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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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

During the life of your product or service, you’ll realize that simply scaling top-of-funnel inquiries (in volume) won’t generate peak conversions over the long run. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The pandemic of 2020 amplified this phenomenon.

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Rev

JULY 26, 2023

Frozen, slashed, cut, trimmed, tightened—no matter which word you hear, this is what happens to demand gen budgets in the current economic environment. And this reality is forcing demand gen organizations to rethink the way they operate. Ultimately, we hear how this leads them to create stronger, more focused approaches to demand gen.

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The Point

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Budgeting season is here again, and demand marketers are not immune. How big does your demand gen budget need to be in order to support your organization’s revenue goals in the new year? The trend is towards the higher end of that range, as marketing assumes responsibility for more and more of the funnel.

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. ANNUITAS Research conducted interviews with sales leaders across industries to see how this change has impacted both sales strategy and day-to-day life. 1: Hire and train more inside sales.

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Martech

MAY 5, 2023

Marketers know this as “the sales funnel”. The advent of AI and the avalanche of data has distorted the shape of the funnel. If it is not shaped like a funnel any more, then what is it? Think about a spider web Ryan Brock, chief solution officer at marketing strategy platform DemandJump, no longer sees a funnel.

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Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, B2B marketers face unique challenges and opportunities. With digital transformation, shifting consumer expectations, and a mobile-first mindset, the world of B2B marketing is undergoing a significant transformation.

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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.

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InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

CROs, and sales leaders alike, often walk into their new role blind. They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. The key is identifying the sales metrics that matter most and getting ahead of pitfalls with actions like managing dashboards correctly. .

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Metadata

JANUARY 30, 2024

via GIPHY That’s how Natalie Marcotullio , Head of Growth and Operations at Navattic, kicked off her DEMAND session. The B2B buying experience is in complete shambles. The B2B buying experience is in complete shambles. B2B demand gen marketers, we gotta step it up. Over a third of them (35%) didn’t even respond.

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Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

In B2B marketing, the traditional approach of casting a wide net is increasingly being challenged by a more targeted and personalized strategy: account-based marketing (ABM). Increased sales and revenue: By concentrating efforts on high-value accounts, ABM can lead to higher conversion rates and increased revenue.

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Seismic

MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s buyers interact with B2B sales reps in a completely different way than they did a few years ago. Instead, they require an expert partner who can deliver a personalized experience during every stage of the buying process. To meet these growing expectations and needs, B2B sellers have to wear more hats.

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SmarkLabs

OCTOBER 24, 2019

When you read the term “demand generation,” it sounds like it just means that you’re “generating demand” for your product. While in some ways, that is accurate, there’s a lot more to demand generation than that. Plenty of things you do as a marketer each day fall under the “demand generation” umbrella.

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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. Source ] So, what does this mean for B2B industrial marketers?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

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Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. Understanding lead generation ZoomInfo refers to lead generation as: “[T]he process of attracting prospects and getting them into the sales funnel, with the goal of converting them into customers.

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Walker Sands

MAY 18, 2023

In fact, according to Integrate’s 2023 State of B2B Marketing survey , 22% of B2B marketers plan on cutting Demand Gen spend in 2023, while 25% plan on cutting ABM spend. It’s a great way to generate lead volume quickly while allowing you to quickly negate any non-sales qualified criteria. Let’s see what they had to say.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago They say recessions don’t start trends – they accelerate those that are already in motion. The trend has been more of everything in B2B. Is it directly COVID related?

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Outreach

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

What is B2B Sales? Business-to-business (B2B) describes a relationship, situation, or marketplace between one business entity and another. A B2B company is one whose target customers are other businesses. Common examples of B2B relationships include: Organizations that provide professional services (e.g.

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The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you ask most B2B marketers how they use chat platforms like Drift , the immediate answer would most likely be: converting Web visitors. And indeed, increasing Web engagement and Web conversion rates is still a primary use case for chatbots in a B2B context. can increase conversions AND speed time to sale. I can help.”)

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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Understanding the differences between demand generation, lead generation and inbound marketing is paramount for business leaders to make logical decisions about where best to apply marketing dollars. The inbound process is viewed as much more targeted and effective than the old “spray and pray” methods of marketing used in the past.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A study from Search Engine Journal reports that 54% of B2B professionals engage with a webinar on a weekly basis. During the digital transformation of marketing and the shift to digital channels for communications since COVID, webinars have become a cornerstone for many B2B marketers. Remember, most of them are on-demand opportunities.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. Our research suggests that the events of 2020 have made SaaS customers more demanding than ever. It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best.

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SalesIntel

JANUARY 21, 2022

Intent data is a set of behavioral and search signals to help marketers and sales professionals understand potential customers’ likelihood to purchase a product or service. According to surveys, an average B2B prospect is 67% of the way through the purchase experience before connecting with a salesperson.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

Marketing leaders are facing an unprecedented time with unprecedented demands: Wring every drop of value from generative AI. As organizations tighten budgets and headcount, marketers tend to experience those downstream impacts as longer sales cycles and lower conversion rates. Navigate ever-changing email privacy regulations.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp. Get the Kit.

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Valasys

MARCH 9, 2020

The modern – age B2B marketing is majorly about prioritizing the preferences of the customers. Scaling up personalization, to streamline sales helps customers sail quickly through the sales cycle, resulting in optimized the sales conversions. According to a report by Loyalty360.org

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Rev

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever lost a big sales opportunity without knowing why it slipped away? Those lost sales opportunities can actually be great learning experiences if you take the time to conduct a win/loss analysis. We’ll also share seven tips to prevent losing sales so that you can increase your overall win rate. Let’s get started.

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

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Engagio

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It comes as no surprise to anyone in Sales that there’s been a dip in the meetings we can generate when we use the same old tactics quarter after quarter. The activity is still there from reps, but conversion rates aren’t — and we aren’t booking as many meetings as we used to. My tips for Sales teams. Go beyond the sale.

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SnapApp

JULY 18, 2018

Businesses today know that the longer it takes to close the sale, the greater the chance is of losing prospects to the competition. In addition, a longer sales cycle requires more time and resources. According to a recent study , 91 percent of all B2B organizations surveyed indicated using content marketing.

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Martech

MARCH 2, 2022

Well, it’s here – and not only is it the future of selling in saas, but sales teams are using it today to engage with prospects in the earliest stages of the dark funnel. The dark funnel explained: Did you know 75% of buyers are already halfway through their buying journey before they even speak to a salesperson?

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Martech

APRIL 3, 2023

If your B2B go-to-market strategy doesn’t prioritize delivering a personalized and engaging experience for your audience, you could be missing out on potential customers and growth opportunities. This article is a guide to conversational marketing and why it should be a key component of your B2B go-to-market strategy.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Although marketing budgets have recovered slightly since bottoming out during the pandemic, many B2B marketing teams are still treading water as sales cycles slow, buyers put their projects on hold, and leadership teams go into fight-or-flight mode. Even better, take your average sales cycle and multiply it by two.

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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.

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Madison Logic

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

B2B marketing is not just about selling a product or service. It’s about building positive brand awareness and strong relationships throughout the entire customer lifecycle. We face a changing B2B buying landscape with longer sales cycles and larger buying committees made up of increasingly independent decision-makers.

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