The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you ask most B2B marketers how they use chat platforms like Drift , the immediate answer would most likely be: converting Web visitors. And now that chat is becoming a staple of the B2B tech stack, creative marketers are finding ever more innovative ways for leveraging their investment to drive engagement throughout the lead lifecycle.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

MQL sits at the intersection of marketing and sales. These are leads that have been validated and are ready to be handed over to the sales team. Many marketers view MQL as flawed because less than 1% of these leads typically reach the final stage of the buying process, and even then, there’s no guarantee they’ll convert.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads! B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Must Read: MQL vs SQL: Which Lead Matter More & When? But what happens after that initial spark of interest?

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The lead qualification process helps B2B marketing teams focus their efforts and resources on serious buyers and prospects that are likely to take the next step. In this article, we’ll explain the lead qualification process step-by-step. Why is the lead qualification process critical to marketing success?

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Improved sales lead quality- Leads that come to you through your demand gen efforts will already be interested in your products and will be easier to qualify and convert.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What is the measure of your B2B marketing campaign’s success? As CEOs worldwide are looking at marketing as a growth driver , they have become more critical in measuring all marketing efforts’ performance. Leaders are looking beyond engagement numbers and qualified leads. Qualified Lead Rate.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Let’s be honest, your lead generation strategy might need some work if it’s not producing ROI. The whole point of lead generation is to generate leads that close! In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. Direct marketing.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. Content is an essential pillar of any lead generation strategy.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Your team is discussing new ways to highlight your business’s value position and drive more leads. Everyone agrees it’s a great idea, and you raise your hand to lead your organization’s first-ever webinar series. Sure, webinar marketing initiatives can lead to high-value impact and brand loyalty for your business.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

I’m a big believer in making the content you publish the hub around which your content marketing strategy revolves. However, to rock content marketing in today’s omni-channel world, social media plays a key supporting role. Here are several ways to make your social strategy put in an Oscar-winning performance.

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Engagio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

That’s why lead nurturing remains such a key element of a good B2B go-to-market. Lead nurturing is the process of building a relationship with prospects that are not yet sales-ready, by conducting an informative dialog, regardless of the lead’s budget, authority, or timing. So, which approach is more effective?

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Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Are you feeling the pressure to prove your marketing team’s ROI? In our 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , 93% of the marketers we surveyed said they’re being pushed to prove their ROI. The good news is that we marketers have more tools than ever to measure our success. If so, you’re in good company.

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Go Beyond SEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PPC for accountants is a targeted advertising method that allows you to display your ads on search engines and social media platforms. By investing in PPC campaigns, you can improve your online visibility and drive qualified traffic to your website. Investing in PPC campaigns can lead to higher conversion rates for financial firms.

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Only B2B

MARCH 13, 2024

Many B2B marketers struggle to connect their content strategy to concrete results. It can be hard to know if your content is generating leads or boosting brand awareness. Marketers are reporting that the expected revenue of the worldwide content marketing sector in 2022 was about $63 billion.

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Binary Demand

JUNE 27, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]In the ever-evolving business landscape, generating high-quality leads is fundamental to any successful B2B venture. However, identifying and nurturing leads can be complex and time-consuming. This is where effective B2B lead generation solutions come into play.

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The Lead Agency

MARCH 17, 2024

But what comes first is the lead. Website lead generation forms are one of the most critical touchpoints in the B2B landscape. They are the front lines of engagement, meticulously designed to convert casual browsers into leads. Combining B2B and B2C statistics, the average conversion rate from lead generation forms is 1.7%.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2023

In today's competitive business environment, it's crucial to find effective tactics that speed up lead-to-opportunity conversion in the deal pipeline. Identifying Potential Leads The first step is identifying potential leads and attracting them to fill your pipeline.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you’re pursuing an inbound or outbound marketing strategy, lead generation is a constant struggle. In fact, 37% of B2B marketers rank it as their number one challenge. Nestled within that challenge is an even more daunting task: finding enough qualified leads. What is the lead qualification process?

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Rev

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

And every customer is a “converted” lead. But, not all leads will convert. That’s where marketing qualified leads, or MQLs, come into play. and “Why do MQLs matter?” This blog post covers all you need to know about MQLs—from definitions to strategies for converting leads into paying customers.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Part one: The promise The birth of marketing technology brought so much potential to the marketing department. I was a young, freshly minted MBA with a background in computer science, and a two-year stint doing software marketing at IBM. We were doing it all back then, with very little playbook guidance: Lead magnets.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? There’s a lot of economic uncertainty right now, and generating revenue as cost-effectively as possible is certainly top-of-mind for many B2B marketing leaders. Our next guest, Melinda Cormier, Vice President of Marketing at LumApps is no different. Catch all episodes here.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Shifting buyer preferences and behaviors, leading to a need for a more personalized and customer-centric approach. The increasing importance of data and technology in the sales process, leading to a need for sales teams to be tech-savvy. Every move counts, and one wrong step can lead to checkmate.

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Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

SalesGrape

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Telemarketing’s Role in B2B Marketing: Unveiling the Power of Voice In today’s digital age, where email marketing and social media campaigns dominate the landscape, it is easy to overlook the power of voice communication. However, telemarketing remains a vital tool in B2B marketing strategies.

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Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Yes, just one hour to follow up with leads and secure the best chance of speaking to key decision-makers and converting them into customers—at least, that’s what a study from the Harvard Business Review found. Low-quality leads make their way to sales, and some of the most qualified leads fall through the cracks.

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Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 78

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Who are some of the top B2B influencer marketing experts to learn from and follow as we head into 2024? Let’s jump right in and take a look at 25 top B2B influencer marketing professionals to follow and learn from in the year ahead.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 12, 2023

Monthly reporting and analysis comprise an integral part of any marketing strategy. Lifecycle stages are a contact property that demonstrates where your contacts are in the marketing funnel. What are leads, MQLs, and SQLs? What is a lead? What is a marketing-qualified lead (MQL)?

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Marketing leaders across industries are wondering: How much of my marketing budget should be allocated to SEO, and what can we expect to get out of it? Understanding your buyer’s journey and delivering helpful content to support it helps you win rankings and attract qualified website visitors. SEO is a long-term play, no doubt.

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Stevens & Tate

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As a homebuilder in an increasingly competitive market, getting ahead with your real estate marketing plan will give you an advantage on your competition and increase your value as a contractor. In much the same way you leverage creativity in your trade, you must be creative when it comes to your marketing. Social Media.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Oracle today announced the launch of Oracle Fusion Marketing, part of Oracle Advertising and CX. The new product tracks account engagement with both email and advertising channels, uses AI to score leads and predict opportunity for sales engagement, then delivers the qualified opportunity to any CRM system. Courtesy: Oracle.

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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. Maximized ROI: MQL-focused strategies translate into cost-effective endeavors.

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

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A well-trained team of appointment setters, a carefully crafted script, and some nurturing are frequently needed in order to convert a phone call or email into a qualified lead. But cold calling works, and more appointments, especially qualified appointments, are good thing. However, this is not necessarily true.

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