Spiralytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Human beings are known to be “rational” or “logical” beings, but that is not the case when it comes to marketing. For many years, brands and marketers have used marketing tactics to pull their target audiences by the heartstrings by creating sappy and sentimental pieces of advertisement and product re-introductions.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sales automation tools streamline repetitive tasks so you can focus on selling. What is Sales Automation? Today’s Sales professions spend just 34% of their time selling. With that shocking statistic, let’s review the benefits of sales automation. The Rise of Sales Automation. Salesforce.

Automation 162

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InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

CROs, and sales leaders alike, often walk into their new role blind. They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. CRM systems were never designed for the sales rep. 12 Sales Metrics Every Sales Leader Should Know.

Ideal Customer Profiles 156

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 156

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. To close more deals, sales executives are starting to take social media for sales seriously. The B2B sales space is changing. Why is social media for sales a must-have?

Social Media 81

Social Media Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Media 81

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Whether you conduct your sales outreach by phone, social media, or email—it’s undeniably an essential aspect of B2B sales. Today we’ll cover a list of insights around sales follow-up productivity, channels, cadences, and effectiveness. B2B Sales Follow Up Statistics Sales Follow Up Productivity 1.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With the rise of sales enablement technology and the variety of available communication methods, one might expect phone calls to become a thing of the past. Yet, cold calling is still a key component of B2B sales. Less than 1% of cold calls lead to a sale ( source ). Quality data is the fuel of any successful sales team.

Cold Calling 198

Cold Calling Statistics B2B Data Hygiene 198

Webbiquity

APRIL 23, 2024

In B2B marketing, with the constant pressure to “do more with less,” optimizing return on investment (ROI) is crucial, especially regarding brand awareness. Image credit: Pixabay on Pexels You’ve probably seen studies and statistics on the enormous ROI (return on investment) that email marketing for B2B delivers compared to other tactics.

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Zoominfo

MAY 10, 2018

Under constant pressure to meet quota, productivity is at the forefront of every sales rep’s mind. Yet, regardless of the many sales productivity tips and tricks published online, 65% of B2B organizations say they still struggle with sales productivity ( source ). Less than 1% of cold calls result in a sale.

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Only B2B

JULY 13, 2023

B2B event marketing serves as a strategic approach for businesses to connect with their target audience, generate leads, and cultivate valuable relationships. To engage prospects and consumers, it requires planning and conducting events like conferences, trade exhibitions, and seminars.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Many B2B companies spend a large amount of their marketing budget on customer acquisition. One area companies often neglect to invest in is customer marketing. And many modern marketers know this. But if you’re just learning about customer marketing, we’re here to help you understand the far-reaching benefits it can provide.

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Trust Marketing WOM Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy 299

Sword and the Script | B2B

JULY 18, 2023

There’s been no shortage of surveys and stats in B2B marketing; here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones from the first six months of 2023 Apart from this blog, I produce a separate monthly email newsletter that curates articles and blog posts across marketing communications. ” Read more on Marketing Dive 2.

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Over the past few weeks, I’ve talked with several customers who were disappointed with the results of their current growth strategies, programs, and tactics. Leveraging events to create conversations with new customers. . Each sales representative also sent a personalized email to their contact list, with the same request. .

Marketing & Strategy 220

Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies Best Practices Click Rate 220

Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

During the digital transformation of marketing and the shift to digital channels for communications since COVID, webinars have become a cornerstone for many B2B marketers. This new study highlighted the challenges marketers face with webinars as well as their potential.

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Webinar Metrics Forrester Top of Funnel Research 116

SalesGrape

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does account-based marketing work for long sales cycles? Understanding the Role of Account-Based Marketing in Long Sales Cycles Account-based marketing (ABM) has gained significant popularity in recent years as a highly effective strategy for targeting and engaging key accounts. This is where ABM comes into play.

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Account Based Marketing Sales Cycle Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 92

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This year, the ZoomInfo team published nearly 250 blog posts related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business growth. It is our hope that our content helped spark your creativity, allowed you to discover something new, or made your life as a sales professional easier in some way. 12 Ways to Handle Sales Pressure.

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Peer-to-peer Cold Calling Zoominfo B2B Sales 185

Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. Of those social media marketers who use video, 93% say it’s a vital component of their strategies. Social media video marketing statistics. 26% of marketers state that Stories are the most valuable type of social content.

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Social Media Statistics Video Marketing Social Marketing 140

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies.

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Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 351

Inbox Insight

MARCH 7, 2023

When the demand generation engine is neglected, what happens to sales acceleration? Demand gen is paramount to driving sales pipeline velocity, remaining the most vital pillar of the sales acceleration formula. Read on to discover the role it plays in sales success. What does Marketing bring to the table?

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation B2B Sales Top of Funnel 98

The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced realm of B2B marketing, change is not just inevitable—it’s the key to staying ahead of the game. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative shifts in B2B marketing that might be jeopardizing your pipeline. Marketing has become more critical than ever, and its significance will only continue to grow.

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Planning B2B Marketing Marketing Plans Work Management 98

ANNUITAS

MARCH 31, 2015

Today kicks of the Oracle’s Modern Marketing Experience and it’s sure to be another great event to educate and inspire marketers, share best practices, network and recognize some of our industry’s greatest accomplishments with the Markie Awards. Why is it that over 3,000 marketers will flock to Vegas to attend this event?

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Tactics Planning Demand Generation Lock-In 100

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. More (quality) leads = more sales = increased revenue, which makes everyone happy. However, lead generation often starts with marketing. Some examples include: Content marketing.

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Lead Generation ROI Demand Generation Agencies Lead Ranking 219

Outgrow

DECEMBER 17, 2020

37 Must-Know Marketing Trends & Statistics Post COVID. Since the virus went viral , marketers started looking for new ways to communicate with their audiences. A lot has changed and here we are keeping a keen eye on the marketing trends and statistics post COVID. And it’s time to reveal them. So, let’s begin!

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ViewPoint

APRIL 23, 2013

As CEO of UK-based Inflexion-Point Strategy Partners , Bob works with the leadership teams of technology-based B2B-focused companies, enabling them to make the critical connections between their marketing messages, their sales conversations, their true differentiators, and their customer''s priorities. Parallel Thoughts.

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Process Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 120

Sword and the Script | B2B

JUNE 8, 2021

A report analyzing more than 100,000 virtual events by ON24 found attendees spent 57 minutes viewing webinars in 2020 – and their driving pipeline and revenue. Despite growing optimism, it would still take a giant leap of faith for any B2B marketer to sign a contract for a live event, tradeshow or conference right now.

Top of Funnel 61

Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Advertising Benchmark Statistics 61

Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . Not just that, it’s also a time-tested and versatile strategy for reducing sales cycles and expediting pipeline generation. Here are some statistics to back those up. . of its marketing budget for events. What is B2B Event Marketing?

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Event Marketing Work Management Marketing Budget Marketing Management 118

The Point

OCTOBER 1, 2021

B2B marketers seem divided on the question. Historically, the attitude towards personal emails in B2B marketing has been that they betray a lower level of intent. Statistics from conversion optimization company Hushly indicate that only 44% of users will provide business emails when requested. Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash.

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Lead Gen Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 297

Zoominfo

MARCH 27, 2018

And, even though customer engagement is only a piece of the marketing puzzle, it shouldn’t be ignored. For this reason, we put together a list of important customer engagement statistics to guide your customer engagement strategy. 63% of marketers agree customer engagement includes renewals, repeat purchases, and retention ( source ).

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Statistics Multi-Touch Attribution Multi-Channel Enterprise Management 196

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you’ve been given the task of setting up your company’s sales and marketing database, you’re probably not overly excited … especially if it’s something you’ve got to build from scratch. But setting up a sales and marketing database from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. How big is your overall market?

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Although social media marketing is still challenging for some marketers, new research suggests that it continues to help businesses grow brand awareness. Only 40% of respondents said that driving sales was the primary purpose of their social media marketing strategy. The Importance of Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 219

Social Media Marketing Report Social Marketing Planning 219

Sword and the Script | B2B

JUNE 27, 2023

A survey by the sales consultancy The Bridge Group found SDRs in B2B average 104 outreach activities leading to 3.6 A survey by the sales consultancy The Bridge Group found SDRs in B2B average 104 outreach activities leading to 3.6 The people making those calls are sales development representatives (SDRs).

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Statistics Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing B2B 54

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

For the typical B2B organization, sales and marketing alignment is the ultimate goal. If you’re struggling with sales and marketing alignment, here are a few compelling reasons to get these teams on the same page: Companies with strong sales and marketing alignment achieve 20% annual growth rate.

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Practices Planning Allocation Best Practices 160

SalesIntel

MAY 3, 2022

Marketing is a massive aspect of any business and directly impacts a company’s bottom line. The latest HubSpot Marketing Statistics report states that 75% of marketers regularly report how campaigns directly impact revenue. . Do you know how your customers view your marketing and sales funnel?

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel Marketing Analytics Tools Tactics 52

SalesIntel

JUNE 29, 2021

With this article, we want B2B businesses to learn how to streamline the sales process. Implementing sales processes can streamline any task, whether simple or complex. This can make sales reps more effective, reliable, and precise both in their roles and in their customer interactions. Prospecting.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Process Cross-Selling Intent Data 52

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With the rise of sales enablement technology and the variety of available communication methods, one might expect phone calls to become a thing of the past. Yet, cold calling is still a key component of B2B sales. The Problem with your Data Low-quality data can impact every aspect of a business—particularly sales and marketing.

Cold Calling 100

Cold Calling Statistics B2B Data Hygiene 100

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting strategies uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline , and provides important context to future sales conversations. What Is B2B Sales Prospecting?

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s no surprise that Salesforce’s Dreamforce event in San Francisco this year was all about artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI. Also not surprising, nearly every facet of the Salesforce portfolio received an injection of GenAI – with the Marketing Cloud platform perhaps receiving the most generous dose.

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Marketing AI Marketing Analytics Tools Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 130

LeanData

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Your digital marketing is working as intended. Every organization needs a sales playbook, a set of motions and best practices that help move a prospective customer through various stages of the buying journey. Mapping Out Your Sales Pipeline. Creating Sales Plays That Convert. Leads are coming in.

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