PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Even under the GDPR you can still reach out to prospects using outbound tactics like cold emails and cold calls. There are, however, new rules and processes you need to adopt to ensure GDPR compliance with your B2B data usage and cold outreach. Key Definitions. Can we still purchase B2B data?

B2B 62

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MKT1

JUNE 16, 2022

Startups often overvalue “engine” and undervalue “fuel”: When you overvalue “engine”, you think adding more people and sending more emails and doing more cold calls will keep working without diminishing returns. We’ll just call it rules of engagement / the funnel. It won’t.

Marketing Analytics Tools 52

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Brandpoint

AUGUST 14, 2018

In 2002, marketing for us was definitely more about brochures, PowerPoint, direct mail campaigns and tradeshows. Do you think content and digital communication can replace the sales cold call? It’s critical to gain an understanding of those rules and figure out where you can go fast and where you may need more checkpoints.

Cross-Selling 69

Cross-Selling Budget Programs SMB Cold Calling 69

Jackie Walts

JANUARY 6, 2016

Clearly define lead stages and be crystal clear on the definitions. Even the best lead scoring programs can fall apart if either sales or marketing starts to break rules. What does sales want? What can marketing realistically provide? You’re doing this for a reason – define what it is.

Lead Scoring 51

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

This week’s show is called “ The New Rules for Managing Remote & Hybrid Sales Teams “ My guest is Robert Gitell , VP of Global Sales at LawVu. We’re going to talk about some of the new rules of remote hybrid sales, how to manage it, how to do it. You can even ask Siri, Alexa and Google!

B2B Thought Leadership 103

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The ROI of cold calling has always been low -- and it's been getting lower. A survey from the middle of last year shows that a large majority of sales professionals think that the effectiveness of cold calling has shrunk dramatically over the last several years. Iterate on successful strategies.

Paid Search Agency 28

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The best sales funnel is one that works for your business and your sales team — all the sales funnel diagrams in the world and definitions of the KPIs that make a funnel work won’t matter if they’re not customized to fit your sales goals. The buyer’s journey is no exception to this rule.

Sales Management 130

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Varicent

MARCH 24, 2022

Others will come from existing or past customers, with a fair selection coming from cold calling by the sales team or even chance conversations with contacts. Finally, there’s the classic cold calling effort made by sales reps themselves, which can make a significant contribution to a vibrant sales pipeline.

Enterprise Management 52

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markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. As we all know, tech buyers are a notoriously tough crowd to cold call. Three data points that I found particularity interesting: 1.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MARCH 6, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Your problem is partly solved if you can get company-wide approval for a clear definition of what a qualified lead is prior to launching your campaign.

Webcast 120

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We sent email and made cold calls. Not just a little more, we sent tons of email and cold calls and then we added even more. Marketing will always need to focus on planning and strategy, almost by definition, for our companies. Unfortunately, not all marketers understand digital so well. So what did we do?

B2B Marketing 100

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seo.co

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Location New SEO agencies often start by looking for clients in their geographic proximity; there are definitely fewer competitors in your city of residence than there are nationwide. Again, there are several tactics to try here, including pay-per-click (PPC) advertising , cold emails, cold calls, and email marketing.

Paid Content 98

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

83% of the companies view the ICP definition as fuzzy at the best. Just because you feel like you don’t have all the info, doesn’t mean you can’t make a definition and stick with it for a year or whatever it is. Once you had those numbers, in our company at SalesIntel, we apply the 70/30 rule. Think about it.

Intent Data 52

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

83% of the companies view the ICP definition as fuzzy at the best. Just because you feel like you don’t have all the info, doesn’t mean you can’t make a definition and stick with it for a year or whatever it is. Once you had those numbers, in our company at SalesIntel, we apply the 70/30 rule. Think about it.

Intent Data 52

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markempa

JANUARY 3, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Well definitely go out and celebrate tonight. Well definitely go out and celebrate tonight. It’s in great shape. yes thats Tax Day.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Whats your definition of lead generation? Whats your definition of lead generation? Do you have to understand the customer buying cycle?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 7, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Ideal Customer Profiles 120

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Generation 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Sales and Marketing must jointly develop a universal lead definition to qualify all leads regardless of source. Email is worst way to do it.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 1, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 So what can be done about it? So what can be done about it?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Read Target Marketing: What’s a Lead?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 He gives some great advice on how to create your own eBooks too.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MARCH 8, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Webcast 120

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markempa

JANUARY 4, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Her book, Trade Show & Event Marketing , is definitely worth checking out too.

Lead Generation 120

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

It’s important to note that it’s a lead nurturing best practice not to compare your results against my number specifically, as they heavily depend on your organization’s unique definitions of a lead versus a prospect. Thought leadership rules B2B marketing because it appeals to prospects at all stages of the buying cycle. Conclusion.

Lead Nurturing 48

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markempa

MAY 9, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Ive interviewed hundreds of companies, and less than 10% have a clear, written, and universally accepted definition of what a sales lead means.

Lead Generation 120

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 9, 2016

And, unfortunately or fortunately, these definitions may not be up on Urban Dictionary, but don’t worry–I’m here to help! A good rule of thumb is to aim for 5-10X in pipeline from your event cost. This is big if you’re well partnered with your sales team and they’ve been making cold calls to drive registrations.

Multi-Touch Attribution 48

Multi-Touch Attribution Budget Programs Marketo Thought Leadership 48

markempa

JUNE 15, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

B2B Sales 120

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. It will definitely help you budget, forecast, and benchmark your marketing results.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 The team who hands off the baton (lead) better right?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. As a general rule, you will select less intrusive methods of capturing people who are just at the awareness phase of the buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JULY 7, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. It is important to note that this process works best when youve developed an universal lead definition to assure buy-in from all stakeholders first.

Lead Generation 120

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Albacross

MAY 10, 2019

Prospect definition. Well, there’s no hard and fast rule when it comes to this, but generally speaking, 7 to 14 days is a timeframe that seems to be working to a lot of companies. That said, it’s still worth diving into, because plenty of sales reps underestimate the time and effort they need to put into cold calling and follow-ups.

Sales Management 81

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management Top of Funnel 81

markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Develop a culture that values leads by creating a universal lead definition. Lead generation must be promoted from the top down and bottom up.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

MAY 24, 2005

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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