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Will you ever trust a B2B tech vendor?

Martech

When it comes to trust, the best a B2B tech vendor can hope for is to be where IBM stood when someone coined the phrase, “No one ever got fired for buying IBM.” And when someone posts about their poor customer experience or some questionable action taken by a vendor, it travels the world in record time. Brands are built to last.

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33 Questions to Ask B2B Appointment Setting and Lead Gen Vendors

Smashmouth Marketing

There are so many demand gen vendors out there, and if you are a demand gen professional in sales or marketing, we've probably called you. Outsourcing some or all of your appointment setting or lead generation activity to a third party vendor is a task that shouldn't be undertaken by responding to one cold call. Pay for performance?

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The art of martech vendor negotiations

Martech

Negotiating with martech vendors requires a strategic approach that goes beyond budget considerations. From defining core needs to mastering emotional intelligence, here is a roadmap to navigate the nuances of vendor dynamics. Defining and communicating your needs is crucial when preparing for vendor negotiations.

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10 things to do if your martech solution vendor gets bought

Martech

What do you do if the vendor of one of your martech solutions gets bought? This can change many things, including price, customer service, contract enforcement and more. Find out what happens to service-level agreements (SLAs), pricing terms and licensing agreements. Another place where knowing the vendor landscape is helpful.

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Best Practices for a Marketing Database Cleanse

Entrusting a vendor to help maintain its accuracy and completeness is no ordinary engagement. This buyers guide will cover: Review of important terminology, metrics, and pricing models related to database management projects. What to look for before entering a buyer’s agreement with a vendor.

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B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors

Martech

B2B buyers’ pain points when dealing with technology vendors have persisted — and in some cases, worsened — over the last year, according to Hero Digital’s annual B2B Buyer Report. The post B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors appeared first on MarTech. Understanding how products would fit their business (35%).

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Big players vs. niche specialists: Choosing your martech vendors

Martech

Selecting the right martech vendor sounds far easier than it actually is as a process and practice. One factor to consider when selecting vendors is how they fit within their competitive landscape. On one end are the major dominant players; on the other are smaller vendors who are new and niche or a combination of both.