SmarkLabs

JANUARY 4, 2023

Inbound marketing automation is a strategy that helps businesses attract and convert leads through the use of digital marketing techniques. It involves creating valuable content, optimizing it for search engines, and promoting it through various channels in order to attract potential customers.

Marketing Automation Services 52

Marketing Automation Services Inbound Marketing Marketing Automation Top of Funnel 52

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The most common approach to B2B marketing department structure and roles Today’s B2B marketing departments are usually structured into three major buckets: Growth Marketing Product Marketing Brand Marketing Some organizations have a fourth bucket: Content Marketing.

Paid Search Agency 177

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 177

Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

.” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue. But there are a lot of factors littering the path of lead conversion [time, sales, team, and more].

Lead Qualification 71

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

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. Low search volumes: Relevant industry keywords may have less search traffic compared to broader consumer markets.

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 52

Schubert B2B

JULY 14, 2023

Inbound marketing focuses on attracting potential customers through valuable content. Furthermore, inbound marketing is often less risky and inexpensive than outbound marketing. I want more sales” is not a SMART goal as it won’t allow you to measure how effective your strategy is.

Inbound Marketing 62

Inbound Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 62

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.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Contently

OCTOBER 19, 2018

” That question was lobbed at me—politely—by Contently’s senior sales director when I sat in on his departmental training. In his defense, I had been tucked in the corner of the conference room while he doled out advice to our newest sales development representatives (SDRs), scribbling ominously in my notepad.

Top of Funnel 140

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 140

Stevens & Tate

JUNE 25, 2021

Even though you may not realize it, you go through a process before buying something, unless, of course, you are an impulse buyer. This process is called a sale funnel. It refers to “the buying process that companies lead customers through when they are purchasing products.” Still, there is no guarantee.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Content 64

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

New North

AUGUST 22, 2023

Depending on what skill sets you have in-house, it might make sense to lean on an inbound marketing agency to help generate opportunities for your sales team. So, how can you ensure that your inbound strategy is effective and that you’re partnering with the right inbound marketing agency?

Advertising Agencies 52

Advertising Agencies Inbound Marketing Marketing Agencies 1 Paid Search Agency 52

Inbox Insight

JUNE 7, 2020

79% of B2B marketers say that improving ROI of marketing activities is a key focus for 2020. And when it comes to inbound marketing specifically, proving ROI isn’t so straightforward. Why you need to measure your inbound marketing efforts. The basics of measuring inbound marketing.

Inbound Marketing 98

Inbound Marketing ROI Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 98

Inbox Insight

APRIL 2, 2020

Account-based marketing and inbound marketing represent two very different approaches to gaining customers. What is account-based marketing (ABM)? Account-based marketing proactively targets potential customers using personal communication and lead-nurturing in a more direct way. What is inbound marketing?

Inbound Marketing 112

Inbound Marketing Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Work Management 112

SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Luckily, inbound marketing offers some great ways for business owners to improve their launch strategy and get more exposure in the process. What Is Inbound Marketing? In order for inbound marketing to be effective, it is important to understand what exactly it entails and how it can be used in a business context.

Inbound Marketing 115

Inbound Marketing Paid Content Marketing Websites Planning 115

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

Sales Management 71

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Inbox Insight

APRIL 12, 2020

The truth is, inbound and outbound marketing don’t have to be enemies. Whilst the movement from invasive ads to subtle content may be the main trends, outbound still has a place in marketing strategies, and can be valuable and beneficial if used in the right way. What is inbound marketing?

Inbound Marketing 97

Inbound Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Planning 97

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Great sales reps make it look easy, but superior performance usually indicates a salesperson has taken the time to hone their skills and is constantly iterating to better help their prospects. Whether you’re a first-time rep or looking to get back to the basics, these tips are the essential pillars of successful selling.

Top of Funnel 101

Top of Funnel Ethics Hubspot Marketing Prospects 101

SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Today's buyer is more informed than ever, and as sales and marketing professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate and provide relevant information at each step of the buyer’s journey. While the idea of a sales funnel isn’t new, the way we approach it has changed significantly over the years. Research reports.

Top of Funnel 94

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Case Study Case Studies 94

SmartBug Media

MAY 12, 2022

Inbound content combines creativity and expertise, and it’s driven by data that gives the information you need to develop a strategy to meet and exceed your goals. But with so many inbound marketing strategies out there, it can be hard to prioritize which ones are going to drive the most amount of value for your organization.

Inbound Marketing 105

Inbound Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 105

Heinz Marketing

JULY 29, 2022

When considering candidates for Consultant and Engagement Manager roles, we prioritize values fit with our culture over B2B skills and experience. For this we encourage new team members to get familiar with external resources and use them as a launching point to build their own B2B resource library to stay current.

Resources 109

Resources B2B Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Gen 109

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

However, getting MQL marketing leads, the ones that are most likely to convert, are far more difficult since it requires you to put in a lot of research and develop a complex funnel. What is MQL Marketing? Develop and Share Plausible Content. Plausible Content. Propel Prospects at the Top of the Funnel.

Lead Ranking 115

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Tactics 115

Engagio

JANUARY 27, 2020

In the past couple of years, a new marketing tactic has emerged as a solution to this major problem – Account-Based Marketing (ABM). This is essentially where marketers create super-focused campaigns to target individual clients based on their very unique and very individual needs and pain points.

Account Based Marketing 103

Account Based Marketing Inbound Marketing ABM Work Management 103

SmartBug Media

JULY 4, 2023

Before starting to discuss the differences between marketing and PR, let’s take a look at how important it is to have an inbound marketing approach when planning your PR strategies. It is about creating and sharing relevant, informative, and engaging content that naturally draws potential customers toward a brand.

PR 98

PR Planning Marketing Management Public Relations 98

SmartBug Media

MAY 13, 2019

It is important that sales and marketing work together. Organizations with good alignment between sales and marketing teams achieve on average 20 percent revenue growth annually (companies with poor alignment see revenues decline by an average of 4 percent). However, this is rarely the case—just ask your sales team!

Sales Qualified Leads 61

Sales Qualified Leads Verticals Inbound Marketing Lead Ranking 61

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility.

Digital Asset Management 134

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 134

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 26, 2019

When recounting that day, Garry stated in a 2017 Medium article, “May 11 should be a Victory Day for Deep Blue’s ingenious human creators, for human science, for human creativity, and for the wonderful human process of making our machines and our lives better.”. You see the power of Intelligent Inbound™ marketing and sales.

Inbound Marketing 74

Inbound Marketing Planning Work Management Paid Search Agency 74

Outreach

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Understanding what works and what doesn’t within the sales process can be complex for any sales team. In order to gain an accurate picture of progress and better manage performance, organizations need a sales pipeline. What is a sales pipeline? And because sales people already have a lot on their plates—e.g.,

Top of Funnel 98

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building 98

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. What is Demand Generation?

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 130

Envy

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Will content marketing agencies yield measurable results, or are inbound marketing agencies at the end of the day that all-around better approach? Burning Question #1: What is Content Marketing? Since then, Gates’ theory has become fact; great content has become a key way to maximize a company’s visibility.

Marketing Agencies 1 89

Marketing Agencies 1 Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Inbound Marketing 89

Brandpoint

MARCH 19, 2019

More businesses are focusing on content marketing as a crucial component to driving sales. In the 2019 Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs B2B report , organizations are increasing their spending on content marketing, with the biggest increase in content creation.

Top of Funnel 104

Top of Funnel Content Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 104

Webbiquity

MAY 9, 2023

This post provides a guide to creating a plan to achieve your social media marketing goals as well as to figure out what marketing and social media monitoring tools your business will need in the process. Efficient Resource Allocation: Social media marketing can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.

Social Media 310

Social Media Social Marketing Planning Tips 310

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you’ve been given the task of setting up your company’s sales and marketing database, you’re probably not overly excited … especially if it’s something you’ve got to build from scratch. But setting up a sales and marketing database from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. How do you find prospects quickly?

Top of Funnel 200

Top of Funnel Ad Building Zoominfo Planning 200

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 19, 2021

Are you looking to refresh your healthcare marketing plan with a focus on inbound marketing? Either way, when it comes to healthcare marketing, it’s crucial to have a well-detailed plan in order to get the results you want. Bonus Prep: Content Audit. Did someone say content audit ? Buyer Personas.

Planning 97

Planning Inbound Marketing Marketing Plans Buyer Personas 97

NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 13, 2012

Nowadays there are hundreds and hundreds of online tools and platforms that assist us in generating, converting, and nurturing leads into sales. Leads are now email addresses, conversation is written dialog and content, and the phone is saved until later in the sales process. Raven Tools and SEOMOZ are our favorites.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Lead Generation 100

Stevens & Tate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A website redesign is the perfect time to integrate your inbound marketing strategy into the site’s very fabric. In fact, your entire website needs to be optimized and focused on furthering your inbound marketing efforts. It is an investment that will pay off in higher conversions and increased sales.

Inbound Marketing 72

Inbound Marketing Marketing Websites Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 72

ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

Better resource allocation: Maximize the impact of your marketing efforts. Then, optimize your content marketing and other strategies to improve overall results. For example, if your goal is to increase revenue, your KPIs may include metrics related to customer acquisition , sales performance, and lifetime value.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Process Allocation Cost per Lead 52

Golden Spiral

MARCH 28, 2019

You convinced leadership that inbound marketing was the way to go for your B2B company. You overcame your some of your lingering inbound marketing fears (and helped executives do the same). Few download your content and even fewer — if any — attend your webinars. Think of it as a “crack” in your funnel.

Inbound Marketing 74

Inbound Marketing Paid Content Lead Ranking Work Management 74

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92