Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

But the long-running effects of digital disruption, coupled with the sudden shock of COVID-driven remote work, have changed the game. Because awareness has already been established, lead generation strategies typically are activated in the second stage of the sales funnel — interest. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion?

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 130

Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter. Reading time: 4 minutes Why is Lead Quality the key area of focus for Demand Generation?

Lead Ranking 101

Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads 101

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. And influencing buyer decisions is what marketing is all about ! It is a top tactic.

Top of Funnel 262

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 262

Content4Demand

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In a recent Content4Demand webinar, Research Campaigns: Tell Stories With Data for “Campaigns in a Box , we shared a great deal of information about how Allyson Havener, VP of Marketing at TrustRadius , used research campaigns to identify and target specific new audiences. I call it our integrated marketing strategy.

Research 52

Research Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 52

Envy

MAY 2, 2019

Content marketing is a key part of B2B marketing strategies for a simple reason: when it’s done right, it brings more leads for less money than most other channels. But it’s one thing to say “I’d like to increase our B2B content” and another thing to write the most effective content for your target market.

Top of Funnel 106

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 106

Inbox Insight

AUGUST 30, 2020

Marketing technology buyers are results-driven and often choose vendors that are leaders in their field. Where do they go to research solutions? Our latest research pulls together essential data about the way decision makers reach their outcomes, giving vendors and demand generation managers the inside track. Survey sample.

Work Management 98

Work Management Marketing Management Research Allocation 98

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. What is a Lead?

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Choozle

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Paid search advertising is a highly effective lower-funnel channel that reaches potential customers when they are close to conversion. Research by Google and Microsoft Advertising – the two largest paid search platforms – found that paid search ads can also raise brand awareness by as much as 80%. Think about it….

Top of Funnel 83

Top of Funnel Paid Content Paid Search Agency Funnel Advertising 83

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

Some of your customers may be used to making orders online but some might not. Let them know that your website is live and operational and that they don’t need to visit your physical store to get their orders processed. Buyers have asked for frequent updates on the order fulfillment. Move your communications online.

B2B Sales 351

B2B Sales Marketing AI Top of Funnel Work Management 351

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.

Sales Management 269

Sales Management Top of Funnel Conversion Process 269

illumin

JANUARY 12, 2024

There are many different ways that marketers can build their ad strategies on Meta and their social media marketing does not have to be an island. Meta can and should be a part of a marketer’s programmatic approach. Facebook Ads Manager acts as its own DSP, letting marketers buy programmatic ad space on Facebook.

Paid Search Agency 105

Paid Search Agency Ads Marketing & Strategy Funnel Advertising 105

Stevens & Tate

MAY 3, 2023

In order to continue attracting your target audience, you need to keep up with the wants and needs of customers. What makes the CDJ so different than traditional marketing funnels is that each consumer’s CDJ is unique. You want to continue marketing to those customers to turn them into repeat customers.

Marketing Funnels 100

Marketing Funnels Purchase Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer 100

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. It includes both organic posts, sponsored posts and paid ads.

Social Media 78

Social Media B2B Marketing Social Marketing Emarketing 78

Valasys

APRIL 15, 2020

Effective lead nurturing is all about succinctly and relevantly addressing the problem areas of the prospects with the intention to boost sales. Read more on How to Build Customer Loyalty with Content Marketing. According to Forrester, companies that excel at effective lead nurturing strategies, generate 50% more sales leads.

Lead Nurturing 59

Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 59

Launch Marketing

MARCH 4, 2020

As the digital marketing landscape continues to grow, it’s crucial to take advantage of all the channels at your disposal, including pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. While some may view PPC as a B2C marketing exclusive, PPC can be an integral and valuable component of B2B digital marketing strategies—if executed correctly.

PPC 79

PPC Campaigns Effectiveness B2B 79

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

The question of why Sales and Marketing need to be in sync is a no-brainer. Studies have shown that companies with “good” sales-marketing alignment achieve. 108% more acceptance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs). But how exactly can sales-marketing alignment benefit YOUR organization? 36% increase in customer retention.

Sales Management 290

Sales Management Lead Ranking B2B Sales Top of Funnel 290

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JULY 15, 2022

Salesforce data can help you analyze the effectiveness of digital shopping channels and features. Prime Day provides a much-needed boost to the retail industry, with its halo effect increasing sales for even sites other than Amazon. Is it shopper burnout or oversaturation in several key markets? from a year earlier.

Top of Funnel 98

Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels Amazon Pricing 98

Zoominfo

AUGUST 7, 2018

The digital nature of our current business landscape has caused a dramatic shift in the way companies market their products. More customers are turning to the internet to research, test, and purchase products and services. As a result, SEO has become an essential skill for all modern marketers. Glad you asked!

Buyer Personas 196

Buyer Personas Top of Funnel SEO Marketing & Strategy 196

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. They must manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, while working effectively with partners across the globe. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. With B2B marketing, it’s all about value.

Marketing Budget 289

Marketing Budget Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management 289

DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

B2B buyer behavior has shifted dramatically to independent, online research. Due to the volume of content and online resources in nearly every industry, most people on your buying committees can perform their own research on their own time and are likely to make a decision before ever talking to your sales team.

Intent Data 52

Intent Data Ideal Customer Profiles Intent Marketing Automation Services 52

The Lead Agency

DECEMBER 6, 2021

To succeed with marketing campaigns in 2022, businesses will have to continue to adapt their strategies to suit buyer trends. In order to gain a deeper understanding of how the COVID19 pandemic has changed B2B buying behaviour, McKinsey & Company put together the B2B Decision Maker Pulse survey. Shift to A Digital Reality.

Paid Content 118

Paid Content Trends B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency 118

Schubert B2B

JULY 14, 2023

Inbound marketing focuses on attracting potential customers through valuable content. Furthermore, inbound marketing is often less risky and inexpensive than outbound marketing. Let’s dive deeper into inbound marketing strategy for b2b companies and take a closer look at each element for a successful program.

Inbound Marketing 62

Inbound Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 62

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 20, 2023

By Sarah Threet, Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketin g What is Purchase Intention and Intent Data? B2B organizations can use intent data for sales enablement, ABM, and to assist with their digital marketing strategy. Informational intent is in the Awareness stage of the customer journey, and therefore top funnel.

Purchase Intent 59

Purchase Intent Top of Funnel Purchase Intent 59

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? There’s a lot to navigate when searching for the best marketing practices for your emerging company. Knowing when and how to get a realistic and effective marketing strategy off the ground may even seem daunting. Start-Up Marketing Fundamentals.

Paid Search Agency 97

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Martech

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Auseh Britt, vp of growth marketing at account-based marketing platform Terminus, recently hosted a webinar that discussed her organization’s 2021 State of Modern Marketing Report. The study polled over 1000 go-to-Market (GTM) teams — groups tasked with identifying the best ways to reach specific marketing. “It

Account Based Marketing 117

Account Based Marketing Webinar Metrics ABM Ideal Customer Profiles 117

Martech

JUNE 23, 2022

Microsoft Advertising recently partnered with Forrester Consulting on research outlining how work and shopping behaviors have changed for people who work remotely. To be more effective in reaching the Workday Consumer, we must consider that nearly 62% surveyed said they spend time shifting between various mindsets during work hours.

Top of Funnel 81

Top of Funnel Campaigns Funnel Advertising Work Management 81

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MAY 3, 2024

No matter how many visitors you attract to your digital storefront, website traffic is only half the battle. A high conversion rate indicates that your ecommerce website is well-designed, effectively formatted, and appealing to your target audience. It can also depend on what marketing objective you want to achieve.

Conversion Rate 52

Conversion Rate Paid Content Optimization Conversion 52

Content Standard

MAY 28, 2021

Colleen Brooks, Director of Digital Marketing at Verizon Business Group, spoke with Skyword’s Senior Vice President of Strategy, Dan Baptiste, about how the Verizon team has built an organization-wide content strategy and implemented a research-driven top-of-funnel approach that keeps their audience engaged early and often in the sales funnel.

Top of Funnel 132

Top of Funnel Organization Marketing & Strategy Digital Marketing Funnels 132

The Lead Agency

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In order to optimise the performance of any marketing campaign, it is essential to know your target audience. A buyer persona is a research-based profile that depicts a target customer. The following are the steps to take to build detailed buyer personas that will help accelerate your marketing campaigns.

Buyer Personas 118

Buyer Personas B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B 118

Martech

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“I have responsibility for our corporate strategy, a lot of what we do around go-to-market, as well as our corporate development where we think about mergers and acquisitions.”. We do spend a lot of time talking to them about the dynamics in their markets, and they share with us stuff that they’re doing.” Digitized B2B selling.

Top of Funnel 93

Top of Funnel B2B Forrester B2B Sales 93

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility. Providing the content customers need when they’re ready for it ultimately leads to better outcomes for marketers. How important is personalization in content marketing? Additional reading.

Digital Asset Management 130

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 130

Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at key 2021 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. Continuing a pattern from previous years, 2021 will see the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends from recent years, and the increasing influence of B2C marketing will make a big impact.

Paid Content 193

Paid Content Planning Marketing AI Trends 193

Inbox Insight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Read on to discover how B2B marketing segmentation continues to evolve to deliver better results and return on investment. Why do many marketers scoff at the notion of mass marketing and macro segmentation? What does ‘good B2B marketing segmentation’ look like? Reading time: 3 minutes. Trouble in paradise.

Demand Generation 98

Demand Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Segmentation B2B Marketing 98

Sharpspring

AUGUST 10, 2021

Intent-based marketing is a digital approach focused on meeting specific needs based on particular questions being asked online. Intent-Based Marketing Theory. Users conduct searches for a variety of reasons and it’s up to you to understand those reasons and motivations to optimize your digital marketing strategy.

Intent 115

Intent Planning Tips Long Tail Marketing 115

Madison Logic

AUGUST 31, 2023

Multiple decision-makers on a purchasing team do their own online solution research when buying a complex B2B solution. Gartner research suggests sales reps only have 5% of a buyer’s time during their B2B buying journey, so it’s up to marketers to arm buying groups with all the information needed to make an informed decision.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Account Based Marketing Advertising Channels ABM 52

Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

By Josh Baez , Client Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. We live in a decade of digital disruption and transformation. Remote workspaces, digital self-service channels, personalized online experiences, and volumes of information available with a few mouse clicks – all that makes up just a small fraction of the much greater whole.

Top of Funnel 127

Top of Funnel Conversion Digital Transformation Work Management 127