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CMOs: Wield Powers of Influence to Gain a Seat at the Executive Table

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According to Aberdeen , 40% of the sales-forecasted pipeline among Best-in-Class companies is generated by marketing, compared with 22% among Industry Average firms and 13% within Laggard companies. average year-over-year growth in corporate revenue, versus 18.7% for Industry Average firms and a 6.7% decline among Laggards.

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Where is ROI Best Applied in the Sales Process?

The ROI Guy

On average, 76% of deals are now won or lost early in the decision making process – going to the solution provider who helps your Prospect uncover and prioritize the issue and set the buying agenda, while only 24% are won / lost during the later competitive bake-off phase. Quantify the Pain Why Now? Justify the Gain Why You?

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Gartner says 2013 will be a Better Year for IT Spending Growth?

The ROI Guy

Second, even if the growth tops 4%, this growth will still be 1/3 less than the prior decades’ 6% growth rate average. IT purchase processes are ever more complex, with IDC reporting 40% more stakeholders involved in the average purchase decision compared to just 3 years ago.

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How Can You Shine as Gartner Lowers IT Spending Forecasts for 2013?

The ROI Guy

As such, it is important to recognize that growth will in the near term remain historically low, below the 6% average annual IT spending increases of the last decade, but that your sales and marketing strategy can be adjusted to drive competitive success.

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Interview: Guided Selling with Storytelling, Insights and Financial Justification

The ROI Guy

And research from Forrester indicates that the late engagement could have serious impacts on win rates? Almost 60% of a typical pipeline is being indicated as stalled – no longer moving forward in the decision making process, this according to the Sales Benchmark Index. Second you have to prove the value of your proposed solutions.

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Are you CIO Worthy?

The ROI Guy

Unfortunately, most IT executives don’t view the average vendor salesperson as strategic. Goal : Use this research on goals and opportunities to develop and prioritize your proposals to help address strategic goals. A little more than 1 in 3 sales professionals are indicated as well prepared. How are they performing versus competitors?

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Five Reasons You May Not Be Spending Enough on Content Marketing

The ROI Guy

Content and tools that help buyers assess the economic impact of implementing the proposed solutions, or the cost of “doing nothing”, are essential. Frugalnomics According to Forrester analyst Scott Santucci, go-to-market models always change during periods of disruption, and Great Recession has certainly caused its share of turmoil.