FunnelEnvy

MAY 27, 2024

Evaluating your SaaS marketing conversion rate can feel like peering into a black box. You may be considering a funnel audit, but how do you know when the cost of a funnel audit is justified? What are the warning signs of problems in your funnel? Is the flow of qualified leads into your funnel slowing down?

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ClearVoice

MARCH 29, 2021

What is bottom-of-funnel (BoFu) marketing? Bottom-of-funnel marketing is a strategy that aligns with the latest “decision” stage of the buyer’s journey. Funnels have become ubiquitous in a marketer’s day-to-day life. Funnels have become ubiquitous in a marketer’s day-to-day life.

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Contently

MARCH 22, 2019

Good journalists and good marketers have something in common: They’re obsessed with understanding their audience so they can help people learn something new. We constantly surveyed our audience in hopes of answering their biggest content marketing questions. You see the same pattern with every content marketing success story.

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Lake One

MAY 12, 2022

Welcome to the first two stages of the inbound marketing funnel – you’re not alone in this journey. Marketing gurus in this digital era use various strategies to capture their target audience’s attention. Discover more about the inbound marketing and the funnel experience below.

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The Lead Agency

APRIL 28, 2020

The marketing funnel is a representation of the customer/buyer journey, from a sales/marketing perspective. Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers aim to capture the attention of two distinct audiences. So, how does the marketing funnel differ between B2B and B2C marketing ?

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Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Implement marketing automation: Utilize marketing automation platforms like Marketo, HubSpot, or Pardot to streamline your lead nurturing process. I am trained with MarTech content.

Lead Generation 101

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Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2022

There are lots of helpful articles sharing digital marketing tips online. This guide focuses instead on some newer, lesser known digital marketing techniques you may not have used before. This guide focuses instead on some newer, lesser known digital marketing techniques you may not have used before. Publish original studies.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

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BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A marketing funnel is a visual representation of your customer’s journey from the moment they come in contact with your brand till they become a paying customer. Other marketers also refer to marketing funnels as purchase, conversion, and lead funnels, among others. Why Do You Need A Marketing Funnel?

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Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Do all those website visitors and content downloads translate into sales conversations? Imagine your sales funnel as a pyramid. Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads!

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

By Win Salyards , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing There are two core schools of thought when structuring your B2B lead and opportunity stages–simplified or complex. A few arguments exist for using a simplified versus a more complex set of stages in B2B marketing and sales.

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The potential use cases for artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), in go-to-market (GTM) are perhaps too numerous to count. Amid an overly-optimistic marketplace outlook for AI, growth leaders — across marketing, sales and customer success — are increasingly turning to AI and/or AI-enhanced technology tools.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. In this guide, we share practical content-related advice and examples that you can use to resolve specific ABM challenges, ultimately increasing the efficiency of your marketing campaigns.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Businesses have a wealth of options for promoting their solutions to boost sales. Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. Content marketing provides a path for buyers to consume content, moving them toward a conversion. Quick Takeaways.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 13, 2023

As the digital marketing landscape evolves, you need new strategies to acquire new leads and get consultation requests from potential clients. Without these requests, you could be at risk of losing relevance in the market. After all, this is the bread and butter of your business.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By Payal Parikh , Director of Client Engagement and Head of Growth at Heinz Marketing. Most of us marketers are focused on a traditional revenue funnel – cone-shaped with awareness at the top and purchase at the bottom. At the top stage of the funnel, you have prospects who are aware of your brand.

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Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

Are your sales forecasts tied to reality? Is sales forecast accuracy more of a pipedream within your sales organization? Does the speed of your sales pipeline resemble molasses? In fact, less than half of all forecasted sales opportunities actually result in a sales win. Ditch the weighted sales pipeline.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 11, 2020

Lead generation and nurturing often take center stage for digital marketers. They are commonly the top goal for most businesses, with the majority of their budget being funneled in this direction. But when the numbers at the bottom of the funnel refuse to budge it can be incredibly frustrating. Over to You. Remove barriers.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? I spoke to Daniel Kushner, CEO of B2B social media management platform company Oktopost , for his perspective. However, that’s not necessarily true.

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ANNUITAS

JANUARY 19, 2022

As early as 2017 two-thirds of buyers preferred finding information on their own instead of getting help from sales reps. That doesn’t mean that salespeople are no longer a valuable part of the buying process. Read on to learn how to balance changing buyer preferences with a hybrid sales model that works for your organization.

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Metadata

MAY 22, 2024

I was a political science major in college and started my career in digital consulting. I loved it so much that I decided to wave goodbye to my political career and say hello to one in digital marketing, first at AppleCart and then at Own. I was responsible for our strategic marketing campaigns and nurturing tactics.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Marketers who understand how these behaviors are evolving can set up their companies for success in the coming decade. 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.

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ClearVoice

MARCH 22, 2021

What is middle-of-funnel (MoFu) marketing? Middle-of-funnel marketing is a strategy that aligns with the middle “consideration” stage of the buyer’s journey. Marketing activities midway through the funnel support research and evaluation through solution-focused content that helps mid-funnel buyers solve their problem.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2020

Content marketing drives free traffic to this website everyday. But what happens once Marketing Insider Group gets that traffic? The answer: Lead generation funnels. These days everyone wants a high-converting sales funnel. It can automate your lead and sales process. And rightfully so.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

Sales Management 177

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NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 1, 2018

From the time they first hear about your offering or realize they need a solution, to the purchase and after-sales relationship, they are moving through your sales funnel. What Mid-Funnel Content Is. Mapping Mid-Funnel in the Buyer’s Journey. How to Develop Effective Mid-Funnel Materials.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

John Leonelli is head of sales, B2B Americas, at Babbel, a company that provides subscription-based language learning software and an e-learning platform. They recently moved into the American market, where companies of all sizes are looking for help with Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish language skills.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Today, we’re sharing our list of the best sales podcasts on the web from some of the biggest sales personalities. So if you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Take a moment to imagine your ideal in-house marketing team. Here’s what I see: Marketing is consistently exceeding their SMART goals; return on marketing efforts and progress towards key performance indicators (KPIs) are simple to track; and sales and marketing work side by side as a well-oiled machine.

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Launch Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

As the fintech industry evolves, grows and introduces new technologies, it is important to ensure that fintech companies are capitalizing on the most effective marketing tactics to reach the right audience with the right content at the right time. Marketing Automation. For digital marketing, maintaining your website is critical.

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Martech

MAY 3, 2023

As you’re walking away, rake in hand, a sales associate stops you and asks you to sign up today for a free home consultation to start your dream kitchen immediately and the option to sign up for a payment plan. Key takeaways: Understanding the three marketing funnel stages is crucial for creating a smooth user journey.

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FunnelEnvy

JUNE 13, 2022

The same idea can apply to your inbound marketing funnel. Like people, B2B marketing funnels are extremely complex, and each is slightly different. However, based on experience, there are common mistakes to avoid if you want your funnels to run as smoothly as possible. Not Knowing Your Numbers. Click To Tweet.

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SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Today's buyer is more informed than ever, and as sales and marketing professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate and provide relevant information at each step of the buyer’s journey. While the idea of a sales funnel isn’t new, the way we approach it has changed significantly over the years. Consultation.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Cold email is one of the most common and tested tactics in a modern salesperson’s repertoire. And yet, sales reps still look for ways to improve their sales email strategy. It’s not hard to see why — after all, only 24% of sales emails are opened ( source ). How did it perform? Best, (signature).

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