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.

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Contently

APRIL 25, 2023

Some questions to ask: Are you trying to build awareness, encourage engagement, or drive leads and sales? For example, Asana has a top-of-funnel ad promoting a topical blog post as well as mid- and bottom-funnel ads promoting their product with a call-to-action to sign up for a trial. What metrics do you plan to measure?

Top of Funnel 208

Top of Funnel Cost per Acquisition Cost per Lead Distribution 208

Martech

MARCH 12, 2024

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. There have been starts and stops along the way, but we are now seeing social media being used strategically. Here’s a list of key things CEOs should know about social media in business marketing.

Social Media 81

Social Media Media B2B Advertising Agencies 81

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. However, strategic content creation and distribution are great solutions to these challenges. Engagement and Conversion Issues Don’t rely on generic conversion funnels.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. These metrics eventually yield results with lead generation and sales. 87% of marketers say that video has a director and positive impact on sales. I gotta do more of it.

Social Media 118

Social Media Traffic Top of Funnel Media 118

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Social media has too many things to offer to brands and users. Your marketing strategy should be planned in such a way that it propels maximum people to complete their sales journey and be converted into your customers. A killer social media CTA can help you achieve all of these goals and maximize return.

Social Media 118

Social Media Examples Media Urgency Marketing 118

Webbiquity

APRIL 5, 2023

From images and videos to marketing materials and social media content, these assets play a vital role in enhancing brand awareness and credibility. Image credit: George Milton on Pexels However, managing these assets can be daunting, especially for businesses with large content volumes. What is DAM Software?

Digital Asset Management 252

Digital Asset Management Work Management Marketing Management Software 252

Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

Work Management 85

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 85

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B?

Top of Funnel 115

Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 115

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Messaging, distribution, reach and optimization. Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. What is Demand Generation?

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase. The Sales Funnel.

Top of Funnel 228

Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Lead Ranking Digital Marketing Funnels 228

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Not sure where to start: email marketing vs. social media? Both email and social media marketing are promising channels to grow your business. In this post, we’ll share important insights into email and social media marketing. Which Drives More Sales: Email or Social Media? That’s 61.4%

Social Media 111

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Budget 111

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Animalz blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

It’s the belief that customers will find your great product without a distribution strategy. A distribution-first strategy starts with the “they will come” part. SEO Is No Longer the Safe Bet It Once Was There was a time, not long ago, when distribution was of less concern in content marketing.

Ideal Customer Profiles 82

Ideal Customer Profiles Distribution Advertising Channels ROI 82

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.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Martech

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Never has the expression, “Don’t confuse activity for performance,” rang truer than in B2B social media programs. You can divide organizations into two buckets based on their approach to social media execution: Those that think strategically and plan their programs. The ones who just post… anything and everything.

Social Media 126

Social Media Media B2B B2B Thought Leadership 126

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Business Viral Marketing 108

Content Standard

APRIL 26, 2019

Social media marketing tactics have been a rollercoaster in recent years as people shift between which platforms are the most engaging, user-friendly, and trustworthy, and new apps are developed every day. It’s difficult for social media marketers to keep up with all of these shifts. We really have no choice.”

Distribution 111

Distribution Social Media Paid Content Advertising Channels 111

Zoominfo

APRIL 10, 2018

From the time social media became a viable marketing channel, B2B companies have been looking for ways to automate social processes. Although social media tools have made this easier—with features like post scheduling, conversation monitoring, and hashtag tracking—some aspects of social selling can’t be pre-planned.

Social Media 188

Social Media Media Zoominfo Ideal Customer Profiles 188

SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today's business environment, sales teams are constantly seeking ways to boost efficiency and productivity. One tool that has transformed the sales process is sales automation. This article will discuss sales automation. Plus, we’ll dive into how sales automation can benefit your entire revenue team.

Lead Ranking 64

Lead Ranking Automation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 64

Valasys

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Distribution is the key process in any business. While ChatGPT and other AI models have been scrutinized for being used in content creation, exploring smart content distribution with AI could bring fruitful results. You can use various distribution channels to ensure that your content stands out.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Distribution Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Martech Advisor

MARCH 19, 2020

How marketers can integrate AI into Social Media Strategies to streamline operations and enhance engagement, writes, Almitra Karnik, Head of Marketing, Clevertap. Globally, digital consumers are now spending an average of two hours and 24 minutes per day on social networks and messaging apps1.

Marketing AI 145

Marketing AI Social Media Social Marketing Media 145

Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Of course, this one-hour rule only really applies if your lead handoff process prioritizes highly-qualified leads that are, in fact, ready and able to buy. Low-quality leads make their way to sales, and some of the most qualified leads fall through the cracks. What is lead handoff between marketing and sales? Sound familiar?

Lead Ranking 78

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

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The MarTech landscape is growing as more organizations realize the value of marketing technology, but what tools are the most important for driving sales? MarTech tools can be a pivotal piece of increasing conversions and sales. It involves a lot of testing and experimenting to understand how different tools drive sales.

Marketing AI 313

Marketing AI A/B testing Tools Lead Scoring 313

Convince & Convert

MAY 16, 2024

With most SMBs having less than an hour per day to allocate to marketing, there’s a pressing need for tools and solutions to streamline processes, maximizing efficiency and efficacy. Finding #1: Marketing channels and tactics are also increasing. Finding #2: Finding the time for marketing.

Small Business Marketing 134

Small Business Marketing Allocation Research Planning 134

Rev

AUGUST 30, 2023

A disorganized sales process. That’s why sales enablement can be an invaluable tool to help you navigate the choppy waters ahead and build a more efficient sales department. What is the goal of sales enablement? Are they investing in a new sales process or customer service platform?

Practices 78

Practices Work Management Marketing Management Best Practices 78

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

More than ever before, the general consensus is that marketing is just as relevant to lead generation as sales – and why shouldn’t it be? This is never truer than it is on social media. With Thought Leadership, You Can Drive Quality Leads Your Way Whichever way you look at it, social media is a major part of inbound marketing.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Social Media Lead Generation Lead Scoring 62

Valasys

MARCH 14, 2023

The field of public relations includes a wide range of public relations management tactics, tools and strategies. Modern digital communication, traditional media placements, large-scale event planning, and other related tasks frequently require a unique blend of abilities. More than 1.6

Public Relations 52

Public Relations Work Management Budget Programs Marketing Management 52

BenchmarkONE

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Oftentimes, content creation is such a complex process that marketers breathe a sigh of relief when they press publish, thinking the job is done. In this article, we’ll show you how to distribute your content so that it gets in front of as many people as possible. Why Distributing Your Content is Essential for Success.

Distribution 75

Distribution Top of Funnel Effectiveness Content 75

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

So let’s break them down into key responsibilities, as well as the sub-teams and specialists who manage them. Consider your GTM motion Before you start sketching out your org chart, stop to think about your go-to-market (GTM) or sales motion. Do you rely on a sales team to handhold prospects through a lengthy buying process?

Paid Search Agency 177

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 177

ClearVoice

MARCH 26, 2024

This article provides the ultimate guide to KPIs to help you measure the effectiveness of your content performance and distribution strategies. Key Metrics for Content Distribution “There are three objectives for content marketing: reach, engagement, conversion. Reach refers to the total number of users who visit a page.

Distribution 52

Distribution Cost per Acquisition Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management 52

LeadSquared

MARCH 7, 2022

Leads Dubai helps businesses generate leads through various marketing activities such as social media, SEO, email marketing, and outdoor advertisements. The data was scattered, and the team managers couldn’t monitor their teams well due to a lack of transparency. Optimize Sales Workflow ?. Automate Lead Management.

Lead Management 98

Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Work Management 98

Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll be using a recent study from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)—but don’t tune out because you’re not in the finance space. We’ll explore ways to use the study as a guide to create a more precise and effective content strategy.

Enterprise Management 68

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 68

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

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. Your customers feel this way when you put a demo CTA (call to action) at the end of every content you distribute.

Top of Funnel 93

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 93

Martech

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Traditional support methods include training, data-sharing, co-marketing campaigns, rebates, MDF (market development funds), and sales enablement, like content, events and sales playbooks. These ideas are organized into three categories: strategies, tools and tactics.

Work Management 110

Work Management Advertising Agencies Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management 110

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. A post shared by Sprout Social (@sproutsocial). What is a “meet the team” social media post?

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Work Management Distribution 96

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Be it inspiration for your next campaign or leveraging the latest features of social media, they’ve got your back. Social Media Marketing + Michael A. Social Media News + Matt Navarra Karissa Bell Sarah Frier Social Media Marketing Michael A. Are you ready? Let’s begin! Table of Contents 1.

Paid Content 93

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Social Media Social Marketing 93