Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you invest in the tool, what can you expect? And with a recent survey finding that martech utilization has declined to 33%, using automation tools to the fullest potential, optimizing technology and processes is more important than ever. Creating these strategies and process improvements take time, energy, and resources.

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Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And many say that while expectations for ROI are increasing, their budgets are not. Audit existing email nurture campaigns for performance Do you have engagement programs scheduled to kick off after a prospect attends a webinar, downloads content, or takes other actions with your brand? Hardly seems fair, right?

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SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction: Navigating the B2B Marketing Landscape in the Education Sector In today’s competitive business world, effective marketing strategies are crucial for success. This is especially true in the education sector, where educational institutions rely on attracting and retaining students to thrive.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Align and Build Ongoing Partnerships with Sales.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2023

Experts expect these tools to boost the global gross domestic product by up to 14% by 2030. Still, there’s a lot of talk about automated tools failing to create authentic experiences. Image Source Key Takeaways: Automated marketing software lets you program and test marketing campaigns more easily than ever before.

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Only B2B

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

One of the biggest advantages of lead management strategy and marketing automation is the ability to create a process that continuously manages leads at a bigger scale. The secret to making it work is to develop an effective process for automation. This subsequently influences your sales results directly.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

Some have experienced a slow down in sales while others, unfortunately, had to close down. . Here are just some of the ways B2B sales will change as a result of this pandemic. Let them know that your website is live and operational and that they don’t need to visit your physical store to get their orders processed.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

Organizations of all shapes and sizes are slashing headcounts and freezing budgets. As organizations tighten budgets and headcount, marketers tend to experience those downstream impacts as longer sales cycles and lower conversion rates. We care a lot about the quality and close rate of our different channels,” says Wendy.

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Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Do all those website visitors and content downloads translate into sales conversations? Understanding the Stages: MQLs, SALs, and SQLs Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and Sales Accepted Leads (SALs) might sound similar , understanding the distinctions between these lead types is crucial to boosting up your marketing funnel.

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

They must manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, while working effectively with partners across the globe. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. Your launch is just the beginning of an ongoing process of continual improvement. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 3, 2023

Table of Contents The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today How to Sell AI Products in a Competitive Market Best Practices from Sales Experts The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today The ever-growing interest in AI would have anyone believe that selling an AI product would be straightforward. Focus on the benefits to the user.

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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.

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SalesIntel

APRIL 25, 2024

With this in mind, Chelsea Madden, VP of Customer Success and Partnerships at SalesIntel, and Kara Smith Brown, CRO & Founder of LeadCoverage , partnered on an in-depth webinar to provide supply chain marketers with key sales and marketing tactics to create a commanding presence market presence in 2024.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 16, 2024

From automating administrative tasks to helping you craft content for outreach and email sequences, AI tools can help you focus your time on where it matters most – selling. But, when it comes to investing in tools, you’ll want to allocate your budget to the platforms that fit your business needs and bring you the most value in return.

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Litmus

MAY 10, 2021

If you want to propel your email program to the next level, email automation is an excellent place to start. And with 40% of teams experiencing under-resourced email marketing efforts, an automation tool can be the efficiency boost you need to give time back to your team and finally get to those innovative ideas of yours.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2023

In today's competitive business environment, it's crucial to find effective tactics that speed up lead-to-opportunity conversion in the deal pipeline. If you're looking to maximize your sales potential and close deals faster, this blog post is for you. Get ready to take your sales game to the next level!

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2023

Our ad budgets will be reduced, departmental positions will be reevaluated, hiring will be put on hold, and that new software or upgrade we asked for? But here’s the reality: A smaller budget doesn’t have to negatively impact success with content marketing. Bottom-of-funnel content conversion rates (i.e.,

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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. What are the most effective B2B automation techniques and tactics for nurturing leads? B2B, on the other hand, is less about personalization and more about education.

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Martech

MAY 3, 2023

You walk into Home Depot to buy a rake because you need to do some yard work and then decide to browse the aisles to get ideas for your dream kitchen (that you just started dreaming about and don’t have the time or budget for yet). Email marketing is a powerful tool for nurturing leads. Consideration. No hard pitch.

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Seismic

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This year, organizations have had to navigate a tricky sales environment. Buyer needs have changed, budgets are tight, and sales cycles are longer and more complicated than ever. If this year was any indication , sales targets and quotas will likely grow in 2024. Let’s dive right in!

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Rev

JULY 26, 2023

Frozen, slashed, cut, trimmed, tightened—no matter which word you hear, this is what happens to demand gen budgets in the current economic environment. Our budgets are roughly 75% of what they were in 2022,” reports Kendrick Shuler, Outbound Marketing Manager at Tipalti. Yet we still have very similar lead goals.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

While some companies will likely wait to see how it shakes out, they may face budget cuts, profit losses, layoffs, and more. Fortunately, sales leaders can work to avoid these hardships by acting now. Here are detailed tips to guard against recession chaos, curated from sales experts who’ve been there: 1.

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Trade Press Services

MAY 6, 2024

While digital programs can bring together global experts and peers, 95 percent of marketers say in-person events are vital to fostering real-life connections with target audiences. Cristina Danila , global marketing manager of Backbase, agrees. Review last year’s exhibitor list and educational programs.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team? Optimizing your funnel based on this difference maximizes your ROI. Qualifying HQLs often involves: Engaging with sales reps during demos or consultations. Demonstrating budget authority. Requesting quotes or proposals.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Here’s what I see: Marketing is consistently exceeding their SMART goals; return on marketing efforts and progress towards key performance indicators (KPIs) are simple to track; and sales and marketing work side by side as a well-oiled machine. Lack of technology to align marketing and sales efforts. ABM Funnel Metrics that Matter.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

In a way, sales reps are like nurses or doctors. Sales reps would get a good sense of how interested someone was in their company’s products or services by spending some time with them. Sales reps would get a good sense of how interested someone was in their company’s products or services by spending some time with them.

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Outreach

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Understanding what works and what doesn’t within the sales process can be complex for any sales team. In order to gain an accurate picture of progress and better manage performance, organizations need a sales pipeline. What is a sales pipeline? And because sales people already have a lot on their plates—e.g.,

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TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Accounting companies of all sizes need a robust system that can manage their finances. With accounting software , you can alleviate the time and effort of accountants or analysts. The excruciating part is locating and purchasing the perfect software for your business and team. What is Accounting Software?

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Varicent

MARCH 24, 2022

Ask any sales manager their most important job, and they’ll likely answer, “Hitting target.”. The smart ones will answer by adding, “Securing the sales pipeline to hit the target after that.”. What Exactly Is a Sales Pipeline? The Stages of Sales Pipeline. What’s the Importance of a Sales Pipeline?

Enterprise Management 52

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FunnelEnvy

JUNE 13, 2022

The same idea can apply to your inbound marketing funnel. Like people, B2B marketing funnels are extremely complex, and each is slightly different. However, based on experience, there are common mistakes to avoid if you want your funnels to run as smoothly as possible. Treating All Prospects in Your Funnel the Same.

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Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels Buyer Personas Marketing Funnels 80

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Social media is indeed a powerful tool to achieve various marketing objectives like reaching a wider audience, increasing brand awareness, fostering customer engagement, and cost-effectively generating leads. We will help you navigate the murky waters of social media management pricing models.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Work Management Social Media Marketing Management 52

The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

Understanding B2B Digital Marketing Strategies Unlike B2C marketing, which focuses on reaching individual consumers who can often make an immediate decision, B2B marketing typically involves multiple decision makers, longer sales cycles, and higher price points. Understand their needs, pain points, and decision-making processes.

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PureB2B

JULY 6, 2022

A common challenge in the B2B demand generation world centers around the balance of automation and reporting software. Both of which are tools used in conjunction with your marketing campaigns, meaning your day is mostly full of software management instead of strategic planning. Streamlined Campaign Management.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility. Who uses or works with content marketing tools? What types of tools or software enable content marketing? Of course, there are tech tools that help with this. Additional reading.

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Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 131

Madison Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In B2B sales, the buying journey can be long and complex. As accounts start from awareness of the problem to the purchase decision of a solution, marketing needs to provide them with the content and messaging to drive interest in a conversation with a sales team. Why Should Marketers Build Multiple Nurture Programs? .

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