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Seven Ways B2B Tech Buying Behavior is Changing [Research]

Webbiquity

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. 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.

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Integrating Social Leads into the Demand Generation Funnel

The Point

Precious few B2B marketers can show true ROI from organic social activity, and even less are using organic social media in a systematic way to either generate social leads or drive those leads through the demand generation funnel. I spoke to Daniel Kushner, CEO of B2B social media management platform company Oktopost , for his perspective. (HS)

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How to Do ABM Without an ABM Tool- Part II

Heinz Marketing

Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing. Getting an ABM platform is the best way to ensure ABM is successful and sustainable, but if doing so isn’t in option, managing these tools in an intentional, coordinated way is the next best thing. By Lauren (Dichter) Bensussen, Sr. Welcome to part II of How to do ABM Without an ABM Tool!

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The 10 most fascinating people in B2B marketing in 2017

Biznology

Have a look at her case for how to manage PR in the “age of the Kardashians.” So that sales people can operate in an environment where prospects say, “Oh yes, I’ve heard of you.” Steve Gershik , B2B consultant and thought leader, is developing some fresh thinking for B2B marketers that I find very compelling. The payoff?

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Why Is Marketing Automation Maturity Still Woeful?

The Point

The conclusion: most B2B companies were failing to follow even the most basic lead management best practices, even in areas that one would assume were a primary business case for purchasing marketing automation in the first place. Previously it was the number of certified consultants on staff. Click To Tweet.

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Identifying Opportunities with Sales Lead Scoring

Belkins

It is an assessment process to define whether your potential clients are likely to move down your sales funnel. Lead scoring facilitates your sales reps’ efficiency by sorting out qualified leads. Investigate widespread negative scoring criteria that will help you to move on with your sales.

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Eloqua Adds Free Implementation Offering

Customer Experience Matrix

On Monday, Eloqua announced a new free deployment service for its clients. It follows last month’s free deployment offer from Eloqua reseller Pedowitz Group , which generated quite a bit of comment on this blog. Clients fill out a workbook during the sessions and are the consultant leaves behind a 90 day plan for future action.

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