chiefmartech

DECEMBER 21, 2015

So I won’t offer any predictions for 2016, but I’ve probably qualified to share several not-quite-predictions — slightly vague but meaningful ideas and trends that I think are likely to impact marketing in the year ahead. 2016 is the year we hit “peak martech” in the marketing technology vendor landscape.

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ViewPoint

AUGUST 11, 2016

While cost-per-lead measurement has been the de facto favorite for evaluating marketing programs, we are seeing radical and positive shifts in how marketing is evaluating qualified leads. Marketing must align its B2B lead generation activities and resources with deeper-in-the-funnel outcomes. Cost-Per-Lead.

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ViewPoint

JULY 24, 2017

A competitor in the teleprospecting business recently published a list of B2B companies based on how easy or hard they were to work from a lead-generation standpoint. At the bottom of the list were what they called “uncloseables,” meaning these were companies that this competitor was not able to generated leads from. no email just vm.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 22, 2016

This is the third in a series of three blogs about what experts feel companies did well in 2015 and what they would do better in 2016. Mike Weinberg – New Sales Coach. plus I pulled some additional comments pulled from Mikogo’s Sales Trends & Challenges in 2016 – 12 Experts Share Their Predictions (I am one of the experts).

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Kaon

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Visit us at ExhibitorLive 2016 booth #1672 February 29- March 2 in Las Vegas! According to “The Marketing Spend Decision,” the most important objective for companies investing in trade shows is lead acquisition. So now you ask, ‘Well how do we create higher lead conversion at trade shows and beyond?’. The answer is simple.

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ViewPoint

MARCH 3, 2016

This is Part Two of a two-part blog (read part 1 here) about how to improve accuracy in lead/revenue projections in organizations with a complex sales process: To recap part one, simple lead generation calculators miss these four things: They don’t take critical metrics (like last year’s revenue) into account.

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SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 4, 2019

At one point or another, every marketer, agency, business owner, and inbound enthusiast has asked this question: “How much of my organic traffic should really be converting into leads?” This question has good reason behind it: organic visit-to-lead conversion rate is a great benchmark of inbound success. So what’s the number?

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Only B2B

JANUARY 12, 2018

All marketers agree that B2B Lead Generation is the biggest challenge that they face. One of the main reasons why this is the case is because companies tend to disregard Outbound Marketing tactics for generating qualified leads. The post How to Get Better at B2B Lead Generation appeared first on ONLY B2B.

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Contently

MAY 10, 2016

In 2016, financial companies understand that this strategy is not reserved for media giants. In both cases, creating a storytelling program to nurture a high-value audience enhances brand engagement and creates a lasting exchange. Frozen is an example of how the right kind of story can attract the right kind of audience.

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Contently

MAY 10, 2016

In 2016, financial companies understand that this strategy is not reserved for media giants. In both cases, creating a storytelling program to nurture a high-value audience enhances brand engagement and creates a lasting exchange. Frozen is an example of how the right kind of story can attract the right kind of audience.

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Only B2B

AUGUST 14, 2017

All marketers agree that B2B Lead Generation is the biggest challenge that they face. One of the main reasons why this is the case is because companies tend to disregard Outbound Marketing tactics for generating qualified leads. The post How to Get Better at B2B Lead Generation appeared first on ONLY B2B.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 16, 2021

About 65% of marketers highlighted the importance of accessing video-viewing data to qualify leads, engage prospects and influence deals, according to the authors of the report. Back in 2016, approximately 61% of marketers said they use video as a marketing tool. The Continued Growth in Video Marketing.

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PureB2B

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

However, not all lead generation channels are created equally, and businesses need to focus on what works specifically for them to increase efficiency and maximize returns. Every business has specific dynamics and unique requirements in terms of their sales and marketing processes. A year later, email is still king. 3 Social Media.

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Only B2B

JANUARY 12, 2022

As a b2b marketer, relying on a marketing plan that incorporates a number of approaches can help you raise brand awareness, expand your reach, and generate more sales leads. According to a study conducted by Salesbox , at least 65% of demand generation marketers were already employing content syndication by 2016.

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Strategic-IC

MAY 8, 2018

To achieve lead generation and revenue targets, it's important to first map those targets back to clear, realistic goals. If financial goals are unclear and lead generation targets undefined, the campaign won’t be able to deliver on ROI or timelines. Related: 5 Steps To Map Lead Gen Targets to Financial Goals For Campaign Success.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

KITCHENER, Ontario – November 11, 2016 – Vidyard , the video platform for business, today announced the winners of the 2016 Video Marketing Awards (VMAs), recognizing innovative marketing and sales leaders at Viewtopia, the company’s annual video marketing summit. Best Personalized Video Campaign. Winner: Reltio.

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PureB2B

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

However, not all lead generation channels are created equally, and businesses need to focus on what works specifically for them to increase efficiency and maximize returns. Every business has specific dynamics and unique requirements in terms of their sales and marketing processes. A year later, email is still king. 3 Social Media.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 16, 2017

A survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2016 found that B2B marketers who use predictive analytics are 2.9 B2B Marketing and Predictive Analytics Benefits. In terms of B2B marketing, the use of predictive analytics may prove beneficial for marketers. times more likely to report revenue growth at rates higher than the industry average.

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KEO Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2015

New Guide Predicts B2B & Inbound Marketing Trends for 2016. As marketers look to identify areas where they should be focusing their attention, it is helpful to learn about the latest industry trends and current best practices being used by leading marketers. Phoenix, AZ. About KEO Marketing. KEO Marketing Inc.,

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NuSpark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Despite the challenge, your sales and leadership team continually ask you to produce qualified leads. Today, he must also lead the way in creating consumer apps and digital products. Gartner forecasts that IT budgets will remain flat in 2016. Also, recognize you need to nurture the leads you generate at the event.

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Paul Gillin

JANUARY 26, 2016

I was delighted when B2B Marketing Zone – a website and newsletter that I devour – asked me to be one of 25 contributors to its “ B2B Marketing Trends for 2016 ” e-book. Is 2016 the year of B2B brands finding a personality and sense of humor?” – Michael Brenner. Download a free copy and find your own favorites.

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Sales Engine

OCTOBER 1, 2016

If your company has a 90 day sales cycle, Marketing had better be focused on the 2017 plan October 1st 2016! If you expect Marketing to produce 50% of a $10M Sales goal (a reasonable goal in 2016 by the way), and the average deal size is $50,000, the Marketing department will need to generate 100 qualified leads.

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SnapApp

OCTOBER 27, 2016

SnapApp’s 2016 October events include: CEB Sales and Marketing Summit in Las Vegas, NV. 2016 CEB Sales and Marketing Summit Recap. Dream force 2016. At Manhattan’s Serafina , Aaron Dun, SVP of marketing for SnapApp, hosted a discussion on how marketers can reshape the landscape to deliver super-qualified MQLs.

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PureB2B

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The Topsfield, MA-based company is continually developing new strategies and technologies to amplify the marketing capabilities of the world’s leading businesses. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2011. 5000 can be found at [link] The post PureIncubation Named to 2016 Inc.

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PureB2B

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The Topsfield, MA-based company is continually developing new strategies and technologies to amplify the marketing capabilities of the world’s leading businesses. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2011. The post PureIncubation Named to 2016 Inc. For more information, visit [link].

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NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 29, 2017

While inbound marketing is occupied mainly with attracting prospects to your offering, ABM emphasizes focusing on qualified business prospects , according to HubSpot. It requires a direct, highly personalized sales and marketing program that targets each organization individually. 1: Identify Your “High-Value” Clients.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2016

It’s 2016 already! Here are the top four trends for online marketing in 2016. Interactive content will play an increased role in 2016. I’m here to tell you that its importance is not declining, and in fact, it will play a major role in online marketing plans for 2016. Don’t be the anti-social wallflower.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 17, 2017

Okay, so maybe the last item in the list is a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s a fact that many companies isolate their marketing and sales teams from one another. The isolation doesn’t necessarily result in a rivalry, but it can lead to some contention and the effects on the organization can be noticeable. Lead Generation.

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Customer Experience Matrix

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The past week brought three more announcements about predictive vendors expanding beyond lead scoring. In particular, its finding new market segments that clients might enter – something different from simply scoring leads that clients present to it or even from finding individual prospects that look like current customers.

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KEO Marketing

MAY 11, 2016

Leading B2B Marketing Agency KEO Marketing Releases New Marketer’s Guide to Programmatic Advertising for 2016. To assist marketers in implementing digital advertising into their strategy, KEO Marketing just released a guide entitled, “ 6 Keys to Success in Display and Programmatic Advertising in 2016.” Phoenix, AZ.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 23, 2018

33% of inbound marketers and 31% of outbound marketers rank outbound marketing practices, such as paid advertising, as the top waste of time and resources,” per HubSpot in 2016. It is also important to optimize for keyword phrases with a good balance of high monthly search volume and low organic SEO competition. Social Media.

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ViewPoint

AUGUST 20, 2015

In part one , I provided insight into the why and what of a lead-to-revenue assessment. I challenged marketing and sales leadership involved in 2016 planning to pause and consider conducting the assessment before making any decisions for next year. I like to think of the lead-to-revenue process as a river that I’m tubing down.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By using generative AI to summarize past customer interactions, sales teams will be better informed for important conversations and will be able to identify and close upsell opportunities without jeopardizing customer relationships. The technology could also help you qualify leads and answer common customer questions more quickly.

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Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In 2016, we will find friendly and relatable illustrations being used far more to help companies tell their story. But in 2016, expect that to change. Color has always been important tool for expressing a company’s brand values and messaging. This is expected to change starting in 2016. Additional Resources.

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Cintell

MARCH 3, 2016

With a persona-based approach, companies have seen 20% increase in pipeline value, 100% increase in sales qualified leads year over year, 50% increase in conversion, and 5X more contacts mapped to a persona and responding to campaigns. Tony Mohr (@tonymohr) February 24, 2016.

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Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Email marketing consistently has one of the highest ROIs and when done properly, is a powerful lead nurturing tool. As we are on the cusp of 2016, here are 5 tips to take to help revamp your email strategy in the coming year. Now that you have a full picture of last year’s performance, it’s time to set goals for 2016.

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ViewPoint

OCTOBER 20, 2016

We generate, qualify and nurture leads using Account-Based Marketing processes. At the start of 2016, we were brought in to support a group of sales reps who did not make their numbers in 2015. To date in 2016, these same territory reps have exceeded their numbers. Their “reward”? No more support in 2017.

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