The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

During the life of your product or service, you’ll realize that simply scaling top-of-funnel inquiries (in volume) won’t generate peak conversions over the long run. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The pandemic of 2020 amplified this phenomenon.

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B2B Sales Top of Funnel Conversion Peer-to-peer 259

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 28, 2020

LinkedIn’s State of Sales Report shows that 44% of sales and marketing teams are seeing a significant drop in responsiveness to social and email messaging. So, why are sales and marketing teams challenged to build strong social relationships so they can overcome sales plateaus, sales drops, and sales troughs?

Top of Funnel 249

Top of Funnel Linkedin Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Search Agency 249

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

Rev

MAY 10, 2023

What ABM tactics should you use? And how do you use them in a way that stands out from all of your competitors using the same tactics? In this blog post, we’ve put together a list of 9 ABM tactics that you can use to maximize the ROI of your account based marketing efforts. But where do you start?

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Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles ABM Tactics 78

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

They must manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, while working effectively with partners across the globe. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. Your launch is just the beginning of an ongoing process of continual improvement. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

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ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

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B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Hubspot

OCTOBER 13, 2020

These five elements encompass a customer success story — a transformation from a regular case study to an enticing piece of content that encourages a reader to explore what your company has to offer. When people think about writing a case study , they might feel a daunting rise of tediousness, or perhaps writer's block.

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Case Studies Case Study Studies Work Management 101

Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For the longest time, LinkedIn had a reputation as a site for networking and job searching. When Microsoft bought the site in 2016, many joked that this was the first time someone had actually accepted a LinkedIn request. For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. Consider: You get more leads.

Lead Generation 148

Lead Generation Top of Funnel Linkedin Lead Scoring 148

The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

She is also the author of B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales , and her books are widely used by PR, marketing, and sales professionals, and universities. Social Media Strategy delivers a long-term solution for maximizing social media-led business development.

Social Media 166

Social Media Social Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing & Strategy 166

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. To help you understand the value this new feature can bring you, let’s get a closer look at the what, why and how of LinkedIn Product Pages. What is a LinkedIn Product Page?

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Peer-to-peer Linkedin Top of Funnel Product 129

Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. The goal is to implement a range of top, middle, and bottom-of-the-funnel marketing activities covering every funnel stage.

Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

B2B Digital Marketer What Are Digital Sales Rooms? As businesses seek more dynamic and engaging ways to connect with clients, digital sales rooms stand out as pivotal platforms for interaction, presentation, and collaboration. In this episode, you’ll learn: The definition and purpose of digital sales rooms.

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Sales Cycle B2B Sales Marketing Automation Services Buyer's Journey 52

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 84

Work Management Marketing Management Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency 84

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2024

As a sales professional, you don’t have to coerce or pressure. That begins with your sales pitch. What you’ll learn: What is a sales pitch? Why are sales pitches important? What are the core elements of a sales pitch? What are the types of sales pitches? What are the types of sales pitches?

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Examples Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management 109

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You manage a small business and its marketing. The leads’ information goes into your CRM then your sales team begins their sales process. A quick example: If you want to run ads on social media to promote your new product, you’ll know from your persona that your ideal customer uses LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Small Business Marketing Work Management Marketing Management Ideal Customer Profiles 145

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 69

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 69

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer lifecycle success hinges on making every customer a priority — from how soon your rep responds to a request to following up quickly after a demo. Does your team have the process down? What is the Customer Lifecycle (and Why Every Sales Rep Should Care)? This slows the buying process.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer lifecycle success hinges on making every customer a priority — from how soon your rep responds to a request to following up quickly after a demo. Does your team have the process down? What is the Customer Lifecycle (and Why Every Sales Rep Should Care)? This slows the buying process.

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Tips Work Management Gartner Top of Funnel 130

nDash

OCTOBER 14, 2021

One of the best marketing tools you can have in your toolbox is a case study. Because case studies come from third parties, they’re a valuable way of providing social proof of your company’s excellence. Some marketers don’t like following a specific clear-cut schedule for asking for case studies.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2024

When done properly, sending cold emails—that is, messages to people or companies with whom you have no prior relationship—is still one of the best tactics for B2B lead generation or making direct sales. Then, process it using data analytics. Guest post by Nina Petrov. The importance of careful targeting is hard to overstate.

Email Marketing 167

Email Marketing Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 167

Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting. We’ll start by exploring the basics of prospecting, from understanding your target audience to defining a productive process. What is sales prospecting?

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Ideal Customer Profiles Template Top of Funnel 78

Sprout Social

MARCH 16, 2020

With over 660 million registered professionals , LinkedIn is the largest resource for B2B marketers to tap into. The right LinkedIn marketing strategy can work wonders for your personal brand and eventually, your business too. Why LinkedIn marketing? But why market on LinkedIn in the first place? Let’s begin.

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Linkedin Tips Paid Search Agency Ideal Customer Profiles 141

Heinz Marketing

MAY 29, 2023

By Sheena McKinney , Sales Pipeline Radio Producer If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. I’m your host, Matt Heinz.

Ideal Customer Profiles 101

Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management Gartner B2B Sales 101

Pam Didner

MARCH 22, 2022

Sales and marketing alignment is hard in small and large B2B companies. I was asked: “what’s the best way to integrate sales and marketing efforts within a large company?”. Honestly, there is no best way for sales and marketing alignment in big enterprises. This is driven by top management.

Enterprise Management 83

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Planning 83

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 78

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 78

Vidyard

JANUARY 6, 2022

In the last couple of years, we have seen an accelerated need for digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic which has driven the need for practical and scalable enterprise sales tools. And while there are many great solutions and clever product managers to market them, it can be hard to find the right fit for your business.

Enterprise Management 101

Enterprise Management Top of Funnel Work Management Tools 101

nDash

JANUARY 21, 2021

If so, we should talk… nDash is seeking a digital marketing manager to join our team. We have ambitious goals for 2021 and beyond and the ideal candidate will contribute both tactically and strategically while working directly with the founding team. Your Responsibilities. What do you do with your first weekend?

Work Management 98

Work Management CMS Development Planning Paid Search Agency 98

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. Having ICPs clearly defined helps your sales and marketing teams to understand which businesses would make great prospects.

Paid Search Agency 97

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Hubspot

APRIL 25, 2023

Here's the burning question: Does AI have a place in sales, and how does it affect our current sales processes? We'll review use cases of AI emails, their pros and cons, and the tools you should consider when adding this tech to your arsenal. Here are three examples of how teams use AI to generate sales emails.

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Tools Lead Ranking Template Outreach 70

Hubspot

AUGUST 27, 2020

The sales call — one of the most imposing, potentially uncomfortable realities of sales life. Successfully conducting one can be a tricky process to navigate. A sales call isn't an appropriate forum for trying to practice your improv skills. No, neither of those options will help your case.

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Process Thought Leadership eCommerce Work Management 78

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For example, after almost changing careers due to a lack of business traction on LinkedIn, B2B Marketing expert Jade Tambini now leverages 30,000 followers on TikTok and a growing YouTube presence. Only after she grew and monetized her TikTok following did she re-invest time into LinkedIn.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Video Marketing Effectiveness Buyer Personas 62

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. You might assume they are only active on LinkedIn, but they’re actually building a large audience on TikTok.

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Buyer Personas Marketing AI Ideal Customer Profiles Webinar Metrics 57

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Optimize your social profiles for search All social media platforms, be it LinkedIn, Instagram, X, or Facebook, have a search feature. This method is one of the most important strategies for LinkedIn marketing. By the time you launch your first offer, you’ll have enough positive comments and word of mouth to drive initial sales.

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Social Media SEO Cost Per Click Media 153

Optinmonster

AUGUST 8, 2022

Want to build a challenge funnel that packs your list with qualified leads? In this article, we’ll show you how to create an online challenge funnel, step by step. What is a Challenge Funnel? Challenge funnels start with the contest to build up a list of email subscribers or social media followers.

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Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels Marketing Funnels Sales Qualified Leads 86

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

In this article, I’ll show you how you can build a system that will help you generate a steady flow of sales-ready leads using social media. Social selling is the process of using social media in a way that’s going to benefit your business. Today, more than ever, social media is an important part of the sales process.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Landing Pages Paid Search Agency Social Media 62