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Touchdown Tactics: Super Bowl Predictions Meet B2B Sales and Marketing Strategies

Engagio

Well, we asked a few seasoned sellers and B2B thought leaders what their opinions and predictions are for the 2024 Super Bowl (these conversations happened in mid-January 2024), alongside their personal anecdotes and predictions for B2B sales trends in 2024. What do you predict will be the biggest sales channel used this year?

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Should SDRs or Marketing Own Lead Nurturing?

Engagio

They engage with companies on their own terms, conducting extensive research across various channels long before they want to engage with sales teams. In my experience, only 2% of the people who register for an event or download an ebook are ready at that moment to talk to a sales rep. So, which approach is more effective?

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The art of natural funneling: How to lead your readers without forced CTAs

Martech

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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Why Sales-Marketing Alignment Is Necessary for ABM to Be Effective

Marketing Insider Group

Clearly, ABM has an effect on sales – but is true alignment between both the sales and marketing departments in terms of goals, strategies, and key areas of focus entirely necessary in order for this type of marketing to be a success? ABM gives the sales team fewer leads to work with. Why Sales Marketing Alignment Matters.

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Account-Based Sales Development and the Power of Account Intelligence

Engagio

Sales development reps (SDRs) are an essential component to a truly high-performance revenue engine. They bridge the gap between sales and marketing and act like the initial handshake in the B2B world — a crucial first step in a long-term relationship between businesses. I love the look and feel of Demandbase.”

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How Marketers are Making the Most of Account-Based Marketing [Interview]

KoMarketing Associates

Marketers continue to show an interest in account-based marketing (ABM), but research has indicated that they still face obstacles in achieving their key objectives with this tactic. For insight into this challenge and other obstacles, we spoke to Kent Ragen, VP of Channel Sales at Demandbase. What can be done to change this?

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Elevating B2B Customer Retention: Innovative Strategies for Lasting Relationships

Engagio

Account managers must communicate regularly with each of their customers, adapting and offering solutions that evolve as the market changes. Account managers are also responsible for contract renewals and cross and upsells. Here are several key tactics to set your team up for success: 1. Here are a few (10) ways.