SmartBug Media

APRIL 6, 2023

If you're a marketing professional, you've probably heard the term "buyer persona" more times than you can count. Buyer personas are an essential part of a successful marketing strategy because not only do they define precisely whom you’re trying to reach, but they also inform so many aspects of your business.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? While MQLs don’t translate to immediate revenue or even pipeline contribution, the value isn’t equivalent to open rates, page views, and the like. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 7, 2018

In today’s blog post we explain why buyer personas are a critical—but often missing—element of your SEO strategy. What is a buyer persona? On a basic level, a buyer persona is essentially a fictional representation of the person who is most likely to buy from your company—your ideal customer.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

Did you know that only 5-10% of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) convert into paying customers? This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? While MQLs don’t translate to immediate revenue or even pipeline contribution, the value isn’t equivalent to open rates, page views, and the like. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 30, 2019

While your team may have all types of strategies in place to carry out marketing messages, without B2B buyer personas, you could be missing the mark when it comes to getting your efforts consumed by target audiences. In this post, we will cover the following key steps: Identify the Need for B2B Buyer Personas.

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Buyers are 48% more likely to consider vendors that personalize marketing to address their specific needs. If you don’t have a detailed B2B buyer persona you’re leaving money on the table. Without a detailed persona your sales and marketing team’s time is being wasted on chasing leads that are a bad fit and likely to churn.

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Buyers are 48% more likely to consider vendors that personalize marketing to address their specific needs. If you don’t have a detailed B2B buyer persona you’re leaving money on the table. Without a detailed persona your sales and marketing team’s time is being wasted on chasing leads that are a bad fit and likely to churn.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The biggest mistake you can make in the B2B world is one that is all too common—chasing the wrong leads. First, let’s get this out of the way—a qualified lead is defined by three main criteria: Need: the prospect has a problem that your product can fix. Today’s post explores five ways to increase your qualified lead pipeline.

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Sharpspring

JULY 28, 2020

Even with the help of the latest advancements in marketing automation technology, lead generation can still seem fruitless if your leads aren’t actually converting. An important step before chasing down a lead is to effectively differentiate between qualified leads vs. unqualified leads. Yes, it is possible!

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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 generation forms are one of the most critical touchpoints in the B2B landscape. In our experience, B2B businesses want a lot.

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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. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers.

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the industrial sector, the focus often falls heavily on driving lead generation, with branding seen as a secondary concern. Many competing manufacturers offer similar products, so there is parity in value propositions , making it difficult for decision-makers to differentiate.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions.

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Sales Engine

JULY 29, 2016

You’ve seen the Internet decimate industries such as record labels, newspapers, and cable TV—and in case you haven’t noticed, it’s crushing the B2B sales rep’s ability to get in front of qualified prospects. (If Sales reps need leads, and it’s marketing’s job to get at least some of them—a majority would be nice.

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SnapApp

AUGUST 21, 2018

Sales-Qualified Leads. In the B2B sales funnel, they’re the key that unlocks the door to a sale. They’re the leads that have been carefully and skillfully nurtured. They’re the ones, that with the right discussion points, could turn a prospect into a sale. They are bottom-funnel leads.

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SnapApp

AUGUST 21, 2018

Sales-Qualified Leads. In the B2B sales funnel, they’re the key that unlocks the door to a sale. They’re the leads that have been carefully and skillfully nurtured. They’re the ones, that with the right discussion points, could turn a prospect into a sale. They are bottom-funnel leads.

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SnapApp

AUGUST 9, 2018

But often overlooked in the world of sales is the critical part the right sales-qualifying questions play in getting you to that coffee. The literally hundreds of blogs offering sample qualifying questions all boast anywhere from the 10 to the 70 questions everyone should be asking. Buyer persona: domain of marketers.

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Sales Engine

JANUARY 5, 2016

You’ve seen the Internet decimate industries such as record labels, newspapers, and cable TV—and in case you haven’t noticed, it’s crushing the B2B sales rep’s ability to get in front of qualified prospects. (If Sales reps need leads, and it’s marketing’s job to get at least some of them—a majority would be nice.

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Hubspot

JUNE 2, 2020

Do you know who your business's buyer personas are? Buyer personas are semi-fictional representations of your ideal customers based on data and research. As a result, you'll be able to attract high-value visitors, leads, and customers to your business who you'll be more likely to retain over time.

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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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BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 18, 2021

Creating this relationship is crucial for any business – and lead generation is an essential part of this process. Using the terms ‘lead’ and ‘prospect’ interchangeably defeats their purpose. Leads vs. Qualified Leads. Leads are people whose contact information you have. Generating and Qualifying Leads .

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Lake One

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Do you fully understand your B2B buyer personas? After all, 71% of companies who exceed revenue and lead goals have documented personas. Understanding your B2B buyer personas is a vital part of any effective marketing plan. Researching Your B2B Buyer Persona. Don’t have them?

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Ledger Bennett

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Every year Ledger Bennett work with numerous clients to help them develop Buyer Personas with a clear focus: Build Buyer Personas that make a commercial impact on their business. These are the User Personas. Why Create B2B Buyer Personas? Why can User Personas be so important?

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SnapApp

AUGUST 9, 2018

But often overlooked in the world of sales is the critical part the right sales-qualifying questions play in getting you to that coffee. The literally hundreds of blogs offering sample qualifying questions all boast anywhere from the 10 to the 70 questions everyone should be asking. Buyer persona: domain of marketers.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s the difference between demand generation and lead generation? Many B2B marketers recognize the value of both and incorporate them into the same campaigns. Definition: Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation The difference between demand generation and lead generation is simple. If you don’t know, you’re not alone.

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Zoominfo

MAY 14, 2018

In marketing, it’s common knowledge that lead quality is generally more important than lead quantity. And yet, marketing lead qualification remains a sticking point for many organizations. In fact, 61% of B2B marketers send all leads directly to sales, but only 27% are sales qualified ( source ).

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 25, 2020

Automatic reminders to follow up, scheduling software so customers can meet with you at a time that suits both parties, customer information at your fingertips – all are yours with leading-edge sales automation programs. Even better, some sales automation programs allow you to integrate them with your content marketing platform.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The importance of lead generation is ingrained in the mind of every modern marketer— the more high-quality leads you bring in, the better. But, as the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly multifaceted, it’s now clear that lead generation is just one piece of the marketing puzzle. What is lead management?

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

But how do you know when you’re looking at a marketing qualified lead? When do you know there’s a good chance of generating interaction, winning a new customer and increasing your sales? Let’s take a look at using Twitter for B2B marketing leads: 1. They Fit Your Buyer Persona. What is your buyer persona ?

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ActiveDEMAND

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Buyer Personas are a powerful tool used in marketing and sales. They help define the parameters of an ideal customer which then outlines the content to write that speaks to them, where marketing should get in front of potential customers, and buyer personas can also help qualify or disqualify prospects faster.

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MarketJoy

OCTOBER 10, 2022

You need to know how to manage it and ensure it never runs dry of leads. But effective sales pipeline management goes well beyond filling your pipeline with new leads. This is why you must qualify your leads before engaging them in what you have to offer. What is a Qualified Lead? Set a Sales Goal.

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Stevens & Tate

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Once your buyer has been made aware of their problem, searched through your content, and become a lead, their true “shopping” experience begins. Drip emails, though, certainly have a place early in the consideration stage for offering further education, keeping your brand present and in front of your potential buyers.

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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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SnapApp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Today, we know that across the B2B sales cycle, the key to driving home a sale is the quality of the leads in your pipeline. Yet, lead qualification seems to be a particularly troublesome pain point for marketers and salespeople alike. How we as marketers define what makes a lead marketing qualified.

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

“These leads are terrible!” said every Sales person at least once in their life. . Though it’s not always all Marketing’s fault… Over the years, Marketing and Sales have gotten a lot closer. Where Marketing and Sales alignment struggles most. Marketing usually has questions like: Why aren’t these leads great?

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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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