Content Standard

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology is a powerful tool, but overreliance on automation can actually lead to poorly-executed personalization and an abundance of irrelevant data being used to inform decision-making. In fact, two-thirds of martech leaders say their tech stack takes time away from their key responsibilities, according to Gartner.

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The ROI Guy

MARCH 24, 2014

As technology buyers have changed, now more knowledgeable, empowered and in control of the purchase decision process, technology sales reps have not evolved to keep pace, this according to a recent article by Gartner. The Gartner research is outlined in this blog article by Tiffani Bova at: [link]. The evidence?

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6sense

APRIL 13, 2016

“When Gartner first wrote about predictive lead scoring in August 2014, the practice was still in its early stages.” In their March Tech Go-to-Market report, Gartner notes that “predictive lead scoring is now a “must have” for B2B technology marketing leaders with high volumes of leads from inbound channels and events.”

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

According to a Gartner survey, a mere 34% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) progress to sales-accepted leads (SALs), and only 47% of these SALs become sales-qualified leads (SQLs) , with just over half culminating in successful deals. What’s the perpetual challenge in every sales funnel? You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads.

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ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Seventy-one percent of CMOs said they lack the budget to fully execute their strategy in 2023,” reports Gartner in a survey of more than 400 CMOs and marketing leaders. It defines their customer journey through the lens of the information requests, the stakeholder and engagement channel interactions and the buying phases.

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LeanData

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In a recent Revenue Generator Podcast , Doug Bell described the fatal imbalance that occurs when a RevTech buyer comes to a demo armed with significantly better information than the SDR or AE selling to them. . An educated buyer paired with a less educated seller often taints the experience very early in the process.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In fact, Gartner research indicates that businesses employing intent data are twice as likely to achieve a 10% conversion rate at the top of the marketing funnel, compared to the standard 6% conversion rate without utilizing intent data. Recent findings indicate that leveraging intent data yields promising results. What is Social Signals?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Here’s the thing, by the time your ideal customer gets to your website or sees your product post on Twitter, they’re self-educating about what they need. For instance, according to Gartner, B2B buyers spend only 17% of the total purchase journey with sales reps. This slows the buying process. This makes the sales rep’s job easier.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Here’s the thing, by the time your ideal customer gets to your website or sees your product post on Twitter, they’re self-educating about what they need. For instance, according to Gartner, B2B buyers spend only 17% of the total purchase journey with sales reps. This slows the buying process. This makes the sales rep’s job easier.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Simply put, collecting buyer intent data involves learning information about a company (or individual users in B2C cases) and their online activities. Information can include various forms of online behavior data like visiting a website, clicking on an ad, attending a webinar, or downloading a PDF. Demographic information.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). You may be wondering why financial institutions need to participate in employee advocacy to begin with.

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Engagio

MAY 14, 2021

In fact, one of the fundamental principles of Account-Based Experience (ABX) is recognizing that our buyers live in a world of information abundance and attention scarcity, making any form of interruption marketing ineffective. To say that modern buyers are overwhelmed with information is a cliché. Attention scarcity. CSO Insights).

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It helps provide them with the right information at the right time they need to make more informed decisions. This information helps marketers optimize their content to improve their SEO ranking. I read an informative article published by Gartner that discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the past three years, the typical organization has undertaken five major changes, according to Gartner research. This fatigues and frustrates employees, crimping engagement and productivity, Gartner added. Provide a website or portal featuring educational content and self-service tools.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s the entire experience surrounding it, from making it easy to find important information to minimizing friction in the sales process. It helps you be present for the buyer at the right time, with the right information that will help you guide them towards the sale. Early on, buyers are curious.

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InsightSquared

AUGUST 14, 2019

In fact, Gartner reported by the year 2020, AI will become a more integral part of the sales process for up to 30% of companies around the world. Referred to as a “lead nurturing” process, businesses can use automation to send resources on a monthly basis that educate the lead and address common questions potential customers might have.

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PureB2B

MARCH 30, 2022

A study by Gartner has found that between 14-23 people are involved in the purchase of new B2B technology , with 80% of them in senior product or operations roles. According to that same Gartner research, 9 3% of B2B technology buyers want to see how your product or service has made others in their same industry successful.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 9, 2022

For example, at Brandpoint, our HR department sent out an email to our staff providing education on the crisis in Ukraine, as well as different places to donate (including information on our company’s 4:1 charity match program). Read More: Creating a Trustworthy Business – Informed by the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer ] 4.

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NuSpark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

As Gartner reported in Flipping to Digital Leadership: The 2015 CIO Agenda , digitalization has become the muscle that transforms businesses. Gartner forecasts that IT budgets will remain flat in 2016. Education Breaks Down Barriers. He does want to be educated. Where does the CIO find information? Here’s why.

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ClickDimensions

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Invest in Training and Education In this blog post, we’ll delve into the detrimental effects of these silos and provide actionable insights on how SMBs can break free from these constraints for enhanced efficiency and profitability. When data is isolated, customer information may not be readily available to assist them.

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seo.co

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to Gartner , more than 70% of the top 2,000 companies are expected to have at least one gamified application by the end of 2014. Educational games can be an efficient way of collecting information for your business while educating people about your product. This data can supply powerful customer information.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Segmentation: The key to understanding your target audience is finding out their unique pain points and where they find the necessary information about products or services that might solve them. Where do they live online and get the information they need to make buying decisions? Is there only one or many?

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Martech

MARCH 2, 2022

Leaders should also assist in educating others about it. That referral educates and enforces the importance of the new martech practitioner. A useful tool for establishing a new position and educating others about it is a RACI chart. RACI stands for: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed. in each column.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Repetitive tasks, such as sending emails, scheduling posts, and keying in information, can eat up a lot of time. These techniques also provide educational value, which can generate recurring customers who have faith in your brand. Take Advantage of Automation Tools and Software.

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Mereo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Today buyers have more access than ever to invaluable information that can guide their needs, decisions and actions. And while all that information, insight and education is “free” for the tuned-in, savvy buyer, it can also overwhelm to the point of indecision, avoidance and confusion. In fact, in a recent Gartner Inc.

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Exo B2B

JUNE 26, 2023

Let me start by quoting a Gartner study on the power of content in the customer journey. This means that whatever time or money you have to devote to your B2B content marketing, you should use it to strive to inform and educate your potential customers, because that’s how they make the most of it. B2B content marketing.

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Marketing Interactions

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Buyers are humans, and how they “feel” at each stage of their experience with your company will go a long way in determining their level of engagement and progression – as much as will the information they receive and assimilate from you. The way you frame the information/content you share with them has an impact. B2B buying is hard.

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Mereo

MARCH 28, 2024

Building and Fostering Relationships In a recent study, about 75% of B2B buyers deemed their last purchase difficult or complex ( Gartner ). This also gives you the chance to communicate this value (both educating them on their pain and informing them about a potential approach and related outcome) to them.

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Strategic-IC

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It was very much a Sales-led culture where Sales were the main interlocutor with the client - the guardian of the relationship, the educator - the oracle of all wisdom on the product they were selling. As we all recall, the old Sales model saw Sales acting as the ‘Educator’. Today’s buyer is self-educated. How companies buy.

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Madison Logic

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to Gartner, 86% of B2B customers expect companies to be well-informed about their personal information during interactions. At a time when solution options seem endless, standing out is critical—and personalization is the answer to true differentiation.

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Thinkers360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This comprehensive blog post, informed by insights from Thinkers360.com, Consider providing early access to relevant news or product information, demonstrating trust and fostering deeper engagement. Transparent communication: Be honest and transparent in your interactions, providing accurate and reliable information.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’re empowered with self-sourced information that ultimately makes them well-informed buyers. Gartner reports upwards of 70% of B2B decision-makers are willing to purchase without speaking to a representative. B2B decision-makers have more content at their fingertips than ever before.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’re empowered with self-sourced information that ultimately makes them well-informed buyers. Gartner reports upwards of 70% of B2B decision-makers are willing to purchase without speaking to a representative. B2B decision-makers have more content at their fingertips than ever before.

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FunnelEnvy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Capturing information via online forms added additional value—for example, email addresses. Many are wary of filling out forms and sharing their information on websites. In an era where people are increasingly cautious about sharing their personal information online, the art of “softening the ask” becomes crucial.

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B2B Technologies

JULY 9, 2023

B2B Technologies has a legacy of delivering ground-breaking software tools that have earned industry recognition from experts like The Gartner Group, and a long-standing history as a Microsoft Cloud Partner.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Director of Platform Product Marketing at ON24, while speaking at our recent MarTech conference, pointed to a Gartner report that found B2B buyers spend just 17% of their entire purchase journey with sales representatives. Marketers have their work cut out for them in terms of making an impact on buyers well before the sales stage.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s the process of providing ongoing education, guidance, support, and feedback to salespeople, delivered through personalized sessions. According to Gartner, research shows that businesses that introduce sales coaching see an 8% improvement in team performance. What is Sales Coaching?

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