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. Or do you have an easy-to-onboard product that relies on self-serve signups?

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

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 1, 2020

Now, sales and marketing want to increase customer engagement to make sure that their program is not cut as the C-suite looks to conserve cash. But, sales and marketing’s focus should have always been balanced between new and existing customer as sales cycles in existing accounts are at least 50% shorter than new accounts.

Ideal Customer Profiles 303

Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Planning Paid Search Agency 303

Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They’d heard about weaknesses in competing products and knew their solution was a better fit for much of their market based on their decades of experience in the industry. What they didn’t know was that they had a deeper problem.

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 68

Vidyard

JUNE 8, 2022

You hear it within any sales organization structure: AE…SE…BDR…SDR. What are all these sales titles, and what do they even mean? If you’ve ever found yourself walking in circles trying to understand what makes up a sales team, what each role does, and what all these different acronyms stand for—you’re not alone.

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Organization Work Management Marketing Management Advertising Benchmark 119

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.,

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Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building 98

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Sales professionals — yes, even managers — on frontlines of business development. ZoomInfo Salesforce Sync for Territory Management. Think about it.

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Zoominfo Marketing Management Peer-to-peer Opt-out 219

MKT1

JULY 13, 2023

I love seeing what’s possible when marketers think like product orgs and use the modern tools available to them to make high-value content. This newsletter began when I saw a web project shared on LinkedIn from early-stage startup, Anrok. Part 2: Why marketing orgs need to become more like product orgs.

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CMS Development Top of Funnel Product Lead Ranking 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the State of Sales report, cross-functional alignment is sales leaders’ #1 tactic for driving growth. With sales budgets expected to increase , sales teams have an exciting opportunity to work together to try new things and drive revenue for their companies, but this requires a strategic mindset.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Budget Programs Allocation Buyer Personas 64

Brandpoint

MAY 18, 2020

In today’s digitally focused business environment, it’s more important than ever for sales and marketing departments to work together to create content and collateral that’s effective in driving sales. The new reality is that sales and marketing are continuously and increasingly integrated.

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Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Planning Work Management 149

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. An ideal client profile (ICP) describes characteristics of a business that make it an optimal fit for your products and services.

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Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For example, B2B content marketing may require more touch points throughout the buying journey, in part because the sales process can take months (or even years), and multiple leaders are usually involved in the decision. Not every piece of content is meant to drive a sale or even generate a lead. Conversion.

Storytelling 190

Storytelling Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Conversion 190

Marketing Craftmanship

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Alternative to Traditional Thought Leadership The underlying assumption of “Enlightened” thought leadership is that managing the conversation (on any topic) by showcasing respected, credible 3rd parties is far more effective than promoting your own, your client’s, or your company’s opinions and insights. Hands down.

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Thought Leadership B2B Thought Leadership Brand Identity Branding 130

The Point

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some years ago, our firm conducted a lead management audit for a technology client who was struggling to convert raw, inbound inquiries into sales qualified leads. During the audit, it became quickly apparent that one of the major issues was at the very front end of the lead qualification process. Click To Tweet.

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Sales Qualified Leads Tips Lead Nurturing Multi-Channel 168

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I learned that the firm: Experiences 12 to 18-month sales cycle on enterprise accounts with most efforts leading to RFP automatically reducing margin growth. Sales Is Calling for More Personal Account-Based, Conversational Support to Win, Protect & Expand Specific Accounts. And I see product-based content on their blog.

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Differentiation Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 179

Strategic-IC

APRIL 6, 2022

on LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and everywhere else I share my content. This is the challenge of Dark Social and the Dark Funnel [more on which is which later]. But, just because Dark Social and the Dark Funnel exist in the shadows, you simply cannot ignore it. What is the ‘Dark Funnel’? Of course I can.

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Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency 62

Ontraport

JUNE 7, 2020

It’s one of the most difficult parts of growing any business and, even though it gets a bit easier over time, it’s still a constant thorn in the side of most sales managers, business development executives and small business owners. This is not a product of being lazy or unmotivated.

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Automation Top of Funnel Marketing AI Lead Scoring 111

MKT1

JANUARY 11, 2024

After reading this newsletter, you should have a few products to check out and a better tactical understanding of how AI can make you a better marketer. We’ll cover: An overview of the 4 main workflows AI can help marketers with, plus examples of products that can help with each. Who is it for?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management Paid Content Marketing Analytics Tools Tools 52

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Many small companies fail to achieve desired sales goals despite having adequate resources. Although each one of them faces unique challenges, the following are some common pitfalls that eventually lead to the failure despite a sound sales strategy. Image credit: The Blue Diamond Gallery. Lack of Focus. Following the Herd.

Work Management 246

Work Management Small Business Marketing Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 246

Hubspot

OCTOBER 17, 2019

But if you're not using LinkedIn as a lead generation tool, you could be missing out on a major opportunity to grow both brand recognition and revenue. In fact, studies have shown that 80% of B2B leads come from LinkedIn , and 94% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content. This makes sense.

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The ABM Agency

APRIL 10, 2023

Conclusion The Fundamentals of Account-Based Marketing Discover the basics of account-based marketing (ABM) , a highly targeted approach to B2B sales and marketing that uses personalized communication to win new business from specific companies.

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Account Based Marketing Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Even with new channels and new tactics entering the fray on a regular basis, the debate around how to do lead gen rages on, including on social media channels. And social media is a good place to start if you’re looking for consumers who are thinking about researching and buying products.

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Lead Gen Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 106

Vidyard

OCTOBER 28, 2022

You’ve done your research, bravely picked up the phone to make the first sales call of the day, and on the other end of the line, you’re met with crushing sales objections that stop you dead in your tracks. Trends in Resources Used for Video Production 1.6.1 Resources Used for Business Video Production 2. Contents 1.

Ideal Customer Profiles 125

Ideal Customer Profiles Cold Calling Advertising Benchmark Budget Programs 125

SalesIntel

MAY 3, 2022

We’ll explore the tactics and approaches that other marketers are using to reach their goals of converting more prospects and leads into paying, revenue-boosting customers. . By answering these concisely, you’ll be able to provide quality leads, contributing to sales revenue growth. . Integrate Your Marketing and Sales Teams.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel Marketing Analytics Tools Tactics 52

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 29, 2021

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

Sales Management 124

Sales Management Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Sales Qualified Leads 124

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 21, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

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Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs Marketing Budget 93

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For example, this might involve having a team brainstorming meeting to analyze customer behavior, sales data, or market trends. As you go through this process, keep your audience in mind and consider what they may consider engaging and meaningful. A content funnel is one way to understand your audience’s knowledge level.

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Storytelling Top of Funnel Content Paid Search Agency 331

Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, there is one standout individual who has set the bar high for sales excellence – Steven Khanna. From his expertise in social media marketing to his ability to adapt to changing trends, Steven Khanna’s approach to sales is truly exceptional. What is Digital Marketing?

Top of Funnel 45

Top of Funnel Personalization Work Management Marketing Management 45

MKT1

MAY 20, 2024

The wrong messaging holds back user and revenue growth Without strong messaging, your product will struggle to stand out against attractive competitors. Not only will your website seem off, but your sales pitch, the content you publish, and all other marketing touch points will veer off in different directions.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Cost Product Startups 52

Hubspot

AUGUST 18, 2017

Long gone are the days of the old publish-and-pray method of content distribution. Today, planning the actual distribution of the content you've spent so many hours and resources expertly creating is just as critical to your marketing strategy as the quality of the content itself. The Content Distribution Strategy Experiment.

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Distribution Marketing Proposals Work Management Content 78

SalesIntel

AUGUST 15, 2022

In today’s fast-paced sales race, no matter how great your product or service is, your business will find it difficult to survive without high-quality leads. Defining Marketing Qualified Leads (MQL) and Sales Qualified Leads (SQL) for your company can be achieved through a collaboration between sales and marketing.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 52

BenchmarkONE

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Let’s discuss more about the ways you can leverage marketing automation to boost team productivity , increase sales efficiency, and accomplish goals faster. . 8 Ways Marketing Automation will Boost Your Productivity. Amazon will show you fresh options for the products you bought at the same time last year. .

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Product 80

Vidyard

APRIL 10, 2019

Outreach joins EveryoneSocial, Reply.io, 366 Degrees, ConnectLeader, and FunnelAmplified as the latest members of Vidyard’s partner Integration Directory to integrate the Vidyard GoVideo video selling app directly into their sales engagement workflows. integration to add maximum personalization to your sales drip campaigns.

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Outreach Video Marketing Co-Registration Personalization 103

Heinz Marketing

MAY 2, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

CMS Development 98

CMS Development Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This can be a difficult challenge, as they are responsible for creating and executing marketing strategies that drive sales and revenue growth. Focus on Low-Cost Marketing Tactics The first thing to consider when faced with budget cuts is to re-evaluate your current marketing strategies.

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Marketing Budget B2B Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Allocation 111

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I've written about the importance of sales and marketing alignment before, but the point can't be understated: businesses undeniably have better success when they align sales and marketing teams. Which is why we've reached out to eight brands to learn how they mastered marketing and sales alignment.

Sales Management 91

Sales Management Top of Funnel Planning Brand Identity 91

Valasys

JANUARY 25, 2024

Are you launching a new product or making a big announcement for your company? Whether it’s a teaser video to build excitement or a detailed product demonstration, videos have the power to capture attention and leave a lasting impact. Is it to create awareness, generate excitement, provide information, or drive sales?

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Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Product 45

Madison Logic

JUNE 5, 2024

While existing buyers know about your brand, they may not be aware of additional problems brewing within their routines, processes, or system infrastructures—which also means that they don’t know to seek out solutions and that you’re the best fit for them. With so many messages in the marketplace, it can be difficult to stand out.

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