Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Let’s start with a reminder: CRMs have a purpose. Sales professionals — yes, even managers — on frontlines of business development.

Zoominfo 219

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. A truly successful launch — one that will become a milestone for your brand’s continuous growth and success — requires coordination across teams, efficient workflows, and clear messaging. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 20, 2018

The marketing tech landscape changes constantly as new trends emerge and innovative tactics catch on as effective marketing strategies. Subsequently, new technologies have emerged as well, aimed to help marketers achieve specific tasks and objectives. Today, we break down the most important categories of marketing tech.

Marketing Automation Services 170

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The digital era has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. You’re familiar with the B2B buyer’s journey : moving prospects through the awareness, consideration, and decision stages of the buying process. The Shift to Customer-Centric Marketing. In 2019, 90% of all U.S. Source: Pew Research.

Buyer Intent 356

Buyer Intent Intent Work Management Marketing Management 356

Sharpspring

AUGUST 26, 2022

The bottom line is that a customer wants a seamless experience, especially with their experience between marketing and sales. The State of Marketing and Sales Alignment study, by the research firm Ascend2 and SharpSpring, found a primary benefit of marketing and sales alignment is a seamless customer experience. Learn more.

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Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you haven’t come across it yet, it’s an insightful framework that challenges the outdated strategies we B2B marketers have relied on to spur growth over the last decade. Something is shifting in the realm of B2B marketing It’s hard to put your finger on it just yet, but it’s there, quietly brewing beneath the surface.

Paid Content 80

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Planning 80

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The problem is that SFA tools, particularly CRM, only facilitate measurement, rather than the sales process itself. Invest in market intelligence to automate workflows and enable sales technologies. Increased productivity AND insight for management? First of all, it’s time-consuming. Not so fast. ZoomInfo can help!

B2B Sales 147

B2B Sales Ad Building Zoominfo B2B 147

Belkins

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Marketing agencies have to generate leads to keep their business going. So how to get leads for digital marketing? How to Generate Leads for Digital Marketing Agencies: - Research your audience. Numerous businesses make the same mistake, skipping the process of creating a buyer persona. Be engaging.

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SnapApp

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

This post is intended for the individual (or team) spearheading the buyer persona process. The sad truth is that when personas are created in a vacuum and not shared, they have a limited shelf life. How do you share your personas beyond your team so the entire company is using them? How were the buyer personas created?

Buyer Personas 54

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The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The 11 undeniable benefits of marketing automation for B2B sales and marketing teams. How automation can transform your B2B marketing effectiveness and results. These days, when most consultants and gurus talk about technology transforming marketing, automation is what they’re referring to. Contact Us.

Marketing Automation Services 98

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The ABM Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the sophisticated landscape of B2B marketing, establishing an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Center of Excellence (COE) represents the pinnacle of ABM maturity. Watch our full ABM Maturity Model Webinar The Modular Path to ABM Maturity: ABM is not a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Account Based Marketing 52

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SnapApp

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

This post is intended for the individual (or team) spearheading the buyer persona process. The sad truth is that when personas are created in a vacuum and not shared, they have a limited shelf life. How do you share your personas beyond your team so the entire company is using them? How were the buyer personas created?

Buyer Personas 48

Buyer Personas Organization Validation Organic Leads 48

Zoominfo

APRIL 3, 2018

Discord between marketing and sales departments is an age-old story. The marketing team gets annoyed at the sales team for failing to follow up on leads and in return, the sales team is annoyed with the marketing team for generating low-quality leads in the first place. 5 Ways to Facilitate Better Marketing and Sales Alignment.

Sales Management 223

Sales Management Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 223

Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2023

An effective way to achieve this is through sales and marketing alignment. The new reality is that sales and marketing are continuously and increasingly integrated. Marketing needs to know more about sales, sales needs to know more about marketing and we all need to know more about our customers.

Work Management 75

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Let’s start with a reminder: CRMs have a purpose. Sales professionals — yes, even managers — on frontlines of business development.

Zoominfo 100

Zoominfo Marketing Management Peer-to-peer Opt-out 100

Sharpspring

JULY 14, 2020

Enhance your CRM. Set up email marketing campaigns with triggers. As a system that handles tedious jobs like kicking off emails and following up on hot leads, sales automation can save time while helping to grow your revenue and streamline your CRM. Sales Automation Benefits For CRM. Lead rotation.

Top of Funnel 60

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Pam Didner

MARCH 4, 2022

I often talk about the importance of “strategic thinking” as an essential skill of any modern marketer. It impacts how you approach marketing, career development, and management communications. Your mindset guides your marketing efforts “Thoughts are behaviors we haven’t learned to observe yet.”

Planning 85

Planning Demand Generation Agencies Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 85

GreenRope

DECEMBER 15, 2021

How to Create an Easy-to-Follow Marketing Strategy. 2022 is just around the corner and if you have not already started planning your marketing strategy for the upcoming year, now is the time. What is a marketing strategy? Typically, a company will have a marketing strategy that was put into place when the company first started.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

No matter how many times we’re told email marketing is dead, the channel continues to be an effective way to generate revenue. That’s why email list segmentation is the key to successful email marketing. That’s why email list segmentation is the key to successful email marketing. The days of batch and blast emails are long gone.

Segmentation 130

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Hubspot

MARCH 7, 2022

Enter cold calling software — the tools that take some strain off of cold calling reps and the managers that guide them. Here, we'll take a look at seven of the best of these resources on the market. Best for Seamless Integration With Your CRM. CRM data-driven call prioritization. Automatic CRM call logging.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The life of a marketer or business owner is busy. Believe me — as both a marketer and business owner, I know how this feels. One technology improvement has made marketers’ lives abundantly easier, however — marketing automation. We’ll talk more about email marketing automation below. Wait — another email.

Marketing Automation Services 69

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Sharpspring

AUGUST 25, 2020

When it comes to marketing automation, both internal and external tactics are necessary for running a successful business. In the following post, we’ll discuss the main types of marketing automation and why each one is vital for your company to survive and to thrive. Internal vs. External Marketing. Email Automation.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

Because of this it’s essential to have an Account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. This focuses on targeting top potential customers and uses both marketing and sales initiatives to capture the prospect’s interest and nurture them through the buying journey. Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on. beforehand.

Account Based Marketing 101

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The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2023

Lead nurturing is a powerful B2B marketing strategy for companies to create meaningful connections and drive engagement with customers and prospects at every stage of the sales funnel. Almost 80% of marketing leads don’t actually convert into sales.

Sales Management 62

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ANNUITAS

JANUARY 8, 2015

Now that you’ve selected your marketing automation platform (MAP), it is time to implement. Marketing automation is not a one size fits all approach and each implementation must be done to align with the current business systems and processes currently in place. Integration with your CRM. The benefits of a MAP are significant.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 3, 2019

Lead nurturing is an incredibly important part of your inbound marketing strategy. This is especially true when it comes to marketing senior living communities. Inbound marketing can have powerful results for senior living communities. Are your lead nurture workflows set up with this in mind? Is Your CRM Integrated?

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Lead Nurturing Communities Sales Qualified Leads Optimization 72

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

Today’s buyers have a strong preference to buy from sellers that can add value and help them with their purchase decision. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. At its core, it is a collaboration between both marketing and sales. What is Sales Enablement?

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

The Effective Marketer

JUNE 1, 2012

With all the (deserved) hype surrounding marketing automation, is no wonder that many companies, startups especially, are adding the technology as a key component to their marketing activities. But let’s say you got approval and have purchased the marketing automation software of your dreams. Step 2: Buyer Personas.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Work Management 100

SmartBug Media

JUNE 28, 2021

As marketers, we’re likely always seeking out ways to do things faster, better, and more efficiently. that my customers ask regarding their customer relationship management (CRM) platform, and a few contact data hacks in HubSpot to make your life easier. Here are a few common questions (and answers!) Perform a database audit.

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SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sales intelligence is now equipped with a new set of digital tools and independent thinking, ready to challenge stubborn sales and marketing directors. From a marketing perspective, sales intelligence will track and analyze the digital buyer journey and allow the team to produce personalized content and predictive insights.

Marketing Management 52

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Make pipeline management easier than 1-2-3 Take advantage of Sales Cloud’s automation, workflows, email syncing, and record updates to ensure you spend your time on what matters: building relationships with prospects and moving them through the pipeline. How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

Top of Funnel 59

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ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

Today’s buyers have a strong preference to buy from sellers that can add value and help them with their purchase decision. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. At its core, it is a collaboration between both marketing and sales. What is Sales Enablement?

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Pam Didner

JULY 5, 2020

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Account-based marketing (ABM) has become a buzzword in recent years. However, there is confusion among marketers concerning what it means and how to do it effectively. What is account-based marketing? Why is it important for sales and marketing? What are some examples of account-based marketing?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2023

How to build a customer-obsessed culture in 7 steps Unleash growth now with the #1 CRM See how Sales Cloud speeds up the sales cycle with data and AI, making you more efficient at every step. It has to be consistently reinforced, going beyond buyer personas and traditional “contact us” customer care.

Lead Ranking 59

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Metadata

JULY 21, 2022

Account-based marketing may (or may not) be what your company needs — here’s why. If you’re a B2B marketer, you’ve probably heard of account-based marketing. But as more marketers try to use this as some sort of silver bullet, one thing quickly becomes clear: Not everyone needs to do account-based marketing.

Account Based Marketing 72

Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Top of Funnel 72

accelerate agency

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The graph below shows the leading goals achieved by B2B marketers when using content marketing. At this point in the sales process, decision-makers will be considering your product seriously and thoroughly vetting it to make sure it’ll fit their workflow. . New markets. Prospecting. Handling objections. SaaS Sales Cycles.

Enterprise Management 78

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Responding quickly to incoming leads can make or break a deal, particularly in highly competitive markets. Tools like Clearbit can help pull in data about customer’s company size and value to pre-populate CRM data. Create workflows or automations based on that criteria. Want more insight?

Lead Ranking 72

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads Enterprise Management 72