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MQLs, SQLs, SALs – Oh My! Lead Qualification Basics Every B2B Marketer Must Know

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The lead qualification process helps B2B marketing teams focus their efforts and resources on serious buyers and prospects that are likely to take the next step. In this article, we’ll explain the lead qualification process step-by-step. Why is the lead qualification process critical to marketing success?

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18 Common Features of a Best-in-Class Lead Nurture Program

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Immediate, quick-fire response to new leads (ex: 2-3 emails over 7 days) to complement BDR follow-up and increase sales engagement, potentially leveraging AI technology like Conversica to optimize lead qualification via automated, two-way conversations.

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What is PDCA? (and Why It Matters for Marketers)

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Imagine that your marketing team has to implement a new MQL (marketing qualified lead) qualification and automation process. Firstly, you need to think of a way to score leads properly (assess the right stage of the journey they’re in) and a way to deliver them to the sales team. PDCA in Internal User Stories.

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B2B Lead Generation Blog: E-mail and the phone have high response rates, DMA report finds

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The DMA report found that the phone and e-mail produced the highest response rates respectively—among direct marketing media channels in terms of generating leads. The report also found that e-mail continues to have a high response rate too. The report also found that e-mail continues to have a high response rate too.

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B2B Lead Generation Blog: Direct mail for the complex sale that really works

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« Podcast: Duct Tape meets Lead Generation for the Complex Sale | Main | Podcast: Interview on the Cullinane & Green Report » Direct mail for the complex sale that really works With the proliferation of e-mail and its resulting abuses, direct mail has become almost a novel approach by comparison.

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B2B Lead Generation Blog: Paper Direct Mail is Not Dead

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« Cold Calling Tips for the complex sale | Main | Give Lead Generation Some Respect » Paper Direct Mail is Not Dead Jim Logan tells us why Paper Direct Mail is Not Dead. Jim also shares ideas on how to leverage direct mail and combine it with other lead generation modalities to capture a higher response rate.

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The 5 Top Media for Cold Prospecting

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Ruth Stevens is Founder of eMarketing Strategy , a consulting practice that assists companies in building their customer acquisition and retention strategies. Ruth is also author of Maximizing Lead Generation: The Complete Guide for B2B Marketers. That compares to $7 billion spent on direct mail and $4.5

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