The ROI Guy

JULY 11, 2017

Now, two years on, the forecast from Forrester is even gloomier, with faster than anticipated disintermediation. All of these tools are designed to help advise buyers about their challenges, how they compare to other customers, what solutions would help them most, and how they can derive the most value from proposed solutions.

Forrester 66

Forrester B2B Sales Disintermediation B2B 66

Biznology

JANUARY 7, 2016

We’ve all heard and read a lot about customer experience recently and how the study of and practice of CE Marketing has become an area of specialization and innovation. Another viewpoint stems from that of disintermediation where facilitators (in this case retailers) are being replaced by a direct connection of manufacturer to consumer.

Loyalty 80

Loyalty Paid Search Agency Disintermediation Ideal Customer Profiles 80

The ROI Guy

MAY 18, 2017

When we look at today’s sales and marketing, most content and conversations remain too focused on technology and IT decision makers, missing the mark on what matters most to executives and the business. Value truly is in the “eye of the beholder”. It is here that one-size-fits-all content and conversations won’ work.

Gartner 65

Gartner Enterprise Management Disintermediation Business 65

xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Engage: Buyers initiate further contact with providers (or accept proposals from providers) to get help in moving toward a purchase decision.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 62

xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Engage: Buyers initiate further contact with providers (or accept proposals from providers) to get help in moving toward a purchase decision.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 62

The ROI Guy

MAY 19, 2015

Last week we had the pleasure of attending our 10 th SiriusDecisions Summit in Nashville, a gathering of over 2,300 sales and marketing professionals. These findings directly contradict the other analyst findings that b-to-b sales reps’ roles and importance are declining due to a disintermediation by B2B marketing and digital resources.

Disintermediation 40

Disintermediation Planning B to B Marketing Proposals 40

xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Engage: Buyers initiate further contact with providers (or accept proposals from providers) to get help in moving toward a purchase decision.

Sales Management 48

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 48