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How Virtual Events Can Outperform In-person Events to Drive Sales

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Still, according to a 2021 Forrester study , most marketers admit to having a tough time replicating the “compelling storytelling and lead-generating aspects” of in-person events. Greater flexibility to attend multiple sessions. Much lower production costs. Little or no T&E expense. Better audience analytics. Well, of course.

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Deepening B2B customer relationships with “the funnel beyond the funnel”

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I’ve long observed that B2B marketers focus too much on lead generation, and not enough on current customer expansion and retention, which is, after all, where the bulk of profits lie. that are meant to drive net new leads and nurture them to close. This is a mistake. What’s that? Where do you think this all going?

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The 21st Century CMO and the Future Of Marketing

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In fact, according to a recent Forrester report , 88% of organizations agree that the CMO’s position has drastically transformed over the last several years. A CMO takes care of your company’s customer-centricity, which leads to measurable business results. The complexity of a CMO’s role will continue to evolve.

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Is Zero-Party Data The Next Big Thing?

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The idea of differentiating these two kinds of data collection has been around for at least a few years, apparently having been conceived by Forrester in 2018. And is the idea really new? Maybe and not. It also clearly implies that your message resonates with your target audience and you are focused on issues they care about.

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How to improve sales with online chat software

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Forrester Research recently stated that 44% of online consumers are of the opinion that a live person in the middle of an online purchase is one of the most important features a website can offer. Apart from improving customer satisfaction level, live chat can also lead to sales. So are you using a live chat tool for your website?

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Where is B2B marketing headed now? 7 predictions for 2019

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So Forrester predicts , and I agree. Chatbots give you a third method for turning your website into a lead generator (after webform-fill and IP address identification). Have effective lead follow-up,” of course! But it’s time to be more human. To talk to the buyers as individuals, in a language that moves them.

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CMOs fail to go beyond brand awareness on LinkedIn

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However, when you focus on the complete funnel and pay strict attention to the next step actions prospects are taking as you build the relationship, you can put a process in place that you know will lead to revenue. Wiley is Focused on Click-Through Rates and Leads (Even if the Leads do not move further).