The Forward Observer

MARCH 22, 2024

MKTG STINX by Bob Hoffman About the Book From the Author: There have been thousands of books and articles extolling the virtues of marketing and advertising. About the Author Bob Hoffman is the author of several best-selling books about advertising. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. Well, now there is.

Advertising Agencies 158

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Funnel Advertising Broadcasting 158

The Forward Observer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Standout Startup: The Founder’s Guide to Irresistible Marketing That Fuels Growth by Allyson Letteri About the Book Discover the powerful process that top VC-backed startups use to create an effective marketing strategy with Standout Startup. The secrets to crafting compelling value propositions that sell your product.

Startups 158

Startups Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency 158

The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals.

Social Marketing 166

Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 166

The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Stop Starvation Marketing: 23 Power Growth Moves For Health Tech, IT, Biotech Companies by Christine Slocumb About the Book Get ready to embark on a journey through 23 power moves that will help you grow a successful healthcare, biotech, or IT company. Action strategies are clearly outlined and provide a blueprint for success. No Cold Calls.:

Planning 158

Planning Work Management Cold Calling Marketing & Strategy 158

The Forward Observer

JANUARY 19, 2024

Overdeliver: Build a Business for a Lifetime Playing the Long Game in Direct Response Marketing by Brian Kurtz About the Book Brian Kurtz is the bridge connecting the bedrock fundamentals of direct response marketing to today’s state-of-the-art strategies, tactics, and channels. That’s what this book is all about.

Copywriting 150

Copywriting Wikipedia Marketing & Strategy Advertising Mediums 150

The Forward Observer

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Future Is Immersive by Philip Kotler, Hermawan Kartajaya, and Iwan Setiawan About the Book In Marketing 6.0 , the celebrated promoter of the “Four P’s of Marketing,” Philip Kotler, explains how marketers can use technology to address customers’ needs and make a difference in the world. Marketing 6.0:

Lead Ranking 158

Lead Ranking Marketing Management Wikipedia Lead Scoring 158

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 14, 2021

It just means you have to think about the relationship and the process in a slightly different way. The Personalized Sales Experience. A good example of this would be if you were business looking to grow your reach on social media , while also increasing your follower count in the process. Not at all. Take Exceed.ai

Marketing AI 250

Marketing AI Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Process 250

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the B2B selling world there is near universal appreciation for the value of sales coaching. Research from The Sales Management Association show sales people believe it’s the most important, least supported sales resource. Training prepares sales reps to execute. What Are We Coaching For?

B2B Sales 171

B2B Sales Effectiveness Work Management Marketing Management 171

Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

Answer: As a seasoned Demand/Lead Generation Director/Manager with expertise in developing comprehensive lead generation programs, I can provide guidance on creating an email program that generates leads for the telecommunications industry. Use lead scoring to identify and prioritize high-quality leads for sales follow-up.

Lead Generation 98

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Tactics Lead Scoring 98

The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Edinger About the Book Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue. The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales. Best-selling leadership author and business growth consultant Scott K. But they can only do all this if you lead them.

Paid Search Agency 174

Paid Search Agency Differentiation Buyer Personas Marketing & Strategy 174

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Smarter Prospecting in Less Time For experienced sales professionals, using ZoomInfo for the first time often feels like discovering a secret; after spending years going door-to-door, suddenly having a world of information at your fingertips can be an invigorating experience. Meeting people face-to-face was a valuable experience.

Zoominfo 130

Zoominfo Marketing Analytics Tools Press Intent Data 130

The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

DISCOVER Questions® for Connections, Clarity & Control: The 10th Anniversary Edition by Deb Calvert About the Book Field research, interviews, and practical application + updates for communicating effectively in these turbulent times. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. Don’t know how to leave an iTunes review?

Buyer Personas 166

Buyer Personas Barriers Click Rate Marketing & Strategy 166

The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales by Philipp Humm About the Book Do you struggle to connect with your customers on a personal level? Or do you want to accelerate your sales career? The methods within this book are simple, authentic, and effective.

Storytelling 130

Storytelling Amazon Marketing & Strategy Click Rate 130

The Forward Observer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging, and Effective by Purna Virji About the Book Create meaningful engagement, drive conversion rates and boost customer retention with this crucial resource to unlocking the true potential of your content marketing strategy.

Planning 130

Planning Top of Funnel Content Marketing PPC 130

The Forward Observer

JANUARY 5, 2024

Transform Your Business. by Chris Kocek About the Book Insights are like unicorns: mysterious and elusive, powerful yet elegant. They are the quintessential a-ha moment that all businesses are after, and yet very few people can agree on what an insight is or how they got one. Transform Your Business. Any Insights Yet?

Planning 150

Planning Click Rate Marketing & Strategy Amazon 150

Lead Forensics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s often taken for granted that we all know and understand these B2B sales terms, as these pieces of vocabulary become used so often they are undoubtedly commonplace. Sales pipeline and sales funnel, for example, are believed by many to be one and the same, but this belief is far from the truth.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Buyer's Journey Marketing Funnels 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A sales funnel, stretching from early-stage brand discovery to final purchase, represents the customer journey. Most companies use the funnel to track prospects as they move through sales stages, adjusting strategies and marketing methods in response to their behaviors. In real life, the buying process is never so linear.

Top of Funnel 98

Top of Funnel Marketing AI Digital Marketing Funnels Lead Ranking 98

The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins (1923) with Jay Abraham About the Book Whether you are considering a career in advertising or trying to find the best way to market your product, start with Hopkins (1866-1932) and then move on to the rest. It is a must-read if you are in business, sales, or advertising.

Advertisements 150

Advertisements Advertising Sample Wikipedia 150

InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

CROs, and sales leaders alike, often walk into their new role blind. They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. The key is identifying the sales metrics that matter most and getting ahead of pitfalls with actions like managing dashboards correctly. .

Ideal Customer Profiles 156

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 156

Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2021

As a marketer, you know getting customers’ attention can be tough, but actually closing those customers is just as much of a struggle for sales reps in your org. That’s because the average sales process is more complex than ever. What is sales enablement, anyway? How-to videos. Case studies.

Paid Search Agency 115

Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Work Management Sales Qualified Leads 115

The Forward Observer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences by Phil Mershon About the Book Are you struggling to create memorable and valuable experiences for your customers? Inside this book, you’ll: Discover how to create life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impact on your audience.

Planning 130

Planning Work Management Marketing & Strategy Click Rate 130

The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Content Marketing Strategy: Harness the Power of Your Brand’s Voice by Robert Rose About the Book Do you know how to turn the attention your content receives into profit? Content marketing is one of the most important pieces of the marketing plan, but many businesses do not approach it strategically.

Marketing & Strategy 130

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Content Marketing 130

Webbiquity

MARCH 30, 2024

When you’re starting out with a new business, one of the first and most important things you to do is promotion. The more you do this, and the more effectively you do it, the more successful your business launch will be. Here’s a look at a few time-tested core tactics to use. Contributed post. Yes, it’s an ad.

Ideal Customer Profiles 149

Ideal Customer Profiles Business Newsletter Word of Mouth 149

Martech

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Make a fire in the fireplace, pour yourself a drink and open a good book. If you work in marketing, the idea of reading a book about something you do all day and surrounds you every waking moment might sound unappealing. As you head into 2024, here are six books to put on your reading list.

Paid Search Agency 108

Paid Search Agency Classified Ads Advertising Agencies Work Management 108

Vidyard

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Why is using video for sales emails a smarter way to engage prospects and advance deals? Your prospects are overwhelmed and busy. Sales videos allow them to quickly learn what your company has to offer—along with a host of other benefits we’ll explain below. What is Video for Sales? Benefits of Video for Sales Emails 2.1

Video Marketing 168

Video Marketing Cold Calling Lead Ranking Enterprise Management 168

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Your clients are the heart of your business and it takes sincere dedication to gain their loyalty in return. 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.

Tactics 242

Tactics Effectiveness B2B Marketing Management 242

Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. We’ll also share recommendations on 10 of the best sales tools that you can use to streamline your sales processes.

Enterprise Management 78

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 78

Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2017

What is a Sales Funnel? Sales funnels are everywhere. Prospective purchasers don’t see the funnel, but rather an interactive brand, an awesome product, or the long awaited solution they need. This is the power of a sales funnel that’s ultimately designed to get sales.

Top of Funnel 243

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Digital Marketing Funnels Landing Pages 243

Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

Work Management 85

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 85

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B?

Top of Funnel 109

Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 109

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Engagement and Conversion Issues Don’t rely on generic conversion funnels. You can invest in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to track and score each lead’s interactions accordingly. Map out where they are in your funnel and decide the best content to push them to the next step.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

Marketing Automation Services 97

Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Lead Forensics

MARCH 14, 2024

This journey through the B2B sales process is not merely about pitching products or services; it’s about building relationships, understanding needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Let’s delve into the key stages of this process and how they contribute to driving sales success.

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales Process B2B Lead Scoring 52

Martech

MAY 31, 2023

Here are some marketing technology professional development books and podcasts that I find useful. Recommended books ‘Hello $FirstName: Profiting from Personalization’ by Rasmus Houlind and Frans Riemersma This is a brand new book from European martech thought leaders Houlind and Riemersma and it’s badly needed. No Cold Calls.’

Work Management 97

Work Management Viral Marketing Marketing Management Cold Calling 97

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

Sales Management 94

Sales Management Tactics Top of Funnel Cold Calling 94

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In sales, it's no different. A good sales hook can prevent your prospect from hanging up the phone, or deleting your email entirely. And a great sales hook can start your entire conversation off on the right foot. Here, we asked six sales reps their tips for creating a convincing sales hook to turn prospects into customers.

Work Management 91

Work Management Marketing Management Tips Hubspot 91

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This is the third and final book summary blog on Dunford’s “ Obviously Awesome! In this summary, I will highlight the 10 Step Positioning Process. Remember, it’s a common problem that marketing, sales, and CS are not aligned, and this misalignment will hinder your revenue growth.

Positioning 68

Positioning Process Account Based Marketing Opinions 68