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. Fortunately, a few sales enablement best practices can set you on the right path to hitting your goals.

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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. A recent survey found that: 41% of marketers report they’re feeling more pressure to achieve a high ROI. We’ve shared our favorite five lead nurturing examples and strategies. Hardly seems fair, right?

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Square 2 Marketing

OCTOBER 13, 2020

There is a heated argument among marketers: Gated or ungated content? This means marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) or sales-qualified leads (SQLs). MQLs Are Important; What You Do With Them Could Make Or Break Your Program Performance. Yes, if you ungate your content, you can kiss MQLs goodbye.

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markempa

JUNE 22, 2009

A key challenge B2B lead generation is driving leads from the marketing funnel to the sales pipeline. MarketingSherpa just published a chart that shows which best practices are marketers NOT using to effectively manage their marketing-to-sales pipeline process. Check it out.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the success of today’s marketers hinging on adaptability, integrating AI isn’t just an option—it’s a strategic necessity for growth. While embracing AI may seem daunting, it’s an unparalleled opportunity with transformative potential for those who understand how to leverage it best.

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PureB2B

APRIL 26, 2016

Attracting business prospects highly involves content marketing, as it is the most effective way to produce a steady stream of quality B2B leads for your sales funnel. If done right, achieving a high return on investment from your B2B lead generation and content marketing strategies, is very possible.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. Not convinced? We have proof! 3…2…1…Action!

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Here’s the headline from Marketing Insider Group’s about us page: Our headline tells our potential customers both what we do (deliver fresh content to client websites) and the value we can offer them (traffic and leads). What market needs, customer pain points, or opportunities did/does your company fulfill?

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Peer-to-peer Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency 277

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2023

Automated marketing has been exploding across industries in recent years. Is diving into marketing automation worth the investment? Discover everything you need to know about getting started with automated marketing. Discover everything you need to know about getting started with automated marketing.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

If your B2B business has plateaued and you’re struggling with new ideas to generate leads and grow sales, here’s good news. There are established, effective eCommerce marketing tactics you can use to increase base revenue and upsell opportunities in a very short period of time. What are B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics?

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s world, with tools like omnichannel marketing, businesses aren’t just reaching consumers. What’s even more exciting is that marketers can now keep an eye on how their ads are doing, minute by minute. This isn’t just throwing ads out there and hoping for the best. What Is Performance Marketing?

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LeadSquared

AUGUST 22, 2013

The webinar on ‘B2B Email Marketing Best Practices for Lead Generation’ threw light on email marketing for lead generation and its best practices. The post Webinar Recording: B2B Email Marketing Best Practices for Lead Generation appeared first on LeadSquared.

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LeadSquared

AUGUST 22, 2013

The webinar on ‘B2B Email Marketing Best Practices for Lead Generation ’ threw light on email marketing for lead generation and its best practices. The post Webinar Recording: B2B Email Marketing Best Practices for Lead Generation appeared first on LeadSquared.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. But why is digital marketing so important? If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place!

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Vision Edge Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we’ve highlighted: 3 key research areas where this can come into play, 5 ways AI can amplify confirmation bias 4 practical tips to avoid it. This plays out in the decisions we make about the markets to pursue, the customers to support, and the investments to make. How to Counteract AI-Amplified Confirmation Bias?

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Marketing AI Practices Lead Ranking Tips 229

The Point

DECEMBER 5, 2023

House lists (customers, leads, and other opted-in contacts) are not immune. As that previous article made clear, emailing to anything but opt-in lists may be at odds with the license agreement of your marketing automation platform (MAP) or email service provider.) Yahoo’s rules are expected to be similar.

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Deliverability Rules Purchase Marketing Automation Services 162

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 28, 2023

For some, that might mean entering new markets. Throughout this guide, we’ll look at four effective ways to use data to improve your small business practices to increase new and existing customer engagement and satisfaction. You’ll take both practical behind-the-scenes and public-facing steps to: Get organized. Let’s dive in!

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Small Business Marketing Work Management Data Hygiene Practices 230

Act-On

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Fact: Content marketers could be doing much more with their content. According to research from Scoop.it, only 34% of content marketers repost their content multiple times on social media. Here’s the kicker: Among leading content marketing companies, that figure jumps to 29%. We don’t republish our content.

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Social Media Top of Funnel Media Marketing Automation Services 181

Seismic

MARCH 26, 2024

We wanted enablers to leave with practical and strategic tips to help them create a comprehensive plan that leads to impactful learning and enablement efforts. We can expand that definition even further to include other training activities, like offline tasks, practice opportunities, or role playing.

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Peer-to-peer Effectiveness Training Advertising Mediums 115

Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

2023 was a year of adapting to new technologies, implementing new approaches, evolving practices and much more. As the world continues to adopt new technologies and incorporate them, it is instrumental to evolve yet keep customers the focal point of marketing efforts. We hope this content will help you make 2024 your best year yet.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Companies that best adapt to AI impacts will consider and respond to all of these considerations. Best Practice Training This is a great place to start if you have not already hosted company-wide training on ChatGPT best practices. Adapt for your use as needed. Do you have company guidelines for AI use?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 9, 2024

In a previous role, I had the benefit of reporting into some of the best marketing executives at American Eagle who gave benchmark-level leadership for social media teams by providing encouragement, curiosity and humility. For example, surprise and delight has become the hottest trend in marketing (not just social media).

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CMO Top of Funnel Thought Leadership Marketing Funnels 90

Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Best Practices for Transcribing Business Cards and Contact Information. Lead liaison invented two proprietary methods of transcription which are far superior than traditional optical character recognition (also known as “OCR”) methods commonly used today. Lead liaison CEO Ryan Schefke. accurate on average.

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ClickDimensions

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Data hygiene is the practice of keeping your data clean, accurate, and up-to-date, and is essential for successful marketing campaigns. According to a survey by Forbes Insights, 88% of marketers say collecting and analyzing data is integral to their success. Remove duplicate records to prevent redundant marketing efforts.

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Optinmonster

APRIL 15, 2024

The best way to find out: add a survey popup on your site! The best way to do that is to ask, and using a WordPress survey popup plugin can help. Figure out issues slowing down your lead generation , conversions, and sales. Make sure the questions are direct and don’t lead respondents to the answer you’d like to hear.

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Customer Surveys Marketing Websites Marketing Management Template 77

Martech

JANUARY 4, 2024

Here’s why taking a more holistic view of digital experience is key and how to balance best practices with your business’s unique circumstances. Dig deeper: 9 ways to improve your content’s UX beyond great writing Consider differences It is important to treat metrics such as site speed as best practices.

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Lead Liaison

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Lead Analyzer: Get Your Leads In Order. In the sales world, you have a lot to keep track of: new leads, existing leads, who needs follow-up, who still needs a touch, contracts sent, contract returned, and so much more! This is why Lead liaison has developed the new Lead Analyzer !

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SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2024

Multicultural marketing in the US is expected to grow 8% in 2024, per PQ Media , though it’ll still account for less than 6% of total marketing spending this year. Research spearheaded by the Hispanic Marketing Council * says the multicultural majority already exists for those age 25 and younger.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When Lee Odden asked me to lead the team at TopRank Marketing, I barely hesitated. It’s an exciting time to be a B2B marketer. I can’t wait to lead our team to new heights. What makes B2B marketing special right now is we’re finally — finally — leaning into creativity and human emotion. Imagine that!

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Optinmonster

MARCH 21, 2024

The Benefits of Google Ads Retargeting How To Set Up Google Ads Retargeting Best Practices for Google Ads Retargeting Advanced Retargeting Strategies Google Ads Retargeting: Things to Remember Enhance Your Campaigns with OptinMonster What Is Google Ads Retargeting? What Is Google Ads Retargeting?

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Seismic

MARCH 12, 2024

In our “Shift into the New Year” series, we’re continuing to share best practices to help you develop plans for 2024 and beyond. Our internal teams collaborate to share best practices, and develop functionality that increases efficiency and productivity, while maintaining compliant and complex processes and workflows.

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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 94

Martech

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Influencer and creator marketing is becoming the mainstay for brands aiming to reach their audience where they are: online and engaged in a two-way conversation. Why brands should care about influencers and content creators The creator economy is not just thriving; it’s setting the pace for what’s next in marketing innovation.

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Advertising Agencies Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy 116

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to our research , email remains the best way to connect with customers. What are the best practices of building and growing an email list? The answer is easy if you take it logically, with these best practices. Most marketers use email lists, so you need to have a good one to compete. It sure can.

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FMG Suite

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Feb 21, 2024 – FMG, an industry-leading SaaS company specializing in marketing software and services for financial advisors and insurance agents, has been recognized as a Practice Management Solutions Provider of the Year by Wealth Solutions Report’s (WSR) Wealth Exemplar Awards. SAN DIEGO, Calif.,

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