Hubspot

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. But being a salesperson in 2018 is very different than being a salesperson in 1987.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 3, 2023

Table of Contents The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today How to Sell AI Products in a Competitive Market Best Practices from Sales Experts The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today The ever-growing interest in AI would have anyone believe that selling an AI product would be straightforward. Between 2019 and 2022, AI adoption plateaued.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase.

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ANNUITAS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Adobe announced that consumer demand for personalized content reached an all-time high in 2018, a theme that underscored some of the most prominent trends of the year. As we wrap up another busy year in marketing, I’d like to reflect on the major trends of the year and project how they’ll play out in 2019: #1: Account-Based Marketing.

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Matchcraft

MARCH 28, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss some of the top digital advertising trends in Europe that every ad agency and reseller must know in 2023. Brands that use retail media wisely can benefit from better ad placements, digital promotions, and tapping into retailer loyalty programs and validated sales data.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

Although the first month of 2019 is nearly over, we’re not quite done reflecting on 2018. For those of you who aren’t regular readers of the ZoomInfo Blog, we spent last week looking back on our most popular content of 2018. Thus far, we’ve covered the most-read articles for sales professionals and recruiters. Keep reading.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Tracking target accounts with these buying signals can streamline the selling process for your sales teams with data-driven efficiency. They also identify which buying signals are best for your sales team to engage in. Listed below are ways your sales team can utilize buyer intent data for driving sales: 1.

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ATAK Interactive

MARCH 12, 2020

To help you accomplish this, we gathered 5 B2B marketing trends to shape your 2020 B2B marketing strategy. 5 B2B Marketing Trends in 2020. As the buyer journey grows more complex, so does the marketing funnel. 1. Sales Enablement. Similar to sales enablement, ABM is a collaborative effort between marketing and sales.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Recent years have seen an explosion of direct online sales in the global B2B sector. According to Statista , in the USA alone, B2B sales are estimated to reach $1.2 Though B2B ecommerce trends are a little different from B2C, both reflect a growing customer preference for self-service. Increase in the Millennial Audience.

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Brandpoint

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

At Content Marketing World 2018, we reunited with Joe Pulizzi , we were inspired to buy a mystery box and we worried for a second that the building might burn down. So, here are the key trends and takeaways I identified from the biggest content marketing event of the year. Marketing and sales alignment drives business.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2018

This month’s round-up covers a variety of topics including email marketing, sales reporting, storytelling and so much more. If you’ve worked in marketing for any length of time, you’ve likely seen your fair share of marketing trends. But as trends fade in and out, several marketing strategies have truly stood the test of time.

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Litmus

APRIL 26, 2021

As we continue to process and understand recent events, brands are seeking ways to stand with us as we navigate our changing world. “Normal casting to me is a process that strives for representation and in many cases, strives to simply portray the world as it actually is instead of as falsely non-inclusive. 100% Human.

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Schubert B2B

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

In 2017, trends called for B2B marketers to ramp up on the following: Marketing Automation – using an automated platform to nurture and score leads gaine from content offerings. Integrated Marketing – marketing that work in concert to optimize the communication of a consistent message of the company’s brand.

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Stevens & Tate

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As such, it’s important that you stay up to date with the latest real estate marketing trends. While some come and go, some of these tactics could end up making a huge difference in terms of standing out from the competition and attracting new clients. Offer Virtual Tours. Find Influencers.

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ATAK Interactive

MARCH 12, 2020

To help you accomplish this, we gathered 5 B2B marketing trends to shape your 2020 B2B marketing strategy. 5 B2B Marketing Trends in 2020. As the buyer journey grows more complex, so does the marketing funnel. 1. Sales Enablement. Similar to sales enablement, ABM is a collaborative effort between marketing and sales.

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Sprout Social

JULY 12, 2022

In today’s fast-moving market, it’s more critical than ever for brands to be agile and resilient in the face of unfavorable public opinion. Your brand’s best bet is to get ahead of any future problems by proactively creating and testing a comprehensive crisis management plan that includes a robust guidance around communication.

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Televerde

OCTOBER 19, 2020

You’ll see digital marketing trends reflect changing expectations over the next year or so. Personalization, interactive buyer journeys, and a focus on quality data are just a few of the routes B2B brands will take to adapt. Use These Digital Marketing Trends to Stay Ahead of the Competition. Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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PureB2B

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In fact, a study by customer intelligence firm, Walker Information, projects that customer experience will surpass price and product as the key brand differentiator by the year 2020. More significantly, B2B buyers consume at least three to five pieces of related content before contacting a sales person.

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The Lead Agency

AUGUST 20, 2020

Source: [link] The B2B marketing funnel has become longer and more complicated. B2B buyers now conduct much more research on their own before speaking to a seller, and expect the same digital experience they encounter during the B2C sales cycle with their B2B purchase decisions. Most of these changes appear to start with digital.

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KEO Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What can you expect to see in digital advertising trends that will affect your marketing strategies in 2018? KEO Marketing presents The State of Digital Advertising: Trends to Watch in 2018, where we detail the top 4 digital advertising predictions for the upcoming year. Sales Still Close the Buyer’s Journey.

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TrustRadius Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2019

If you’ve been in marketing for a while, you know funnels inside and out. Funnels are the mechanisms that convert leads into customers. Over the past few years, the relevancy of the funnel has slowly died out, leaving room for a new, digitally-informed strategy to take its place. Your Old Pal: The Marketing Funnel.

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TrustRadius Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2019

If you’ve been in marketing for a while, you know funnels inside and out. Funnels are the mechanisms that convert leads into customers. Over the past few years, the relevancy of the funnel has slowly died out, leaving room for a new, digitally-informed strategy to take its place. Your Old Pal: The Marketing Funnel.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We’ll also showcase brands that have embraced their inner hostess with the mostess to surprise their customers and develop their brand affinity. This approach can foster brand awareness and affinity because it creates memorable moments with customers, especially if the brand personalizes the gift or experience.

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ATAK Interactive

MARCH 12, 2020

To help you accomplish this, we gathered 5 B2B marketing trends to shape your 2020 B2B marketing strategy. 5 B2B Marketing Trends in 2020. As the buyer journey grows more complex, so does the marketing funnel. 1. Sales Enablement. Similar to sales enablement, ABM is a collaborative effort between marketing and sales.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

New engagement tactics go beyond traditional, tired ‘Insert First Name’ strategies. With Vidyard’s latest product updates, marketing and sales reps can connect with more prospects using personalized video messages at scale. The new Vidyard Autumn 2018 update takes “personal” to the next level.

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Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From seasonal upticks and downturns in sales to market trends to consumer behavior tendencies, ecommerce brands must manage a variety of factors when attempting to surpass the average CR of (approximately) 2%. Imagine a scenario where your business is trying to convert consumers in the bottom stages of the sales funnel.

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Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Tapping into omnichannel and digital customer experience (CX) trends will be the key to success for business leaders, marketers and CX planners in 2020. In this article we explain why mobile-first, customer data centralization, VR, chatbots and more, will be the key driving trends of great customer experiences in 2020.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 11, 2019

For sales and marketing teams, setting goals is not just a habitual exercise—it’s a foundation for how these teams will execute in the next month, quarter, and year. Without coordination between sales and marketing, your teams are working in silos to achieve different things. Sales and Marketing Collectively Setting Goals.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

New engagement tactics go beyond traditional, tired ‘Insert First Name’ strategies. With Vidyard’s latest product updates, marketing and sales reps can connect with more prospects using personalized video messages at scale. The new Vidyard Autumn 2018 update takes “personal” to the next level.

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Content Standard

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Don’t be fooled by the rush of shoppers through department store doors on Black Friday: Even with an uptick in business, brands are paying close attention to holiday marketing trends in hopes of creating any advantage they can over their competition. The holiday marketing season functions as a funnel.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 20, 2020

But those are just two out of a handful of website builders that are trying to incorporate artificial intelligence into the website building process. At the heart of the AI website building process is the artificial intelligence algorithm. How AI Is Making the Website Building Process Better in 2020. Groundbreaking info, I know.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 7, 2018

The first Media Day of CES 2018 kicked off in Las Vegas today, rich with presentations from exhibitors on what's to come in tech in the foreseeable -- and at times, somewhat distant -- future. For now, here's a look at the trends I anticipate hearing -- and learning -- all about. 2018 Tech Trends to Watch. Smart Cities.

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After its 2005 launch, YouTube was the dominant video platform until TikTok’s meteoric rise in US popularity from 2018 to the present. From B2B SaaS to high ticket sales, video is the perfect format for providing richer content to keep fans engaged. Compelling videos share a few common traits.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 24, 2018

The State of Video Marketing in 2018. 99% of those who already do use video, say they'll continue to do so in 2018. 65% of those who don't currently use video, say they plan to start in 2018. 76% say it helped them increase sales. 81% of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand's video.

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SnapApp

JULY 31, 2018

To not keep up with these changing trends can be expensive and even lead to legal fallout as the FTC and EU laws catch up with trends in internet communications. Additionally, like most marketing tactics, demand generation is constantly changing to keep up with consumer demand and buying patterns. Image source. GDPR Compliance.

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SnapApp

JULY 31, 2018

To not keep up with these changing trends can be expensive and even lead to legal fallout as the FTC and EU laws catch up with trends in internet communications. Additionally, like most marketing tactics, demand generation is constantly changing to keep up with consumer demand and buying patterns. Image source. GDPR Compliance.

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Circle Studio

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As we enter the New Year, A/E/C firms have made (and are still making) plans for where and how to spend their marketing time and budgets in 2018. Just as people everywhere are making resolutions to improve their lives—both personally and professionally—in 2018, why not do the same for your firm’s marketing efforts?

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