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The Great MQL Debate: Can Focusing On Fit Generate Higher Quality Leads?

ABM in Action

There are some rivalries that are just legendary: The Hatfields and The McCoys, Biggie and Tupac, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates… and in the marketing world, the rivalry is between MQL deniers and apologists. ABM In Action: Let’s just jump right in here — how did this rumor get started that the MQL is dead?

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How to use social media and Linkedin to drive sales

Seismic

Sales reps are always looking for new ways to attract and engage new buyers. Maybe your organization is in the early stages of its social selling journey or looking to take things to the next level—we’d like to help you develop best practices to drive sales on LinkedIn and social media. Build trust at scale.

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Marketing Funnel vs. Sales Funnel: A Complete Guide

Ledger Bennett

Have you ever wondered how sales and marketing fit together? What someone meant when they talked about the funnel? Well, we’ve put together a complete guide for you to learn all about the two different types of funnels we utilize daily. What is a Marketing Funnel? Marketing Funnel Stages: Top vs Bottom.

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Avoiding the Blind Spot for Marketing and Sales Qualified Leads

SalesIntel

Your sales and marketing teams spent a lot of time and effort answering this question. But even if your sales staff calls someone who precisely fits your buyer persona, they fail to close the deal. We will dive into the difference between the MQL and SQL, focus on the lead qualification blockage, and how to find those lost leads. .

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Frenemies: The Dangerous Distrust Between Sales and Marketing

Sales Engine

The scenario is similar for any quota-driven B2B sales team. To keep their jobs, reps need to close as many deals as they can. They’re not interested in engaging with prospects who are not ready to buy. Unfortunately—and this is where it gets tricky—interest does not necessarily equate to sales readiness.

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Generating More Qualified Leads with MQLs: A Pathway to B2B Success

Only B2B

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. Generating More Qualified Leads with MQLs: A Pathway to B2B Success What Is Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs)?

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Asked and Answered: Which Opportunity Scoring Model is Better & Why

Vision Edge Marketing

When it comes to lead generation and new customer opportunity qualification, many businesses have traditionally relied on the waterfall approach which leverages the concept of a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). ” I wrote this post because I’ve been asked this question by other companies seeking to optimize pipeline management.