Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 246

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. Content is an essential pillar of any lead generation strategy.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, where competition is relentless, and digital marketing strategies continuously shift, the importance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) stands out like a guiding light. This not only bolsters your bottom line but also ensures a robust Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 195

Zoominfo

MARCH 8, 2021

You want to know if a lead is qualified well before you even pick up the phone to call them. Every data point helps your revenue team (sales, marketing, and customer success) determine if this lead fits your ideal customer profile (ICP). What is Automated Lead Qualification? A hot new lead hits your inbox.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Lead Liaison

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Lead Analyzer: Get Your Leads In Order. In the sales world, you have a lot to keep track of: new leads, existing leads, who needs follow-up, who still needs a touch, contracts sent, contract returned, and so much more! This is why Lead liaison has developed the new Lead Analyzer !

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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? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Zoominfo

MAY 14, 2018

In marketing, it’s common knowledge that lead quality is generally more important than lead quantity. And yet, marketing lead qualification remains a sticking point for many organizations. In fact, 61% of B2B marketers send all leads directly to sales, but only 27% are sales qualified ( source ).

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Lead Liaison

JULY 15, 2020

Qualifying Leads by Lifecycle Stage. Defining Marketing Qualified Lead, or MQL, can be a slippery process because companies, departments and individuals can have very different viewpoints as to what really makes a prospect and MQL. Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). They only move forward.

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Martech

JANUARY 25, 2022

You’ve worked hard to turn the engagement from your recent marketing campaign into leads. Once your suspects have become prospects who’ve finally reached the scoring threshold, you toss the leads over the proverbial wall for sales to work. This is because sales prioritized their list over the leads you sent to them.

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Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 93

Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Manufacturing lead generation is a perennial top priority for most manufacturers. To thrive, these companies must consistently attract qualified leads to fuel their sales pipelines. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers.

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Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Yes, just one hour to follow up with leads and secure the best chance of speaking to key decision-makers and converting them into customers—at least, that’s what a study from the Harvard Business Review found. Low-quality leads make their way to sales, and some of the most qualified leads fall through the cracks.

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 78

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you’re pursuing an inbound or outbound marketing strategy, lead generation is a constant struggle. In fact, 37% of B2B marketers rank it as their number one challenge. Nestled within that challenge is an even more daunting task: finding enough qualified leads. What is the lead qualification process?

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LeanData

JUNE 15, 2022

If you’ve spent more than three months in a marketing capacity, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the mysterious, and most often problematic, phenomenon of lead leakage. The sales funnel for almost every company is shaped, indeed, like a funnel, or a cone, with its sides tapered closer together down the length of the funnel.

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Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity. Overall, this will slow down your sales team.”

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In my last blog we discussed the detailed ways B2B marketers can reach their target audience through paid advertising on LinkedIn. In this post, we’re going to take these strategies a step further and look at how to ensure LinkedIn campaigns result in lead generation and showing business value for your organization or your client. .

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Inbox Insight

MAY 24, 2024

When considering outsourcing your lead generation , selecting the appropriate partner is not just imperative—it’s critical for fueling your sales pipeline and enhancing your ROI. Without vetting potential vendors, there’s a tangible risk of allocating budget towards low-quality leads, affecting your sales funnel.

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Only B2B

JUNE 23, 2022

The terms leads, prospects, and opportunities are frequently used synchronously in B2B sales, despite the fact that they truly have distinct meanings. That is to say, a lead cannot receive the same level of attention as an opportunity. Leads, prospects, and opportunities in B2B sales.

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Lead Forensics

APRIL 11, 2024

That’s a big proportion of website visitors you’re missing out on – but with software from Lead Forensics , this doesn’t have to be the case. Lead Forensics is a powerful lead generation tool designed to reveal the businesses visiting your website. So first and foremost, IP tracking can massively help your sales teams.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 18, 2022

However, investors today expect to see sophisticated user-attraction models and established growth trajectories from even seed-stage startups , making lead generation mission-critical for businesses hoping to secure additional investment. There are essentially two competing schools of thought among B2B marketers. The good news?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Websites are foundational to most B2B lead generation strategies. This is the place where all your marketing efforts culminate, so it’s understandable that inbound web traffic is like a pile of gold for marketing teams. The challenge is sifting through the sand to find those gold nuggets.

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Sales Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Traffic Lead Scoring 100

SmartBug Media

APRIL 3, 2023

Most marketers understand this basic concept: You should create personalized content for your site visitors. But by doing this, your leads will turn out more qualified, and you’ll have a better understanding of what someone needs. Speaking to your different personas is the exact thing that will make your leads more qualified.

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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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Lake One

APRIL 2, 2020

Whether your manufacturing digital leads are feast or famine, how do you know which leads are a good fit? How is the sales team determining which leads they should talk to and which ones are in need of nurturing by marketing because they are aren’t quite sales-ready? Define Your MQL Criteria.

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SnapApp

MAY 29, 2018

No matter which way you skin it, an efficient sales process is what fuels the high-growth B2B companies. Product planning, marketing funnels and sales enablement will only get you so far — after that, it’s all about scaling the sales machine. Leads should: Have enough money to afford your solution.

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The Marketing Blender

JULY 19, 2022

How To Build A B2B Marketing Funnel. When you’re in the business of marketing B2B products or services, it’s crucial to create a B2B marketing funnel that will guide potential customers through the buying process. That’s why it’s so important to have a well-defined digital marketing funnel in place.

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SnapApp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Today, we know that across the B2B sales cycle, the key to driving home a sale is the quality of the leads in your pipeline. Yet, lead qualification seems to be a particularly troublesome pain point for marketers and salespeople alike. How we as marketers define what makes a lead marketing qualified.

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Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For example, B2B content marketing may require more touch points throughout the buying journey, in part because the sales process can take months (or even years), and multiple leaders are usually involved in the decision. Not every piece of content is meant to drive a sale or even generate a lead.

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seo.co

MARCH 28, 2021

In other words, you need leads. Typically, you have to let them gently slide down the funnel. And though a bottom-of-the-funnel (BOFL) lead is the most fun kind of lead, every BOFL starts as a TOFL, or top-of-the-funnel lead. Quick Funnel Primer. The person driving by your store is not a lead.

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Only B2B

MARCH 10, 2022

“Generating B2B leads is simple and easy.” You know how difficult it is to boost sales with B2B lead generation tactics. You’re inundated with plenty of disinformation, including: conflicting data about the best ways to create leads. Overhyped case studies from huge firms that might raise sales.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL ) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 100

Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Educational webinars have emerged as a powerful marketing tool for many professional services and B2B firms. But not everyone is on the same page… As someone who has organized, promoted, and produced over 100 webinars at Hinge, you can imagine that I hold some strong perspectives on webinars as a marketing strategy.

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SalesGrape

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Introduction: The Growing Importance of Chatbots in Lead Generation In today’s digital age, lead generation has become a crucial aspect of any successful business. With the rise of online marketing and e-commerce, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and convert potential customers.

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Sharpspring

JANUARY 22, 2021

Both demand generation and lead generation can effectively add prospective new business to your marketing funnel, but these two philosophies work in different ways that are important to know about for a complete marketing strategy. What’s the difference, and how do these tactics impact your marketing strategy?

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