Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By Sarah Threet , Marketing Consultant with Heinz Marketing B2B marketers often struggle with defining an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) that is precise enough to drive meaningful engagement and revenue. However, an overly broad ICP often leads to wasted marketing spend, inefficient sales cycles, and missed revenue potential.

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Heinz Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing 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. Excited to have you all here.

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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. Intent but unengaged.

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Circle Studio

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Outside of the A/E/C world, proposals are a product of the sales department, not the marketing department. Outside of the A/E/C world, proposals are a product of the sales department, not the marketing department. Keep in mind that the RFP/shortlist/interview process is the final stage in what is often a 2-3+ year chase.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing 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. So, excited to have that today.

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Orange Owl Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

SaaS Marketing How to Choose the Right SaaS Marketing Agency for Your B2B Business Vivek Goel January 1, 2025 Share : Table of Contents Introduction In the fast-paced and competitive world of B2B SaaS , choosing the right marketing agency can make or break your growth trajectory.

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BOP Design

MAY 13, 2019

At Bop Design, most of my day is spent working with clients on generating and nurturing leads from their B2B website so that they close more deals. The following are some best practices and habits to avoid when performing business development for your B2B company. . Read more: 5 reasons why your B2B website doesn’t convert.

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Hinge Marketing

APRIL 6, 2017

You’ll need three things: 1) the will to make it happen; 2) a talented team to carry it out; and 3) a website design process that will get you to your goal. The third binds the first two together and drives the process forward. Informed by research and validated by years of experience and analytics , this is a process that works.

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Anteriad

APRIL 25, 2023

Keeping up with the latest B2B Sales and Marketing terms is no simple task. With a seemingly endless stream of new trends, tactics, and acronyms, keeping your finger on the pulse of marketing key terms is vital to stay current (and relevant) as a B2B marketer. T imeline – And when will they need it?

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Marketing Craftmanship

JANUARY 5, 2020

Before reaching out to you or sending an RFP, prospects will determine whether your firm is a “safe choice” based on the same method they use to select a restaurant, a movie or golf course. Are those connections — perhaps reflected thought a Board of Advisors — respected, credible and trustworthy?

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Anteriad

APRIL 25, 2023

Keeping up with the latest B2B marketing and sales terms is no simple task. With a seemingly endless stream of new trends, tactics, and acronyms, keeping your finger on the pulse of marketing key terms is vital to stay current (and relevant) as a B2B marketer. T imeline – And when will they need it?

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 2, 2019

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. Never Respond To An RFP That You Didn’t Write! Maybe you shouldn’t be spending your time chasing RFPs. Sales Leadership is About Creating Momentum.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing? B2C influencer marketing often gets more attention because of its potential to yield direct sales.

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Biznology

OCTOBER 27, 2016

A standout in the B2B marketing field is David Ketchum , CEO of the demand generation agency Current Asia , and author of Big M, little m Marketing: New Strategies for a New Asia. He kindly agreed to share his perspective on B2B developments in Asia. What’s the state of B2B marketing in Asia these days?

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 31, 2018

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. In the meantime, here are some B2B Reads we love: What coaching an eight-year-old girls’ basketball team taught me about marketing. 10 Mistakes that Kill Sales Calls.

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SnapApp

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As a B2B marketer, you’re faced with a number of branding challenges — from explaining what it is that you actually do , to making less-than-exciting (cough *boring*) industries sound intriguing. Do you want to be known as a marketing guru, an industry thought leader or a behind-the-scenes hustler who gets things done?

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xiQ

AUGUST 21, 2024

How xiQ Enables Value-Based Selling B2B sales are experiencing a revolutionary shift from traditional, hard-selling tactics to a focus on genuine value creation for clients. Let’s explore how xiQ achieves this and why it’s a game-changer for modern sales strategies.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 29, 2019

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 long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Well, welcome everyone to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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Bluetext

MAY 20, 2025

B2B websites are content powerhouses. Whether you’re navigating technical product documentation, compliance resources, white papers, or thought leadership blogs, these sites are often packed with deeply layered and jargon-heavy material. But no matter how rich your content is, its only valuable if users can find it.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 22, 2012

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. ” It’s always, “Contact a sales rep.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 22, 2012

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. ” It’s always, “Contact a sales rep.

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Circle Studio

JULY 3, 2019

A recent study showed that 45% of C-suite executives listed thought leadership as influential in their decision to invite a vendor to participate in the RFP process. Once you have identified your core thought leadership areas, you can then create the rest of your content around those foundational pieces.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

by Jon Miller Last month I participated in a webinar on Adding the Human Touch into Your Lead Nurturing with Brian Carroll, author of Lead Generation for the Complex Sale and the “godfather” of lead nurturing. Do you ever pass a lead to Sales if it is an interested influencer instead of a direct economic buyer?

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LEADership

JANUARY 3, 2014

My last post about the B2B buying process was so popular that I decided to share another Infographic on the same topic. What are your customers thinking during the buying process? On the other hand, 25% of the leads should result in sales, as these tend to be genuine. The process for purchasing bids begins.

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Bluetext

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Complexity of the B2G Market: Unlike traditional B2B or B2C markets, the Business-to-Government (B2G) sector is defined by unique challenges. Procurement processes are highly structured, sales cycles are long, and decision-making involves multiple stakeholders.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Now, cloud computing is driving the creation of a network of connected machines that act as an intelligent network that can predict failures and trigger maintenance processes autonomously. The Sales and Marketing Blind Spot. As much as two-thirds of B2B deals are lost before a formal request for proposal (RFP) process even begins.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 11, 2016

Author: Dan Lynn There’s a stat I’ve heard cited many times that somewhere between 60-90% of the B2B buyer’s decision process occurs online, before a prospect ever picks up the phone. This one stat signifies that B2B marketing has fundamentally changed over the past few years. Shift in Sales and Marketing Roles.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JANUARY 4, 2011

Vital statistics for every B2B marketer - Earnest about B2B , March 16, 2010. Save Time & Stress – Blog Editorial Calendar Template - Savvy B2B Marketing , March 18, 2010. True Confession: I Don’t Have a Social Media Strategy - Dianna Huff - B2B MarCom , July 22, 2010. B2B Marketing Online , September 20, 2010.

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Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 12, 2015

Each offer should cater to prospects at different stages of the sales cycle, serving as guideposts along the conversion path. It’s human nature to want to go straight for the sale. To put this in perspective, a study by WordStream discovered the median conversion rate for B2B sites was 2.35%. Blog Subscription.

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thePoint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Probably good enough for marketing nurture but likely not good enough to send to sales. Content may be an educational webinar presentation, a trade show booth live presentation or demonstration, a brochure, a white paper, a case study, or even the traditional product sales sheet. If it’s just a click, no. This is the buyer’s journey.

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ViewPoint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

57 – 90% of the buying process is complete before a sales rep needs to get involved. Marketing and sales are aligned. Mike Weinberg, The New Sales Coach , Principal. Today we will take on the second of the three lies: 57 – 90% of the buying process is complete before a sales rep needs to get involved.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Over three years ago Sales Pipeline Radio , began. The show is thirty minutes long, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities. MailTag.io

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Directive Agency

JULY 26, 2016

Short contracts encourage tactics that will likely be detrimental to a site’s long-term health. That said, make sure they have the resources such as people, processes, and infrastructure to handle a large volume of customers. SEO is an on-going process and requires many adjustments, constant monitoring, and a lot of hard work.

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SalesIntel

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Women are shaping the future of B2B SaaS, driving innovation, and fostering growth with empathy and expertise. That’s why we’ve updated our Top 100 Female B2B SaaS Pipeline Pioneers list for 2024 —crowdsourced from over 100 B2B leaders in our space. At SalesIntel, we believe their impact deserves recognition year-round.

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