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Asked and Answered: Which Opportunity Scoring Model is Better & Why

Vision Edge Marketing

When it comes to lead generation and new customer opportunity qualification, many businesses have traditionally relied on the waterfall approach which leverages the concept of a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). ” I wrote this post because I’ve been asked this question by other companies seeking to optimize pipeline management.

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What Is an MQL? Your Definition Will Determine Your Direction

Sales Engine

I have a friend in sales who continuously argues with me over the definition of what a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). As a salesperson, he simply cannot understand how someone that’s not qualified, but demonstrates interest by clicking on a link or downloading a report, can be counted as a qualified lead by any means.

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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Sales and marketing alignment has been overused because many B2B companies are still operating with an outdated model where marketing builds branding and awareness and sales books appointments. Somebody who downloaded a white paper may not have the budget, timeframe, or commitment to follow through.

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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. See White Hat SEO. Blog A regularly updated website or web page.

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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. See White Hat SEO. Blog A regularly updated website or web page.