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. 4 Ways to Use LinkedIn for B2B Lead Generation.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You’ve probably seen questionable social media accounts trolling the comment section of your personal feed, or heard of scammers attempting to make a buck through fake Facebook or Instagram profiles. But recently, there’s been attention on a new frontier of fake social media accounts — business profiles on LinkedIn.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In sales, it's no different. A good sales hook can prevent your prospect from hanging up the phone, or deleting your email entirely. And a great sales hook can start your entire conversation off on the right foot. Here, we asked six sales reps their tips for creating a convincing sales hook to turn prospects into customers.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We have a debate between our marketing and sales teams on whether the best approach is marketing emails, sales outreach, or something else. More times than not, however, the best approach is a segmented strategy that combines targeted sales outreach complemented by marketing support. Curious as to your opinion?”.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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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! A hard sales channel? • What is Social Selling?

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Valasys

MAY 13, 2024

billion active social media users worldwide, platforms are vital for businesses to engage audiences, boost sales, and raise brand awareness. Yet, effective social media management goes beyond sporadic posts—it requires clear direction, strategic planning, and efficient processes.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sales trends come and go. In this post, I’ll review some sales trends we could see fizzle out throughout the year based on findings from our 2024 State of Sales Report. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. LinkedIn as ruler of the prospect research process.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

But there are a few great tips and tricks to facilitate an effective lead generation process, and I’m here to share them with you. #1 But there are a few great tips and tricks to facilitate an effective lead generation process, and I’m here to share them with you. #1 So, what’s the secret? Be honest and transparent about the results.

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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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The Point

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some years ago, our firm conducted a lead management audit for a technology client who was struggling to convert raw, inbound inquiries into sales qualified leads. During the audit, it became quickly apparent that one of the major issues was at the very front end of the lead qualification process. Click To Tweet.

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Zoominfo

MAY 30, 2019

Not only is it a tedious process, but it’s largely ineffective in terms of getting a response. 15% of the average sales rep’s time is spent leaving voicemails. You may not be able to get rid of voicemails completely – but with the right tactics, you can spend more time talking to prospects, and less time leaving voicemails.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Prospects — the potential customers you want to sell to — are the fuel for the sales pipeline. Double your prospecting speed with the help of AI Sales Cloud includes AI features that help you create content, draft emails, and surface key prospect insights that make outreach easy. Sales nurtures prospects into opportunities.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A VP Sales is a true sales leader who knows how to ignite a fire to invigorate sales managers to drive results. It’s no secret that VP Sales is responsible for: Leading their sales team to meet and exceed sales goals. Creating and executing sales strategies.

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The Point

AUGUST 29, 2017

When designing sales plays as part of your Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy, it pays to start with a few key questions: 1. Ex: cold outreach, warm outreach, account penetration, customer retention, cross-sell/upsell …). 22 Potential Touchpoints for Your Next ABM Sales Play via @spearmktg. Send Inmail via LinkedIn.

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Hubspot

APRIL 28, 2021

For B2B sales and marketing teams, few metaphors are as powerful as the sales funnel. At the top of the funnel (TOFU) are fresh new leads who are just discovering your offerings. In the middle of the funnel (MOFU) are leads who are interested to learn more. Why is social media data important to B2B funnels?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

We are in Q4 and moving into 2021, so the stakes are high for sales; meaning it’s probably time to look for the next lever to optimize selling capabilities. COVID-19 has made it clear that sales strategies needed to evolve. However, many sales reps feel that expectations from leadership haven’t linked together with their new reality.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 12, 2019

LinkedIn currently has about 660 million users on their site, according to their about page. Just like the other popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, a company’s LinkedIn page is likely to show up in search results for their branded terms. LinkedIn wants companies to fill out their page information.

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Pam Didner

MARCH 22, 2022

Sales and marketing alignment is hard in small and large B2B companies. I was asked: “what’s the best way to integrate sales and marketing efforts within a large company?”. Honestly, there is no best way for sales and marketing alignment in big enterprises. This is driven by top management.

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Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, there is one standout individual who has set the bar high for sales excellence – Steven Khanna. From his expertise in social media marketing to his ability to adapt to changing trends, Steven Khanna’s approach to sales is truly exceptional.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 31, 2013

TeleSmart is a leader in providing inside sales coaching and consulting to Fortune 1000 companies. As publisher of TeleSmart’s “Trend Report,” Josiane has spent most of the last decade tracking the biggest challenges that sales leaders face each year. The Inside Sales Superhero to the Rescue. Survival of the Fittest Sales Reps.

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Only B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Over a long time, the sales and marketing operations in B2B organizations were thought to be discrete. At some point throughout the sales cycle, marketers must transfer over marketing qualified leads (MQLs) to sales teams as sales qualified leads (SQLs). The Sales Funnel. Sales Funnel.

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Hubspot

APRIL 25, 2023

Here's the burning question: Does AI have a place in sales, and how does it affect our current sales processes? Here are three examples of how teams use AI to generate sales emails. And, of course, getting this right for marketing will move prospects along in your sales pipeline.

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 8, 2019

And with retargeting added to the mix—one of the most powerful LinkedIn ad targeting tactics —brands can better reach people who’ve engaged with their content or ads but have not yet converted, as well as those who are already in the sales process. Getting Started With LinkedIn Targeting.

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Pam Didner

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Let’s start with the basics of tech event management. In addition, there are digital elements such as hotel blocks, event layout planning, event promotions, the registration process, event apps, and even your event theme, as well as creative design. If something goes wrong, attendees and management notice right away.

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For example, after almost changing careers due to a lack of business traction on LinkedIn, B2B Marketing expert Jade Tambini now leverages 30,000 followers on TikTok and a growing YouTube presence. Only after she grew and monetized her TikTok following did she re-invest time into LinkedIn.

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The Point

MAY 19, 2020

Immediate, quick-fire response to new leads (ex: 2-3 emails over 7 days) to complement BDR follow-up and increase sales engagement, potentially leveraging AI technology like Conversica to optimize lead qualification via automated, two-way conversations. Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash.

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Hubspot

MAY 4, 2020

Not only has personal social media usage been on the rise, but professional social media usage has become more prevalent as well — and the field of sales is no exception. With so many teams now focusing on inside sales, using strategies such as social selling to connect and win over customers are more important than ever.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 15, 2019

While CRM software is powerful on its own, integrating your CRM with other tools across your sales stack makes your job so much easier. Ideally, your CRM should serve as the core hub to all of your sales activities, and integrations serve as the supporting cast making your central software even more powerful. Email Integrations.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Exceeding sales targets and quotas is the primary goal for 45% of sales executives , according to 2022 HubSpot data. The best way to tackle this challenge is through effective sales networking. You’ll also find a few real-life examples that will help you get sales networking right. What is sales networking?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. Drop the 18 tactics below. 18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The difference between winning and losing is your ability to demonstrate your impact on sales using digital data. In essence, digital marketing is a lot of work, as is demand generation and working with sales. As a marketer, the way to support your sales team depends heavily on your job scope. Sales Enablement.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If Let’s dive in.

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Rev

JANUARY 11, 2023

When most B2B companies set out to find new customers and increase sales, they rely on an outdated ideal customer profile, use one-size-fits-all marketing tactics and hope for the best. Well, you’d have found a more predictable way to increase sales without wasting time and resources on unqualified leads. You’re not alone.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Among other differences between B2B and B2C influencer marketing , the consumer side is larger, has more established processes, and has a more extensive ecosystem. The Product BuzzGuru is a B2B SaaS solution for brands, agencies, and solo marketers to manage their campaigns with content creators on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.

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Paid Content Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Work Management 267

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

[In this article we’re going to look at buyer intent data, what it is, how it’s collected and, how you can use intent data to supercharge your marketing and sales campaigns.]. You’re probably thinking to yourself ‘if there was such a thing, I’d be closing hundreds of sales per month…’. Enter: intent data. Intent data gives you context.

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Pam Didner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I had the pleasure of talking to the Streamly team during Content Marketing World about my favorite topic: how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to sales and marketing. They asked me some really fun questions about AI, so check out our conversation below to get a sense of what AI can do in sales and marketing. for copywriting.

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