ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In business strategy, where the tides of change ebb and flow, a perennial debate echoes through boardrooms and marketing departments: content marketing vs traditional sales tactics. Here, we pull back the layers of the content marketing vs. traditional sales comparison so you can decide how to use each — or both simultaneously.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Analysis Tactics Content Marketing 64

Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the crowded B2B space, reaching your target audience is challenging. Product alone is not enough to engage and retain B2B buyers. But surprisingly, B2B businesses often overlook the importance of a great customer experience for their buyers, which is typically a top priority for B2C. Who are B2B customers? Reliability.

B2B 131

B2B Customer Satisfaction Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 131

InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

December around the corner also means your sales year is coming to an end. Therefore, it’s important to manage your time and plan accordingly. So, as a sales leader or manager, what do you do? I’ve faced this challenge as a senior sales executive, sales enablement executive and outside sales enablement specialist.

Sales Management 196

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Exceptional sales performances aren’t achieved through sheer willpower — they’re accomplished by understanding goals that are easily tracked and planned out. Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. Let’s continue with our example from earlier.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 24, 2024

When considering outsourcing your lead generation , selecting the appropriate partner is not just imperative—it’s critical for fueling your sales pipeline and enhancing your ROI. Without vetting potential vendors, there’s a tangible risk of allocating budget towards low-quality leads, affecting your sales funnel.

Lead Gen 52

Lead Gen Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Sales Management 52

Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting. We’ll start by exploring the basics of prospecting, from understanding your target audience to defining a productive process. What is sales prospecting?

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Ideal Customer Profiles Template Top of Funnel 78

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling.

Sales Management 136

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 136

Only B2B

MARCH 30, 2022

Appointment setting is used by B2B companies to attract new clients and develop their reputation. ?. B2B sales is a highly competitive environment that differs significantly from traditional B2C interactions. According to Statista , over 25% of all e-commerce sales in the United States are for B2B products or services.

Tips 118

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DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

B2B buyer behavior has shifted dramatically to independent, online research. Due to the volume of content and online resources in nearly every industry, most people on your buying committees can perform their own research on their own time and are likely to make a decision before ever talking to your sales team.

Intent Data 52

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Binary Demand

JUNE 27, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]In the ever-evolving business landscape, generating high-quality leads is fundamental to any successful B2B venture. This is where effective B2B lead generation solutions come into play. ps2id id=’role-of-lgc’ target=”/]What is a B2B Lead Generation Company?

Lead Generation 52

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SalesGrape

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Telemarketing vs. Digital Marketing: Which Drives Better B2B Leads? In today’s competitive business landscape, generating high-quality leads is crucial for the success of any B2B company. Traditional methods such as cold calling and direct mail were once the primary means of reaching out to prospects.

Telemarketing 89

Telemarketing Paid Content Sales Qualified Leads B2B Marketing 89

Oktopost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

LinkedIn Sales Navigator has evolved into an indispensable tool for the majority of sales teams. With the strong presence of B2B buyers on LinkedIn, sales teams are now leveraging the platform to optimize their prospecting efforts, moving beyond solely using cold calling and traditional outreach methods.

Ideal Customer Profiles 69

Ideal Customer Profiles Linkedin Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 69

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales prospecting on LinkedIn is preferred by most salespeople. Sales reps also understand how to conduct prospect searches and narrow outcomes by sector, business, venue, and other criteria. Sales reps also understand how to conduct prospect searches and narrow outcomes by sector, business, venue, and other criteria.

Sales Management 52

Sales Management Linkedin Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel 52

Binary Demand

MAY 4, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]B2B lead generation is tricky but not impossible today! Marketers use PPC ads, social media, email marketing, and other methods to deliver many leads to their sales team. B2B lead generation is tricky but not impossible today!

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Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Paid Content 52

Lead Forensics

APRIL 11, 2024

For Sales Salespeople work hard, that’s for sure, and there’s nothing worse than investing time and money nurturing leads that take you down a dead end. So first and foremost, IP tracking can massively help your sales teams. You’ll get to see full company details, the SIC industry code, turnover plus a whole host of added extras.

Work Management 52

Work Management Marketing Management Software Sales Qualified Leads 52

Lead Forensics

APRIL 11, 2024

For Sales Salespeople work hard, that’s for sure, and there’s nothing worse than investing time and money nurturing leads that take you down a dead end. So first and foremost, IP tracking can massively help your sales teams. You’ll get to see full company details, the SIC industry code, turnover plus a whole host of added extras.

Work Management 52

Work Management Marketing Management Software Sales Qualified Leads 52

Aberdeen

JANUARY 13, 2020

B2B sales has undergone major transformation in recent years. In addition to the continued growth of salestech , B2B sales teams have embraced wider trends in consumer behavior. As buyer behavior evolves, sales teams have to be ready to keep pace with rising expectations. The Return of Cold Calling.

Marketing AI 75

Marketing AI Top of Funnel Cold Calling Trends 75

SalesIntel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Sales techniques that have been tried and proven before can help you succeed. These methods are well-known for a reason; they have proven effective for many sales professionals, and they can provide the same results for you. Poor communication between marketing and sales may also be a problem. Targeting Right Customer Fit.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Effectiveness Cold Calling 52

Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 17, 2022

Sales outreach has become almost exclusively digitalized, as new software and process automation make lead generation efforts so much simpler. We see fewer cold calls and more email and social media interactions with prospects. This lack of human connection can be harmful, especially in the B2B landscape.

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Stevens & Tate

APRIL 24, 2023

While your ultimate goal, when it comes to marketing online, is to increase sales both in the short term and over the long term, increasing sales won’t be possible unless you generate leads. As such, the success of your inbound marketing efforts are going to revolve around your ability to generate new sales leads.

Lead Generation 69

Lead Generation Sales Leads Top of Funnel Generation 69

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Some marketers think there is a big difference between B2C (business to consumer) and B2B (business to business) marketing, but the fact is, there are facets of both that have similar qualities. Because of this, B2B marketers can employ many “traditional” B2C strategies of marketing into their own campaigns.

Paid Content 198

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Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 12, 2020

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. This week’s show is called “Is Outbound the New Normal?

Top of Funnel 133

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 133

Aberdeen

JANUARY 13, 2020

B2B sales has undergone major transformation in recent years. In addition to the continued growth of salestech , B2B sales teams have embraced wider trends in consumer behavior. As buyer behavior evolves, sales teams have to be ready to keep pace with rising expectations. The Return of Cold Calling.

Marketing AI 69

Marketing AI Top of Funnel Cold Calling Trends 69

Golden Spiral

MARCH 28, 2019

You convinced leadership that inbound marketing was the way to go for your B2B company. You scaled back your outbound efforts, hired a content marketer, redesigned your website, reallocated ad budget to digital mediums, became active on social media, and purchased HubSpot. A few grumpy sales reps complain that inbound isn’t marketing.

Inbound Marketing 74

Inbound Marketing Paid Content Lead Ranking Work Management 74

Aberdeen

JANUARY 13, 2020

B2B sales has undergone major transformation in recent years. In addition to the continued growth of salestech , B2B sales teams have embraced wider trends in consumer behavior. As buyer behavior evolves, sales teams have to be ready to keep pace with rising expectations. The Return of Cold Calling.

Marketing AI 59

Marketing AI Top of Funnel Cold Calling Trends 59

PathFactory

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

2023 is bringing economic volatility that has most B2B marketers scratching their heads. Sellers are having a hard time meeting their quotas, while B2B go-to-market teams are still depending on marketing tactics that are quickly going out of style—like cold calling and blanket email marketing. The result?

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Marketing AI Cold Calling Funnel Advertising 64

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 62

Lattice

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Director of Product Marketing Sean Zinsmeister, and Lattice Engines VP of Product Marketing Nipul Chokshi highlighted the top use cases where predictive analytics are making a powerful impact on revenue funnels. This also enables sales to prioritize their leads based on the predictive score and attributes of a lead or account.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Lead Scoring 100

PureB2B

MAY 20, 2021

In today’s current sales and marketing environment, proactively reaching out to prospective clients and leads can feel like a daunting task. Interruption marketing, or as it’s more commonly known, outbound marketing, is a commonly used tactic to scale lead generation and thought leadership with an existing database.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Cold Calling Planning Ideal Customer Profiles 62

PureB2B

MAY 20, 2021

In today’s current sales and marketing environment, proactively reaching out to prospective clients and leads can feel like a daunting task. Interruption marketing, or as it’s more commonly known, outbound marketing, is a commonly used tactic to scale lead generation and thought leadership with an existing database.

B2B Marketing 62

B2B Marketing Planning Cold Calling Paid Search Agency 62

BOP Design

DECEMBER 3, 2020

With 2020 being a rollercoaster for every type of business, whether they flourished or struggled, many B2B marketers are looking ahead to 2021 to build new, robust strategies. Here, we’ll explore what we expect to see in B2B marketing strategies for next year. Savvy B2B marketers always have a solid Plan A and often a Plan B.

Work Management 116

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 116

6sense

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Sales territories have probably been around for as long as selling has. Calculated sales potential, and. Other factors based on historical sales data. But today’s always-on, rapidly changing world of B2B sales can poke big holes in this traditional approach, resulting in major knowledge gaps and lost opportunities.

Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel Buyer Intent Intent Data 62

Engagio

MARCH 25, 2019

We’re finally reaching an era when Account Based Marketing has found its footing, and Sales and Marketing teams are more open to making the transition from traditional marketing methods to ABM. Social selling is so effective that 90% of top-performing salespeople are implementing social media into their sales strategy.

Account Based Marketing 118

Account Based Marketing Tactics Enterprise Management Work Management 118

Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Looking for B2B leads on social media? Having a distinct B2B sales advantage over your competitors in that environment can be challenging. But with so much competition targeting your prospects on these platforms, your sales team has their work cut out for them. .

Tools 144

Tools Enterprise Management Work Management Top of Funnel 144

Sharpspring

MARCH 13, 2020

In this classic approach, marketers attract leads to their sales funnel with ads or cold calls. These are called cold leads. Sales people then step in to “nurture” the leads and determine if they’re “qualified” with tactics such as discovery calls and gifting.

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Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Inbound Marketing Sales Management 53

Oktopost

JUNE 18, 2019

The industries and markets that digital B2B businesses serve are undergoing constant, dramatic changes. Here at the halfway point of 2019, we’re getting a clearer picture of the B2B marketing strategies that are currently leading the pack. These are methods like advertising, posting flyers, and cold calling.

Marketing & Strategy 95

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy B2B Marketing Work Management 95