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.

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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.

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Gartner Enterprise Management Disintermediation Business 65

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010 IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales Enablement Define Marketing for 2011 I just had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Randy Perry, VP Business Value at IDC. Most organizations continue to spend much more on branding and relationship management versus value-based sales and marketing initiatives.

Work Management 40

Work Management ROI Marketing Management Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, December 06, 2010 Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B Sales & Marketing as We Know It? These two market drivers will have important implications into 2011 and beyond for B2B sales enablement and marketing strategies and budgets. of respondents), and peers (28.7%), especially early in the lifecycle.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Automation Services 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transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets.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 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.

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Disintermediation Planning B to B Marketing Proposals 40