Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies have learned that B2B marketing budgets are much more important than they thought – and that their existing marketing strategies, well, kind of sucked. Look, we all knew B2B marketing had plenty of problems long before COVID-19: Generic, bland, and forgettable content. Enough with the negativity and cliches.

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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Research 342

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 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. ” Sales Management, We Understand The Pieces/Parts, But Not The Whole. ” 5 Ways to Level Up Your Thought Leadership.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Creativity Ethics 56

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The middle of the demand generation funnel receives way less attention than it deserves. At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. What exactly is the middle of the funnel?

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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 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It’s time to activate the triple touch sales tactic. What is the Triple Touch in Sales? The triple touch is a tactic that salespeople use to engage prospects. The ‘touches’ include contacting the prospect three different ways, each time building trust, getting on their radar, and moving them further into the sales funnel.

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Tactics Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sales automation tools streamline repetitive tasks so you can focus on selling. What is Sales Automation? Today’s Sales professions spend just 34% of their time selling. With that shocking statistic, let’s review the benefits of sales automation. The Rise of Sales Automation. Salesforce.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter. Reading time: 4 minutes Why is Lead Quality the key area of focus for Demand Generation?

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Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Qualified Leads 108

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. To close more deals, sales executives are starting to take social media for sales seriously. The B2B sales space is changing. Why is social media for sales a must-have?

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Social Media Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Media 80

Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cold call/email from a sales rep or a promotional email from a brand you follow, there’s so much digital noise to sift through. What is category leadership? You might be wondering: “ how this is different from thought leadership? How do you enhance category leadership?

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Outbrain

JUNE 29, 2022

Use thought leadership for brand awareness. If you’re a B2B marketer, and you want to stand out from your competitors, then you’re probably thinking a lot about thought leadership. So your task is clear: thought leadership is the lifeblood of any sound content marketing strategy. Build on what works.

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy 61

Thinkers360

MAY 19, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on artificial intelligence for 2024. Congratulations to all our artificial intelligence thought leaders, analysts and influencers who participated! Congratulations to all organizations, thought leaders and experts who participated!

Marketing AI 145

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

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Martech

JUNE 3, 2024

As companies prioritize “efficient growth,” vertical software has gained prominence due to its lower customer acquisition costs, higher expansion sales and stronger gross retention than its horizontal counterparts. Vertical software companies have lower acquisition costs, higher expansion sales and stronger gross retention.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Not only are podcasts a great source of entertainment, but more professionals use podcasts for professional development, research, and inspiration. Today, we’re sharing our list of the best sales podcasts on the web from some of the biggest sales personalities. What are the Best Sales Podcasts?

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Mereo

APRIL 13, 2023

Our parents, teachers, mentors have said it, and it still holds true: just because we think it does not mean we should share the thought aloud. The same sentiment applies to your B2B thought leadership approach. Your B2B thought leadership strategy needs to be driven by purpose and value.

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Thinkers360

MAY 25, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Emerging Technology for 2024. 19 Fatima Roumate International Institute of Scientific Research Contact Fatima Roumate Score: 43.53 Congratulations to all our Emerging Technology influencers who participated! 4 Dr. Score: 47.41

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Thinkers360

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Future of Work for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today

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B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership Lead Scoring 125

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

To achieve success in the B2B sales world, this is a rule you must live by. Now, if you’re a sales rep, this statistic might leave you scratching your head. Prepare for your sales conversations with better prospect research. Prepare for your sales conversations with better prospect research.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company says they polled some 900 respondents who had been part of the “buying process for a B2B purchase of greater than $10,000 in annual value within the last 24 months.” The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales.

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B2B Thought Leadership B2B Sales Studies Thought Leadership 68

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.

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B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Looking back, ABM has risen in parallel with key concepts and practices including Thought Leadership, Marketing Analytics and Data, Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Marketing Transformation. Elevating ABM: Building Blocks for Long-Term Growth ” is the sixth annual survey done in partnership with the ABM Leadership Alliance.

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Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 191

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 28, 2020

When I think of sales floors of the past, I think of Mad Men – esque scenes of phones ringing, men yelling, and glasses of whiskey being passed around every time a deal closes, or doesn’t. Yet modern day sales floors look quite different. What’s It Like Being A Woman In B2B Sales? Here’s. Here’s.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

To achieve success in the B2B sales world, this is a rule you must live by. Now, if you’re a sales rep, this statistic might leave you scratching your head. Prepare for your sales conversations with better sales prospect research. Why Is Sales Prospect Research Important?

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Research B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. The Most Effective B2B Marketing Strategies.

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Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Research has shown that up to 50% of leads are qualified but not yet ready to buy and only 3% of those in the market are in an active buying process. Often times sales teams are solely focused on short-term gains and not interested in the longer nurturing processes. Acquisition.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

According to a 2023 industry report, the market growth for B2B companies is surging, with analysts predicting it will grow by 14.1% Image credit: Pexels Part of the field’s growth can be attributed to innovations and changes being made within B2B marketing. Here are three key B2B marketing trends for 2023 worth watching.

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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.

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B2B Thought Leadership Lead Ranking B2B Marketing Planning 219

Thinkers360

APRIL 20, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Retail for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today !

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B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 115

Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (APAC). Congratulations to all who participated! CPSM Ram Ratna Group Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM Mazlan Abbas IoT, GovTech, Smart Cities DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM

Work Management 144

Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 144

Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (North America). Congratulations to all who participated!

B2B Thought Leadership 120

B2B Thought Leadership Work Management Thought Leadership Enterprise Management 120

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.

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B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Engaging, mobile-friendly, and easy to consume, online video has become a mainstay for B2B marketers. According to recent research , 81% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool, and almost 77% say they are getting results with it. Are they likely to manage a team or be individual contributors?

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership Digital Marketing Funnels 237

Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2023

It’s enough to ruin any sales professional’s quarter: that prospect your team has spent months engaging — scheduling demos, addressing concerns, comparing features — suddenly decides they’re not ready to buy after all. You can’t stop every account from getting cold feet or misreading their company’s appetite for new solutions.

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Intent Data Intent Work Management Marketing Management 130

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

By Jamie Montoya , Client Engagement Manager. In partnership with Drift , we surveyed over 500 B2B professionals to understand how the B2B customer experience has transformed over the past year. Removing friction across digital channels is important to staying top of mind for B2B customers. 2021 Key Findings.

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Marketing AI Research Conversion Marketing Management 116

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.

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