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How Younger Generations are Disrupting B2B Buying

Zoominfo

There’s a seismic shift happening in B2B buying, and it’s being driven by a powerful force — generational change. A recent Forrester report found that Millennials and Gen Z make up 64% of business buyers. Buyers want to be known and understood in both B2B and B2C buying situations.

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How Planful uses customer intent to speed up the B2B buying cycle 

Martech

Last year, Forrester reported that about 90% of 650 tech buyers surveyed want vendors to provide content that’s relevant at every stage of the buying journey. I probably buy the most technology out of any buyer here at Planful. Are they accessing pricing data? They don’t have the time to make phone calls.

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CMO Coffee Talk ‘Aha! Moment’: The New Buying Committee Wears … Skinny Jeans?!

6sense

Buying Committees Before Skinny Jeans . Firstly, let’s start with a big thank you to Brent Adamson and his book The Challenger Customer for, several years ago upon the book’s first publishing run, formally articulated the idea of the B2B buying committee. . Hands-on product experience (before they buy) . Self-service research

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Deliver a Better Buying Experience With CRM-Powered Payments

Hubspot

Just like you might switch to another coffee shop after an unpleasant experience with a barista, you might also rethink the vendor you use after being mired in a painful buying process. Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of HubSpot/Stripe, September 2021. with a U.S.

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Where is B2B marketing headed? 7 predictions for 2018

Biznology

B2B sales and marketing are evolving quickly as buying behavior changes and new technologies take hold, so there’s a lot to talk about. In the meantime, Forrester predicts that 40% of marketers are going to take their chances and not even try to comply. Understanding millennial buying behavior will be key to success.

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How ZoomInfo Helped Three Customers Propel Their GTM Strategies

Zoominfo

Speedy customer acquisition without a hefty price tag is the target, but doing it effectively can be a challenge without the right tools and training. Go-to-market efficiency is a hot topic for companies looking to succeed in the current market.

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Death of a Salesman? Forrester says Yes.

The ROI Guy

At the Forrester’s Sales Enablement Forum last week, a study by Andy Hoar, Principal Analyst at Forrester was revealed showcasing this 22% expected decline over the next five years. A Forrester survey of 250 B2B Buyers reveals that it’s not just B2C purchases that have moved online.