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Persistence Pays—How 42 Lead Qualification Touchpoints Won a $1 Billion Deal

ViewPoint

While some sales people stop after placing one or two calls (if they don’t get the prospect on the phone or don’t get a call back, they deem the lead no good) our sales support associates keep trying. One opportunity we turned over to a client took 42 touchpoints across 3 months to nurture to sales-qualified status.

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10 Most Popular B2B Lead Blog Posts of 2016

markempa

The year 2016 is quickly coming to an end and the holiday season is a time for reflection and preparation. I’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular and shared posts on the B2B Lead Blog, chosen by marketers, just like you, to help you get ready to have a great 2017. How Empathy Will Grow Your Sales and Marketing Pipeline.

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Scheduling an Appointment With an "Uncloseable"

ViewPoint

One of the uncloseables on their list was a company from which PointClear generated a sales-qualified lead that we turned over to a client in the middle of 2016. How can one company be considered an uncloseable to one lead generation services firm and a success to another? sent email to schedule a meeting with sales exec.

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Why customer advocacy should be at the heart of your marketing

markempa

And delighted customers are your most powerful hidden sales force. For example, in 2016, IDC research found that only 10% B2B companies surveyed had a customer advocacy program in place. Mark is the Founder and CEO of Influitive and he’s been a thought leader in the space of sales and marketing technology; a real innovator.

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How To Measure A B2B Social Media Program

KoMarketing Associates

A few weeks ago, we covered the “ 2016 State of B2B Digital Marketing ” report from Ascend2 and Marketo. More than a quarter (27 percent) of respondents identify social media as an “ indispensable ” channel for content distribution in 2016. List building initiatives do not need to focus solely on sales-specific objectives.

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10 Reasons to Develop a B2B Blogging Strategy

KoMarketing Associates

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, and 2016 planning underway, business owners are assessing where they are with respect to B2B search engine marketing goals and objectives. Create opportunities for new SEO keyword strategies. Provide an opportunity to support lead nurturing campaigns.

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33 Thought-Provoking B2B Social Media and Marketing Stats

Webbiquity

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. Lead generation is still a challenge. 5 B2B Lead Generation Stats and Facts. MediaPost ).

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