Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. More (quality) leads = more sales = increased revenue, which makes everyone happy. More (quality) leads = more sales = increased revenue, which makes everyone happy. Why is Lead Generation ROI Important?

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. As shown in the Venn diagram below, there is a mismatch between the top information sources used by tech buyers and the top tactics B2B marketers focus on.

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For more than a decade, ANNUITAS has led a revolution to stop ‘random acts’ of marketing and sales – leveraging our proven ANNUITAS Demand Process methodology to help our clients make the shift to a strategic and scalable go-to-market approach – both pre- and post-sale. But we are framing the wrong problem to solve.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

The conclusion of 2018 not only allows us to look back and fine-tune our business strategies, but it also affords us the opportunity to reflect on a few things we got right this year. This year, the ZoomInfo team published nearly 250 blog posts related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business growth. Keep reading!

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. How to Build a Sales Pipeline. Sales Pipeline Metrics.

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Top of Funnel Forecasting Marketing Proposals Work Management 101

PathFactory

MAY 24, 2024

I always feel so energized by seeing customers, former colleagues and coworkers and having so many intelligent and thought-provoking conversations with industry peers. Our audiences/customers often have to deal with bad websites, mistargeted advertising, poorly executed sales outreach, and so much more. I said this last year too.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Video marketing has become a vital and productive tool for businesses in almost every sector. Explainer videos showcase your product’s abilities, revealing how it can revolutionize the way businesses operate or streamline processes and ultimately propel success. Guest post by Nina Petrov.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As a sales rep, one of your main responsibilities is building credibility with your prospects so they trust you. Unfortunately, this is also one of the biggest hurdles reps face. In fact, 82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared. Below, let's learn their best tips. Share success stories.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What you need to know When we say “Salesforce ecosystem,” we mean the thousands of companies and organizations worldwide who run their businesses on Salesforce. They’re looking for knowledgeable Salesforce Administrators, Developers, Business Analysts, Salespeople, and more to run their companies successfully.

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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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Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting. We’ll start by exploring the basics of prospecting, from understanding your target audience to defining a productive process. What is sales prospecting?

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 19, 2020

But many of us also share concern over a different crisis: the state of our businesses at this time. Business leaders and marketing and sales teams are struggling now, more than ever, to not only drive new demand, but to replace the loss of existing demand in the marketplace. So ‘where’ you use Webinars is key.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

No one knows what it’s like to work in sales better than those in the trenches of the day-to-day — salespeople trying to hit their numbers while battling the ups and downs of the job. If you’re thinking about a career in sales, you probably want to hear the cold, hard truths about sales and what it entails.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, a solid sales compensation plan is about striking the right balance. Overcomplicate a sales compensation plan, and you’re left with sales reps who aren’t clear on their goals or hungry to hit their quota. What you’ll learn: What is sales compensation? What are sales compensation plans?

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Companies that provide customer value through content mapped to each stage, are able to show better business outcomes. It is a top tactic. Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. And often that means filling significant gaps in the early and middle stages.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 254

B2B Digital Marketer

JUNE 6, 2024

The conversation also highlights the importance of setting clear OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) that align marketing objectives with overall business goals, ensuring accountability and strategic alignment. Ways to align marketing strategies with business objectives. The importance of viewing marketing as a multi-faceted investment.

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

These listen to us – “transmission” messages were neither what prospects or customers wanted to hear, nor what the sales folks and channels needed to sell. These listen to us – “transmission” messages were neither what prospects or customers wanted to hear, nor what the sales folks and channels needed to sell. Customer Obsession.

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ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But whether we are talking about well-thought-out ‘growth marketing’ programs or haphazard ‘inside-out,’ interruptive go-to-market tactics, random acts of marketing and sales are at a breaking point. Our ability to succeed through haphazard marketing and sales acquisition efforts is rapidly coming to an end.

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Marketing Analytics Tools Paid Search Agency Planning Budget Programs 130

Influitive

AUGUST 3, 2015

With the wide array of technology options available, and the ability to easily get opinions from peers online, buyers have a lot of choice and information at their disposal. So, how can brands get in front of buyers during the research phase, and help speed up the process once they make the vendor shortlist?

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LeanData

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Another source of buyer mistrust stems from poor interactions with sales reps. An educated buyer paired with a less educated seller often taints the experience very early in the process. An educated buyer paired with a less educated seller often taints the experience very early in the process.

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Peer-to-peer Buyer's Journey Blast Campaigns Gartner 98

ClearVoice

MARCH 22, 2021

What is middle-of-funnel (MoFu) marketing? Middle-of-funnel marketing is a strategy that aligns with the middle “consideration” stage of the buyer’s journey. Marketing activities midway through the funnel support research and evaluation through solution-focused content that helps mid-funnel buyers solve their problem.

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ANNUITAS

JUNE 10, 2020

Marketing as a business discipline is ever-evolving. It is a strategic component of a company’s overall go-to-market motion — complementary to and collaborative with a company’s sales and channel organization(s). Orchestrating customer engagement” includes: Educating along the buyer journey.

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Crimson Marketing

MAY 1, 2015

Improving and creating effective marketing strategy means marketers need to thoroughly understand the B2B buying process and how it is evolving. The Buying Process Is Growing More Complex. The Buying Process is More Competitive. B2B buyers at the top of the funnel are rarely influenced by companies and their salespeople.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2020

The landscape of sales has shifted radically over the past decade or so. While phone calls, meetings, and other familiar sales staples still have a place in the field, digital sales tactics — techniques conducted through virtual channels — have emerged and started taking up some serious space. Leverage social media.

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Peer-to-peer Webinar Metrics Case Study Case Studies 91

The ROI Guy

JULY 9, 2018

Each year CSO Insights produces their Buyer Preferences survey, a tally of how buyers are evolving, and how well Sales is able to connect, engage and close in light of a changing environment. Over 70% wait until needs are defined before taking a sales meeting, and almost half have already identified a solution.

Business 53

Business Peer-to-peer Differentiation Case Studies 53

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Translated into 26 languages, adopted by hundreds of universities and business schools worldwide, and with over 350,000 copies sold so far, “The New Rules of Marketing & PR” is now in its 5th edition. How unguarded, collaborative networking with peers in your industry can lead to success for your own business.

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PR Rules Social Marketing Skype 317

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technological advancements have the ability to transform any industry or job function overnight—including B2B sales. A salesperson’s CRM—or customer relationship management platform—is one of the most used tools in their technology stack. in sales revenue ( source ). in sales revenue ( source ).

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Aberdeen

APRIL 20, 2023

Today’s modern B2B selling environment is based on timely and actionable data and must be provided to sellers efficiently to boost productivity while also being used to drive sales effectiveness across all stages of the buyer journey.

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Peer-to-peer Customer Satisfaction Class B2B Sales 72

sagefrog

APRIL 16, 2024

To the uninitiated, B2B marketing may appear to be a smattering of strategies and tactics coming together in an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style soup. The B2B buyer’s journey and buyer personas are critical aspects of this carefully constructed process. Awareness At this stage, the buyer recognizes they have a problem or a need.

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Buyer Personas Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management 62

Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2022

Career development contributes to the well-being and evolution of your employees and your business. Career development contributes to the well-being and evolution of your employees and your business. But while job-seekers aren’t struggling to find roles, companies are finding it difficult to hire talent that wants to stick around.

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Zoominfo Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Word of Mouth 130

Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here, I spoke with Mike about how the software buyer's journey has changed, according to new data from G2's 2022 Buyer's Behavior Report — plus, how your sales strategy should pivot in 2023 to meet new buyers' expectations. How to Shift Your Sales Strategy to Match the New Buyer's Journey in 2023. Let's dive in.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey SMB Peer-to-peer 77

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Companies that provide customer value through content mapped to each stage, are able to show better business outcomes. It is a top tactic. Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of the content marketing. And often that means filling significant gaps in the early and middle stages.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 278

Directive Agency

JULY 23, 2020

For many business-to-business (B2B) software organizations, paid advertising is essential to generating leads and driving revenue. Through paid channels, marketers are able to segment and target audiences more precisely, leading to higher conversion rates and ultimately, more sales. What is B2B advertising?

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Funnel Advertising Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Advertisements 59

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Salespeople are perpetually busy throughout the year, as they strive to find their next customer and hit their quotas. While it’s great to see a motivated sales team working hard day in and day out, it’s important for them to take a step back and regroup every once in a while. How to Create a Great Sales Kickoff.

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Zoominfo A/B testing Best Practices Cross-Selling 182

Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! So let’s look at some of the key areas of an effective Social Selling process, and explore why social media is so important for modern sales. A hard sales channel? •

Account Based Marketing 101

Account Based Marketing Linkedin ABM Webinar Metrics 101

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 4, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Well, welcome everybody to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Multi-Touch Attribution Budget Programs 98

PureB2B

AUGUST 19, 2018

The sales cycle is composed of phases required to sell a product or service. A long sales cycle typically requires several touch points and spans several weeks to months. A long sales cycle typically requires several touch points and spans several weeks to months. Nurture Your Leads. Automate Where Possible.

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