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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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. For more on these challenges, see my earlier blog post, “Industrial Lead Generation for Sales – It’s Complicated!”

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On the other, there’s pressure to build positive, engaging relationships with prospects, without being pushy about lead generation. As you delve deeper, you’ll uncover the challenges, the strategies, and the nuances that can transform your B2B interactions. Ruthlessly Filter Your Prospects Obviously, not every lead is the same.

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DealSignal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that, according to a study by HubSpot , 61% of B2B marketers rank lead generation as their number one challenge? With businesses constantly searching for new customers, it’s no wonder that B2B lead generation has become a top priority for marketers.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Like a rising tide, when CRO goes up, it can influence other metrics and lead to higher revenue per visitor and more customers. It can feel overwhelming to keep track of everything, and even the most seasoned marketers fall prey to the top mistakes in B2B lead generation CRO. Webinars can nudge prospects into decision mode, too.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

To provide content marketers with some guidance, we’ve gathered some great personalization strategies you’ll want to try. Customers appreciate, and in some cases, have a high demand for content personalization. Executing personalization strategies can have a significant impact on conversions and revenue. Quick Takeaways.

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Whatever demand gen channels you use to generate marketing leads, there’s value in always promoting a mix of content and other offers that span the entire buying cycle: early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage. Use of very short-term metrics will almost certainly devalue those leads and the perceived ROI from the program.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In fact, nearly 76% of B2B marketing professionals report including video content in their overall digital strategies ( source ). 43% of that demographic researches services or products for their business through online videos ( source ). Including video in an email leads to a 200-300% increase in click-through rate ( source ).

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

Depending on your stage and business model, you will need different tools and strategies to grow your company without breaking the marketing bank. The average SaaS sales cycle lasts 84 days and includes various touchpoints, from engaging with a post on social media to reviewing a product page and getting a product demo.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Elements of a Winning Sales Enablement Strategy for 2021. Making such an involved process work starts with strategy. Content: A helping of high-quality marketing content to fill up your lead pipeline. To give your sales team the edge they need when nurturing and scoring leads, make sure they know your product inside and out.

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

Probably the most common complaint that I hear from Sales is that “Marketing just doesn’t understand engineering problems, and they generate ‘crappy’ leads that are not ready to buy.” Engineers and technical buyers are empowered by ready access to information and prefer to do their own extensive research before engaging with suppliers.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience. In Sagefrog’s 2024 B2B Marketing Mix Report , we found that B2B marketers’ top objectives for the year ahead are brand awareness, lead generation, client retention, and sales support.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 24, 2024

When considering outsourcing your lead generation , selecting the appropriate partner is not just imperative—it’s critical for fueling your sales pipeline and enhancing your ROI. Without vetting potential vendors, there’s a tangible risk of allocating budget towards low-quality leads, affecting your sales funnel.

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Trade Press Services

MAY 13, 2024

By producing a diverse range of video styles, from product demos to thought leadership interviews, B2B marketers drive engagement, build credibility, and accelerate business growth. 10 Types of B2B Marketing Videos Like with all other marketing initiatives, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy to make video a powerful asset.

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Rev

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

And every customer is a “converted” lead. But, not all leads will convert. That’s where marketing qualified leads, or MQLs, come into play. and “Why do MQLs matter?” This blog post covers all you need to know about MQLs—from definitions to strategies for converting leads into paying customers.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Measuring content within an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy is like navigating a ship through uncharted waters — but with a finely tuned compass. Just as a ship relies on its compass to assess direction and progress, a marketer relies on metrics and indicators to understand how well their content is steering their ABM campaigns.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Measuring content within an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy is like navigating a ship through uncharted waters — but with a finely tuned compass. Just as a ship relies on its compass to assess direction and progress, a marketer relies on metrics and indicators to understand how well their content is steering their ABM campaigns.

Account Based Marketing 52

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Sharpspring

JANUARY 17, 2019

Webinar marketing is a key inbound tactic for many businesses. The amount of time, resources, and money you spend in creating a webinar can have a big impact on its success. But hosting a great webinar is only the first step. Read on for 7 ways to get the most out of webinars for lead nurturing.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2016

My last two posts covered my most important lessons for attracting your webinar audience and engaging your webinar audience. Let’s now complete the arc with how to convert your webinar audience into customers and future advocates. Coach your speakers to connect with and inspire your audience.

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FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. Understanding your target audience is more important than ever for lead generation and improving the ROI of marketing and sales. With strict restrictions on in-person interactions, businesses had to adapt their strategies.

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Contently

MAY 26, 2020

You make content, people click on it, and then—BOOM—they immediately buy something or fill out a demo request form. The vast majority of people don’t just read an article like this and request a demo. But they do come back and read something a few days later, then sign up for our newsletter or attend a webinar.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the differences between the two, explore the unique benefits of utilizing videos in B2B marketing, and provide practical insights into integrating video marketing into a comprehensive content strategy. The tone and style of these videos are more professional, informative, and authoritative.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Elements of a Winning Sales Enablement Strategy for 2021 Sales enablement is a process that stretches across the sales cycle, from prospecting to customer success. Making such an involved process work starts with strategy. Content: A helping of high-quality marketing content to fill up your lead pipeline.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. Investing in your current audience leads to building trust with them, as well as prospective customers. Investing in a customer marketing strategy doesn’t mean you’re taking away from building brand awareness.

Marketing & Strategy 118

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2016

Following up on last week’s post covering my most important lessons for attracting your webinar audience , let’s now pivot and focus on how to keep them engaged once they show up live as an attendee at your webinar. Next week, my final post will cover how to convert your audiences to become your customers.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Creating high-quality content is only the first step in creating a powerful demand generation strategy. Regardless of how good your content is, it’s only effective if it reaches your target audience. Business-to-business (B2B) demand generation is a critical part of any successful content marketing strategy.

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Madison Logic

JUNE 5, 2024

Offering webinars that align with a product release is one way to add more in-depth insights to your new product. But within an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy, your expansion campaigns don’t necessarily depend on your pricing model and product verticals to classify as a cross-sell or upsell. Courtesy of Madison Logic.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.). In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. an email or call).

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Madison Logic

MAY 15, 2024

With so many opportunities within your customer base, no wonder B2B marketers are starting to emphasize building out a stronger retention strategy. Your account-based expansion strategy is stronger when you view it within the larger scope of your retention strategy.

Top of Funnel 52

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Directive Agency

JUNE 10, 2020

Can you drive more leads at a lower cost?”. Those leads aren’t quality enough.”. As a SaaS marketing leader, it’s no easy task to generate leads that are worth your time, that are at a reasonable cost, and that can turn into potential customers. Answer: “It is critical to take time when building a lead generation strategy.

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DealSignal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Demand generation marketing is a strategy that marketers use to generate brand awareness and interest in a product or solution at scale, leveraging several disciplines within marketing. The goal of any demand generation manager or marketing lead is to create brand awareness and interest. Demand Generation Strategy and Tactics.

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Rev

MARCH 8, 2023

So, if you want to ensure that your B2B company is profitable, it’s essential to have a strong revenue generation strategy that empowers each department to contribute to the bottom line. This process can involve various activities such as identifying market segments, setting pricing strategies and converting leads to customers.

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Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Are you looking for tried and tested ways to get more SaaS leads? Without a doubt, if you want your SaaS business to be a success, you have to generate leads consistently. But, there are tons of SaaS lead generation ideas out there, making it difficult to find the best strategies for your SaaS business.

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BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Other marketers also refer to marketing funnels as purchase, conversion, and lead funnels, among others. However, in this article, we’re taking a closer look at the marketing funnels so you can get a better idea of how to start using them in your marketing and sales strategies. . Webinar Funnel. The cross-sell funnel.

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Contently

JUNE 29, 2017

Instead, in the spirit of Contently’s accountable content series , let’s talk about something much more practical: how to use B2B content to drive leads. So, how do you—or others—use article content to influence leads in the B2B process? The middle of the funnel may include calculators, tools, and case studies.

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