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Report: Why Demand Marketers Should Expand their Focus Beyond the Lead
The Point
JUNE 23, 2020
B2B marketing has seen a dramatic change in the last decade, driven by radical advances in marketing technology and the emergence of new channels.
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18 Common Features of a Best-in-Class Lead Nurture Program
The Point
MAY 19, 2020
It wasn’t that long ago, when marketing automation first burst on the scene, that the height of lead nurture sophistication was the simple, automated sending of multiple, sequential emails. Today, advances in marketing technology make such “automation” seem laughably basic.
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How to Approach Demand Gen in Challenging Times
The Point
MARCH 18, 2020
The US business climate is being shaken by events at home and abroad, and (as I write this) no-one knows with certainty – on top of the risk and strain caused by a global pandemic – whether an economic downturn is imminent, or how severe it might be, and for how long. .
A B2B Email Pre-Flight Checklist
The Point
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Earlier this month I presented a standing-room only session at the B2BMX Conference in Scottsdale on key principles of B2B email creative.
The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!
8 Common LinkedIn Advertising Mistakes
The Point
AUGUST 27, 2019
In a remarkably short time, LinkedIn has grown to become a major player in B2B advertising (at about 20% of total industry spend, according to industry watchers ), quickly rivaling search advertising on Google.
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8 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Marketing Attribution
The Point
JUNE 25, 2019
[Thanks to Anne Angele, Spear’s esteemed Director of Marketing Technology, for this month’s guest post.]. Marketing attribution is a hot topic these days in B2B circles.
5 Most Common Fails in B2B Search Campaigns
The Point
APRIL 16, 2019
Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges.
Why a Hybrid Demand Generation Model is More Important than Ever
The Point
MAY 28, 2020
The current crisis reinforces why most B2B companies are best suited for a hybrid demand generation model that combines both ABM and more traditional, funnel-based tactics. ABM was born of a time when (in hindsight) we marketers had it good.
A Nurture Strategy for Content Syndication Leads
The Point
APRIL 22, 2020
I posted recently on LinkedIn that, in the current climate, leads from content syndication and other CPL programs may be an ideal replacement for lost trade shows and other events, and indeed can be an effective way to stay engaged in the marketplace at a time when many buyers are laying low.
Why Smoking Costs Employers More Than They Realize
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6 B2B Demand Gen Predictions for 2020
The Point
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The rate of change in B2B marketing and marketing technology continues to accelerate, and 2020 promises to be no different. I asked the best subject matter experts I know, my colleagues at Spear Marketing Group , what trends they think will highlight the next 12 months in B2B demand generation.
An Opportunity-Based Marketing Framework for ABM
The Point
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
While there’s little debate about the value of a well-planned, well-executed Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy, where many B2B companies struggle – and where ABM initiatives tend to stall – is in that phase between planning and execution, where strategy and account planning meet tactics, plays and content.
Do You Want Intent Data with That?
The Point
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
If you could layer third-party intent data into every lead gen program you run, would you do it? In other words, would you only ever want marketing leads from prospects pre-determined to be actively researching your category, solution, use case, etc.? My argument: no, you wouldn’t. .
Lead Generation Checklist to Get Better Results Now
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I Need Hot Leads, and I Need Them Now
The Point
JANUARY 23, 2018
When you work primarily with high-tech clients , you learn to cope with a great deal of short-term thinking. Tech companies have short-term horizons for a number of reasons: * Many are private and depend on short term results to prove viability and therefore ensure their ongoing funding.
Integrating Social Leads into the Demand Generation Funnel
The Point
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising.
5 Tips for More Effective Email Preview Text
The Point
AUGUST 16, 2019
Email preview text is that line of copy that appears below the subject line in the recipient’s inbox.
Why Is Marketing Automation Maturity Still Woeful?
The Point
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Almost 5 years ago, our agency conducted a survey to determine whether B2B companies were getting maximum value from their investment in marketing automation.
B2B Pocket Playbook: End-to-End Guide to Sales Enablement
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers. It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. And if sales teams want to continuously sell better -- and faster -- their sales enablement process must have a game-winning strategy. It's time for you to start selling smarter - and hitting your sales number - with the best B2B database in the market. Get started today.
7 Key Principles of B2B Email Creative
The Point
JUNE 18, 2019
What, Why, How. There are three things your email recipient should see almost immediately, and those are: WHAT the offer is, WHY it’s of value, and HOW to get it. Don’t make the reader hunt or scroll to learn what exactly you want him or her to do, and why. Sell the Offer, Not the Product.
5 Basic Things Every B2B Marketer Needs to Do to Prepare for GDPR
The Point
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Following on the heels of CAN-SPAM (US) and CASL (Canada), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the latest in a series of government regulations that promises to have a major impact on the way B2B marketers conduct business.
10 Things to Do When Marketing Spend is On Hold
The Point
APRIL 23, 2020
There’s plenty of debate online about the merits of marketing spend in a recession, but the reality is that many B2B firms are currently cutting back on large-scale investment.
4 Solutions to Consider When Marketing Leads Don’t Convert
The Point
OCTOBER 15, 2019
If your organization is generating plenty of leads but those initial inquiries aren’t converting to sales qualified leads, meetings, or pipeline, a myriad of things could be at fault: 1) sales follow-up may be sub-standard in either cadence, frequency, or message. 2) lead nurturing.
Pressure Points: How to Ensure Your B2B Pipeline Passes Inspection
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E (you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.
Hosted Landing Pages vs. Embedded Forms
The Point
JANUARY 21, 2020
A client asks: “Should we be hosting our campaign landing pages in Marketo? We’ve always hosted them on our main site and simply embedded Marketo forms. Is there a big advantage to hosting them separately?”. This question comes up all the time in client work, and not just with Marketo customers.
Email Bots: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Stop Them
The Point
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Congratulations: your last email campaign generated a really high click-through rate. Or did it?
How to Best Leverage B2B Intent Data
The Point
APRIL 26, 2018
In a world where demand generation , and marketing in general, is more data-driven than ever, one of the hottest topics in B2B circles is intent data. The lure of intent data is learning which companies are going to buy from you and when. But is that real?
How to Market an Analyst Report
The Point
MARCH 8, 2018
Technology marketers love analyst reports. Sure, they’re expensive to license, but they’re instant fodder for all sorts of content marketing, they bring credibility and name recognition to a campaign, and – bonus – they say nice things about your product.
Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities. Most have already sustained massive damage, and we still have yet to see the scope of impact of the global pandemic that has upended the globe. Any return to normalcy may seem far-off, but sales and marketing are on the front lines of restarting the economy. When the dust settles, we have a responsibility to turn our shock and grief into fierce determination, and lead the charge of responsible, strategic, sustainable future growth. However, there’s no team better suited to lead that charge than the marketing department. Marketers are uniquely positioned to provide creative solutions to aid their organization in times of change and chart a course for navigating success.
In Defense of Demand Generation in the Age of ABM
The Point
JULY 30, 2019
Much has been made of the argument that Account-Based Marketing (ABM) gained traction so quickly in B2B marketing primarily because traditional, funnel-based demand generation has stopped working.
7 Creative Demand Gen Tactics to Drive Trade Show Booth Traffic
The Point
JANUARY 24, 2017
Even in this digital age, trade shows are still a core part of many B2B marketers’ 2017 demand generation plans. Generating maximum return from that investment, however, requires careful planning, and close attention to both pre-show and post-show communications strategy.
Shifts in B2B Buyer Behavior Support New Priorities for Demand Gen Content
The Point
JULY 17, 2017
Demand Gen Report has published the results of this year’s “B2B Buyer’s Survey,” and the trends identified merit close attention for those marketers involved in B2B demand generation and content development.
How ZoomInfo Helps Overcome the Top Pain Points of Inside Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Recent digital transformation has shifted the B2B landscape by ushering in the era of buyer empowerment. With more access to user reviews, analyst opinion, and industry research, decision-makers are more informed than ever while navigating what is now known as the “buyer’s journey.”
Report: One-Third of Marketers Say Lead Nurturing Has No Impact
The Point
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The analysts at Demand Gen Report just published their “ 2018 Lead Nurturing & Acceleration Survey Report ” and one conclusion is no surprise: many B2B companies are still really bad at lead nurturing. It’s not just that 44% of respondents said that their lead nurturing “needs improvement.”
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