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Marketing KPIs are changing. Here’s why.

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A more nuanced understanding of marketing’s effect on the sales cycles, a better case for increased budgets, and another step forward in the age-old struggle for better sales and marketing alignment. Data from Forrester Research shows how rapidly marketing metrics are changing. The result? In 2020, that figure was down to 47%.

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Key Differences Between MQL and HQL for B2B Lead Generation  

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This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. Qualifying HQLs often involves: Engaging with sales reps during demos or consultations. Demonstrating budget authority. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team?

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B2B Marketing Trends: What to Expect in 2022

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Forrester predicts that “marketing leaders will turn to smarter (more autonomous and automated) solutions with complex tech stacks” — and we couldn’t agree more. Forrester also predicts that marketing tech budgets will increase from 19% to 25% in 2022. ZoomInfo MarketingOS Finally, ABM with data you can trust.

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Why ZoomInfo Chat is the next-generation conversational marketing solution

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In a Forrester Opportunity Snapshot commissioned by the chat platform Ada , respondents noted that their chatbot platforms lack important functional capabilities, as seen in the graphic below: Source: Forrester Without these capabilities and high-quality data, sales teams that implement chat can be overwhelmed by poor-quality leads.

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Why ZoomInfo Chat is the next-generation conversational marketing solution

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In a Forrester Opportunity Snapshot commissioned by the chat platform Ada , respondents noted that their chatbot platforms lack important functional capabilities, as seen in the graphic below: Source: Forrester. However, chatbots are only as intelligent as the underlying database.”.

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Sales Qualified Lead vs Sales Accepted Lead: Distinguishing Sales-Ready Leads from Potential Sales Leads  

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Qualification involves calls, needs assessments, or demos to assess budget, authority, timeline, and pain points. Answer: Develop a clear handoff process: Establish a defined handoff process that includes detailed information about each SQL, such as their pain points, budget, and decision-making authority.

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You’re interested in ABM but what will it cost?

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In particular, will it fit in your budget? How to think about ABM budgets. You may have seen the Forrester report that found the average annual ABM budget is around $350,000 (excluding headcount costs) and pilot campaigns around $200,000. Forrester found that 70 percent of organizations expected the average cost to rise.