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Frenemies: The Dangerous Distrust Between Sales and Marketing

Sales Engine

Marketing, on the other hand, often has a different definition of a qualified lead. Unfortunately—and this is where it gets tricky—interest does not necessarily equate to sales readiness. What is a marketing-qualified lead (MQL)? What is a sales-accepted lead (SAL)? What is a sales-qualified lead (SQL)?

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B2B demand generation marketing: Nearly everything you need to know

Rev

But demand gen encompasses a broader range of marketing tactics to build brand awareness and get attention from high-quality leads—sometimes before they’re even in the market to purchase a new service or product. Learn more about: Demand generation vs lead generation Why is demand generation important for B2B companies?

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Is sales and marketing alignment just a buzzword?

Sales Engine

Sales and marketing alignment has been overused because many B2B companies are still operating with an outdated model where marketing builds branding and awareness and sales books appointments. That marketing qualified lead, the person who has downloaded the white paper, is a great lead, and we shouldn’t pretend that it isn’t.

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B2B Sales and Marketing Terms: A Complete Glossary

Anteriad

A satisfied customer is rewarded for the advocacy they perform for the company. Affinity marketing A partnership between a company and an organization that aggregates people sharing the same interests to bring a larger consumer base to the opposite party. Either operated by a single person or a group from the same company.

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B2B Sales and Marketing Terms: A Complete Glossary

Anteriad

A satisfied customer is rewarded for the advocacy they perform for the company. Affinity marketing A partnership between a company and an organization that aggregates people sharing the same interests to bring a larger consumer base to the opposite party. Either operated by a single person or a group from the same company.