Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales teams across the globe are now cashing in on its success with the advent of social selling. Social selling isn’t just another sales tactic gaining some momentum – it’s the future of B2B sales. Underestimating this transformative sales strategy will leave you losing your deals to your competitors.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 28, 2020

LinkedIn’s State of Sales Report shows that 44% of sales and marketing teams are seeing a significant drop in responsiveness to social and email messaging. So, why are sales and marketing teams challenged to build strong social relationships so they can overcome sales plateaus, sales drops, and sales troughs?

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Closing deals in 2023 has been a challenge for many sales teams, but we’re uncovering little-known tips to help you keep your sales pipeline flowing. 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.

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Top of Funnel Social Media Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 135

Hubspot

JANUARY 15, 2020

Imagine you’re a prospect, and you stumble across my profile. The summary is one of the most important parts of your profile, since it’s a space to showcase your passion, enthusiasm, and most importantly, your track record of results. These five LinkedIn summary templates will help you flesh out your profile in no time flat.

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SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. Define Buyer Personas & Ideal Client Profiles. Aim to create 2-3 personas and 1-2 client profiles.

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Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 17, 2023

I knew going into podcast-listening that I wanted to prioritize educational podcasts; learning is stimulating for me, and I guess I feel like I’m “wasting less of my time” when I’m learning new stuff. Who: Younger, educated, and affluent audiences tend to be the larger consumers of podcasts. Where might your ICP be hanging out?

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Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Educational webinars have emerged as a powerful marketing tool for many professional services and B2B firms. Not even 24 hours had passed before a sales development representative emailed me to sell me their software. This experience inspired me to write this article and share a better approach to producing educational webinars.

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DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

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. Here, we review everything a successful revenue team should know and do with B2B intent data.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

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SalesIntel

MAY 13, 2024

Leveraging customer data has become paramount for optimizing your Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. Customer data encompasses a wealth of information gathered from various touchpoints, offering insights into customer behavior, preferences, and needs. What is Customer Data? Why is Customer Data Important?

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The Point

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In a recent LinkedIn poll , almost half of the respondents (46%) indicated they’d rather force prospects to enter business emails on forms, even if it resulted in higher abandonment rates. In our work with B2B clients , fewer companies are demanding that forms reject personal emails. B2B marketers seem divided on the question.

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PureB2B

MAY 19, 2022

Using LinkedIn for lead generation has become a staple of B2B marketing. Given that business owners and decision-makers use LinkedIn for networking, self-promotion, job hunting, and more, it’s an ideal platform on which to reach them. Why You Need LinkedIn Lead Generation. It’s kind of a no-brainer, right?

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

So let’s look at 29 reasons why Social Selling (particularly via LinkedIn) should form part of your ABM strategy. 90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! It is not : • A means to spam your potential customers?

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

B2B marketing on LinkedIn has come a long way. After years of being seen as “just” a platform for job seekers, it’s become a hub for marketers, sales people, influencers, and even freelancers serving the B2B market. And LinkedIn is good for much more than just job seeking. LinkedIn has its own culture.

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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2023

Instead, you need to know exactly who your perfect-match customers are. You want to look hard at your current customers and define their similarities. Once you get a feel for who is the best fit for your products or services, you can create detailed, ideal customer profiles. Use your data.

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Strategic-IC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It’s been said that ABM without Sales is just good Marketing. That deep alignment with Sales. They cited Sales and Marketing alignment as the hardest (or one of the hardest) parts of Account-based Marketing. When you dig deeper and ask why: Educating and enabling Sales - Creating a more strategic mindset.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What you need is an easy-to-understand sales playbook to guide your team to victory. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to create the right mix of winning plays that guide your sales team to big wins. What you’ll learn What is a sales playbook? Learn more What is a sales playbook?

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SalesIntel

JANUARY 10, 2024

But mediocre data can deplete your marketing budget – or, worse, your client relationship. This article explains top 12 questions you should ask yourself and any potential provider, as well as, the answers you should expect when choosing the right B2B sales data partner in 2024. Can you define the size of your ideal customer profile?

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SalesIntel

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Any business’s continued success hinges on its sales pipeline’s growth. Having a wealth of data empowers sales teams to optimize their conversion efforts by targeting, finding, and engaging with their ideal prospects. A pivotal component of this process entails maintaining a dependable, accurate B2B database.

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EveryoneSocial

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I think we can all agree that LinkedIn is the professional social network that helps drive sales, retain customers, build brand affinity, and attract top talent to open job positions. Yet we still see LinkedIn content strategy executed or even neglected today. LinkedIn ). Let’s dive in! Activate Employees.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In Sagefrog’s 2024 B2B Marketing Mix Report , we found that B2B marketers’ top objectives for the year ahead are brand awareness, lead generation, client retention, and sales support. Establish a Consistent Brand Identity Your brand should embody the complete visual and emotional experience you offer your clients.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

SalesIntel

MAY 13, 2024

Forget those old-school number-chasing tactics – it’s customer time! A customer-centric approach in B2B sales is all about understanding what your customers truly need, and then becoming their hero by helping them get it. Buckle up and get ready to transform your sales game! The golden rule?

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Ideal Customer Profiles Ad Building Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 52

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. However, since social selling is a relatively new concept, few sales teams manage to get it right.

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The ABM Agency

APRIL 21, 2023

We’ll start by discussing the importance of understanding your buyer personas and defining your ideal customer profile. Collaborate with Sales & Customer Success Teams Define Your Ideal Customer Profile A. Research Existing Customers & Prospects C. Phone calls?

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Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 52

EveryoneSocial

JANUARY 27, 2017

There’s nothing worse than someone who reaches out to your LinkedIn profile only to spam you with lists of their prices and services. As a sales tactic, it just won’t work. But your LinkedIn profile can be an extremely valuable tool for your sales initiatives. Your LinkedIn profile counts.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

But organizations typically seek to accelerate this process as much as possible. To that end, here are nine recommendations for strategies and tactics to get the attention of both search engines and your prospective customers or website visitors. Sites like Inc., Slate, and Thrive Global regularly publish syndicated content.

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SendinBlue

APRIL 19, 2021

Successful B2B marketing automation requires thought and preparation but once up and running, can do serious heavy lifting for your sales funnel. What are the most effective B2B automation techniques and tactics for nurturing leads? Marketing automation is a way for companies to keep in regular contact with leads and customers.

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Hubspot

APRIL 5, 2023

There are many things to consider if you are interested in starting your career in sales. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. With a modest, go-get-'em attitude, you can learn the stats you need to know to anticipate what a career in sales has in store for you.

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Smarte

JANUARY 8, 2022

We can use this data to foster and cultivate relationships with prospects through various marketing and sales activities. It gives sales and marketing teams access to useful company and contact data with advanced search functionalities to make prospecting simpler and more efficient.

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Outreach

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Understanding what works and what doesn’t within the sales process can be complex for any sales team. In order to gain an accurate picture of progress and better manage performance, organizations need a sales pipeline. What is a sales pipeline? And because sales people already have a lot on their plates—e.g.,

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Vidyard

OCTOBER 28, 2022

You’ve done your research, bravely picked up the phone to make the first sales call of the day, and on the other end of the line, you’re met with crushing sales objections that stop you dead in your tracks. What Is a Sales Objection? How to Overcome Common Sales Objections 2.1 Is This a Sales Call?” Contents 1.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As a sales rep, one of your main responsibilities is building credibility with your prospects so they trust you. Unfortunately, this is also one of the biggest hurdles reps face. In fact, 82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared. Create a LinkedIn profile with an aligned message.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Below, we share a vetted sales email template that can help you get responses. What you’ll learn What is a sales email template? Engage buyers everywhere What is a sales email template? A sales email template is a pre-written message, sent via email, that can be quickly and easily customized for different audiences.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Closing deals in 2023 has been a challenge for many sales teams, but we’re uncovering little-known tips to help you keep your sales pipeline flowing. 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.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Social Media Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 62

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One of the essential keys for B2B sales success is keeping your pipeline filled with quality leads. Once those leads are identified, they need to be brought into your sales funnel. This is where sales outreach, a proactive way of discovering and following up with potential customers, increases conversions.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are our picks for top AI sales tools that will help your team advance through your pipeline successfully and make this year your most successful yet. Jump Ahead Top 5 AI Sales Tools Clari Oktopost LinkedIn Sales Navigator Regie AI Exceed.ai LinkedIn Sales Navigator 3.

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Lake One

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) aligns the efforts of both marketing and sales to target high-value clients. It’s a way to optimize the marketing process and create more value for all stakeholders (prospects included!). Both departments work together with a singular focus – to meet the needs of high-value accounts.

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