The Point

JULY 15, 2010

Salesforce.com is a dominant player in the CRM category and an integral part of many companies’ lead management, database marketing, and demand generation programs. Actually, it’s much easier for Marketing and lead cultivation people to get instant value out of Salesforce.com (SFDC) than it is for reps.

Salesforce.com 100

Salesforce.com Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs Work Management 100

The Point

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

All this presents real challenges for both demand generation and lead management. First, the company invested in Marketo , a leading marketing automation platform that integrated well with the company’s CRM system, Salesforce.com. Custom workflow helps profile leads, identify high-potential opportunities.

Lead Nurturing 100

Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 100

The Point

APRIL 1, 2014

One of the reasons for this under-utilization, and the inability of some marketers to deploy, for example, automated lead nurturing at every stage of the selling process, is resistance from the sales organization, and in particular, Inside Sales. Once initiated, the steps are as follows: 1. Marketo sends first follow-up email.

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Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

The Point

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

But marketing automation can also have an impact on a more strategic level, addressing the frequent disconnect between marketing and sales, and also by helping to make marketing departments more accountable. HS) Barbara, what are the most common disconnects between marketing and sales that you see in your work with clients?

Salesforce.com 100

Salesforce.com Eloqua Work Management Marketing Management 100