SmartBug Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

Navigating the sales funnel can be complex for any business. Developing a journey from prospect to customer acquisition demands a specific sales process—and, often, sales and marketing teams aren't sure of which responsibilities they hold during that process. Why Should I Have a Process for Our Sales Cycle?

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Process Top of Funnel Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 64

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 18, 2019

For starters, you need to have content that satisfies inquiries during each stage of the buying process, from top-of-the-funnel blog posts to in-depth whitepapers. Each content type plays a role in moving leads down the funnel, from awareness to evaluation and (hopefully!) a purchase. Establish Credibility.

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Case Studies Case Study Studies Top of Funnel 120

Biznology

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Digital transformation is profound change in business activities, processes, competencies, and models to fully leverage customers at every touchpoint in the customer experience. Here are 11 inspiring case studies of digital transformation. VALUE: Judge change by how digital transformation helps create the next business.

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Digital Transformation Case Study Case Studies Studies 184

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Case Studies Case Study Advertising Benchmark Paid Search Agency 81

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

This makes it essential for businesses to place greater effort toward establishing solid B2B client retention tactics and practices. The exact tactics and their execution are very likely to vary depending on business type and industry. Every company’s client retention strategy will look different.

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Tactics Effectiveness B2B Marketing Management 243

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this guide, we share practical content-related advice and examples that you can use to resolve specific ABM challenges, ultimately increasing the efficiency of your marketing campaigns. Sharing relevant data points and case studies. Engagement and Conversion Issues Don’t rely on generic conversion funnels.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Webbiquity

APRIL 5, 2023

Image credit: George Milton on Pexels However, managing these assets can be daunting, especially for businesses with large content volumes. That is where Digital Asset Management (DAM) software comes in. This post provides practical guidance for choosing the right digital asset management software for your business needs.

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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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Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

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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Top of Funnel Deliverability Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services 280

Convince & Convert

MAY 16, 2024

The Current State of SMB Marketing , a new research study Ascend2 completed with Constant Contact , uncovered many insights into how SMBs think about marketing and where they need the most assistance. In the 18-page study, researchers polled 1,335 SMBs in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US.

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Small Business Marketing Allocation Research Planning 134

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 11, 2022

” Those are among a handful of common refrains I hear from sales leaders these days — many of whom are on the hook for promoting efficient growth, even as we face an economic recession. Sales leaders will need to zero in on where they and their teams can increase efficiency, manage risk, and most importantly, drive revenue.

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Efficiency Resources Promotion Enterprise Management 98

Lead Forensics

MARCH 14, 2024

This journey through the B2B sales process is not merely about pitching products or services; it’s about building relationships, understanding needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Let’s delve into the key stages of this process and how they contribute to driving sales success.

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B2B Sales Process B2B Lead Scoring 52

Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a perfect world, sales and marketing would be tightly aligned , working toward the same goals and achieving the best possible results. But marketers and sales teams know this isn’t always easy. From this challenge, sales enablement was born. As a result, B2B companies are investing heavily in sales enablement tools.

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Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 228

Contently

MARCH 30, 2022

Sales teams face intense pressure to appeal to today’s info-hungry buyers. Therefore, sales teams need to have the right knowledge and information at their fingertips when speaking to prospective customers. Sales battlecards provide that essential information efficiently, helping sales reps close more deals.

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Top of Funnel Content Marketing Funnels Marketing Prospects 206

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. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 15, 2023

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing This is the year of efficiency—at least, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Earlier this year, Meta had to lay off 13% of its workforce in the name of “efficiency.” But marketing and sales teams can only be efficient if they have a trusted strategy behind their efforts.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

Today’s buyers come to the sales process more informed than ever, looking for in-depth information specific to their needs. In fact, 81% of sales reps say buyers increasingly conduct research before they reach out, according to the latest State of Sales Report. But not always. The next step?

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Work Management Cross-Selling Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 95

Outgrow

MARCH 2, 2021

Your A-Z Guide on E-Commerce Marketing [Strategies+Case Studies]. E-commerce marketing is a tactic that is easier than it sounds. It guides potential consumers through the conversion funnel. Local Marketing - When a brand implements marketing tactics centered on where their prospects are located geographically. .

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Case Studies Case Study Studies Marketing Strategy 104

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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Intent Data Top of Funnel Intent Outreach 59

Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Yes, just one hour to follow up with leads and secure the best chance of speaking to key decision-makers and converting them into customers—at least, that’s what a study from the Harvard Business Review found. Unfortunately, at many companies, that’s not always the case. What is lead handoff between marketing and sales?

Lead Ranking 78

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 78

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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Top of Funnel Intent Data Marketing Funnels Ideal Customer Profiles 71

SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

They can interact with users in real-time, providing instant responses to queries and guiding them through various stages of the sales funnel. This scalability allows companies to generate leads efficiently even during peak periods when demand is high.

Lead Generation 83

Lead Generation Efficiency Marketing AI Sales Qualified Leads 83

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

Sales Management 75

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 75

Rev

AUGUST 30, 2023

A disorganized sales process. That’s why sales enablement can be an invaluable tool to help you navigate the choppy waters ahead and build a more efficient sales department. What is the goal of sales enablement? Are they investing in a new sales process or customer service platform?

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Practices Work Management Marketing Management Best Practices 78

Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll be using a recent study from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)—but don’t tune out because you’re not in the finance space. We’ll explore ways to use the study as a guide to create a more precise and effective content strategy.

Enterprise Management 68

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 68

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 7, 2022

Are your sales reps spending their time selling? According to our latest State of Sales report , sales reps only spend one-third of their time on revenue-generating tasks. Sales operations can help automate those extra to-dos, getting your reps back to doing what they do best: selling. Sign up now.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Lead Ranking Work Management Lead Scoring 98

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What you need is an easy-to-understand sales playbook to guide your team to victory. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to create the right mix of winning plays that guide your sales team to big wins. What you’ll learn What is a sales playbook? Learn more What is a sales playbook?

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Examples Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Proposals 59

Launch Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

As the way we work continues to evolve, organizations continue to turn to cloud-based solutions to facilitate work efficiently in remote and hybrid working environments. From defining the target market to outlining marketing and sales tactics to reach the audience and more, a go-to-market strategy has it all.

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Tactics Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 118

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

What’s the perpetual challenge in every sales funnel? You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion. But how does it work?

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Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

Hubspot

JULY 9, 2019

Specifically, the managers who lead your sales teams — they oversee the reps who communicate directly with your prospects and customers daily. Think about it this way: If you're a sales manager and you help each of your 10 reps sell 20% more, you've essentially just "created” two new salespeople.

Work Management 87

Work Management Marketing Management Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency 87

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

An economic recession is likely on the way — at least, that’s what more than two-thirds of economists believe, according to a study by The Financial Times. Fortunately, sales leaders can work to avoid these hardships by acting now. Here are detailed tips to guard against recession chaos, curated from sales experts who’ve been there: 1.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 98

LeanData

MARCH 2, 2022

A sales stack, also known as a sales technology stack, is the totality of sales software that empowers a sales team to excel. When a company first starts out, the sales stack is usually just a spreadsheet. When a company first starts out, the sales stack is usually just a spreadsheet. SEPs never forget.

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Work Management Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing Management Outreach 97

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 4, 2023

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. How to Create a Sales Plan: Tips, Examples & Free Sales Plan Template By Ryan Robinson Read for a deep dive into sales plans.

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Seismic

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Great sellers aren’t born; they’re made — and they’re made with the help of sales coaching. For more than 12 years, we’ve had a front-row seat to what great sales coaching can do for sellers, sales culture, and the bottom line. Could they more efficiently navigate their customer interactions without sacrificing quality?

Tips 59

Tips Peer-to-peer Work Management Training 59

SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The efficiency and effectiveness of your sales team directly reflect on the success of your company. To counteract this problem, sales leaders need to find ways to identify possible sales challenges and their solutions quickly before your next sales meeting. Long sales cycles. Sales demos are failing.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 98