ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

B2B companies have greatly succeeded in enhancing the effectiveness of their ABM campaigns through careful content planning, creation, and distribution. In this guide, we share practical content-related advice and examples that you can use to resolve specific ABM challenges, ultimately increasing the efficiency of your marketing campaigns.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. B2B is focused on developing relationships between businesses, while B2C is focused on connecting directly with end consumers. 10 Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing 1.

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Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a perfect world, sales and marketing would be tightly aligned , working toward the same goals and achieving the best possible results. But marketers and sales teams know this isn’t always easy. From this challenge, sales enablement was born. As a result, B2B companies are investing heavily in sales enablement tools.

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Act-On

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With higher traffic and more page views, it’s only reasonable to expect a bump in conversions and sales. We’ll give you an example. Lower funnel keywords are an often neglected SEO strategy for marketers. We’d argue that when you can sprinkle in solid bottom-of-the-funnel keywords, you’ll get more focused and profitable traffic.

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Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Keywords Marketing Automation Services 130

The Point

JULY 1, 2019

For the last decade or more, it’s been an accepted principle – almost a key tenet – of B2B demand generation that business buyers don’t want to talk to a sales rep until the last possible moment. It’s why, for example, we marketers have assumed control for more and more of the lead funnel. Sales Alerts.

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B2B Sales Demand Generation Agencies Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 124

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

What’s the perpetual challenge in every sales funnel? You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion. This emphasizes the critical need to identify sales-qualified leads primed for conversion.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 31, 2022

When B2B marketers think of a conversion, usually we’re thinking of the final purchase. You’ve moved prospects through the sales funnel and they’re finally ready to buy or maybe book a demo. . There are some UA goals that aren’t possible in GA4, for example: smart or duration goals. . Use the search bar.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2017

What is a Sales Funnel? Sales funnels are everywhere. Prospective purchasers don’t see the funnel, but rather an interactive brand, an awesome product, or the long awaited solution they need. This is the power of a sales funnel that’s ultimately designed to get sales.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

But there are a lot of factors littering the path of lead conversion [time, sales, team, and more]. But generating qualified leads isn’t – because the number of qualified leads is the most immediate result of your effective B2B lead generation strategy or tactics.

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Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

Biznology

JUNE 4, 2018

“ Tech Providers Will Pay Far More Attention to Sales Enablement” was one of “ 10 Fearless Predictions for B2B Tech Sales and Marketing in 2017 ” from Gartner technology marketing analyst Todd Berkowitz. The need for mid- and late-funnel video for sales enablement.

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Top of Funnel Video Marketing Case Studies Gartner 173

Zoominfo

MARCH 24, 2021

You hire talented sales and marketing professionals and set them up with state-of-the-art CRM and automation tools. However, if that data isn’t clean, your marketing and sales efforts take a hit. Examples of poor data include: Missing contact fields Inaccuracies due to outdated information (e.g., Let’s take a closer look.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. When the prospect is ready to buy, your sales team carries them over the finish line to close the deal. BTW: Are Your Sales and Marketing Teams Aligned? You’ll also use your customer personas to guide future marketing and sales efforts.

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation 246

The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges. Here are the five most common “fails” we see in B2B search campaigns: Not Bidding on the Correct Keywords.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Require an email address or contact information for big pieces of content, like ebooks and white papers. Before we get into the types of exclusive B2B content you can create, let’s cover the two main reasons to do so: lead generation and email marketing. Gathering Leads for Sales. Ebooks & White Papers.

Sales Qualified Leads 152

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Scoring 152

FunnelEnvy

MARCH 18, 2024

Studies prove that B2B prospects now prefer a digital buying journey over sales calls. Understanding your target audience is more important than ever for lead generation and improving the ROI of marketing and sales. Understanding their journey is where B2B customer insights come in. What are B2B Buyer Personas?

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Buyer Personas Marketing AI Ideal Customer Profiles Webinar Metrics 57

Martech

AUGUST 22, 2023

B2B buying has changed dramatically in the last decade, and marketers need to change with it. These industrial pumps are used in various industries that involve fluid handling, like chemicals, water management, aquariums, mining, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, steel, circuit boards, electronics and food and beverage.

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Top Rank Marketing

JUNE 3, 2024

The current renaissance of creative B2B content is a blessing and a curse for B2B marketers. On the bad side, B2B buyers won’t settle for less than imaginative and engrossing content. There’s no skating by with an old-school white paper or a generic ebook.

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Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sure, it’s always been there to some extent, but that pressure has recently increased, according to B2B marketers. We’ve shared our favorite five lead nurturing examples and strategies. For example, we did a complete audit of our nurture sequences last year and found the open rate was around 25%. Hardly seems fair, right?

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Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 190

Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

But how much do you know about B2B lead generation and its potential to redefine the term entirely? It’s fine if you don’t understand everything right now, but by the conclusion of this post, you’ll be well on your way to producing B2B leads like a pro. Your blog entries are the most typical example.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

But organizations typically seek to accelerate this process as much as possible. To that end, here are nine recommendations for strategies and tactics to get the attention of both search engines and your prospective customers or website visitors. Here’s a great example. Sites like Inc.,

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. And this problem drives a deeper wedge between marketing and sales. The Bottom Line: When marketing gathers up new names from contact forms and dumps them over to sales, no one wins.

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Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 262

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2021

So you’re a B2B marketer. Checklists, product demos, webinars, e-books, and whitepapers are some of the most popular types of B2B lead magnets. B2B marketers and sales teams must collaborate to implement a lead magnet follow-up plan. What’s the Real Deal with B2B Lead Magnets? Sound right? Accessible.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 358

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. Engagement.

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Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Is your B2B strategy performing the way you expect it to? Modern marketing is constantly expanding, and your audience will change, requiring new marketing strategies and tactics. Break Away From Boring Being a B2B enterprise doesn’t mean your content or attitude has to be ho-hum. FAQs How can I make my B2B content more engaging?

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Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Attribution 122

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 30, 2021

The problem with modern sales and marketing. I see with marketing (and sales) this: we get clinical and treat our customers as objects to convert rather than people who need help. I recently met with a group of sales and marketing influencers and we discussed trends and our projects. Examples of empathetic B2B companies.

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Paid Search Agency B2B Sales Marketing & Strategy CMO 281

Launch Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

From defining the target market to outlining marketing and sales tactics to reach the audience and more, a go-to-market strategy has it all. Here are four tactics for developing an effective SaaS go-to-market strategy. That is why organizations need an effective go-to-market strategy. Identify The Target Audience.

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Tactics Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 115

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

As you’re walking away, rake in hand, a sales associate stops you and asks you to sign up today for a free home consultation to start your dream kitchen immediately and the option to sign up for a payment plan. Key takeaways: Understanding the three marketing funnel stages is crucial for creating a smooth user journey.

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Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 90

Content Standard

MARCH 28, 2019

Recently, a project sent me looking for mid-funnel content examples for a financial services content marketing strategy I was working on. The client—an investment brand—had a well-established content plan with plenty of individual articles, pithy blogs, and top-of-the-funnel awareness content. Enter the mid-funnel asset.

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Martech

JUNE 28, 2022

Marketers play a large, proactive role in the buying-selling process to generate revenue across the entire buyer lifecycle – from generating a new customer, to contract renewal, to solution expansion and cross-sell/upsell. B2B marketing expert Tony Zambito calls this the “ Great Buyer Resignation.” A reality check.

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Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing Attribution 101

The ABM Agency

MAY 16, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Account-based marketing examples provide valuable insights into the strategic approach taken by successful B2B SaaS organizations to target high-value accounts. By focusing on specific accounts, these companies are able to optimize their marketing resources and achieve better alignment with sales teams.

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SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. Having ICPs clearly defined helps your sales and marketing teams to understand which businesses would make great prospects.

Paid Search Agency 97

Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

FunnelEnvy

JUNE 10, 2024

In the ultra-competitive SaaS digital marketing and B2B lead generation world, strategic social media and content marketing to generate leads is only the first step. Building trust with top-of-funnel visitors takes time. For example, asking for a phone number may be a turn-off for some prospects. Every form submission counts.

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Sales Qualified Leads Design Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

Martech

MARCH 12, 2024

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. For example, if you are in the business of selling expertise, like professional services, here’s a freebie: the answer is yes. Social is often an afterthought and, as a result, incredibly tactical. It can be done.

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Social Media Media B2B Advertising Agencies 78

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. This builds a loyal following of buyers.

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Top of Funnel Trends B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Personas 77

Oktopost

MARCH 7, 2022

There is no shortage of imperative marketing tactics that if you don’t do right now, your B2B organization will crash and burn. In this piece, we’ll break down social listening, how it’s different from social monitoring, and the benefits and ways to use social listening for your B2B brand. What is Social Listening?

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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing 2023 is already hitting companies pretty hard – specifically bringing several challenges for B2B marketers, one of which is budget cuts. This can be a difficult challenge, as they are responsible for creating and executing marketing strategies that drive sales and revenue growth.

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