Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

The question of why Sales and Marketing need to be in sync is a no-brainer. Studies have shown that companies with “good” sales-marketing alignment achieve. 108% more acceptance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs). That’s enough for any B2B company to run with and give it their all. 34% more revenue from new customers.

Sales Management 290

Sales Management Lead Ranking B2B Sales Top of Funnel 290

Lead Forensics

APRIL 18, 2024

They can drive more website traffic, increase email activity, help lead generation , and ultimately produce more revenue; almost 80% of the B2B organizations who exceeded their revenue targets last year have buyer personas in action! It’s a description of all the variables that build your ideal lead, prospect and client.

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Buyer Personas B2B Sales B2B Marketing Planning 52

Lead Forensics

APRIL 18, 2024

They can drive more website traffic, increase email activity, help lead generation , and ultimately produce more revenue; almost 80% of the B2B organizations who exceeded their revenue targets last year have buyer personas in action! It’s a description of all the variables that build your ideal lead, prospect and client.

Buyer Personas 52

Buyer Personas B2B Sales B2B Marketing Planning 52

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

Some have experienced a slow down in sales while others, unfortunately, had to close down. . Here are just some of the ways B2B sales will change as a result of this pandemic. Buyers demands are changing their needs from B2B businesses. COVID-19 has impacted the world in so many ways.

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B2B Sales Marketing AI Top of Funnel Work Management 351

Zoominfo

JUNE 9, 2019

When it comes to B2B sales calls, the primary goal of the sales rep is to extract valuable information from the other person on the line. If you’re a seasoned sales professional, you already know the best way to get information is to ask smart questions. B2B purchase decisions have many moving parts.

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B2B Sales B2B Allocation Work Management 252

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. Target Audience? Investment?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own.

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B2B Sales B2B B2B Thought Leadership Zoominfo 188

Only B2B

JUNE 23, 2022

A person or organization must first pass through numerous phases of interest before becoming a paying customer or client. The terms leads, prospects, and opportunities are frequently used synchronously in B2B sales, despite the fact that they truly have distinct meanings. Leads, prospects, and opportunities in B2B sales.

Top of Funnel 118

Top of Funnel B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads 118

Martech

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The B2B sales cycle is lengthy and complex. Depending on deal size, closing a lead can drag on for weeks and even months. Sales isn’t easy. But after 15 years in relationship-based sales and management, I can tell there’s a solution to close deals 25% to 30% faster. Here are a few things for you to focus on.

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Sales Cycle Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Top of Funnel 80

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in. Interest Stage.

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 179

B2B Digital Marketer

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Secret to Doubling B2B Sales with Minimal Personnel. One of the most significant goals of B2B sales and marketing teams is to be able to generate valuable leads that will convert into clients. It is critical to your organization’s success that you find a high number of quality leads.

B2B Sales 98

B2B Sales B2B Enterprise Management Ad brokers 98

Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The role of data is changing along with the digital future of B2B sales. The increasing push toward digital transformation, say 72% of company leaders, has rendered organizations more dependent than ever on data when making critical business choices. Incorrect data alone causes B2B businesses in the United States to lose $3.1

Ideal Customer Profiles 118

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Data Hygiene Work Management 118

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Sales enablement significantly drives higher conversion rates and revenue. Nearly 75 percent of organizations using sales enablement tools say it greatly influenced sales growth over the past 12 months. Since it promotes an integrated approach to selling, sales enablement involves both marketing and sales teams.

Sales Management 220

Sales Management Top of Funnel B2B Sales Tactics 220

Martech

APRIL 7, 2023

Customer indecision is now a leading reason for missing B2B marketing and sales pipeline and revenue targets. For proper context, and crafting the right strategies and tactics, let’s frame the challenge and the opportunity based on why and how business professionals and their organizations buy.

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B2B Sales B2B Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Top of Funnel 107

ANNUITAS

JULY 21, 2022

Spoiler alert: The ‘classic’ B2B go-to-market organization and approach is fundamentally broken and out-of-date; moreover, trying to course correct by working on ‘sales and marketing alignment’ is inadequate and unattainable. 1 – Orient Around End-to-End Customer Lifecycle – Pre- and Post-Sale.

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Work Management Marketing Management 130

Heinz Marketing

MAY 13, 2023

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. Here, we’ll go over what that means, how to measure it and provide steps you can take to improve your sales process. Great Sellers are Great Researchers.

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B2B Sales Peer-to-peer B2B Advertising Benchmark 95

FunnelEnvy

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There’s a lot for marketers today to consider when it comes to tactics for bringing in new business, but your sales pipeline is what ultimately defines the success of all your funnels, marketing campaigns, and other efforts to add new clients and revenue consistently. Click To Tweet.

Sales Management 114

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 114

BOP Design

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The 2021 B2B Sales Journey Odyssey begins with digital marketing because, without it, there are no sales. Most importantly, your company’s B2B website design should be easy to navigate, visually appealing and a hub of information and resources. Convert viable leads into sales. B2B Buyer Communication.

B2B Sales 118

B2B Sales B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 118

Lake One

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Introduction to AI in B2B Sales and Marketing The most seasoned B2B salespeople have spent years working out the kinks in their processes, finding ways to procure data when most needed, and halting delays before they start. The Role of AI in B2B Growth Strategies AI fills the role of an over-eager, data-driven assistant.

Case Studies 75

Case Studies Case Study B2B Sales Studies 75

Inbox Insight

MARCH 7, 2023

When the demand generation engine is neglected, what happens to sales acceleration? Demand gen is paramount to driving sales pipeline velocity, remaining the most vital pillar of the sales acceleration formula. Read on to discover the role it plays in sales success. Simply put, it stalls. What does this formula look like?

Demand Generation Agencies 97

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation B2B Sales Top of Funnel 97

Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2019

True sales productivity boils down to two things: numbers and time. More specifically, how can you increase your numbers (calls, email, sales, deal size) during the time you spend working each day? If you’re ready to learn how high-quality sales data can make a huge impact on your success as a sales rep, keep reading!

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B2B Sales Contacts Process Paid Search Agency 193

Inbox Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Organizations with aligned Sales and Marketing teams generate more than 200% revenue growth from marketing tactics, experience 24% faster growth in revenue, and are over two-thirds (67%) more effective at closing deals ( MarTech Alliance ). With this in mind, what key tactics can be used to encourage B2B Sales and Marketing alignment?

B2B Sales 96

B2B Sales Marketing Qualified Leads B2B Marketing Lead Ranking 96

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 18, 2022

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. Ensuring that your company is producing effective content helps build brand awareness and consumer loyalty which ultimately leads to more sales. Leading with Empathy.

B2B Sales 99

B2B Sales Communities B2B B2B Thought Leadership 99

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 11, 2022

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. What do they mean to sales and marketing? 50 Powerful Sales Questions. Great sales questions help you find out what’s going on in your buyer’s world.

B2B Sales 104

B2B Sales B2B Marketing Trends Content Marketing 104

Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2022

Every company has a sales and marketing function. As the head of enterprise product and sales at ZoomInfo, I had the opportunity to speak with JP Valentine on The Alldus Podcast: AI in Action. Artificial intelligence and machine learning can deliver the scalable power needed to organize information. Take Siri for example.

Marketing AI 130

Marketing AI Enterprise Management B2B Sales De-duplication 130

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? What is B2B Marketing Automation? What are the Benefits of B2B Marketing Automation? What are the Challenges of B2B Marketing Automation?

Marketing Automation Services 155

Marketing Automation Services Ideal Customer Profiles Efficiency Marketing Automation 155

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Gone are the days of B2B marketing campaigns that land with a thud! We’re entering a new era where personalization reigns supreme and the key to unlocking its potential lies in a powerful tool: intent data Think of B2B intent data as the secret sauce that unlocks a deeper understanding of your prospects. Forget them!

Intent Data 71

Intent Data Intent B2B Sales B2B Marketing 71

Inbox Insight

AUGUST 15, 2022

Understanding the key Account-Based Marketing (ABM) metrics to report on ensures B2B marketers are able to truly gauge performance and make informed decisions with the ability to accelerate their B2B sales pipeline. How can ABM velocity and penetration contribute to B2B Sales Acceleration? Reading time: 4 minutes.

B2B Sales 97

B2B Sales Account Based Marketing Lead Ranking B2B Marketing 97

Martech

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

“Misalignment between marketing and sales teams is a trillion-dollar problem for B2B revenue teams,” said Julianne Thompson, director of sales development at revenue acceleration platform Drift, in a recent webinar. But, with such distinct divides in focus, this can often lead to discrepancies in planning and execution. “We

Sales Management 127

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Work Management 127

DiscoverOrg

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

First things first: People buy from people first, product second , according to Director of Sales Steve Wernke. Here’s how to manage so much winning, with 9 tips from our top sales closers. To make customers feel good about the sale, throw in three freebies, in this order: additional support. The Rule of Three. price discount.

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B2B Sales Work Management B2B Marketing Management 287

Martech

JANUARY 13, 2023

To help B2B marketing, sales and customer success teams power through the current and foreseeable choppy macroeconomic environment, this article dives into core strategies and tactics to turn GTM efforts into results. Stop chasing leads, double down on customers and top opportunities.

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Marketing Analytics Tools B2B Sales Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 128

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 130

B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 27, 2023

Unpacking the Silent Killer of Sales: Overcoming Ghosting and Indecision In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, we dive into why many potential customers disengage and don’t make a purchase, wasting both the vendor’s resources and their own team’s resources. We learn from a machine learning analysis of 2.5

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B2B Sales B2B Marketing Management Conversion Rate 72

Binary Demand

MAY 2, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]In B2B sales, generating leads is only half the battle. The real challenge is converting those leads into actual sales. That’s where B2B sales qualified leads (SQLs) strategies come in. However, not all leads are created equal.

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Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel 59