Act-On

APRIL 10, 2024

All you know about the person sitting across from you is their name, maybe what they do for a living, and that your cousin Susan thinks you might get along. But not entirely unlike when a colleague sends you a link to a gated ebook, you give your contact info to download it, and then get a phone call from a sales rep the same day.

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Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads 186

FunnelEnvy

MAY 27, 2024

You may be considering a funnel audit, but how do you know when the cost of a funnel audit is justified? What are the warning signs of problems in your funnel? 5 Signs Your Marketing Funnel is Leaking A well-optimized marketing funnel should seamlessly guide website visitors toward conversion, but leaks can develop over time.

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Contently

JANUARY 11, 2023

Today’s consumers expect personalization at every touch point. As countless marketing messages flood email inboxes, McKinsey research suggests 71% of customers expect the messages they receive from brands to be personalized—and 76% are frustrated when they’re not. Personalization takes many forms.

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Personalization Top of Funnel Business Enterprise Management 217

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B?

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Martech

MAY 5, 2023

Marketers know this as “the sales funnel”. The advent of AI and the avalanche of data has distorted the shape of the funnel. If it is not shaped like a funnel any more, then what is it? Think about a spider web Ryan Brock, chief solution officer at marketing strategy platform DemandJump, no longer sees a funnel.

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Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a world where speed matters, bulky data processing tasks that can take weeks or months to complete, slow down the entire process and lead to missed opportunities. “Enabling customers to gain superior insights and intelligence from data is core to the ZoomInfo strategy,” ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck says. .

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2024

In-Person vs. Self-Service: Who Wins? Despite the growing trend of self-service, most consumers still prefer in-person interactions. 65% of consumers prefer to interact with a salesperson in person, compared to 26% who prefer self-service. Free of that pressure, they can move through the buying process at their own pace.

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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.

Top of Funnel 45

Top of Funnel Personalization Work Management Marketing Management 45

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Cold Calling 208

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 25, 2022

In B2B marketing, lead generation is the most crucial step in the sales and marketing pipeline. Marketers know there are many tactics that build a strong lead generation strategy, including search engine advertising. . If you don’t have anyone to sell or market to, sales plummet. Does Google Ads Work for B2B? .

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Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

It’s easy to be skeptical of AI in a job built on personal interaction. Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. Here’s what we found.

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Generation Lead Ranking Enterprise Management User-Generated Content 75

SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When you’ve got a sales quota to fill, you know how important it is to be effective in the sales process. One efficient way to close the deal is to use personalization for sales enablement. Gone are the days of stagnant sales scripts and generic email blasts. Basics of Personalization for Sales.

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Personalization Top of Funnel Effectiveness Work Management 98

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch , and ultimately, close deals. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

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Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

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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.

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Webbiquity

JULY 21, 2020

What’s most important is for marketers to understand what IA can do and how to apply it to improve marketing processes. Here are nine of the top AI-based tools for marketing and sales professionals. 10 AI-Based Marketing and Sales Tools. Engage with prospects online and connect warm leads to a sales rep in a live chat.

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Marketing AI Tools Paid Search Agency Marketing Analytics Tools 349

Biznology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

They need tactical videos that support their sales and marketing content strategy. Tactical videos have specific objectives: establish a value proposition in the prospect’s mind, put across a memorable product differentiator, describe a new use case. Different kinds of tactical video. If not, they can be hard to watch.

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ANNUITAS

JANUARY 30, 2024

Overview During the National Retail Federation’s NFR 24 conference, Salesforce and Google released a slew of AI-powered tools aimed at reducing go-to-market (GTM) friction. Google has released a new set of chatbots for automated commerce, as well as some new self-service customer service tools and search optimization capabilities.

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Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing Automation Services Google Tools 130

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. As shown in the Venn diagram below, there is a mismatch between the top information sources used by tech buyers and the top tactics B2B marketers focus on.

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Scoop.it

JANUARY 26, 2023

Experienced marketers and sales experts understand that each stage of the sales funnel is equally important in guiding potential customers on their journey. But what about the bottom of funnel sales content, or BoFU content as it’s also known? The answer is a resounding yes, but you need to know what you’re doing.

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Top of Funnel Conversion Case Study Case Studies 88

ClearVoice

MAY 12, 2024

What you’re experiencing is a branding and marketing strategy called content personalization. This, in turn, increases sales and gives you a significant advantage over competitors that rely only on generic messaging. Let’s take a closer look at the different types of content personalization you can use. 97% match”).

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Personalization Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

SocialPilot

MAY 1, 2024

Google Business reviews serve as a virtual word-of-mouth, appearing whenever someone looks for your business online. But how to get Google reviews? To leverage the power of Google Business reviews effectively, you need a strategy in place. Why Google Reviews Matter? Well, Google reviews can help you.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2021

Exceptional sales reps — the ones who are prepared to both dedicate and deliver — don't grow on trees. They're tough to find, and in many cases, it's hard to distinguish them from reps who might wind up exhausting your time and resources — only to fizzle out and leave before making an impact. Someone who strives to be better? "If

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Valasys

APRIL 19, 2023

Still, with changing times and evolving market trends, knowing what sales-qualified leads tactics will work best can be challenging. To stay ahead in 2023, you must know the best sales-qualified leads tactics to ensure that your SQLs are high quality and more likely to convert.

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Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 52

Vidyard

APRIL 19, 2021

In the B2B world, managers and team leaders have developed tried and tested programs for onboarding new hires in the office, but the shift to a remote workforce has shaken up the sales onboarding process as a whole. Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay? Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay? Contents 1.

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Top of Funnel Tips Work Management Cold Calling 143

Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

When you walk into a brick-and-mortar store, you expect a sales associate to greet you and ask how they can help. To create an exceptional customer experience, invest in your team’s social media personalization strategy. What is social media personalization and why are marketers prioritizing it? Make room for experimentation.

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Social Media Personalization Media Work Management 119

The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2023

Lead nurturing is a powerful B2B marketing strategy for companies to create meaningful connections and drive engagement with customers and prospects at every stage of the sales funnel. Almost 80% of marketing leads don’t actually convert into sales. What is lead nurturing?

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Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 62

The Marketing Blender

JULY 19, 2022

How To Build A B2B Marketing Funnel. When you’re in the business of marketing B2B products or services, it’s crucial to create a B2B marketing funnel that will guide potential customers through the buying process. A well-constructed funnel will help qualify leads and precisely target those who are most likely to buy from you.

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Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels B2B Marketing Ad Building 98

Optinmonster

MARCH 21, 2024

Do you want to learn about Google ads retargeting, more commonly known as just remarketing? In this article, I comprehensively cover everything related to Google ads retargeting so you can get started with your remarketing ASAP. What Is Google Ads Retargeting?

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Paid Search Agency Ads Google Marketing Analytics Tools 87

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Great sales reps make it look easy, but superior performance usually indicates a salesperson has taken the time to hone their skills and is constantly iterating to better help their prospects. Whether you’re a first-time rep or looking to get back to the basics, these tips are the essential pillars of successful selling.

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Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. We’ll also share recommendations on 10 of the best sales tools that you can use to streamline your sales processes.

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 78

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

Good lead-generation tactics can help. We define lead generation as the process of creating consumer interest for a service or product, with the end goal of turning that interest into revenue. They come from organic channels, such as Google search, and paid channels, such as advertising campaigns. Watch the video.

Lead Generation 96

Lead Generation Tactics Work Management Generation 96

SmartBug Media

APRIL 14, 2023

To achieve that longevity, you'll need your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to work together as one. Revenue operations (RevOps) can make this process much more manageable. We’ll then show you how HubSpot's Operations Hub helps with your RevOps process and removes duplicate records. What Is RevOps?

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 74