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5 Ways to Incorporate Video into the B2B Sales Cycle

Heinz Marketing

So, it’s time we meet them where they’re at, which should make education and connection easier for both the buyer and the seller. Videos allow leads to see products in action and listen to the sales team, which is more compelling than just reading about products. How could you incorporate video into your sales efforts immediately?

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B2B Sales Cycles are Getting Longer, Study Says

Sword and the Script | B2B

68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago They say recessions don’t start trends – they accelerate those that are already in motion. The publication surveyed 212 B2B professionals and found 68% say the B2B sales cycle has increased compared to a year ago.

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4 Ways to Nurture Prospect Relationships and Close More Deals

Oktopost

In fact, statistics reveal that 63% of leads who inquire about your company won’t make a purchase for at least three months, and another 20% will take more than a year to complete the sales cycle. In this article, we’ll explore four strategies to effectively nurture prospects through the sales cycle so you can close more deals.

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How to Use Our B2B Marketing Plan Template Effectively

The Marketing Blender

Goals For Marketing Plan Template The primary goal is to increase brand awareness and drive sales. Firstly, the aim is to position as thought leaders in the industry through sharing valuable insights and expertise. Lastly, prioritizing customer education about products and services showcases commitment to providing value.

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How to Use Email Automation to Nurture Prospects

Zoominfo

Compared to B2C marketing strategies, B2B marketers and sales professionals rely on educating their audiences to gain more leads and conversions. Besides cutting down on time spent on manual tasks, email automation also offers: Personalized customer experiences – The act of nurturing builds a positive relationship with your lead.

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The Big Shift: How the Economy, AI, and Privacy are Changing Everything We Know About Marketing

Act-On

As organizations tighten budgets and headcount, marketers tend to experience those downstream impacts as longer sales cycles and lower conversion rates. But given the likelihood of fewer in-market leads and longer sales cycles, our leaders say customer retention has never been more important.

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Using B2B Buyer Personas & the Buyer’s Journey in Your Marketing

sagefrog

This is especially important when defining your brand positioning and messaging. Either they believe their personas have helped align marketing and sales teams in identifying a target market and the relevant decision-makers, or they feel they’ve wasted their time and never reference B2B buyer personas once they create them.