Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The middle of the demand generation funnel receives way less attention than it deserves. At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. What exactly is the middle of the funnel?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Video marketing has become a vital and productive tool for businesses in almost every sector. Image credit: Headway on Unsplash It’s not just consumer brands working with content creators; B2B companies are also increasingly leveraging video content to engage with their target audiences and drive demand for their products or services.

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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. Here are eight B2B marketing strategies that can make a big difference today. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

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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. Generating Quality Leads : Generating high-quality leads is critical for driving business growth.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 3, 2022

Creating a global sales strategy is one of the most important and challenging exercises for a business. Having a clear plan will determine where you and your team focus their time — and time is the most valuable investment you can put into your business. Registering for an upcoming webinar about customer engagement.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

“If you work at any kind of PE or VC-backed firm, or a public firm, everybody’s feeling the same thing: boards are suddenly caring a lot more about efficiency metrics, revenue per employee, and spend metrics.” We’re constantly looking at performance all the way through the funnel, not just what gets us volume at the front end.”

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The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2023

Lead nurturing is a powerful B2B marketing strategy for companies to create meaningful connections and drive engagement with customers and prospects at every stage of the sales funnel. Almost 80% of marketing leads don’t actually convert into sales. What is lead nurturing?

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Thinkers360

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Education for 2024. Congratulations to all our Education influencers who participated! Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these Education influencers! 15 Erik Francis Maverik Education Contact Erik Francis Score: 48.50

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Overview of ABM and Common Challenges Account-based marketing, or ABM, is a marketing strategy that B2B companies use to attract a select group of high-value customers. Engagement and Conversion Issues Don’t rely on generic conversion funnels. It is the polar opposite of running generic, one-size-fits-all marketing campaigns.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 18, 2021

Misalignment between your marketing and sales departments can cost your business money, waste valuable B2B content, and cause lead-to-sale conversions to fail. Conversely, aligning your sales and marketing can lead to increased marketing revenue, better close rates, and higher customer retention. Source: SuperOffice.

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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.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. What is Demand Generation? Demand generation is programmatic.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The digital-first strategies many companies are adopting have removed countless in-person interactions and sped up sales cycles. Marketers have their work cut out for them in terms of making an impact on buyers well before the sales stage. Focus on audience engagement. This is where webinar engagement tactics shine. “It

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

There’s no denying that the recent pandemic has affected many businesses, big and small. Some have experienced a slow down in sales while others, unfortunately, had to close down. . Supply chains and businesses are greatly affected too. Here are just some of the ways B2B sales will change as a result of this pandemic.

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Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We’ve shared our favorite five lead nurturing examples and strategies. 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? Of course, this is a quick summary of the process.

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SalesIntel

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding buyer intent has become crucial to marketing, sales, and revenue operations (RevOps) strategies in the current competitive business climate. Why Intent Data is Crucial in Modern Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales professionals face an uphill battle in reaching and converting potential customers.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. Probably the most common complaint that I hear from Sales is that “Marketing just doesn’t understand engineering problems, and they generate ‘crappy’ leads that are not ready to buy.”

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Scoop.it

JANUARY 26, 2023

Experienced marketers and sales experts understand that each stage of the sales funnel is equally important in guiding potential customers on their journey. But what about the bottom of funnel sales content, or BoFU content as it’s also known? The answer is a resounding yes, but you need to know what you’re doing.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Customer delight is the ultimate goal for any business. A 2018 study by the University of Zurich found that even a small gift from a sales representative makes customers much more likely to make a purchase. In the study, reps gave customers six tubes of toothpaste — a trivial offering. The results?

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Content Standard

JUNE 27, 2023

Yet, webinars and white papers from professional organizations and mainstay publications are no longer enough to support healthcare organizations and providers in their search for solutions. Make an effort to focus your content strategy on the needs of your market, and you’ll realize a range of benefits.

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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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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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ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

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NetLine

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology and data—specifically buyer-level intent data —take a lot of the guesswork out of sales prospecting, making it more precise. How can intent data help sales teams identify high-potential prospects more effectively? These signals can help later on when your sales team approaches a potential buyer. The good news?

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

So whether you’re here because you’re a content person looking to enhance your business case for more content dollars or because a content person wants you to understand their perspective on why content is (still) queen, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the business brass tacks. Here we go!

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Litmus

OCTOBER 14, 2022

What is an email marketing funnel? An email marketing funnel is the path a subscriber follows that takes them from a prospective lead to a customer. Much like a traditional sales funnel, subscribers have different needs along the way, all of which should be acknowledged and addressed through email.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp. Get the Kit.

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Choozle

MARCH 29, 2022

Catering your messages and tactics to align and guide your potential customers through the decision-making funnel will yield long-term results, as each stage demands its own tactics and goals to ensure it fuels user action. And remember, this stage is not where sales are made. Tactics to Consider(ation).

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ClearVoice

MAY 12, 2024

What you’re experiencing is a branding and marketing strategy called content personalization. And it’s being used everywhere from streaming services to marketing emails to improve the customer experience, driving conversions, and building brand loyalty. 97% match”). Let’s examine how to use personalized content in your marketing.

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ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

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Vidyard

MARCH 30, 2022

If you’re in sales, chances are you’re hungry to find the top sales experts to follow. Anything from best practices, new tactics, and really, anything that will help you get better at booking more meetings and closing more deals. There is no shortage of great sales resources out there. Onboarding Your Remote Sales Team 1.1

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FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the big news for B2B SaaS marketing and sales in 2024. Yet while generative AI is transforming B2B SaaS marketing, the other big news is not about tech disruption but about people – specifically about the sales experience buyers want now.

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Valasys

APRIL 22, 2024

Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to harvest leads efficiently and effectively. From traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies, let’s explore a variety of lead harvesting methods that can propel your business forward. Businesses harvest email addresses from various sources to cultivate their prospect pool.

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seo.co

MARCH 28, 2021

While every business owner and salesperson wants to spend their time talking to people who are ready to swipe their card right now, that’s now how it works. Typically, you have to let them gently slide down the funnel. By learning how to generate and manage these leads, you can accelerate your results. Quick Funnel Primer.

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PureB2B

MARCH 23, 2021

Webinars are not unheard of—they have become a preferred means to educate sizable audiences regardless of geographic locations. In addition to advocating and sharing information, webinars provide marketers the opportunity to demonstrate products and expertise to a live audience. What is a Webinar Exactly?

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