Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sales enablement best practices: Know thy audience … define buyer personas When improving sales enablement, always start with your audience by building personas. Research finds that over half of organizations report higher-quality leads because they use personas. Consideration.

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Inbox Insight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the realm of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), two terms frequently arise that B2B marketers often struggle to comprehend – demand generation and lead generation. Yet, understanding the difference between demand gen and lead gen is crucial to the success of your marketing efforts. Unlike demand gen, lead gen is more transactional.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 19, 2016

One where the case study serves as the ultimate trust builder. How many marketing case studies are written where one of the core questions is, "Can this solution help improve the physical well-being of humanity?". For medtech marketing, that is the sole goal behind every published case study.

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SalesGrape

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, generating high-quality leads is crucial for the success of any organization. However, not all leads are created equal. To maximize your lead generation efforts and improve conversion rates, it is essential to create ideal customer profiles (ICPs).

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

Customers appreciate, and in some cases, have a high demand for content personalization. In the 2019 Personalization Development study , 93 percent of responding companies said that advanced personalization led to revenue growth! One study broke down the types of frustration they feel and what companies do to trigger it.

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The Lead Agency

MARCH 17, 2024

Every click, like, view and interaction brings us insights and edges buyers at every stage of the sales cycle toward the ultimate goal: the purchase. But what comes first is the lead. Website lead capture forms are one of the most critical touchpoints in the B2B landscape. To achieve that, the form has to be straightforward.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 3, 2023

But by doing this, your leads will turn out more qualified, and you’ll have a better understanding of what someone needs. One of the best things about inbound marketing is that you can offer content to potential buyers before they even raise their hands. It starts with buyer personas. How is this done?

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Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Manufacturing lead generation is a perennial top priority for most manufacturers. To thrive, these companies must consistently attract qualified leads to fuel their sales pipelines. Some of these challenges include: Limited pool of qualified prospects: The manufacturing niche often targets specialized buyers and decision-makers.

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Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 64

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Exploring buyer personas in the digital age As outlined by Forbes , a common misstep in crafting brand-specific buyer personas is an overemphasis on demographics, often neglecting crucial situational elements like psychographics, the buyer journey, emotional mapping, and triggering events.

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Tiecas

JUNE 4, 2024

Relying solely on AI-generated content can lead to several issues: Technical Accuracy: AI often struggles with understanding complex technical concepts, leading to inaccuracies and misinformation in the content. (AI Neglecting this crucial step can lead to wasted time, resources, and missed opportunities.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

Create buyer personas and research content that meets their needs. Make sure to study their “likes” to identify special interests that can serve as content touchpoints. Create Buyer Personas. Create well-researched buyer personas for each segment to help your teams focus on their needs.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 6, 2019

This is where buyer personas come into play. Why Buyer Personas Are Crucial in B2B. At SmartBug™, before we develop any content for clients, the first thing we do after our discovery calls is start talking to customers and prospects in order to develop buyer personas. Building Content for Personas.

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NuSpark Consulting

MAY 24, 2014

You might think this article is about how to write in an engaging, persuasive way that brings prospects flocking to your website, downloading e-books, white papers and case studies, and picking up the phone to place their orders. . Once buyers know what’s available, they consider different options. It’s not. .

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

And for a small to medium-sized business (SMB) to maintain that success, they need to focus attention on growth strategies, including lead generation. Lead generation is the practice of capturing interest from potential buyers to purchase your product or service. Why is Lead Generation Important for SMBs?

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DealSignal

MARCH 2, 2024

The sheer variety of possible intent data use cases is a major reason.­ Intent Data Use Cases 1. Ad hoc prospecting Conclusion Learn more about Intent Data Use Cases What is Intent Data? Harnessing a variety of distinct intent data use cases allows you to plan effectively and make informed decisions.

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

Building buyer personas that capture the challenges and motivations of your target customers can also serve as a reference for crafting personalized messages and offers. This may include blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, webinars, etc. Create multi-channel lead generation campaigns that target your ideal customers.

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Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy B2B Thought Leadership Word of Mouth 112

Martech

JANUARY 26, 2024

ICP vs. buyer persona: Which is the way to go? ICP is more of a big-picture strategic direction or target market and high-potential accounts, while buyer persona is more of the people behind it and closing deals with specific individuals. The table below outlines the key differences between an ICP and a buyer persona.

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Brandpoint

DECEMBER 27, 2018

While website traffic is a common success metric for B2B marketers, more and more marketers are responsible for reporting on marketing qualified leads and marketing-assisted sales through their content efforts. This post explains how you can turn your content into a lead-generating machine and see more meaningful results.

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Lead Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 131

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2021

This is a massive, missed opportunity to generate leads, create interest around products, and establish a presence that resonates with their audience over time. Define Buyer Personas. Buyer personas reflect segmentations within your target audience. Create Meaningful Content.

Social Media 356

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to acquire leads, boost sales, or increase conversions, content is vital to moving people through the buyer’s journey. Organizational news can be shared through press releases, news outlets, case studies, and social media. Examples include email newsletters, webinars, and social media posts.

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Tony Zambito

APRIL 12, 2011

.  This subtle difference can actually be the rock that sends out ripples of influence to other social buyers in the sea of social networks.    A key component for engaging the social buyer persona is that an organization today must offer avenues of engagements that buyers choose. 

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Only B2B

APRIL 30, 2024

As prospects search the internet for data-driven insights and practical strategies, you can produce valuable content such as blog posts, white papers, case studies, and webinars. Identify Buyer Personas: Develop detailed profiles of your ideal customers to guide your channel selection.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 19, 2023

Check beyond the “Blog” or “Case Studies” pages of a domain. Audit Your Competitors’ Content and Content Team This step of the competitor content analysis lets you get a feeling for the kind of content your buyer persona likes. You’ll need to invest significant time in examining their websites and blogs.

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Analysis Top of Funnel Advertising Agencies Content 281

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2021

Every business wants more customers and leads, but many aren’t sure about the best way to get them. Advertising is purely promotional, with your brand voice leading the way. An eye-tracking study revealed most users dismiss ads online. They can certainly provide leads, but the quality is always questionable.

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Exo B2B

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this world where every purchasing decision can involve multiple stakeholders and take months of deliberation, understanding the nuances of B2B personas and the complex journey of the B2B buyer is not only useful, it’s essential. In this case, you need to have as much business intelligence as possible about this persona.

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Optinmonster

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Qualitative studies are vital to the market research process. Its goal is to quantify and generalize the results of a study through numbers, percentages, and statistics. In most other types of qualitative research, researchers start with a hypothesis and then conduct a study to test that hypothesis.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Even though these options might sound like the logical next-step for your business, what you really need is a website that attracts the right people, communicates your company’s specialty, and converts traffic into leads. Creating blog posts , videos, articles, Ebooks, case studies, white papers, etc. Distribution. Optimization.

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DealSignal

AUGUST 29, 2020

Improving data quality drives Marketing ROI FloQast’s Marketing leaders understand that if Sales can’t take action on the leads they generate, they’re not delivering any value. High lead volume is great, but not if the contact or account data is incomplete or inaccurate. Read the case study.

Lead Scoring 52

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Case Study Case Studies 52

SnapApp

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Plus, the lead form at the end of their contest brought in a whole group of new consumers into their database. Committee members timed voting for their first-ever “ Boston Content Marketer to Watch ” award with the lead-up to the Annual Bash. Where do I sign up? Boston Content. A little extra design effort made all the difference.

Case Study 54

Case Study Case Studies Social Media Top of Funnel 54

DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

” Downloads of resources such as case studies and eBooks, especially those that are not simply informational and may indicate purchase intent. This can be vendor comparison guides, case studies, and more. Spikes in content consumption—either on your website or on third-party websites.

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SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Ideal client profiles and buyer personas are essential building blocks that ensure everything else you build remains relevant to consumer needs. Define Buyer Personas & Ideal Client Profiles. Your buyer personas will assist in creating effective messaging that aligns with real customer needs and desires.

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Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Stevens & Tate

APRIL 5, 2021

Your company is struggling to generate leads, and you’re looking for a quick and relatively simple solution. A foolproof solution to your lack of leads as well as website foot traffic is lead generation content marketing. In order to attract more leads, the content in the conversion stage should consist mainly of content offers.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

Clarity & Focus Targeted precision: Documenting buyer personas ensures laser-focused content and optimizes channel choices for niche industrial audiences. Goals mapped to the buyer journey: Outline SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) for each stage of the long industrial sales cycle.

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These goals include increasing brand awareness, generating leads, or boosting engagement. Buyer Personas for B2B videos Now is the time to lean on your Buyer Persona. Choosing Relevant Topics: Select topics for your videos that are relevant to your buyer personas’ industry and professional interests.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Video Marketing Effectiveness Buyer Personas 62

ClearVoice

MARCH 27, 2023

Case studies are a vital part of many marketing campaigns, providing concrete examples of how your business helps users. When carefully crafted, a case study becomes a cornerstone of your decision-stage content marketing strategy—creating leads, deals, and conversions. What is a Case Study in Marketing?

Case Studies 98

Case Studies Case Study Top of Funnel Studies 98

Brandpoint

MARCH 31, 2020

How do you stay in front of potential clients and generate leads when everyone is confined to their own homes? Content syndication and cost-per-lead generation campaigns are essential to your business’s success right now. What is cost-per-lead? Read More: How Content Accelerates Lead Generation].

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