The Point

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Budgeting season is here again, and demand marketers are not immune. Based on the work we do with our agency’s B2B clients , here’s a basic, funnel-based approach to determining a realistic demand gen budget based on specific revenue targets: 1. Define the percentage of that revenue (or pipeline) for which marketing is responsible.

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The Point

JANUARY 27, 2016

Demand Gen Report just published “ Top B2B Marketers Measure Lead Nurturing Effectiveness to Boost Performance ,” a special report in which they address the whys, whats, and how tos of measuring lead nurturing’s true impact. Most of our clients follow the SiriusDecisions waterfall model (MQL, SQL, etc.),

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Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads! B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Must Read: MQL vs SQL: Which Lead Matter More & When? Imagine your sales funnel as a pyramid.

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Only B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

MQL sits at the intersection of marketing and sales. These are leads that have been validated and are ready to be handed over to the sales team. But ignoring MQL altogether is a costly mistake. In this blog post we’ll explore common pitfalls, industry standards, and effective strategies to overcome MQL challenge.

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Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter.

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Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity.

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding the significance of SQLs, the mechanics of the sales funnel, strategies for building customer relationships, and the art of nurturing, converting, measuring, and optimizing, you’ll grasp the critical role of lead nurturing in long-term customer engagement and loyalty.

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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The pandemic has posed challenges for all facets of businesses, including marketing and technology. An excellent way to do that is by creating a well-planned senior care marketing funnel. What is a marketing funnel? A key and introductory piece of this marketing funnel is often referred to as the buyer’s journey.

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Only B2B

AUGUST 2, 2023

There are two main approaches to generating Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) : Inbound and Outbound lead generation. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore the differences between Inbound and Outbound lead generation, and how to find the right mix to maximize MQL generation.

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Strategic-IC

MAY 29, 2018

A considered lead nurture strategy is important to support your sales and marketing activities and ensure prospects keep moving through the funnel. We explore 5 lead nurture tips to consider for an effective process. Why is Lead Nurturing Important? If only it were that easy! Related: 2.

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Only B2B

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Over a long time, the sales and marketing operations in B2B organizations were thought to be discrete. At some point throughout the sales cycle, marketers must transfer over marketing qualified leads (MQLs) to sales teams as sales qualified leads (SQLs). The Sales Funnel. Sales Funnel.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The middle of the demand generation funnel receives way less attention than it deserves. At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. What exactly is the middle of the funnel?

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Must Read: Sales Success Secrets: The Critical Role of Lead Generation and Appointment Setting Revolutionizing Lead Generation with Automated Lead Qualification: A Data-Driven Guide Lead qualification is the process of evaluating potential customers and determining their readiness to make a purchase.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, where competition is relentless, and digital marketing strategies continuously shift, the importance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) stands out like a guiding light. Maximized ROI: MQL-focused strategies translate into cost-effective endeavors.

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Inbox Insight

MARCH 29, 2023

When setting out a demand generation or content marketing campaign it’s always important to start with one key question in mind – how will this bring us a return on our investment? Which essentially comes down to asking; how many leads should marketing generate? What’s a marketing qualified lead (MQL)?

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Televerde

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This process enables you to prioritize your leads, remove the ones that aren’t beneficial, and adjust your marketing strategy to ensure you’re getting the highest quality leads. Once you have a plan that helps you identify leads that are worth pursuing, you can determine which ones are Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

That being the case, sales and marketing metrics have shifted from the norm to better support communities. We are going to dive into some specific senior care sales and marketing metrics that you should follow so you can track your occupancy rates. To help fully achieve your desired business goals, you must track KPIs effectively.

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Vision6

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The answer is high-quality leads. Research shows that 91% of marketers say that lead generation is their most important goal. High quality leads can not only boost conversion rates and customer loyalty but also significantly reduce marketing costs.

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PureB2B

JANUARY 28, 2020

It is no longer about getting a lead, it’s about getting the right lead. Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) are defined as leads that have expressed interest in a product or service and have a high likelihood of becoming a customer. Challenges Associated with MQL. MQLs Have Evolved.

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PureB2B

JANUARY 28, 2020

It is no longer about getting a lead, it’s about getting the right lead. Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) are defined as leads that have expressed interest in a product or service and have a high likelihood of becoming a customer. Challenges Associated with MQL. MQLs Have Evolved.

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Only B2B

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Let’s analyze 15 demand generation statistics that every demand marketer should know. Marketers who document strategy are 538% more likely to report success than those who don’t and Marketers who document process are 466% more likely to report success than those who don’t. More than 79% of the leads don’t convert into sales.

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Inbox Insight

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding the key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics associated with B2B demand generation can be a pivotal factor in the success of your marketing efforts. It encompasses a vast range of marketing activities to create awareness and build interest in your product or service. Why should B2B marketers focus on demand gen KPIs?

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SmartBug Media

MAY 28, 2020

Through extensive persona development and by building out a Buyer’s Journey, marketers can start identifying high-priority leads and begin forecasting lead generation metrics for the upcoming year. Here are five lead generation benchmarks that every marketing team should track month over month: 1.

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Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 2, 2020

One way to ensure that marketing delivers quality leads to sales is to implement a lead scoring methodology. This is a process used by marketing and sales teams that determine how likely prospects are to buy your product or service. Establishing a Lead Scoring Model. Establishing a Lead Scoring Model.

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Lead Forensics

MAY 14, 2024

They have become masters at using marketing automation and their digital strategies continue to grow in sophistication. Amazon continues to be a leading light in this field, showing how marketing automation can help turn a company into a slick selling machine. They can work just as effectively for B2B businesses.

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Inbox Insight

AUGUST 30, 2022

Determining what a quality lead looks like to not only prioritize these but effectively nurture them is a key area of focus for the majority (40%) of B2B marketers in 2022. Effective lead generation comes down to quality rather than quantity – though ample high quality leads is undoubtedly the ultimate aim.

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Only B2B

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the realm of B2B marketing, building a high-quality and targeted list of quality leads is paramount. B2B list building is the foundation upon which successful B2B lead generation campaigns are built. Secondly, automation accelerates the process, allowing businesses to generate B2B leads at a faster pace.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

As a company that rigorously tracks and measures the ROI from its various marketing efforts, Sungard AS knew that increasing the revenue contribution from demand generation meant either a) driving more leads into the top of the funnel, and/or b) increasing the rate at which those leads convert into sales.

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SnapApp

MAY 10, 2016

Do you have that right content for the bottom of the funnel? The sales funnel and content. Content and the sales funnel. The two marketing entities are more linked now than ever before, and their relationship is generally made of three different categories. Top-of-the-funnel content. Middle-of-the-funnel content.

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Stevens & Tate

APRIL 15, 2020

A comprehensive professional service marketing strategy can be time-consuming to not just develop and implement, but to monitor and maintain as well. Keeping that in mind, the following are a few examples of how you can use professional service marketing automation. Qualifying New Leads. Nurturing Leads .

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PathFactory

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It’s…it’s leads disappearing out of the funnel! Unfortunately, for marketers still employing diabolically outdated tactics, this funnel nightmare is the harsh reality they live every day. Sure, you may fill the top of your funnel with lots of leads. The same holds true for your marketing funnel.

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Varicent

JULY 2, 2020

6 Essential Salesforce Lead Status Options That Align Sales and Marketing What is a Salesforce lead status? A Salesforce lead status is a default field in Salesforce and one of the most important fields to have set up, working, and being used in a consistent way across your revenue organization.

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SnapApp

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In fact, research indicates that successful marketers are 242 percent more likely to report conducting audience research quarterly, whereas 56 percent of elite marketers conduct research once or more per month. That’s because most marketers – 65 percent in fact – are not conducting much, if any, audience research.

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Sales Engine

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Before we get into best practices on content marketing follow-up, Marketing and Sales must be on the same page regarding their lead definitions. Therefore, we can’t yet call it a Sales Qualified Lead (or Opportunity) until they agree to have a conversation with a salesperson. It’s just not going to work effectively.

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Only B2B

MARCH 15, 2018

Let’s analyze 15 demand generation statistics that every demand marketer should know. Marketers who document strategy are 538% more likely to report success than those who don’t and Marketers who document process are 466% more likely to report success than those who don’t. More than 79% of the leads don’t convert into sales.

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SnapApp

OCTOBER 12, 2018

A quick google search for lead nurturing confirms what you probably already know, dear marketing friend: things are pretty bleak out there in terms of our overall efficiency. Sales and marketing today both work tirelessly to generate more leads to hit increasing revenue goals, but those leads aren’t translating into customers.

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