B2B marketing, it’s all about value.

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Marketing Budget Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management 287

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). The findings?

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Planning 289

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 19, 2021

From brand name awareness, to lead generation, marketing your SaaS business requires maximum ROI for the lowest cost. to making a purchase – and all the steps in between, such as requesting an ebook or white paper or signing up for a free trial. But, we’re a B2B company,” you protest. Engage Your Audience Emotionally.

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Startups B2B Marketing Buyer Personas Advertising Agencies 337

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. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

Webbiquity

JUNE 15, 2021

This is where lead magnets come in, as an integral part of email marketing. What is a lead magnet? A lead magnet is typically a content piece that marketers offer to potential buyers as an incentive in return for contact information. What makes a good lead magnet? The best lead magnets have six features in common.

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Paid Content Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 282

The Point

JUNE 11, 2010

Just getting started with lead nurturing? Concerned that your lead nurturing program isn’t everything it should be? Great lead nurturing starts with more than just software. Download your copy of the white paper here. 10 Best Practices for Lead Generation & Pipeline Acceleration.

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SnapApp

JULY 28, 2015

Say you’ve created an amazing white paper that’s jam-packed with important information for your audience. Maybe it’s time to make your white paper interactive. At a basic level, an interactive white paper is a dialogue , whereas static long-form content is a monologue. What Is an Interactive White Paper?

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PureB2B

MARCH 28, 2022

One of the major challenges the healthcare technology industry faces with marketing is lead generation. It’s safe to say that there’s a large gap in the identification and conversion processes of marketing qualified leads, especially when looking at priority buyers. Call to Action. Landing Pages.

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Lead Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 62

Only B2B

MARCH 13, 2024

Must Read: B2B Content Syndication Strategies The Challenge: Where’s the ROI? Many B2B marketers struggle to connect their content strategy to concrete results. It can be hard to know if your content is generating leads or boosting brand awareness. Your syndication efforts generate 50 qualified leads.

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ROI Marketing Budget Creation B2B Thought Leadership B2B 71

SnapApp

AUGUST 11, 2015

Sometimes you get tired of the conventional lead-gated eBook and you need something fresh that piques the interest of your audience. And as a B2B marketer, you’re constantly thinking of new ways you can relate to your audience on a more human level. One example, Showrunner.fm , has seen great success in the B2B podcast realm.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. Influencers.

B2B Marketing 121

B2B Marketing B2B Planning B2B Thought Leadership 121

Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

Marketing AI 126

Marketing AI B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 126

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.

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B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 117

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. In the fiercely competitive B2B sales landscape, where businesses are vying to paint in lime green, standing out can be daunting.

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