Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

To thrive, these companies must consistently attract qualified leads to fuel their sales pipelines. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers. For more on these challenges, see my earlier blog post, “Industrial Lead Generation for Sales – It’s Complicated!”

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Marketing Interactions

JUNE 27, 2021

I’m really tired of seeing people dismiss B2B buyer personas as worthless. Although, I have to admit that many of the personas I review from prospective clients are little more than recipe cards for disconnected experiences. And shame on those who are building and promoting what I’ll just call fake personas.

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Buyer Personas B2B Ideal Customer Profiles Account Based Marketing 111

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. What is lead nurturing?

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Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 62

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. What is Demand Generation?

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Launch Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

That is why organizations need an effective go-to-market strategy. 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.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

“If you work at any kind of PE or VC-backed firm, or a public firm, everybody’s feeling the same thing: boards are suddenly caring a lot more about efficiency metrics, revenue per employee, and spend metrics.” We’re constantly looking at performance all the way through the funnel, not just what gets us volume at the front end.”

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Privacy Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

NetLine

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology and data—specifically buyer-level intent data —take a lot of the guesswork out of sales prospecting, making it more precise. How can intent data help sales teams identify high-potential prospects more effectively? It tells you what buyers have been searching for, where they are searching, and why.

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Intent Data Top of Funnel Intent Outreach 52

Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Do all those website visitors and content downloads translate into sales conversations? Understanding the Stages: MQLs, SALs, and SQLs Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and Sales Accepted Leads (SALs) might sound similar , understanding the distinctions between these lead types is crucial to boosting up your marketing funnel.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Is the webinar dead now too? How should we continue generating leads for our sales team while continuing to innovate on the content formats we produce and gate behind a form?". Instead, I’ll make a bold claim: webinars aren’t dead, and neither is the PDF ebook. Webinars Drive Sales. How to Make a Webinar in 2018.

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Webinar Metrics Co-Registration Top of Funnel High Quality Lead 203

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 18, 2021

Misalignment between your marketing and sales departments can cost your business money, waste valuable B2B content, and cause lead-to-sale conversions to fail. Conversely, aligning your sales and marketing can lead to increased marketing revenue, better close rates, and higher customer retention. Source: SuperOffice.

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Top of Funnel Deliverability Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services 281

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 6, 2019

Goals become more complicated to achieve as evolving marketing technology continues to promise an opportunity to target more specifically and create unique customer experiences buyers demand. What Are B2B Buyer Personas? For online marketers, buyer personas can provide direction in the channel-specific campaign development.

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

Longer sales cycles, complex technical products, and a highly analytical buyer persona are just a few factors that set it apart. Probably the most common complaint that I hear from Sales is that “Marketing just doesn’t understand engineering problems, and they generate ‘crappy’ leads that are not ready to buy.”

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Tactics B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 75

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. By incorporating social media into a comprehensive revenue generation strategy, B2B enterprises can deepen connections with their target audience and simultaneously boost sales.

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Social Media Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 69

Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

And for a small to medium-sized business (SMB) to maintain that success, they need to focus attention on growth strategies, including lead generation. Lead generation is the practice of capturing interest from potential buyers to purchase your product or service. 11 Steps to Build an SMB Lead Generation Strategy.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 246

SalesIntel

JULY 28, 2023

While this has created opportunities for companies to reach their clients at nearly every touch point, it’s also driven them to put the customer at the center of sales, bringing on board new channels, tech, and incentives to drive business. Awareness First and foremost is awareness.

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Top of Funnel Cost Buyer Personas Digital Marketing Funnels 52

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2021

This is a massive, missed opportunity to generate leads, create interest around products, and establish a presence that resonates with their audience over time. Social media strategies have become key to meeting critical marketing goals for many businesses, and the ones that work well start with deep consideration. Revisit Your Plan.

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Social Media Work Management Webinar Metrics Social Marketing 358

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In order to convert leads into paying customers, you must have a comprehensive lead management process in place. But, the process of lead management is every bit as multilayered and complex as the modern buyer’s journey. What is lead management? Think of lead management like a house of cards.

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Lead Ranking Work Management Lead Management Marketing Management 100

Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Therefore, it makes sense to sharpen the focus on your lead management and optimize it at every stage. In fact, research shows that automating your lead management process can increase sales revenue by 10% in just six months. That way, you can implement the right system for your sales team and consumer market.

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Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 52

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can add “business development vs. sales” to that long list. Sales is, well, sales: bringing your product to your target market. You’ll even see sales rep positions advertised online under the title of “business development representative.” If so, careful market research will be necessary. What is Sales?

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Buyer Personas Best Practices 130

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. The goal is to target the right prospects, as well as bring them along the buyer’s journey.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2021

You can add “business development vs. sales” to that long list. Sales is, well, sales: bringing your product to individuals in your predetermined target market segment. You’ll even see sales rep positions advertised online under the title of “business development representative.” What Is Sales?

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Buyer Personas Best Practices 130

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Account Based Marketing 116

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Such is the life of a content marketer, where you must balance content marketing strategy vs. execution. You can’t “win” at content marketing without a solid strategy. A fruitful content marketing return for your organization requires both strategy and execution. Start with a Strategy. Image: SEMRush. Image: CMI.

Marketing & Strategy 362

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 362

BenchmarkONE

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The pandemic brought a lot of business sales strategies – and outcomes – to a screeching halt. This year, it’s all about finding ways to get back in motion again — which includes seeking out new tactics that will help boost sales and make up for lost revenue. Focus on Remote Interactions.

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Sales Management Tactics Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels 60

Convince & Convert

MAY 19, 2016

I don’t mean to get personal here, but do you have a leaky sales funnel? Are you losing some customers somewhere along their journey from initial contact to final sale? Or is your sales funnel fully clogged, in need of middle-of-the-night emergency attention that’s costing you a fortune? Guaranteed. Feature Study.

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Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Marketing Funnels Content 96

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. If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place! But you know what they say – nothing good comes easy.

B2B Marketing 310

B2B Marketing B2B Buyer Personas Mobile Advertising 310

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers. This is where sales enablement comes in. Today’s buyers have a strong preference to buy from sellers that can add value and help them with their purchase decision.

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B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. Depending on your stage and business model, you will need different tools and strategies to grow your company without breaking the marketing bank.

Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

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. For B2B companies, bad data and data decay weaken CRM and sales and marketing automation tools. How Does Dirty Data Affect Sales?

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Data Hygiene Buyer Personas Churn Rate B2B 251

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

Buyer power has increased and as such, B2B businesses have to adapt to this new buyer journey and integrate new techniques to win and retain these customers. This is where sales enablement comes in. Today’s buyers have a strong preference to buy from sellers that can add value and help them with their purchase decision.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

The strategies that were effective yesterday may no longer yield results. 4 Customer-Led Strategies for Success Here are a few customer-led growth strategies you can try in your organization to build loyalty, drive sales, and navigate choppy waters: 1. This may include blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, webinars, etc.

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Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy B2B Thought Leadership Word of Mouth 109

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. For any marketing professionals to maximize the impact of their efforts, they must understand the differences between these two marketing strategies, and when to apply practices from each.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team? Optimizing your funnel based on this difference maximizes your ROI. Attending webinars or events.

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High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

accelerate agency

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like everything else, sales have gone online, and that’s especially true for the SaaS industry. In the following article, we’re going to give you all the details and tricks you need to finetune your SaaS sales game so you can make sure you’re selling your SaaS product in the best way possible. What Is the SaaS Sales Process?

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Enterprise Management Process Paid Content Lead Ranking 52

Launch Marketing

MARCH 13, 2024

Without clear and consistent messaging, it can be a challenge to engage ideal buyers and highlight why your solution is the best one for them. A messaging framework is a tool that helps embody and communicate your strategy and story across all different lines of business. That’s where a strategic messaging framework comes in.

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B2B Marketing Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency B2B 117