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Why Marketing Needs to Own Demand Generation Right Out of the Gate

Webbiquity

Compare this to the definition of lead gen offered by Gartner. Ram Charan explains that upstream refers to the “strategic process of identifying and fulfilling customer needs.”. “Demand generation spans the entire buyer’s journey. Demand gen IS in the upstream and is part of implementing your Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy.

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How to Guide Your Ideal Buyers Through Their B2B Buyer’s Journey

SalesIntel

Research by Gartner shows that the typical B2B buying process involves six to ten decision-makers. Research by Google, Gartner, and Motista indicates that, on average, B2B customers exhibit significantly stronger emotional connections to their vendors and service providers than their B2C counterparts.

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How to Guide Your Ideal Buyers Through Their B2B Buyer’s Journey

SalesIntel

Research by Gartner shows that the typical B2B buying process involves six to ten decision-makers. Research by Google, Gartner, and Motista indicates that, on average, B2B customers exhibit significantly stronger emotional connections to their vendors and service providers than their B2C counterparts.

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How to Deliver a Great B2B Sales Experience

Webbiquity

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels On one hand, there’s a sales quota you need to fulfill within a short span of time. Pricing structures, after-sales support, or even company reputation become focal. According to Gartner, more than 66% of B2B buyers rely on peer reviews and testimonials during their decision-making process.

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Future of B2B Demand Generation: Trends On the Horizon

Binary Demand

Below are the few insights gathered from diverse surveys and research on B2B buyer behavior: Gartner, Inc. reveals that B2B buyers value third-party interactions, like customer references and expert consultations, 1.4x more than digital supplier interactions for affirming value. This serves as the foundational step for budgeting.

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The Powerful Sales Element of Social Proof in Thought Leadership Done Well

Sword and the Script | B2B

For example, the report cites research by Gartner concluding, “83% of a typical B2B purchasing decision – researching solutions, ranking options and benchmarking pricing – happens before a buyer engages directly with a provider.”. Just like a product or service aims to fulfill an unmet need – so too does the associated content.

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How to Optimize Your Funnel for Today’s Generation of B2B Decision Makers

FunnelEnvy

Other data shows meetings with potential suppliers now represent a relatively small portion of the B2B purchasing process: Gartner research says B2B buyers spend only 17% of the purchasing process on meetings with potential vendors. . We’ve helped businesses in every sector modernize their funnels to get attention from their target audience.