B2B Thought Leadership, Case Study and MQL

Asked and Answered: Which Opportunity Scoring Model is Better & Why

Vision Edge Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2023

When it comes to lead generation and new customer opportunity qualification, many businesses have traditionally relied on the waterfall approach which leverages the concept of a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL). ” I wrote this post because I’ve been asked this question by other companies seeking to optimize pipeline management.

Lead Ranking

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4 Ways to Optimize the Middle of the Funnel | Lead Management

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

According to SiriusDecisions Demand Waterfall , the middle of the funnel is the area where the marketing to sales hand-off (MQL to SAL) and the sales development representative (SDR) to account executive (AE) hand-off (SAL to SQL) happen. In most B2B organizations, marketing focuses on facilitating a successful hand-off to sales.

Top of Funnel

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Operation acronym: How to speak the language of the content marketing funnel

Tomorrow People

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

From TOFU, MOFU and BOFU to MQL, SQL and SAL. And seeing as we’re giving you the lowdown on marketing lingo, we may as well translate these terms while we’re at it: MQL = Marketing qualified lead. Types of content here include: thought leadership blogs, infographics, articles, and SlideShares. you name it.

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The State of Demand Generation

The Effective Marketer

MARCH 22, 2012

There are over 20 presentations available, ranging from Social CRM and Lead Generation, to Case Studies and Sales Enablement. MQL to SAL: 66%. Best Practice B2B Company Rates: Inquiries to MQL: 9.3%. MQL to SAL: 85%. The Complete B2B Persona. SAL to SQL: 49%. SQL to Close: 20%. SAL to SQL: 62%.

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Women’s Equality Day: 4 Ways to Develop Women’s Leadership Skills

Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

It inspired me to think again about why it’s still so rare to find women in leadership positions and what we as leaders can do to fix it. There are many cultural currents that steer women away from leadership positions, some subtle and others not subtle at all. Find women who want a leadership role. Give women more at-bats.

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8 B2B Digital Marketing Case Studies to Inspire You

Single Grain

APRIL 24, 2023

With so many digital marketing tactics available, it can be challenging to know which ones will work best for your B2B business. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of eight B2B digital marketing case studies to inspire you.

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How to Optimize Your B2B Marketing Funnel: 3 Friction-Fighting Tips

Zoominfo

MARCH 30, 2023

For demand generation professionals in charge of optimizing a B2B marketing funnel, that means any friction getting in the way of alignment, efficiency, and scalability simply has to go. Top of the Funnel Remember: many B2B buyers work to remain unknown to vendors for as long as possible.

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We’re All Re-planning our B2B Marketing Budgets Now

Full Circle Insights

JULY 9, 2020

With no future current participation, we’re seeing a lot of restructuring and planning going on in B2B marketing organizations, where marketing teams are thinking about ways to allocate more of their budget to reinvestments in digital marketing. But what’s the best way to re-plan our B2B marketing budgets? Case Studies.

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Digital Source Tracker from Full Circle Insights Wins Product of the Year

Full Circle Insights

JULY 27, 2021

This enables marketers to determine how their digital marketing efforts impact overall sales, allowing them to optimize their online marking spend and justify digital marketing efforts to executive leadership. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. Fuze Case Study.

Full Circle Insights

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI): less talk, more action.

Full Circle Insights

JULY 20, 2021

A Gartner study found that gender-diverse and inclusive teams performed 50% better than groups that were less diverse. Companies with diverse leadership teams also tend to be much more innovative. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. Fuze Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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Interested in Leveraging Predictive Analytics? You’ll Need to Get Marketing Attribution and Funnel Metrics Right First.

Full Circle Insights

MAY 20, 2022

There is a steady interest in predictive analytics from B2B marketers – possibly related to the popularity of account-based marketing (ABM). Gartner estimates that a complex B2B purchase decision involves from six to 10 people. Case Studies. Research Brief: What B2B Marketing Leaders are Measuring: Five Key Takeaways.

Marketing Attribution

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Giving Back to Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

But when our interests as a business align with community interests, we can take action that benefits everyone, and with a thoughtful approach, that can be a beautiful thing. Pledge 1% provides resources, case studies and guidance to help participants create an effective strategy. Case Studies. Fuze Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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Customer Spotlight: How Integrate Uses Full Circle to Maximize Agility

Full Circle Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

View the Integrate Case Study. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. White Papers.

Lead Ranking

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Getting Buy-In for Agile Marketing

Full Circle Insights

JUNE 22, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Integrate Case Study. Jobvite Case Study.

Planning

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Why Marketing Is Here to Stay

Full Circle Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But it’s also true that the pandemic has dragged on longer than people expected, especially factoring in the initial surge of optimism around vaccine distribution, and it’s important to recognize the role events play in marketing budgets, particularly in the B2B space. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning.

Sales Management

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CMOs and CIOs: Stronger Together in the Digital Age

Full Circle Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Martech spending increased in 2020 and is expected to remain strong in 2021, as businesses continue to rely on digital channels, especially B2B companies that can’t hold in-person events. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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Full Circle University SEO Series: Defining Digital Marketing Metrics

Full Circle Insights

JUNE 16, 2020

B2B marketers: are you doing more digital campaigns lately? Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study.

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How the Right Marketing Tools Can Help You Thrive in an Uncertain Economy

Full Circle Insights

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers have redirected budget dollars previously earmarked for in-person events to digital ads instead, driving a 22% increase in spending on digital channels. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. Fuze Case Study.

Marketing Attribution

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Full Circle Insights Builds Strong Momentum in First Half of 2021

Full Circle Insights

JULY 12, 2021

In February 2021 , Digital Source Tracker was a Bronze Stevie® Winner in the “Marketing Solutions – New” category, gaining additional recognition for Digital Source Tracker, which helps bridge the disconnect between digital B2B marketing sources and CRM systems. Case Studies. AppDynamics Case Study.

Full Circle Insights

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How to Avoid the Digital Transformation Trap

Full Circle Insights

MAY 10, 2021

B2B companies that shifted lead gen from customer-facing activities and events to digital channels are now starting to think about how they can add in-person meetings and gatherings back into the mix. Lockdowns and social distancing protocols radically changed the way many marketing and sales teams do business, particularly in the B2B world.

Digital Transformation

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Get Clarity on Your Customer’s Journey

Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 8, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Integrate Case Study. Jobvite Case Study.

Sales Management

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Three Ways to Prepare Your Marketing Team for the Next Global Disruption

Full Circle Insights

JANUARY 28, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Jobvite Case Study. Vidyard Case Study.

Sales Management

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How to Leverage Social Intent Data for Email Marketing

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 11, 2017

At this time, there are a handful of companies in the B2B space (known as third-party intent data providers ) that can provide you with data on what your prospects are learning and talking about online. Every industry has movers and shakers who are prolific at creating educational and thought leadership content.

Intent Data

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Press Release: Full Circle Insights Continues to Innovate in 2020, Receiving Two Patents and Rolling Out New Product Dashboards to Support Digital Marketing

Full Circle Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Jobvite Case Study. Vidyard Case Study.

Full Circle Insights

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Why a Single Source of Truth Is a Huge Deal

Full Circle Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

At B2B companies, CRM data is widely regarded as the most credible revenue record, so when marketing teams integrate their data into the CRM, it improves perceptions of marketing’s reports, not only with sales colleagues but in the C-suite too. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. AppDynamics Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day: Equal Pay

Full Circle Insights

MAY 5, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Integrate Case Study. Jobvite Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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Agile Marketing and the Measurement Sprint

Full Circle Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The timeframe around measurement is usually constrained by the sales cycle, which can be longer than the length of the work sprint especially in the B2B world. But regardless of whether you are on a B2B or B2C team, either type of agile marketing team can benefit from a separate measurement sprint. Case Studies.

Planning

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5 Do’s and Don’ts to Address Zoom Anxiety and Fatigue

Full Circle Insights

JULY 12, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Integrate Case Study. Jobvite Case Study.

Sales Management

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Building Agility Throughout Your Martech Stack

Full Circle Insights

APRIL 15, 2021

A single source of truth is a must, and since the CRM is the de facto revenue record system at most B2B companies, it makes sense to house martech data inside the CRM. A B2B company might be running 100 different programs using a variety of point solutions that generate huge amounts of data. Case Studies. Fuze Case Study.

Sales Management

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Six Steps to Improve Your B2B Marketing Campaigns for Successful Demand Generation

Launch Marketing

MAY 3, 2023

B2B marketing campaigns can be a work of art, with many components and elements contributing to the overall success. Generating awareness and in the long run leads and customers can start from one B2B marketing campaign. We’ve got six simple components of B2B marketing campaigns you need to know to improve demand generation.

Demand Generation

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Good to Great: 3 Traits that Make a Great Marketing Leader

Full Circle Insights

MARCH 19, 2021

The pandemic brought in-person events to a screeching halt, which was especially jarring for B2B teams that rely on tradeshows and conferences to generate leads. All the changes in the space make leadership more important than ever. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. AppDynamics Case Study.

Lead Ranking

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The Power of Integrated Marketing: How Owned, Earned, Paid, and Shared Media Can Drive Visibility in a Zero-Click World

Hinge Marketing

JULY 21, 2022

From a marketing perspective, website content (think product pages or thought leadership content) and email communications are critical pieces for success in IMC. A growing number of events require speakers to center their presentations on case studies. Why are case studies becoming a requirement?

Paid Content

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10 Challenges Threatening Sales Teams and How to Fix Them

SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In the face of fierce competition, B2B companies are often sensing that their SDRs are unable to convey a compelling brand story that will set themselves apart. Solution: Get A Reliable B2B Data Partner. Simultaneously, you can partner with a reliable B2B data partner to reach prospects faster and keep sales reps motivated. .

Sales Management

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B2B demand generation marketing: Nearly everything you need to know

Rev

JANUARY 18, 2023

Learn more about: Demand generation vs lead generation Why is demand generation important for B2B companies? How to develop a B2B demand generation strategy Your marketing team is likely already doing things to drive demand for your product or service. Why would I need to focus on demand gen?” We’ll discuss that soon.

Demand Generation Agencies

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Full Circle University SEO Series: Defining B2B Lead Generation

Full Circle Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

For B2B companies especially, lead generation is where everything starts, so let’s take a moment to examine what it is, how it works and how you can make it work better. Let’s start with a basic definition: B2B lead generation is whatever methods you use to create demand for your company’s products and services. Case Studies.

Lead Ranking

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Full Circle Insights’ Digital Source Tracker Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award

Full Circle Insights

JANUARY 13, 2021

Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. Fuze Case Study. Highspot Case Study. Hired Case Study. Jobvite Case Study. Vidyard Case Study.

Full Circle Insights

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CMOs: Now More than Ever

Full Circle Insights

AUGUST 21, 2020

In the B2B space, some companies consolidated marketing and sales teams under the leadership of a chief revenue officer (CRO). That’s why B2B marketing teams need to generate marketing reports and track campaign attribution data inside the CRM, which most B2B marketers already use. Case Studies.

Lead Ranking

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B2B Lead Generation

Inbox Insight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

What is B2B lead generation? Lead generation isn’t just about generating leads; it’s about generating quality leads – an essential activity for B2B marketing and sales teams. In the world of B2B marketing, lead generation encompasses much more than simply identifying prospective customers. What are B2B leads?

Lead Ranking

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Sales Pipeline Radio, Episode 334: Q & A with Rishi Dave

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

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 entitled, “ How a ‘Day 1 Mentality’ Wins in B2B Sales and Marketing “ and my guest is Rishi Dave , Expert Partner at Bain & Co. Rishi: It is.

Top of Funnel

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How to Use Account Based Marketing as a Matchmaker for Your Marketing and Sales Teams

Full Circle Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

But modern business (like modern love) can be complicated, especially on the business-to-business (B2B) side. Many B2B companies have responded to these challenges by adopting an account-based marketing (ABM) approach. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement.

Account Based Marketing

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Forrester B2B Summit 2024: The Year of Revenue Process Transformation

PathFactory

MAY 24, 2024

After being in Austin this month for my ninth consecutive Forrester B2B Summit, I have to say that this is still my favorite B2B industry event. I always feel so energized by seeing customers, former colleagues and coworkers and having so many intelligent and thought-provoking conversations with industry peers.

Forrester

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The Elements of Great B2B Lead Management

Full Circle Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

What are the qualities of great B2B lead management? B2B lead generation operations experienced a seismic shift when the pandemic took in-person events, which so many companies rely, off the table. Some B2B marketers took a major budget hit, while many marketing departments redirected dollars to digital programs. Case Studies.

Sales Management

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Martech 2021: A Look Ahead

Full Circle Insights

JANUARY 29, 2021

But in the B2B marketing and martech sector, there are clear trends playing out now that suggest ways the industry will evolve in 2021. Case Studies. MQL vs Revenue-Based Demand Planning. State of B2B Full-Funnel Measurement. AppDynamics Case Study. DiscoverOrg Case Study. White Papers.

Lead Ranking

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Post-Pandemic Operations: What to Keep and What to Change

Full Circle Insights

MAY 12, 2021

It’s time for B2B companies to strategically evaluate the changes they made during the pandemic and decide what to keep and where to reverse course. The considerations will vary from company to company, but in all cases, it will take a thoughtful approach — and employee input — to get it right. Case Studies.

Lead Ranking

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Asked and Answered: Which Opportunity Scoring Model is Better & Why

4 Ways to Optimize the Middle of the Funnel | Lead Management

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Operation acronym: How to speak the language of the content marketing funnel

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The State of Demand Generation

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We’re All Re-planning our B2B Marketing Budgets Now

Digital Source Tracker from Full Circle Insights Wins Product of the Year

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI): less talk, more action.

Interested in Leveraging Predictive Analytics? You’ll Need to Get Marketing Attribution and Funnel Metrics Right First.

Giving Back to Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

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Why Marketing Is Here to Stay

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Full Circle University SEO Series: Defining Digital Marketing Metrics

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Full Circle Insights Builds Strong Momentum in First Half of 2021

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Press Release: Full Circle Insights Continues to Innovate in 2020, Receiving Two Patents and Rolling Out New Product Dashboards to Support Digital Marketing

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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day: Equal Pay

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B2B demand generation marketing: Nearly everything you need to know

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Full Circle Insights’ Digital Source Tracker Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award

CMOs: Now More than Ever

B2B Lead Generation

Sales Pipeline Radio, Episode 334: Q & A with Rishi Dave

How to Use Account Based Marketing as a Matchmaker for Your Marketing and Sales Teams

Forrester B2B Summit 2024: The Year of Revenue Process Transformation

The Elements of Great B2B Lead Management

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Post-Pandemic Operations: What to Keep and What to Change

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