Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

The way B2B buyers consume content has changed significantly in the past two years. But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. B2B tech buyers most highly value product demos, factual product information, and free trials. No surprise there.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Relevant and personalised content everywhere and all the time : Interactions with prospects have become 100% virtual and the need for engagement has never been more relevant. The more personalised and relevant the experience, the higher the conversion rate will be. . How often do you publish new content ?

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The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Here are just some of the more creative ways we’re seeing clients use chatbots to increase sales engagement, shorten sales cycles, and drive revenue: 1. Trial & Demo Conversions. Consider adding custom chatbots to thank you pages as a way to identify hot leads that might be ready to talk to sales.).

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Act-On

APRIL 10, 2024

But not entirely unlike when a colleague sends you a link to a gated ebook, you give your contact info to download it, and then get a phone call from a sales rep the same day. You don’t want a demo of their software — you haven’t even had time to read their content yet. Luckily for marketers, lead scoring exists.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Automated emails are great for showing possible buyers relevant and personalized information in a timely manner. Shorter sales cycles – Sales cycles are already long for B2B organizations, and automated emails serve as a virtual sales rep to nurture them. What is Email Automation? Technical Steps.

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6sense

DECEMBER 17, 2021

, have perfectly mapped messaging & content to buying stages (hallelujah!), Most importantly, you’ve finally leveled-up your sales team so that your reps — with an almost balletic grace — always leverage content, outreach, and engagement in ways that expertly usher buyers through the sales cycle. Conclusion.

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The Point

APRIL 22, 2020

I posted recently on LinkedIn that, in the current climate, leads from content syndication and other CPL programs may be an ideal replacement for lost trade shows and other events, and indeed can be an effective way to stay engaged in the marketplace at a time when many buyers are laying low. Quality content = quality leads.

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Marketing Interactions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The content we use to engage B2B buyers must resonate and be relevant. However, sometimes we’re our own enemy in the engagement and relevance department. Come across a brilliant idea for content that we can’t say no to, created it and launched it to an unsuspecting audience thinking they’ll be thrilled. We’ve all done it.

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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. For us, it’s been a way to level-up content syndication and add another dimension to the concept of SEO.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

As a sales consultant, help your reps and be bold—think differently—and try sleeping through a demo. Not every customer needs a full-fledged demo. While your customer watches your pre-recorded custom demo, you could be anywhere, like focusing on more important demos. Micro demos. Micro demos.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 20, 2021

A sales funnel provides a visual of the buyer’s journey from top to bottom, beginning to end. Sales funnel mapping is the process of outlining the steps leads take to become a real customer. A well-thought-out sales funnel includes channel strategy, content, and personalized messaging, tailored for each step. Top Funnel.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Sales success comes down to one thing: your speed to connect. Deliver Personalized Content to Leads.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Long Sales Cycles: Enterprise companies are big, and they want to make sure they are getting best-in-class solutions. For that reason, they usually have longer sales cycles (6-18 months is typical), meaning you have to be on your game for an extended period of time in order to actually close the deal.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson. Why do vendors do this?

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Seismic

MAY 17, 2023

Chances are, it stood out because the content was personalized for you and your organization. Content personalization isn’t unique to that isolated experience. Research shows that modern B2B buyers prefer personalized content experiences during their buyer journey. Think about the best presentation or pitch you’ve ever received.

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Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Low search volumes: Relevant industry keywords may have less search traffic compared to broader consumer markets. Long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders: The decision-making process typically involves engineers, executives, and procurement, making for longer sales cycles.

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Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 52

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Automated emails are great for showing possible buyers relevant and personalized information in a timely manner. Get a Demo What Are The Benefits Of Email Automation? Shorter sales cycles – Sales cycles are already long for B2B organizations, and automated emails serve as a virtual sales rep to nurture them.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 20, 2021

A sales funnel provides a visual of the buyer’s journey from top to bottom, beginning to end. Sales funnel mapping is the process of outlining the steps leads take to become a real customer. A well-thought-out sales funnel includes channel strategy, content, and personalized messaging, tailored for each step.

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Seismic

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The B2B sales landscape has dramatically changed over the last few years. Sales cycles include more stakeholders and touchpoints. As a result, buying cycles are complex and require sellers to be at the top of their game to engage with buyers and close deals. Get a demo to see Seismic in action.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the differences between the two, explore the unique benefits of utilizing videos in B2B marketing, and provide practical insights into integrating video marketing into a comprehensive content strategy. The main objective is to drive immediate sales and create brand loyalty.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Long Sales Cycles: Enterprise companies are big and they want to make sure they are getting best-in-class solutions. For that reason, they usually have longer sales cycles (6–18 months is typical), meaning you have to be on your game for an extended period of time in order to actually close the deal.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2021

In this recap of the webinar, we’ll review the importance of incorporating automation into key parts of your sales cycle, give you a peek into ZoomInfo’s best go-to-market plays, and present new time-saving selling strategies. The timeless case for automation.

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Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Content is no longer a marketing tactic; it’s brand currency. Over the last several years, we’ve seen the lion’s share of the buyer’s journey go digital, transforming the customer experience into a content experience. What Is the Content Ecosystem Model? How Content Ecosystems Work. Content Bursts.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Maybe they’ve even agreed to watch a demo. Here’s the hard truth: “You don’t know if they’re ready to buy until they tell you they’re ready to buy, and you can’t believe it until you get a signed contract,” said Richard Harris , sales coach and founder of The Harris Consulting Group. Those are good signs.”

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PathFactory

MAY 5, 2021

And if you receive one more demo invite you didn’t ask for, you’re actually going to scream. We’ve built impressive websites and deployed world-class content with the express purpose of enabling our funnels, rather than enabling our buyers. Do you know if you have the right content to allow them to do that?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The instability and threats to survival so many companies are facing have resulted in longer sales cycles and increased executive presence on calls (up 53% from a pre-COVID-19 baseline). It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best. The Elements of a Winning Sales Enablement Strategy for 2021.

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. My team and I helped a mid-sized valve manufacturer increase leads by 31% by rewriting and revamping their product-centric content to address engineers’ real-world challenges. Trust is earned slowly.

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Velocity Partners

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When simplification sacrifices relevance to your ideal customers It can be natural to lean your unifying story towards either your platform or point solutions in the name of simplicity. When simplification slows your sales cycle If your unifying story is too simplified, you’ll end up attracting the wrong kind of leads.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a perfect analogy to what actually occurs in the sales process , where information starts out broad in the beginning and gets incredibly granular towards the end. Implementing a sales funnel helps business development leaders understand its entire sales cycle. Free Trial A Sales Funnel Has Four Stages: 1.

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NetLine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Buyer-level intent data, specifically, is sourced from dozens of intent signals that are gathered from multiple touch points throughout the customer journey, from the content prospects consume to the conferences they attend. This data enables sales teams to focus marketing spend on prospects who are actively ready to buy.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 5, 2010

The focus there is to optimize it for keywords or phrases for people to find your website when searching for relevant terms. The focus there is to optimize it for keywords or phrases for people to find your website when searching for relevant terms. You can’t satisfy all of them with one-size-fits all content.

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Seismic

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As a leader in sales enablement , we know a thing or two about best practices, so let’s get into them. #1. Create valuable content and manage it well A vital piece of the enablement puzzle is content. And a seller’s success hinges on having on-demand access to quality training content.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Sales success comes down to one thing: your speed to connect. Ask them how it was.

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Madison Logic

MARCH 6, 2024

But tight budgets, limited resources, and longer, more complex sales cycles require you to work more efficiently. The messaging ultimately resonates across the account, and pushes them through the sales funnel. Better Retention Rates The effects of a strong target account list go beyond the sales funnel.

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Seismic

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This year, organizations have had to navigate a tricky sales environment. Buyer needs have changed, budgets are tight, and sales cycles are longer and more complicated than ever. Luckily, we have 5 strategies that leaders can use to help ensure their team reaches peak — and consistent — sales performance.

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For instance, a lead who engages in a product demo might have a higher score than one who merely visits your website. Must Read: Lead Scoring Strategies That Boost Conversion Rates: The Road to Sales Success Automated Workflows: Embrace marketing automation tools to streamline the qualification process.

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The ABM Agency

APRIL 10, 2023

Improved customer relationships: By tailoring content and interactions specifically for each target account, you can create stronger connections with decision-makers within these organizations. These may include C-suite executives (CEO/CTO/CFO), directors, managers, or other relevant stakeholders.

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