Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

B2B CRM Users Are Highly Focused on Nurturing Leads and Customers 33 percent of B2B sales and marketing professionals have focused their customer relationship management (CRM) usage on the customer service, up-selling and cross-selling portion of the buyer journey over the past 5 years, closely followed by 32 percent who have targeted mid-funnel lead-generation (..)

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MKT1

APRIL 6, 2023

Marketing at a B2B company with a self-serve motion compared to a sales-led motion is a different job–almost as different as B2C and B2B. Given this, y our marketing strategy, tactics, and team need to be 100% aligned with your GTM motion. I actually think about GTM motions in 5 buckets though.

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Martech

MAY 19, 2022

“What is the right go-to-market (GTM) strategy(ies) for our business?” ” This is a common question being debated and discussed across the C-suite today (note: not just in sales and marketing meetings). In B2B , GTM strategies have been a part of company planning forever. Processing.Please wait.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 20, 2024

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing Do you ever feel like your sales, marketing, and customer success teams work from different playbooks? Imagine how your customer feels if they encounter inconsistent messaging, a clunky onboarding process, or a lack of post-purchase support.

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Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2023

The sustained growth that can only come from retaining and expanding your customer base relies on sales reps who consistently build genuine relationships with customers. Internal communication and alignment between corporate and sales objectives are crucial for success. Setting SMART goals. Measuring progress.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Traditionally, marketing plans layout these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. GTM strategies help specifically with expanding a brand’s new product or services. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? Get a Demo Why Do You Need a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 29, 2023

As budgets remain tight and layoffs loom, more care and consideration is put into every purchasing decision. Vendr, a SaaS buying platform, recently found that sales cycles for software have settled at about 46 days, a 40% increase since 2020. Cross-Functional Alignment Your go-to-market strategy depends on alignment.

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LeanData

APRIL 11, 2023

Nothing’s worse than making a big purchase and regretting it. Here are the six red flags to watch for when investigating lead management software. When leads are connected to accounts, this prevents multiple sales reps from calling the same prospects. It also increases the workload related to managing the tech itself.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. There are various stakeholders, priorities, markets, and channels to align, and the right mix for your business may not always be clear. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme. What is a Sales Strategy?

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Zoominfo

JULY 26, 2022

Go-to-market (GTM) teams rely on accurate business data to prioritize, engage, and serve their customers to the fullest. An enterprise API strategy can transform your data management system for better GTM sales motions, targeted outreach, and success. WebSights API is incredibly valuable to marketing teams. “If

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Martech

APRIL 7, 2023

Customer indecision is now a leading reason for missing B2B marketing and sales pipeline and revenue targets. But there are things B2B marketers can do to help sales teams and their prospects overcome purchase indecision and win more customers faster.

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MKT1

JUNE 5, 2023

“The marketing funnel is dead,” they say. I agree the marketing funnel isn’t exactly funnel shaped–it's sort of an hourglass. So, I still strongly recommend B2B marketing teams map their funnels. I don’t agree. 20% off for paid newsletter subscribers.

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Martech

JANUARY 13, 2023

Amid tightening markets and increasing KPIs, these words have quickly become imperatives for go-to-market (GTM) teams charged with identifying, engaging, generating and expanding revenue and relationships. . But right now, there is little choice where buyers, sellers and all players involved in the process are skittish.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

.” While that, unfortunately, maybe the case with a good number of personal resolutions as the year wears on, in business, setting sound marketing goals — and following through — is a primary ingredient for success. Markets ebb and flow. User behaviors evolve — and so do marketing goals. Technologies come and go.

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2023

It’s enough to ruin any sales professional’s quarter: that prospect your team has spent months engaging — scheduling demos, addressing concerns, comparing features — suddenly decides they’re not ready to buy after all. You can’t stop every account from getting cold feet or misreading their company’s appetite for new solutions.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s a unique, product-specific, customer-focused go-to-market strategy. GTM motions can fail for a variety of reasons. So how do you create a foolproof GTM strategy? What is a GTM Strategy? A go-to-market strategy , more than anything, is a plan. What Goes Into an Effective GTM Strategy?

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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. On the surface, much of these product announcements seem aimed at B2C GTM teams and general retailers. All of these are purportedly AI-driven.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? When Do You Need a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2020

Traditionally, marketing plans lay out these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. GTM strategies help specifically with expanding a brand’s new product or services. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? What Does a Go-to-Market Strategy Look Like?

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Webbiquity

APRIL 23, 2024

In B2B marketing, with the constant pressure to “do more with less,” optimizing return on investment (ROI) is crucial, especially regarding brand awareness. Image credit: Pixabay on Pexels You’ve probably seen studies and statistics on the enormous ROI (return on investment) that email marketing for B2B delivers compared to other tactics.

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Seismic

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a successful sales enablement strategy is an ever-evolving process that requires dedication and expertise. You need a sales enablement program that’s more than hypothetical; it needs to include tactical and actionable plans. Enter sales enablement training software.

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 15, 2021

By Payal Parikh , Director of Client Engagement at Heinz Marketing. What is Sales and Marketing Alignment? As Matt Heinz says – there is No Sale without Marketing and No Marketing without Sales. For a greater marketing conversion, you need an efficient sales program.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 10, 2023

Image Source Key Takeaways: Decision intelligence tools process data to give you predictive analysis and solid recommendations. CRM software, buyer intent data, competitive analysis, automation, CMS, and web analytics are vital decision intelligence tools. Another example is inventory management software.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 15, 2022

B2B marketers spend a great deal of time, effort, and money on top-of-funnel activities to drive website traffic. Converting those visitors into potential customers and putting them on the path to a sale is essential in order to see a return on that investment. You Know the Steps of the B2B Purchasing Process.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

Now, sales and marketing want to increase customer engagement to make sure that their program is not cut as the C-suite looks to conserve cash. But, sales and marketing’s focus should have always been balanced between new and existing customer as sales cycles in existing accounts are at least 50% shorter than new accounts.

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Goodish Agency

MARCH 25, 2021

Let’s talk about Google Analytics, one of the most useful tools out there for any SaaS company. If you were wondering what is Google Analytics and how to set up a Google Analytics Account, you’re in the right place. And finally, we will look at some top Google Analytics reports that we use for our clients.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Every company is looking to squeeze as much ROI out of each marketing campaign as possible, constantly searching for their next edge. Marketers are looking to reach their intended audience in an innovative, never-been-done-before way. And while digital marketing was once seen as innovative, it’s viewed as mandatory today.

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Martech

MAY 2, 2024

When companies need to make major purchases, they typically assemble an internal team — known as the buying group, buying committee or buying center — to evaluate options and make the decision. Marketing to buying teams is not the same as marketing to accounts. Purchasing agents Save money. Influencers Make my job easier.

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 20, 2023

By Sarah Threet, Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketin g What is Purchase Intention and Intent Data? Purchase intention (or buyer intent) is a measure of each shopper’s propensity to buy a product or service. This data can illuminate when the prospect is actively considering purchasing your product/service.

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ABM in Action

JUNE 29, 2023

Traditionally, leads and accounts were treated as incompatible — but Jon Russo, CMO of sales and marketing performance firm B2B Fusion , explained that many practitioners have a lead motion and an account motion, and they exist as two separate entities. Why is it important practitioners unite their funnels? Russo explained.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. Learn about B2B digital marketing strategies from our own expert, Ramsey Sanchez in this episode of The Marketing Blender Show.

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Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Understanding lead generation ZoomInfo refers to lead generation as: “[T]he process of attracting prospects and getting them into the sales funnel, with the goal of converting them into customers. As I often say, a true lead demonstrates intent to discover or purchase your product — yes, it’s that simple. Let’s explore.

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SalesIntel

MAY 13, 2024

This scenario is all too common in B2B sales, where complex solutions and lengthy buying cycles can lead to frustrating interactions. The truth is, B2B sales doesn’t have to be a slog. B2B selling experience encompasses how businesses market and sell their products or services to other businesses.

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Martech

MAY 16, 2024

Button’s Publisher Link Optimization solution helps increase buyer conversions by optimizing end-user experience and click-to-purchases. Market Insights compares similar businesses for benchmarking performance. Amplify10 is an SaaS AI-powered sales execution solution. Email: Business email address Sign up now Processing.

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SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? There’s a lot to navigate when searching for the best marketing practices for your emerging company. Knowing when and how to get a realistic and effective marketing strategy off the ground may even seem daunting. Start-Up Marketing Fundamentals.

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Only B2B

APRIL 30, 2024

Whether you are launching a product or updating an existing go-to-market strategy, your organization needs a solid GTM strategy to reach the right audience, drive revenue, and sustain economic challenges. To achieve this, you require a meticulously crafted actionable go-to-market plan. What is GTM in B2B Marketing?

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