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changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated.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

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

According to Laurie Buczek , research vice president , IDC CMO Advisory practice “B2B tech buyers are undeniably digital-first and digital always in their buying journey. This has never been truer in an age of digital-first B2B marketing.

B2B Thought Leadership 230

B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking B2B Marketing Planning 230

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

Implementing hit-or-miss content marketing tactics is not likely to produce the results you want. The hurdles in industrial marketing strategy for manufacturers can seem daunting because the long and complex sales cycles involve many stakeholders, from engineers to purchasing and executives.

Marketing Budget 92

Marketing Budget Advertising Agencies Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 92

Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

B2B industrial marketing presents unique challenges compared to other forms of B2B marketing. Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. My personal thoughts and experiences as an industrial marketer and consultant.

Tactics 75

Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 75

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

B2B Demand generation is changing. Novel formats, channels, and technologies like TikTok and ChatGPT are now driving forces behind buyer interest, opening up new ways for B2B brands to raise awareness about their products. At any given time, most of your best prospects aren’t in the market to buy what you’re selling.

Demand Generation Agencies 62

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 62

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

Social Media 69

Social Media Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 69

Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2020

In theory, your sales and marketing departments should be the best of friends. What if I told you that misalignment between sales and marketing technologies costs B2B companies 10% of re v enue or more per year? Why is Sales and Marketing Communication Important? Sure, it’s a problem, but your company is doing well.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Zoominfo Paid Search Agency B2B Thought Leadership 100

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

B2B businesses today operate in a new reality. 82% of B2B buyers today spend more time in the research phase, extensively evaluating a product or service before purchasing. Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers.

B2B Sales 78

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 78

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

As marketers, we know the challenge of ensuring sales reps follow and use best practices processes, sales playbooks , and marketing content we painstakingly created. That’s where a sales engagement solution comes in. That’s where a sales engagement solution comes in. Map Your Sales Journey and Touchpoints.

Work Management 134

Work Management Marketing Management Practices B2B Thought Leadership 134

Onalytica B2B

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

There’s no denying that the attributes of a B2B buyer differ greatly from a B2C consumer’s. B2B buyer journeys are much longer and more complex with a higher average purchase price, compared to buyer journeys in B2C which tend to be much shorter, more impulsive and lower value purchases.

Top of Funnel 189

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 189

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 29, 2021

I cannot overstate how vital sales and marketing alignment is to a successful ABM program sale. With a well-maintained sales-marketing partnership, prospects are participants in a seamless sales pipeline transition through to the end, with the right content and message served up to them at the right time.

Top of Funnel 135

Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing ABM Practices 135

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

PureB2B

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s been a seismic shift in the B2B tech buyer journey. Once a predominantly sales-directed process, today’s purchase path is far more customer-driven than ever before. Otherwise, B2B sales organizations risk losing sizeable audiences to other, more flexible vendors. Modern B2B Sales Model.

Buy 62

Buy Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership B2B 62

PureB2B

APRIL 29, 2022

Being tasked with the job of not just managing, but accelerating the sales funnel, is no mean feat. It’s also incredibly important, as the ability to generate demand at each stage of the buyer journey can have a huge impact on your marketing ROI. Thought Leadership. Social Media Influencing.

Demand 62

Demand Top of Funnel Marketing Management Effectiveness 62

PureB2B

APRIL 29, 2022

Being tasked with the job of not just managing, but accelerating the sales funnel, is no mean feat. It’s also incredibly important, as the ability to generate demand at each stage of the buyer journey can have a huge impact on your marketing ROI. Thought Leadership. Social Media Influencing.

Demand 62

Demand Top of Funnel Effectiveness Marketing Management 62

Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to acquire leads, boost sales, or increase conversions, content is vital to moving people through the buyer’s journey. The type and the timing of content delivery matters, especially when marketers leverage it to move a prospect through the sales process.

Top of Funnel 80

Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 80

Engagio

JANUARY 14, 2021

In our ABM Master Class Sales Secrets for Pipeline Hyper-Growth , we shared some of our best-kept secrets on how to prioritize prospects to smash revenue growth. Examining today’s Sales challenges. Success in Sales can only be achieved by first understanding the challenges we face in our industry. And we’re in good company.

Ideal Customer Profiles 118

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking DemandBase Sales Qualified Leads 118

Trade Press Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It starts with a keen understanding of B2B buyer behavior. Content creation tools and distribution channels have made developing and sharing B2B marketing content easier than ever. Here are five buyer behaviors—backed by statistics—to consider when planning your B2B marketing content.

Trends 104

Trends B2B Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership 104

PathFactory

OCTOBER 12, 2022

She was featured in this Harvard Business Review article discussing how the modern B2B buyer journey is changing, and those buyers expect more than ever. I sat down with Caitlin to get her thoughts on everything from the buyer journey to sales and marketing alignment (and everything in between).

Top of Funnel 59

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Buyer's Journey 59

DealSignal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

These disciplines can include brand storytelling, differentiated messaging and positioning, account-based marketing, content marketing, digital marketing, lead-to-revenue processes, and the tracking of key metrics for ongoing optimization. The goal of any demand generation manager or marketing lead is to create brand awareness and interest.

Demand Generation 52

Demand Generation Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking 52

PathFactory

MARCH 4, 2021

While ABM is not a new concept, recent studies from eMarketer showed only 17% of B2B marketers worldwide said their ABM program was mature and driving strategic growth. It does not support sales in driving conversations and sales cycles with accounts that are stuck in status quo or in the funnel.

Top of Funnel 111

Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency ABM 111

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

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. You can even ask Alexa! So thankful you’re all joining us today.

Top of Funnel 135

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Work Management B2B Sales 135

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s no secret measuring the success of a B2B SEO program can be tricky. B2B buying cycles can take up to 18 months , multiple touch points can occur, and on top of all of that, many businesses don’t have the right tools in place to measure marketing efforts. Analyze Your Content Funnel. We just have to know where to look.

Top of Funnel 147

Top of Funnel Multi-Touch Attribution ROI SEO 147

The ABM Agency

APRIL 10, 2023

Reading Time: 11 minutes As a leading strategy for B2B SaaS marketing, account-based marketing (ABM) has become increasingly important in today’s rapidly changing landscape. ABM helps organizations focus on their top priority accounts without wasting any marketing spend, leading to higher return on investment in marketing efforts.

Account Based Marketing 97

Account Based Marketing Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Work Management 97

nDash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As businesses engage with the marketplace, they’re turning to content marketing and thought leadership. Thought leadership is a common technique among business persons, especially those aiming to increase brand recognition and get more traction in their marketing. What Is Thought Leadership?

Thought Leadership 52

Thought Leadership Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing 52

Strategic-IC

DECEMBER 5, 2018

From programmatic, to intent data, to sales enablement tips, we review 10 insightful blogs that you may have missed. As most inbound and ABM professionals know, B2B marketing and sales is fast-paced, and ever-evolving. 10 B2B Sales and Marketing Blogs to Enhance Your 2019 Campaigns.

B2B Sales 76

B2B Sales Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Campaigns 76

Mereo

MARCH 21, 2024

A multi-national software provider’s sales cycles was running 12-18 months on average. When they engaged Mereo to address this, we conducted a win-loss analysis and discovered that the majority of the sales cycles were really about three to four months. This one example goes to show: Overall B2B buying has gotten more complicated.

Buy 41

Buy B2B Thought Leadership Multi-Channel Sales Cycle 41

SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Use Content Marketing to Establish Thought Leadership. Lead generation is broken down into sets of marketing activities that correspond with stages of the buyers journey, starting with generating traffic, then converting visitors into leads, and eventually converting those leads into customers. Leverage Paid Social.

Sales Management 94

Sales Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 94

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 4, 2017

As marketing technology and information access continues to evolve, B2B buying behavior changes as well. For example, recent research suggests that marketers may want to shift to shorter pieces of content to reel in B2B buyers. The Seven Phases of the Buyer Experience Journey. What Are Buyer Personas?

Buyer Personas 121

Buyer Personas Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership B2B 121

Oktopost

JUNE 30, 2021

Listen to the podcast: For more thought leadership on how to tap into behavioral data and B2B buyer brains, check out our Radically Transparent podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or LinkedIn. Radically Transparent , is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Catch all episodes here.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Transparency B2B 62

B2B Digital Marketer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Introduction In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, the conversation delves into the intersection of data and creativity in marketing. Maynard highlights the shift in B2B marketing strategy, urging marketers to move away from a narrow focus on target audiences and instead consider the wider decision-making unit or buying committee.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Marketing & Strategy 52

Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2021

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. Matt: Welcome everyone to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

Ideal Customer Profiles 115

Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management Work Management Cross-Selling 115

Content4Demand

MAY 21, 2020

Written by Marjorie Romeyn-Sanabria & Michael Rodriguez Republished with permission from Demand Gen Report With in-person engagement on hold this spring and possibly into summer, B2B marketers continue to pivot their strategies to make up for lost leads, maintain relationships with clients and attract new business.

Marketing Budget 98

Marketing Budget Sales Management Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel 98

Content4Demand

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Challenger Sale has turned sales on its head in some ways since Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson wrote it nearly a decade ago. What Is the Challenger Sale? What Is the Challenger Sale? Beyond this, it recognizes the complexity of today’s B2B buying process, with buying committees made up of an average of 5.4

Buy 91

Buy Account Based Marketing B2B Thought Leadership ABM 91

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 12, 2018

Marketing and sales team are active players in the blame game. While the sales team thinks the marketing team shared only contacts (read, unqualified leads), the marketing team blames the sales team for not being able to convert all the excellent qualified leads they hand off. How Does it Fit Into Your Buyer’s Journey.

Sales Qualified Leads 99

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 99

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 2, 2019

B2B marketing has hit a wall. We already know that the B2B journey is powered by content as prospects want to self-educate. Thought leadership marketing is the art of positioning your company as a leader in its field. Thought leadership marketing is the art of positioning your company as a leader in its field.

Thought Leadership 122

Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Marketing Management 122