KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 30, 2018

Utilizing a free trial and receiving a referral from a friend, colleague, or peer also appear to help customers during the decision-making process. This was compared to 49 percent who said they preferred cold calls, and 36 percent who said they prefer direct mail. Reaching Out to Customers During the Buyer’s Journey.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

For most of the world, the beginning of a new year signifies a fresh start– a chance for re-dos and second chances. The conclusion of 2018 not only allows us to look back and fine-tune our business strategies, but it also affords us the opportunity to reflect on a few things we got right this year. So, allow us to indulge. Keep reading!

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Hubspot

JANUARY 30, 2024

Salespeople say that a change in the sales field that has had the biggest impact on their role is that selling has become more focused on presenting a solution than pitching a product or service. Why the change? They prefer to gather information themselves before speaking to a human when researching a brand or product. Prioritizing virtual selling.

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Rev

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They know that if they fill out a form and they download something, they will get a call from the SDR and they’re getting a lot of emails sent to them. Trust is shifting from brands to peers. There’s a loss of trust in companies and marketing in general,” Manuel says, “and buyers are much more shifting to trusting their peers.”

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Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. More than half of all sales reps rely on their peers to get tips for improving. More than half of all sales reps rely on their peers to get tips for improving. But, sadly, this isn’t often the case.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. In fact, top-performing sales reps — who close deals 51% more than their peers — consider social networking channels "very important" to their success. In short, it's a modern approach to relationship building.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 13, 2018

But, take one look at these statistics and you’ll see that social selling produces serious results ( source ): 78% of salespeople using social media outperform their peers. Social selling makes a cold call less cold” – Jelle den Dunnen. Social sellers generate 38% more new opportunities than traditional sellers.

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Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. Yes, there are some key ingredients like patience, persistence, persuasion and hard work. But, at the end of the day, prospecting is a skill. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 19, 2020

Especially for ‘high-context’ industries, such as healthcare and financial services, where peer-to-peer interactions and references are key parts of the buying process. But many of us also share concern over a different crisis: the state of our businesses at this time. Reallocate Engagement Channel Spend and Rebalance the Portfolio.

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Rev

APRIL 26, 2023

It’s clearly a solid strategy—but one that you do not want to implement cold. “It Leverage a prospect’s peers Identifying the right people to talk to in a prospect company is pretty standard practice for Sales and Revenue teams. They see peers as a chance to talk about how they’re running their business. Here it is.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your peers to see what works for them. “It Example : Organize your work into two windows and put communication platforms (Slack, email, and calendars) in one, and call logs (like Frontspin) and other sales tools (like Salesforce or Chili Piper) in the other. Here are the top 10 takeaways: 1.

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LeanData

MARCH 14, 2023

These professionals have grown up to varying extents with search engines, peer review sites and ever-present social media. In their personal lives, they are buyers who have become accustomed to world-class B2C buying experiences featuring convenience, easy-to-find product information like pricing, and peer-to-peer reviews.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In fact, according to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers regularly outsell their peers who don’t use social media in their sales processes. Users are also ranked in their industry as well as their personal network, giving them a better idea of how they compare to their peers. Jump to a Section. What Is Social Selling?

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Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

When developing rapport with your peers, be sure to simplify your intentions and avoid overthinking. When developing rapport with your peers, be sure to simplify your intentions and avoid overthinking. Going Beyond Cold Calling: 5 Sales Skills Worth Developing. 19 Time-Saving Strategies and Tools for Sales Teams.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

78% of salespeople using social media perform better than their peers ( source ). There’s no way around it: Social media has drastically changed the way modern companies do business. As a society, our constant need to be connected has expanded our pool of potential customers and made them infinitely more reachable.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As shown in the Venn diagram below, there is a mismatch between the top information sources used by tech buyers and the top tactics B2B marketers focus on. Per the report, “The top five tactics vendors use to engage buyers are different from buyers’ top five information sources. Both vendors and buyers use demos and vendor/product websites.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2022

Business leaders know that data is the critical heart of growth and expansion. And while it’s not hard to find basic business data — company names, phone numbers, employee counts, revenue, maybe direct dial numbers and email addresses — today’s complicated sales cycles need more than just names and numbers. What is Sales Intelligence?

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Seismic

JUNE 5, 2020

Our onboarding programs focus on making sure new hires get the gamut of knowledge they need to be succeed from technical training about the Seismic platform and tech stack, soft skills learning like effective cold calling and objection handling and even structured coaching that extends beyond onboarding into their continuous learning at Seismic.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cold call with composure, confidence, and persistence. It's hard to overstate the importance of B2B prospecting in the context of most B2B sales processes. But what is B2B prospecting? And how can you ensure your efforts are as effective as possible? And how can you ensure your efforts are as effective as possible?

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DemandBase

APRIL 23, 2020

Sales coach extraordinaire Josh Braun calls this making deposits. We were initially perplexed, I have to admit. When the COVID-19 crisis hit, my team and I at Demandbase were catapulted into unchartered territory. I continued to encourage my team to get after it, hit their daily goals, and exceed whatever number we put in front of them.

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Zoominfo

MAY 30, 2019

Consider these statistics ( source ): 80% of calls go to voicemail, and 90% of first time voicemails are never returned. Rather than leaving the fate of your call in the hands of a switchboard operator, direct dial phone numbers give you immediate access to your prospect. Perfect the timing of your calls. Keep reading!

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Schubert B2B

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Creating awareness and generating substantial interest in your B2B product or service can appear to be an uphill battle. Nevertheless, a game-changing strategy exists that can invigorate your efforts, shifting your attention from basic lead generation to the sophisticated art of demand generation. So, what precisely is B2B demand generation?

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With the strong presence of B2B buyers on LinkedIn, sales teams are now leveraging the platform to optimize their prospecting efforts, moving beyond solely using cold calling and traditional outreach methods. But how can you leverage the tool for maximum results? Jump ahead: What is LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

Ideal Customer Profiles 69

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Biznology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

For salespeople, especially in B2B industries, its purpose is to establish relevance to prospects rather than interrupt their daily lives with cold calls and sales pitches. 90% of C-suite executives say they never respond to cold calls or email blasts (source: Harvard Business Review ). In fact, it’s the opposite.

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Hubspot

JUNE 29, 2023

Other times, they try hard to find exclusive leads through techniques like cold-calling. Paul Moss, Founder of HeyDriver and a 14+ years insurance veteran, says, “There is a lot of cheddar to feed the mouths of insurance professionals.” He adds that the industry is easily accessible to anyone. Take Cody Askins , for instance.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 8, 2018

Take me off your call list!”. … Not really the cold-call response you’re looking for! But when a real, live salesperson knows things, it can sour the cold-call from the word “go.”. But when a real, live salesperson knows things, it can sour the cold-call from the word “go.”. Email address.

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Seismic

MAY 2, 2024

That’s how to stand out,” he told me on a recent call. “My Ensuring the floor of the hospital you’re building is perfectly flat. Helping your employees return to work after parental leave with minimal disruption. The intersection between AI and humans in the modern corporation. They need to stand out in positive ways.

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! A way to avoid calls, emails, and other engagement channels?. • A way to avoid calls, emails, and other engagement channels?. Let’s keep imagining.

Account Based Marketing 101

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Emailing (21%) Data Entry (17%) Prospecting & researching leads (17%) Internal meetings (12%) Scheduling calls (12%) 3. phone calls, 15.3 phone calls, 15.3 Email marketing has two times higher returns than cold calling ( source ). Phone Calls 10. 6-10 minutes is the optimal length for an SDR live call.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

According to this year’s IDC Salesforce Economy Study , Salesforce and its global ecosystem of partners will add 9.3 million new jobs by 2026. For Salesforce, it’s not only about creating new technology and career opportunities; we have to pave pathways to these new jobs. As our ecosystem grows, so does the endless opportunity within it. JOIN TODAY.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 7, 2020

Cold calls ? How can a salesperson get the attention of decision-makers in the HR department? Read on to see what keeps HR leaders up at night – and what they want sales to know. Or watch the video below. Note: DiscoverOrg acquired ZoomInfo in 2019. What’s the Scope of Responsibility for an HR Decision Maker?

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 31, 2013

Click to start video at this point — Josiane says that inside sales professionals who understand how to leverage their skills often “fly above” their peers, making them inside sales superheroes. As more customers deem sales calls intrusive and interruptive, companies will shrink their sales teams to better fit the market demand.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2020

While phone calls, meetings, and other familiar sales staples still have a place in the field, digital sales tactics — techniques conducted through virtual channels — have emerged and started taking up some serious space. But what, exactly, does "digital sales" entail? Empower evangelists.

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SnapApp

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Millennials influence a purchase in ways that align perfectly with modern B2B marketing practices involving trust, discoverable content, peer influence, and digital pervasiveness. . However, that doesn’t mean you should get your inside and field sales teams to cold call millennials, or nurture them incessantly with this week’s white paper.

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Digital B2B Marketing

JULY 11, 2013

I call this the opportunity gap. When peers recommend your company to a prospect who already knows and is interested in you, the recommendation is more memorable and confirms their view that your company should be considered. Improved Cold Calling. This is crazy folks! But that is just execution. More Referrals.

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EveryoneSocial

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A Collection of the Best Social Selling Statistics. Looking for valuable social selling statistics that matter to sales and beyond? Below, you’ll find the very best social selling stats that will make you understand how valuable social media is and continues to be for your company. Social Media Statistics Your Company Needs to Know. Statista ).

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Onalytica B2B

MAY 10, 2017

As an industry, we’re forever going on about why you should be doing influencer marketing- hopefully we’re well on our way to convincing you all, since 84% of marketers are planning at least one influencer marketing campaign this year. How do you get those influencers to want to engage with you?

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