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Why Turning a Lead into an MQL is More Difficult Than Ever

Oktopost

The rules of B2B buying have changed, and to succeed in this economy, one thing is clear: businesses must adapt to survive. Jump Ahead What is an MQL? A lead becomes an MQL once they have met certain criteria such as engaging with social posts, downloading content, clicking through a CTA, or interacting with other marketing materials.

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Why Turning a Lead into an MQL is More Difficult Than Ever

Oktopost

The rules of B2B buying have changed, and to succeed in this economy, one thing is clear: businesses must adapt to survive. Jump Ahead What is an MQL? A lead becomes an MQL once they have met certain criteria such as engaging with social posts, downloading content, clicking through a CTA, or interacting with other marketing materials.

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How to Measure B2B Influencer Marketing ROI

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In our 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , 93% of the marketers we surveyed said they’re being pushed to prove their ROI. Let’s dig into how you can track and demonstrate the true value of your B2B influencer marketing. This process is (unfortunately) manual on LinkedIn, where most B2B social first campaigns will reside.

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Marketers: Beware of These B2B Display Advertising Mistakes

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Although B2B display advertising isn’t an exact science, enough experimentation can teach you valuable tricks of the trade. Here are some common B2B display advertising mistakes: Remarketing: Just because someone landed on your website doesn’t mean they’re a good-fit prospect. Marketing mistakes are costly.

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The Dangerous Allure of World-Class Marketing

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Trust me: not all marketing campaigns perform at the level showcased on LinkedIn. But conversations with enough marketers over the years tells me that most B2B organizations, big and small, struggle with some element of their marketing execution. If you’re only tracking leads, track MQLs (and Cost Per MQL).

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B2B Demand Generation Predictions for 2021

The Point

Will B2B marketing, and demand generation in particular, revert to “normal” once the pandemic subsides and economic recovery kicks in, or are recent trends destined to become staple tactics in the months and years to come? I predict we’ll start seeing more credit ratings and payment scores appended to B2B marketing data.

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Handing Leads Off to Sales & the MQL vs SQL Difference

SmartBug Media

What makes the difference between a marketing qualified lead (MQL) and sales qualified lead (SQL)? An MQL is primarily a contact that is sales-ready, but is not yet ready for direct, personal attention from sales. Making sure everyone understands the difference between MQLs and SQLs is the foundation of the lead handoff process.