Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. Prospecting is an early and critical stage in the sales process.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You’ve probably seen questionable social media accounts trolling the comment section of your personal feed, or heard of scammers attempting to make a buck through fake Facebook or Instagram profiles. But recently, there’s been attention on a new frontier of fake social media accounts — business profiles on LinkedIn.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales prospecting on LinkedIn is preferred by most salespeople. According to 89% of top-performing salespeople, social networking sites like LinkedIn are critical for closing deals. Sales reps also understand how to conduct prospect searches and narrow outcomes by sector, business, venue, and other criteria.

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Anteriad

MAY 31, 2023

Whether you’re launching a program for the first time of reevaluating your current campaigns, there are core account-based marketing tactics to set yourself up for success. Tactic 1: Start with strategic ABM alignment This account-based marketing tactic focuses on strategic ABM alignment.

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Rev

JANUARY 11, 2023

When most B2B companies set out to find new customers and increase sales, they rely on an outdated ideal customer profile, use one-size-fits-all marketing tactics and hope for the best. But, before we can get to those tactics, we want to help you correct that first mistake. You’re not alone.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! Check it out! DiscoverOrg.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It’s time to activate the triple touch sales tactic. What is the Triple Touch in Sales? The triple touch is a tactic that salespeople use to engage prospects. Here’s the thing, if you’re in sales, you know that getting B2B prospects’ attention is tough. TOUCH 1 – Build Valuable Connections on LinkedIn.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 16, 2020

Marketing and sales are more connected (or at least, they should be aligned ) than ever. LinkedIn Sales Navigator can help. Yes, it’s typically thought of as a sales tool (it’s in the name, after all). But Sales Nav is powerful for B2B marketing, too. What Is Linkedin Sales Navigator?

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

As new business slowed (and in many cases came to a screeching halt) due to C-19, many companies have shifted their focus to existing customers. Now, sales and marketing want to increase customer engagement to make sure that their program is not cut as the C-suite looks to conserve cash. According to CSO Insights, 54.9%

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2020

LinkedIn’s 2020 State of Sales Report shows that 44% of teams are seeing a decrease in responsiveness to email and social outreach because of C-19. But there is a lack of relevance and a personal connection that is keeping companies from building strong digital relationships on platforms like LinkedIn.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You manage a small business and its marketing. What is small business marketing? The goal of small business marketing is to attract leads to your business. on your website) that moves potential customers to take some sort of action. on your website) that moves potential customers to take some sort of action.

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Rev

MAY 10, 2023

What ABM tactics should you use? And how do you use them in a way that stands out from all of your competitors using the same tactics? In this blog post, we’ve put together a list of 9 ABM tactics that you can use to maximize the ROI of your account based marketing efforts. But where do you start? What’s that?

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Only B2B

JULY 7, 2022

Accessing the proper high-quality connections requires a lot of work and dedication from a firm, even with the help of tools like LinkedIn’s Decision Maker Insights Report, which examines roughly 1.7 million essential profiles of the most pertinent sectors. Account-Based Marketing (ABM): How To Use It For Your Business.

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Rev

APRIL 19, 2023

You’re wrong if you thought sales prospecting and lead generation were the same things. While they are related, sales prospecting is a more focused and targeted process that involves finding potential customers who may be interested in your offer. For new sales reps, cold calling can feel useless and nerve-wracking.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking services to identify prospects, build relationships, and close more deals. In social selling, sales professionals are playing the long game instead of eyeing immediate returns. It essentially means, “being genuinely helpful online and maybe selling eventually.”

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. Depending on your stage and business model, you will need different tools and strategies to grow your company without breaking the marketing bank.

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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. What’s the Difference Between Ideal Customer Profiles & Buyer Personas?

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 28, 2020

LinkedIn’s State of Sales Report shows that 44% of sales and marketing teams are seeing a significant drop in responsiveness to social and email messaging. So, why are sales and marketing teams challenged to build strong social relationships so they can overcome sales plateaus, sales drops, and sales troughs?

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2020

LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the best social platforms for B2B marketing. With 675 million monthly users and 30 million companies active on the platform, it lends itself well to promoting business services, networking, building an audience, and content marketing. Make sure your LinkedIn page is optimized for conversions.

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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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Animalz blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

It’s the belief that customers will find your great product without a distribution strategy. Until 2022, roughly four out of five Animalz customers would default to SEO and blog posts (and see great results !). An increasing number of customers focus most of their budgets on different channels, platforms, and formats.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Inside sales has always been a high-touch and highly professional strategy for reaching out to business buyers with a targeted message. And today inside sales reps are often a company’s first line of communication with existing customers and prospects alike. AI has the power to process vast amounts of data quickly.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Guest post by Sean Gordon. 1: Start At The Beginning.

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Strategic-IC

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

How do you build loyal customers? Customers that support you, value you, and refer you to their peers? Customers for life? Even more fascinating than the company’s focus – image retouching for fashion websites – is how it works at relationship-building with its online retail clients. It all starts with investing time.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. To close more deals, sales executives are starting to take social media for sales seriously. The B2B sales space is changing. Why is social media for sales a must-have?

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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?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the State of Sales report, cross-functional alignment is sales leaders’ #1 tactic for driving growth. With sales budgets expected to increase , sales teams have an exciting opportunity to work together to try new things and drive revenue for their companies, but this requires a strategic mindset.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As the process of hiring talent becomes increasingly digitized, savvy recruiters are using technology and strategies common in sales and marketing, to power a stronger recruitment process. Sales reps engage prospects based on specific needs and requirements, then encourage them through a sales development funnel.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

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SalesIntel

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Any business’s continued success hinges on its sales pipeline’s growth. Having a wealth of data empowers sales teams to optimize their conversion efforts by targeting, finding, and engaging with their ideal prospects. How to Invest in the Right Business Lead Database 1.

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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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Rev

JUNE 21, 2023

But you’re not wrong for thinking that the goals of lead generation and sales prospecting sound similar. While both strategies aim to generate new customers, lead generation focuses on generating large volumes of leads, while sales prospecting focuses on targeting and converting specific, high-quality prospects.

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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.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales teams across the globe are now cashing in on its success with the advent of social selling. Social selling isn’t just another sales tactic gaining some momentum – it’s the future of B2B sales. Underestimating this transformative sales strategy will leave you losing your deals to your competitors.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 15, 2020

Imagine you’re a prospect, and you stumble across my profile. The summary is one of the most important parts of your profile, since it’s a space to showcase your passion, enthusiasm, and most importantly, your track record of results. These five LinkedIn summary templates will help you flesh out your profile in no time flat.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Let’s take a look at the stages of a sales cycle, and how you can use it to secure regular deal wins. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle?

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Rev

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever lost a big sales opportunity without knowing why it slipped away? Those lost sales opportunities can actually be great learning experiences if you take the time to conduct a win/loss analysis. We’ll also share seven tips to prevent losing sales so that you can increase your overall win rate. Let’s get started.

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