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What's it take to generate leads that fuel your forecast?

ViewPoint

Which means those “leads” land in a black hole, and the money spent to generate them is wasted. Do they have a driving need for the solution you offer? So the first question is answered: A “real” lead is qualified and nurtured by Marketing—and ready for Sales to take over and turn into revenue.

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Dear CEO: Fix these three things and increase revenue

ViewPoint

Companies with optimized sales and marketing organization achieve results by doing three things well. Just three: Agree on your market, media and message. The reality is that not only are they not being managed by others, they’re likely being mismanaged. Are we marketing to IT decision makers in the Fortune 100?

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The 10 most fascinating people in B2B marketing in 2016

Biznology

Here’s my fresh list of ten innovative thinkers and doers in the world—and I mean the wide world—of B2B marketing which, for most companies, involves a global scope. Gary Skidmore founded one of the more effective B2B call center operations in the pre-modern B2B marketing days. But to me, what sets Ann apart is her personality.

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Beyond Financials: VC & IPO Due Diligence on Sales & Marketing Metrics

ViewPoint

While Lauren provides 10-year financial data, I excerpted this column of the most recent fiscal year as it was fascinating to see all three companies reporting an identical 48% of revenue committed to sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing activity. Telesales lead generation supports both field and inside sales.

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Social Selling 2016: Top 100 Influencers and Brands

Onalytica B2B

Social media has already revolutionized traditional marketing, and with over 76% of buyers feeling ready to have a social media conversation, it is set to do the same thing for traditional selling. The marketing and social professionals who grasp social selling will be the winners in the new digital world.” That’s it. That’s it.

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The B2B Lead Generation-Demand Generation Book “Hall of Fame”

NuSpark Consulting

B2B lead generation and lead management is a complicated process that can’t be detailed all in one book. It’s easier said than done which is why firms like mine exist, to implement proper lead generation tactics that build revenue. General B2B Marketing & Lead Generation. Content Marketing.

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B2B Sales Lead Management: A Bird in Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

ViewPoint

This is the second in a series of four blogs about B2B sales lead management, marketing and sales metrics, and proverbs. Something else not well understood in marketing and sales circles is the importance of certain metrics. Marketing Automation companies! Not all proverbs (or expressions or sayings) are well understood.