Marketing Craftmanship

JULY 10, 2023

Providing all employees with basic marketing and sales skills can help your B2B firm to grow and succeed. From the front desk to the corner office, “Every Employee a Sales Rep” should be fully ingrained as part of your company’s operating culture.

B2B Sales 130

B2B Sales Cross-Selling Work Management B2B 130

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. Sagefrog’s 2023 report , amazingly, listed customer retention as B2B marketers’ number two priority. (It

Tactics 115

Tactics Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 115

Rev

MAY 31, 2023

Lead management isn’t a totally new idea, especially in the demand gen world. But, as your business grows and scales, you’ll need to make sure everyone understands what it is so they can follow the process you’ve built. What is lead management? After all, the shared goal is to make a sale. It’s normal.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 78

TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of the biggest professional commitments is the marriage between a vendor and a buyer. The software your team needs comes with a vendor relationship you’re going to foster, and like in real marriage you need to choose the right one. What is the Vendor Selection Process? Our Tips For Vendor Selection Criteria.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Vendors Budget Programs 98

Martech

MAY 29, 2024

How should marketers approach the daunting task of reining in and improving the marketing funnel? Recently at The MarTech Conference , two marketing leaders discussed this precise task. What they discovered was that marketers need to understand all facets of the funnel and have data ready to make decisions.

Top of Funnel 105

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads 105

Hubspot

MAY 27, 2024

We all know the “obvious” traits high-performing sales reps exhibit. insight you can only find at a revolutionary publication that supplements an esteemed legacy with a funky, devil-may-care edge — in short, you're looking for what The HubSpot Sales Blog has to offer, baby! 7 "Under-the-Radar" Traits of Top-Selling Sales Reps 1.

Peer-to-peer 67

Peer-to-peer Work Management Storytelling Marketing Management 67

Martech

JUNE 4, 2024

Although it’s hardly surprising that SAP’s CX offering now includes an AI toolkit, the announcement could almost have been lost in the tidal wave of business AI announcements pouring out of SAP’s Sapphire conference this week. The news for marketers comes with the CX initiative. Consumer Insights.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Conference Paid Search Agency 98

Martech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After attending the recent MarketingOperations.com conference (MOps-Apalooza), my cofounder Tyler remarked, “If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone at MOps-Apalooza say something about companies buying software that they never fully implemented, I think my ticket for next year’s conference would be paid for.”

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs Software 120

Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

Work Management 85

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 85

Biznology

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I’ve long observed that B2B marketers focus too much on lead generation, and not enough on current customer expansion and retention, which is, after all, where the bulk of profits lie. When asked, the typical B2B marketer will say that 80-85% of their effort goes to customer acquisition. marketing program? This is a mistake.

Top of Funnel 205

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Churn Rate 205

LeanData

APRIL 11, 2023

And when you’re spending your company’s money, the pressure is even greater. Make the wrong software decision, and your professional reputation is on the line. Like the good friend who told you not to buy that boat, we’ve identified some pitfalls to avoid as you evaluate different vendors.

Marketing Management 52

Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Lead Management Purchase 52

Martech

APRIL 23, 2024

Have you sensed that your martech solution or vendor is losing interest? Marketers understand that not all of their relationships are perfect. Have you outgrown your current solution? No matter what is happening in the larger industry you operate in, your company might be going gangbusters.

Enterprise Management 88

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Vendors 88

Martech

JUNE 3, 2024

As companies prioritize “efficient growth,” vertical software has gained prominence due to its lower customer acquisition costs, higher expansion sales and stronger gross retention than its horizontal counterparts. Salesforce, Atlassian and HubSpot are examples of horizontal software companies.

Verticals 117

Verticals Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 117

SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

Marketing Automation Services 97

Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Martech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Google Ads customer service has plummeted to an unacceptable all-time low, according to marketers. From incorrect account suspensions to sales calls “aggressively” pushing automation to confusion over the platform’s products, advertisers are exasperated by the lack of help from Google. The whole process has been brutal.

Paid Search Agency 108

Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 108

Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. We’ll also share recommendations on 10 of the best sales tools that you can use to streamline your sales processes.

Enterprise Management 78

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 78

Martech

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Effective marketing management can help your organization achieve key objectives for your business. For example, your brand might want to gain exposure, improve revenue, or break into new markets. In a highly competitive environment, effective marketing management helps you to remain competitive.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Planning 98

Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Introducing B2B SaaS: Business Solutions. The B2B SaaS market is rising, so it’s obvious why the benefits are difficult to overlook. You can get the data you need to decide whether B2B SaaS is appropriate for your company if you’re thinking about switching to SaaS. B2B SaaS sales are typically more logical.

Work Management 118

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing AI B2B 118

Martech

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Once you have determined that marketing work management software makes sense for your business and have spent time researching individual vendors, it’s time to schedule demos with your selected vendors. Whether the vendor seems to understand your business and your needs.

Work Management 90

Work Management Enterprise Management Digital Asset Management Marketing Management 90

Martech

JUNE 10, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Prompt: Consistent high engagement rates across multi-channel campaigns (email+Linkedin) for a B2B IT services company, but failed to generate inquiries/meetings/free consultations/free assessments, etc.

Top of Funnel 86

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 86

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?

Top of Funnel 160

Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads 160

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

Enterprise Management 111

Enterprise Management Work Management Advertising Channels Marketing Management 111

Thinkers360

MAY 19, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on artificial intelligence for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today !

Marketing AI 144

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Enterprise Management 144

Martech

MAY 24, 2024

B2C marketing deals with consumer purchases, which means B2C marketers are targeting individuals or small groups of people who make purchase decisions. But generally speaking, a couple considering a B2C purchase will have an easier time coming to a decision than a business buying group with varied wants and needs in a B2B setting.

Marketing Automation Services 99

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Tactics 99

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 8, 2024

” to close a sale. Sales contracts are vital to completing any business transaction. They detail the scope of work/product and the conditions of the sale to prevent misunderstandings between the buyer and seller. This guide will teach you how to draft a bulletproof sales contract.

Process 110

Process Practices Terms and Conditions Work Management 110

sagefrog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One of the most significant decisions a facility can make in building the future of its business is who to outsource and entrust various facility maintenance services to. After all, selecting the right vendors can be the difference between employees and customers having a positive or negative experience at the facility.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Marketing Plans 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The big picture The average enterprise company uses more than 1,000 different applications across separate departments, which are often siloed, according to MuleSoft’s 2023 Connectivity Benchmark Report. This is known as vendor sprawl. Consolidate your spend with one or just a few vendors. What is vendor sprawl?

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Vendors 98

ClickZ

OCTOBER 1, 2020

30-second summary: There are plenty of software options to help process subscription sales, for small, medium and large companies. The software you ultimately choose needs to fit your company and your sector. Sales and Marketing teams need systems that help them sell a new way.

Enterprise Management 122

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 122

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 15, 2024

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing B2B purchases are complex, involving multiple decision-makers, each with specific needs. So if you want real, predictable revenue growth, it’s time to forget the one-off quick-win tactics. Marketing: Marketers are the customer whisperers.

Top of Funnel 114

Top of Funnel Work Management Verticals Marketing Management 114

SalesIntel

APRIL 25, 2024

However, despite the recent challenges, the supply chain and logistics industry is set for incredible growth in the coming years, with experts predicting a global market value of 18.23 Identify Key People Within Your Target Companies It is estimated that there are only 19,677 shippers , with over $500 million in revenue in the United States.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 52

Only B2B

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Acquiring new customers is the lifeline of a lot of businesses but it can be expensive many times. One of the biggest advantages of lead management strategy and marketing automation is the ability to create a process that continuously manages leads at a bigger scale. Create a Plan. Qualify Leads.

Sales Management 117

Sales Management Lead Management Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 117

SmartBug Media

APRIL 14, 2023

The goal of a business is not only to convert a prospect to a customer but also to maintain that relationship in the long term, whether through subscriptions or one-time purchases. To achieve that longevity, you'll need your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to work together as one. What Is RevOps?

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Budget 98

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Field service can help drive revenue growth by selling to your existing customers, also called upselling or cross-selling. But the question is, how can you reach this audience at the right time, with the right message, in a way that doesn’t make them feel like they’re being sold to during a service visit?

Work Management 105

Work Management Service Cross-Selling Training 105

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

Advertising Agencies 52

Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

Only B2B

APRIL 17, 2024

Imagine having dedicated support to handle meetings, reach potential clients, and manage your calendar seamlessly. Appointment setting services offer precisely this assistance. And thoughtful selection of these services not only boosts revenue but also makes you wonder how you ever managed without it.

Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads Service 71

Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Negotiating with martech vendors requires a strategic approach that goes beyond budget considerations. From defining core needs to mastering emotional intelligence, here is a roadmap to navigate the nuances of vendor dynamics. Company dynamics, product needs and personalities involved change year over year.

Work Management 103

Work Management Marketing Management Vendors Lead Scoring 103

Valasys

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Today’s fast-paced business world requires efficient management of customer relationships and sales orders to achieve sustainable success. Focusing on this aspect of their operations enables companies to not only satisfy their customers but also streamline processes, ultimately leading to higher profitability.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Order Effectiveness 52