Act-On

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Marketing and sales teams are famously frenemies. Sales and marketing alignment is no small task, but it’s not a mystery. Real or imagined cultural clashes (“Marketers are mired in process and research.” Sales and marketing alignment isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most efficient ways to improve your business.

Work Management 147

Work Management Planning Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 147

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. How do you define a lead?

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 246

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

What does a good content marketing strategy look like? Why is content marketing king? In fact, it is an inquisitive nature and a desire to know more and try out new things that has allowed content marketing to evolve into the dynamic, multi-dimensional, ever-shifting medium that it is today. When did content marketing start?

Content Marketing 221

Content Marketing Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 221

Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 21, 2010

If you believe everything you read (and lately there’s been a lot) about marketing automation, you’d think it is the killer app to solve all your lead generation problems. Then there are scores of B2B marketers who swear by inbound marketing as the path to lead generation nirvana. Let’s take a closer look at both.

Marketing Automation Services 60

Marketing Automation Services Inbound Marketing Marketing Automation Top of Funnel 60

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Lead gen occurs within the second stage of a marketing funnel—meaning it happens after marketers have attracted an audience and are ready to hand them over to the sales team. What does a “good lead” look like anyway? What is a Lead?

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

ViewPoint

MAY 16, 2017

Technology is great at automating best practices, but you have to have them in place first. Then implement the workflow that encourages both sales and marketing to be acccountable for their role in revenue generation. Finally figure out how you can deliver the marketing-nurtured opportunities that sales will follow up on and close.

Sales Leads 202

Sales Leads Process Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 202

Navigate the Channel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It isn’t hard, as I’m talking about using timely public information and snapshots to ensure that we get ahead and stay ahead in digital marketing, content, and PR efforts. We probably don’t need to go into detail on why it is important to know what content, messaging, and marketing your competitors are doing.

Paid Content 65

Paid Content Ad Frequency PPC Landing Pages 65

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. How do you define a lead?

Lead Ranking 195

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 195

SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The answer of who will win the HubSpot Marketing Hub Enterprise versus Marketing Hub Professional showdown isn't super clear-cut—one is not inherently "better" than the other. In case you’re not familiar, HubSpot’s Marketing Hub is a resource that puts all your marketing tools and data together in one platform.

Enterprise Management 94

Enterprise Management Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing Budget Account Based Marketing 94

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies. Have a Formal Marketing Plan. Partner with a Marketing Agency. Ride the Rise of Mobile.

Resource Management 360

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 360

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Sparta vs Athens: Which was the greatest empire? What does this have to do with marketing automation software? To make it easier for you to guess, let’s take a look at both platforms and try to determine: HubSpot vs. Marketo: which is the marketing automation platform to rule them all? Automation.

Marketo 110

Marketo Hubspot Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 110

Only B2B

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing, mastering the art of MQL (Marketing Qualified Lead) lead nurturing is akin to harnessing the wind – it propels your business forward. MQL lead nurturing is a multifaceted journey, a strategic masterpiece, and an essential facet of a successful marketing campaign.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Nurturing 62

Sharpspring

JANUARY 20, 2021

Over the years, marketing has evolved to accommodate online retail and digital services. When it comes to the two types of marketing known as inbound and outbound, one has proven to be more successful with online shoppers. Inbound Marketing Strategy vs. Outbound.

Inbound Marketing 84

Inbound Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 84

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Lead gen occurs within the second stage of a marketing funnel—meaning it happens after marketers have attracted an audience and are ready to hand them over to the sales team. What does a “good lead” look like anyway? What is a Lead?

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Hubspot

MAY 26, 2023

In this post, we’ll go over: What an outbound call is Outbound vs. inbound calls How to make effective calls Outbound vs. Inbound Calls Simply put, an outbound call is made by the call center representative to a prospect while an inbound call is made by a customer or prospect to the business or organization.

Effectiveness 67

Effectiveness Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 67

Only B2B

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, where competition is relentless, and digital marketing strategies continuously shift, the importance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) stands out like a guiding light. Generating More Qualified Leads with MQLs: A Pathway to B2B Success What Is Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs)?

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 62

ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The potential use cases for artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), in go-to-market (GTM) are perhaps too numerous to count. Amid an overly-optimistic marketplace outlook for AI, growth leaders — across marketing, sales and customer success — are increasingly turning to AI and/or AI-enhanced technology tools.

Marketing Analytics Tools 130

Marketing Analytics Tools Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing AI Sales Management 130

PureB2B

AUGUST 6, 2020

Here are a few areas where many organizations miss the mark in executing sales development: Inbound vs. Outbound: Outbound prospecting and lead follow up/qualification and development are two entirely different skillsets and require entirely different processes. Over Reliance on Automation: . Put the robot down!!!

B2B Sales 77

B2B Sales Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Companies 77

ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Everywhere you look, inbound marketing is identified as the ultimate lead generation tool. While its popularity isn’t without merit, this marketing strategy is not the end-all for lead generation. Don’t let your bottom line fall victim to overpromising and under-delivering inbound programs.

Inbound Marketing 149

Inbound Marketing Enterprise Management Trade Show Lead Nurturing 149

Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

Why you shouldn’t neglect prospecting Sales prospecting vs. lead generation General tips for more effective prospecting Examples and resources for outbound and inbound prospecting methods Let’s get started! Here’s an overview of everything we’ll cover along the way: What is sales prospecting? What is sales prospecting?

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Ideal Customer Profiles Template Top of Funnel 78

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

A well-thought-out strategy will allow your sales reps to use their time in the most productive way possible, as well as allow your marketing team to position your company and products most effectively. Research has shown that when sales and marketing teams work closely and strategically together, companies see 38% higher sales win rates.

Account Based Marketing 62

Account Based Marketing Lead Ranking Marketing & Strategy Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. What will change, however, is this: Marketers who fail to adapt to the changing B2B landscape will fall behind. That won’t change.

Lead Generation 243

Lead Generation Statistics Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 243

Sharpspring

AUGUST 11, 2020

When it comes to high-level categories in marketing, there are two types to be aware of – inbound marketing and outbound marketing. In this article, we will compare inbound marketing vs. outbound marketing and discuss how each could potentially be utilized in your next digital advertising campaign.

Inbound Marketing 64

Inbound Marketing Paid Search Agency Banner Ads Marketing & Strategy 64

ANNUITAS

AUGUST 12, 2020

Over the past two weeks, we have covered the definition of strategic demand marketing and introduced you to the first phase in our process, the insights phase. It is at this stage that we define the critical customer journey and begin to build the Strategic Demand Marketing Plan. . The Core Elements of the Demand Marketing Plan.

Top of Funnel 147

Top of Funnel Planning Demand Marketing Plans 147

Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

Because of this it’s essential to have an Account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. This focuses on targeting top potential customers and uses both marketing and sales initiatives to capture the prospect’s interest and nurture them through the buying journey. Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on. beforehand.

Account Based Marketing 101

Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management Work Management 101

Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Over the years, inbound marketing has become a staple in many businesses. Business owners and marketers have turned to inbound marketing strategies for small businesses to ensure they remain competitive. In this blog, we’ll discuss the possible reasons why you should adopt inbound marketing for your small business.

Small Business Marketing 72

Small Business Marketing Inbound Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 72

Zoominfo

AUGUST 9, 2018

If you’ve worked in marketing for any length of time, you already know not every campaign is created equal—it’s inevitable, some campaigns will be more effective than others. Ultimately, the key to marketing productivity lies in your ability to pinpoint and scale your most successful marketing initiatives. Let’s get into it!

Statistics 160

Statistics Marketing AI Product Marketing Automation Services 160

PureB2B

AUGUST 6, 2020

Here are a few areas where many organizations miss the mark in executing sales development: Inbound vs. Outbound: Outbound prospecting and lead follow up/qualification and development are two entirely different skillsets and require entirely different processes. Over Reliance on Automation: Put the robot down!!!

B2B Sales 62

B2B Sales Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Companies 62

chiefmartech

MAY 26, 2020

These are the big themes that I believe will shape the next decade of marketing technology: Ecosystems — instead of marketing cloud suites vs. best-of-breed point solutions, we will have the best of both: open platforms that serve as stable foundations, augmented by large ecosystems of specialized third-party apps that are more deeply integrated.

Paid Search Agency 131

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Stats Software 131

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. But all things go-to-market will fall better into place once you do it. I don’t agree.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 64

SalesIntel

JANUARY 12, 2023

The year has just started, and like every year so far in the 2020s, it’s on track to be a challenging and unique experience in marketing. Making sense of this data is essential for marketing teams. Sometimes it was out-of-date or missing a necessary field for marketers: an email address. Welcome to 2023!

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads Marketing AI Lead Ranking 52

SmartBug Media

MARCH 19, 2021

If you’re an inbound marketer in the B2B space, you understand how much time and energy goes into planning and executing your marketing campaigns. of my favorite inbound marketing resources that any B2B marketer can benefit from subscribing to in 2021 and beyond. We Asked 10 Marketing Experts.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Inbound Marketing Resources B2B Marketing 105

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Are you feeling pressure on your marketing budget? If you think you can’t stretch your dollars to meet all your marketing needs, you may actually need better allocation, not more money. The objective of marketing is to attract, engage, convert, and retain customers. Marketing Budgets Shifting and Changing.

Marketing Budget 292

Marketing Budget Paid Content Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation 292

Conversica

AUGUST 12, 2022

What is Inbound Sales? Inbound vs. Outbound Sales. The biggest difference between inbound and outbound sales is who initiates the purchase. There is no superior sales strategy between the two—both outbound and inbound sales are growth channels with their own benefits. This is inbound sales in action.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Advertising Funnels Digital Marketing Funnels Inbound Marketing 52

The Point

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I may not be a market analyst, but from what I see working with our agency’s B2B clients , it seems to me that, in the language of technology adoption lifecycles, Account-Based Marketing (ABM) stands at that pivotal junction – what Geoffrey Moore calls the “chasm” – between early adopters and early majority.

Account Based Marketing 157

Account Based Marketing ABM Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management 157

Only B2B

APRIL 5, 2023

The information gathered by outsourced SDRs is valuable to all departments in the client company, serving as market research. The sales and marketing teams can modify their target demographics, while product teams can adapt their offerings based on newly discovered market insights.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management Outreach Training 62

MKT1

JUNE 16, 2022

So, you probably have too many SDRs and not enough marketers. While this post may be slightly one-sided because I am a marketer, I feel strongly that having a large SDR team and a small marketing team is a highly ineffective way to build a B2B business. Marketers improve the efficiency of your SDRs.

Marketing Analytics Tools 52

Marketing Analytics Tools Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Planning 52