SalesIntel

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here are some situations where Buyer Intent data can lead to a 5x faster sales cycle. . Intent data provides insights into your prospects’ purchasing intent and online research behavior. In that case, you will have a happier and more productive sales staff, which will result in more sales for your company.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

At B2B Forum the two companies held a panel to discuss the research and share insights. Evolving Role of Webinars: Historical Context: Laura mentioned that her initial research on digitizing events did not catch much attention, but the pandemic changed that perspective.

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SnapApp

JANUARY 29, 2019

In the face of increasing goals and changing preferences of B2B buyers, sales and marketing teams alike are being forced to evolve in order to meet the needs of their prospects today. Better Qualification, Shorter Sales Cycles. What is Lead Qualification? Interactive PDFs. See the live example.

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Outreach

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sales Cycle: Definition, Stages, and Importance. A well-established sales cycle is the cornerstone of a successful sales practice. For sales reps, it provides a strong framework for next steps, lead prioritization, and a more cohesive deal-closing process. What Is a Sales Cycle?

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Hubspot

JUNE 29, 2018

What Is a Sales Cycle? Sales Cycle” refers to the specific actions salespeople follow to close a new customer. Sales cycles are often confused with sales methodologies. A sales methodology, such as the “ inbound methodology ,” refers to the framework for implementing the sales cycle.

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Seismic

JULY 1, 2019

It’s no secret that the sales cycle has changed a lot over the past few decades. But what about sales reps and leaders who have not recognized the shift in technology and have not yet adapted to today’s sales cycle? Sales used to own the sales cycle. Sales cycles go beyond the sale.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago They say recessions don’t start trends – they accelerate those that are already in motion. The publication surveyed 212 B2B professionals and found 68% say the B2B sales cycle has increased compared to a year ago.

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Belkins

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Another study revealed that the length of an average B2B sales cycle has increased by 22% in the last 5 years. It certainly makes sense, especially with the increasing number of decision makers involved in the process, and your average B2B buyer becoming more independent in their research and buying decisions. Qualification.

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Rev

MARCH 23, 2018

“Nurturing” leads, based on the traditional sales cycle, means constant contact via phone calls and email that is more spam than anything else. That outcome alone is reason enough to say the traditional sales cycle is broken. In the traditional sales cycle, people aren’t allowed to buy things on their own time.

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SnapApp

JULY 18, 2018

Businesses today know that the longer it takes to close the sale, the greater the chance is of losing prospects to the competition. In addition, a longer sales cycle requires more time and resources. Today, quality content alone no longer drives the high conversion rates that once helped shorten sales cycles.

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markempa

MAY 30, 2017

What motivated you or inspired you to do this research? What surprised you most as you analyzed the data from this research, and why? What I mean by movement is that a person goes through both horizontal and vertical changes within a company. Companies are no longer the sole creators and distributors of media.

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markempa

JUNE 17, 2012

“But, if I’m a VP of Sales, I’ll be really peeved if you lose to ‘no decision,’ because you probably wasted my time as well as a lot of resources around the company in terms of getting help from manufacturing, customer support and finance — all to get to the point where nothing happened.”. No deal = broken sales cycle.

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Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Identifying buyers aligned with your solution’s specific version narrows your focus to essential companies. Below are the few insights gathered from diverse surveys and research on B2B buyer behavior: Gartner, Inc. 75% now use more sources for research. In each market, diverse choices cater to individual buyer nuances.

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Mereo

JULY 27, 2022

What is the last step of your sales cycle? Most B2B sales organizations will consider the job complete at the contract signature. Yet, if the true goal of sales is to Seek to Serve a buyer, the sales cycle is not over until the value promised is actually the value delivered. All seems to be in order here.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s up to the SEO strategist or marketing professionals heading up the SEO efforts for each company to make sure they’ve done adequate research before proceeding. Navigating the nuances of B2B SEO can present challenges, such as longer sales cycles, niche markets, and smaller search volumes for specific keywords.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2020

By blending the market strength and brand awareness of two or more companies, co-branding often improves customer bases, customer loyalty, brand image, and perceived value for all participants. Source: Seismic, Hinge Research Institute. Source: Hinge Research Institute. Most did not feel that it was a sales pitch.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In reviewing the latest research on account-based marketing (ABM) best practices, it struck me that they mirror what sales and marketing leaders have tried to follow for decades. So, what are companies that succeed at ABM doing that sets them apart? They’re aligning sales and marketing. They’re focused on qualification.

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Madison Logic

JULY 6, 2023

Previously seen as a technology confined to science fiction stories, statistics reveal that an increasing number of companies are now incorporating AI into their business operations. Within the SMB market, our data reveals that the Manufacturing vertical shows high engagement and research activity with AI content and messaging.

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Brightedge

JUNE 3, 2020

In this installment of our series on SEO now for the B2B tech industry, we’ll look at how B2B tech companies are handling the transition to online operations. Since the start of the pandemic, B2B tech organizations have worked to adjust their marketing and sales strategies in order to attract more of their customers online.

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Madison Logic

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In addition to the H ospitality industry , Manufacturing , Media & Entertainment , and Retail are researching and engaging with fintech-related content but have relatively low targeting for it.  Our data indicates a 6% increase in research for fintech-related content among those in the Insurance industry.

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Madison Logic

AUGUST 10, 2023

employers currently operate hybrid work arrangements in 2023, with just 16% of surveyed companies requiring in-person work. As companies adjust to this shift, collaboration software solutions are essential for improving productivity and fostering alignment between remote teams. The collaboration software market reached $26.28

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B2B Marketing Directions

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The buyer survey includes findings about the technology buying process, how technology buyers learn about products and services and research potential purchases, and how they view technology vendors. It will take a few posts to unpack the results of the TrustRadius research. These surveys addressed a broad range of topics.

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Directive Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With large companies spending more than double the amount on software and technology than they were five years ago, there is a growing need for tech-savvy marketers to test, plan, and monitor from the backend. In a mid-sized SaaS company, the structure will look something like this: . Researching new tools and software .

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Sword and the Script | B2B

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Research out the Fuqua School of Business involving 4,000 people finds complimenting competitors likely to tip buyers in your favor. Among a few of the eccentric companies, even pseudo competitors – those with a bit of overlapping technology – were persona non grata on company pages, blogs, press releases, reports and so on.

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Act-On

APRIL 10, 2024

eBook Learn More According to research from Gartner, B2B buyers are spending more time researching online, and less time interacting directly with sales — as little as 5-6% of their total buying journey. And it takes an average of 20 touches with a brand before a prospect becomes a potentially successful lead for the sales team.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 19, 2022

Choosing the right stack of MarTech solutions can be a difficult task for B2B marketers, especially for those working in cybersecurity, who may have a more complicated sales cycle, changing regulations, and other obstacles. 71% of customers expect companies to be able to communicate with them in real-time. LinkedIn, Twitter.

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accelerate agency

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For B2B SaaS companies, having a robust ABM strategy is key to growth. Because of the very high level of precision personalization required as part of an ABM campaign, the process requires extensive research, preparation, and collaboration across sales teams and marketing departments. How does ABM work?

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accelerate agency

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For B2B SaaS companies, having a robust ABM strategy is key to growth. Because of the very high level of precision personalization required as part of an ABM campaign, the process requires extensive research, preparation, and collaboration across sales teams and marketing departments. How does ABM work?

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accelerate agency

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For B2B SaaS companies, having a robust ABM strategy is key to growth. Because of the very high level of precision personalization required as part of an ABM campaign, the process requires extensive research, preparation, and collaboration across sales teams and marketing departments. Shorter sales cycles.

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Cintell

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Cintell, Customer Intelligence Institute partnership will focus on targeting buyer persona strategies to increase sales and improve marketing driven campaigns. The Customer Intelligence Institute’s approach to customer research fits perfectly with our mission and vision.” says Terry Suppers, Chief Customer Officer, Cintell.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

While these leaders come from different industries, company sizes, and backgrounds, a few common themes emerged. As organizations tighten budgets and headcount, marketers tend to experience those downstream impacts as longer sales cycles and lower conversion rates. Marketing — in this economy? “If

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But the truth is, a robust manufacturing brand creates a strong foundation for attracting the right prospects, building trust, converting Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) into Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and shortening those long sales cycles. Having a concise, compelling statement about your manufacturing company is essential.

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Vision Edge Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2020

70% of B2B buyers fully define their needs on their own before engaging with a sales representative, and 44% identify specific solutions before reaching out to a seller. ? B2B buyers complete the majority of their research, outreach, and evaluation during the first three months of the sales cycle.

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xiQ

MARCH 31, 2023

By combining data analysis, market research, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams, you can develop a targeted list of potential target accounts for your ABx program. ABx programs are particularly effective for companies that have a relatively small number of high-value accounts, typically in the B2B space.

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Zoominfo

MAY 27, 2021

the particular pain points of each prospect at different parts of the funnel), companies can amass all the data in the world without actually using it to its full potential. Without benefiting from it through sales. When research on a particular topic of interest is higher than usual, the account spikes on those topics.

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The Point

JULY 27, 2021

The target account list is the foundation for any successful ABM initiative, and yet, too often, selecting accounts can be an aspirational exercise (“these are the accounts sales says they want to go after”) versus one based on hard facts, research, and data-based insights. Does an account already use complementary technology?

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Inbox Insight

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This article explores 10 key ways B2B companies can utilize intent data to supercharge their ABM performance, boost sales and drive business growth. Intent data enables B2B companies to understand what matters most to their prospects – making way for marketing campaigns that are relevant and informed.

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