Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

But there are a lot of factors littering the path of lead conversion [time, sales, team, and more]. But generating qualified leads isn’t – because the number of qualified leads is the most immediate result of your effective B2B lead generation strategy or tactics.

Lead Qualification 71

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Work Management Marketing Automation Services 100

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?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

They must manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, while working effectively with partners across the globe. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. Your launch is just the beginning of an ongoing process of continual improvement. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

Marketing Budget 291

Marketing Budget Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management 291

Launch Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

As software as a service (SaaS) solutions grow in popularity, so does the number of competitive solutions, which means taking new developments to market in an impactful way is more critical than ever. From defining the target market to outlining marketing and sales tactics to reach the audience and more, a go-to-market strategy has it all.

Tactics 115

Tactics Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 115

Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2021

Maybe this situation sounds familiar: A company with a sales team of 50 reps decides its data is stale and its customer relationship management (CRM) features don’t meet business needs. So the company begins defining requirements for new CRM software, and two months later selects a vendor.

Work Management 246

Work Management Analysis Marketing Management Cost 246

Roketto

MARCH 8, 2018

There has never been more pressure on SaaS executives to implement software sales techniques that work. Today, funding comes with the expectation of closing sales. SaaS executives must make sure that journey begins and ends with a funnel designed from the ground up to close deals effectively, systematically, and consistently.

Enterprise Management 89

Enterprise Management Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 89

Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Research has shown that up to 50% of leads are qualified but not yet ready to buy and only 3% of those in the market are in an active buying process. Often times sales teams are solely focused on short-term gains and not interested in the longer nurturing processes. Acquisition.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

As you’re walking away, rake in hand, a sales associate stops you and asks you to sign up today for a free home consultation to start your dream kitchen immediately and the option to sign up for a payment plan. Key takeaways: Understanding the three marketing funnel stages is crucial for creating a smooth user journey.

Top of Funnel 93

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 93

ViewPoint

MARCH 19, 2018

Her time is now spent wallowing in superficial spreadsheets, managing the conflicting software results from media and a budget with a requirement for a direct correlation to revenue. AT Internet also has a wide range of white papers to guide and teach the uninitiated. Does Marketing Own the Pipeline? About the Author.

Marketing Management 197

Marketing Management Analytics Budget Programs Marketing Automation Services 197

Writing on the Web

APRIL 4, 2011

It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise? Marketing Automation Software Guide (MASG) posted an article on this topic.

Paper 100

Paper Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Microsite 100

Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As she looked through the data, she also figured out which messaging performed best with our target ICP but also aligned with where a person was in their journey (top of funnel, middle of funnel, or bottom of funnel). Of course, this is a quick summary of the process. They’ll have plenty of ideas!

Lead Nurturing 190

Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 190

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. And this problem drives a deeper wedge between marketing and sales. The Bottom Line: When marketing gathers up new names from contact forms and dumps them over to sales, no one wins.

Lead Ranking 264

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 264

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

SalesIntel

AUGUST 17, 2022

Sales, by all accounts, is a perfect blend of art and science. A sales rep prospecting clients on the phone is pure art (that’s why some are good at it while others not so much) but deciding who to call is pure science (think CRMs and sales automation tools). What is a Sales Funnel? The Groundwork.

Top of Funnel 40

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Effectiveness Clickthrough 40

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In today’s B2B tech and software world, many buyers are from the millennial age range – born between the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Studies have shown that this group has a distinct preference for a few specific styles of sales and marketing. Finally, remember to include a personal touch in each funnel stage. Personalization.

Top of Funnel 76

Top of Funnel Marketing Automation Services Optimization Generation 76

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 25, 2020

Unlike yesterday’s robocalls or email blasts, today’s sales automation all boils down to personalization. With the aid of today’s sales automation software, you can learn which salesperson is the best fit for each customer and assign them automatically. Taking a silo-free approach to sales automation can also boost revenue.

Automation 265

Automation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 265

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2021

The problem with modern sales and marketing. I see with marketing (and sales) this: we get clinical and treat our customers as objects to convert rather than people who need help. I recently met with a group of sales and marketing influencers and we discussed trends and our projects. revenue, leads, opportunities, etc.).

Paid Search Agency 282

Paid Search Agency B2B Sales Marketing & Strategy CMO 282

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Nearly 50% of content produced by B2B marketers is focused at the top of the funnel, which begs the question: what about the middle or bottom of the sales funnel? When company leaders don’t see sufficient ROI after investing in content marketing, they may cut their budget or completely shift their focus to other tactics.

Top of Funnel 260

Top of Funnel ROI Marketing Automation Services Work Management 260

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 29, 2019

On the contrary, used properly, email marketing can hep build customer loyalty, nurture leads, and increase direct sales. Why should you use email marketing software? Marketing automation software enables you to effectively segment and manage large email lists. What does email marketing software do? Market reach.

Marketing Automation Services 190

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Budget Programs Marketing AI 190

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Biznology

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s now common wisdom that the big shift from in-person to on-screen sales engagement is here to stay. Videos that make virtual events more effective can easily be re-used in sales presentations, on your website product pages, in social media, even in text documents like white papers. Much lower production costs.

Forrester 171

Forrester Personalization Trade Show Webinar Metrics 171

Martech

MAY 16, 2024

How can you use software to build a lead-generation engine that delivers big results? Marketing automations can help you streamline processes, increase productivity, and yes, capture more leads. When building automations, you’re attempting to automate repetitive processes and create more customer connections. That’s your job.

Marketing Automation Services 123

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Sales Qualified Leads Automation 123

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. " Read on to get their insights.

Paper 100

Paper Lead Generation Enterprise Management Generation 100

Marketing Craftmanship

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the mid 1980s, with introduction of the Mac computer, PageMaker software, and the LaserWriter printer, the DeskTop Publishing system was born; for the first time allowing anyone to create print and online marketing materials that did not require a bona fide graphic designer or any elaborate printing hardware to produce physical documents.

Marketing AI 147

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Copywriting Thought Leadership 147

Hubspot

DECEMBER 26, 2017

And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. The standard process for SDRs or BDRs (whatever your organization calls them) of sending out sequenced emails, calling, leaving voicemails, rinse and repeat? And if you’re a manager, here’s what you should be teaching to your team.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Allocation Work Management Peer-to-peer 100

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That may seem like quite a hurdle, but we’ll show you how to build a healthy sales pipeline, step by step. Table of Contents What is a sales pipeline? Why is a sales pipeline important? How do sales pipelines work? What are the stages of a sales pipeline? How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

Top of Funnel 59

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building 59

Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2021

Maybe this situation sounds familiar: A company with a sales team of 50 reps decides its data is stale and its customer relationship management (CRM) features don’t meet business needs. So the company begins defining requirements for new CRM software, and two months later selects a vendor.

Work Management 130

Work Management Analysis Marketing Management Cost 130

Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team? Optimizing your funnel based on this difference maximizes your ROI. MQL qualification criteria vary by industry and target audience, but common factors include: Downloading white papers or ebooks. Attending webinars or events.

High Quality Lead 62

High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

Vision Edge Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Most business leaders and Marketing and Sales professionals today understand the impact that peer reviews and stories make on the customer bying journey, including the B2B purchase journey. This trend has certainly added more twists and turns to the buying process. Peer Influence and its Effects on the B2B Buying Process.

Peer-to-peer 283

Peer-to-peer Buy Sales Cycle B2B Sales 283

FunnelEnvy

JUNE 10, 2024

Building trust with top-of-funnel visitors takes time. Utilize clear labels and intuitive layouts to guide users through the process effortlessly. Downloadable case studies that go deeper with social proof can help increase form conversion rate and move prospects down the funnel. A/B testing is an ongoing process.

Sales Qualified Leads 62

Sales Qualified Leads Design Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Marketers are often under pressure to evaluate lead gen programs very quickly, often within weeks, and to declare success (or failure) based on the rate at which those contacts convert to sales-ready leads and pipeline, even if the average sales cycle for their product is weeks or months longer than the window of measurement.

Marketing Management 207

Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Buying Cycle Demand Generation Agencies 207

PureB2B

JUNE 23, 2020

Reps can often feel overwhelmed with multiple tasks, putting out fires with clients, and staring down what seems like a massive quota. The goal is almost always enablement and improvement , however, it can oftentimes be frustrating for the reps. The goal here is to gain knowledge of what the sales reps do with their time.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Sales Contact Marketing 62

PureB2B

JUNE 23, 2020

Reps can often feel overwhelmed with multiple tasks, putting out fires with clients, and staring down what seems like a massive quota. The goal is almost always enablement and improvement, however, it can oftentimes be frustrating for the reps. The goal here is to gain knowledge of what the sales reps do with their time.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Sales Contact Marketing 62

PureB2B

JUNE 23, 2020

Reps can often feel overwhelmed with multiple tasks, putting out fires with clients, and staring down what seems like a massive quota. The goal is almost always enablement and improvement, however, it can often times be frustrating for the reps. The goal here is to gain knowledge of what the sales reps do with their time.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Sales Contact Marketing 62

BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A marketing funnel is a visual representation of your customer’s journey from the moment they come in contact with your brand till they become a paying customer. Other marketers also refer to marketing funnels as purchase, conversion, and lead funnels, among others. Why Do You Need A Marketing Funnel? Email Funnel.

Top of Funnel 74

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Marketing Automation Services High Quality Lead 74

BOP Design

JANUARY 7, 2022

Industries like software, engineering, financial, automation, etc. No matter what the industry under the B2B umbrella, there are unique characteristics of the B2B marketing and sales process and this will be outlined below. On the outbound front, there have been diminishing returns on most tactics over the past 20 years.

B2B Thought Leadership 117

B2B Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 117