Inbox Insight

AUGUST 12, 2019

Lead generation is an essential element of demand generation but if you think the work stops there, here’s some bad news…. 79% of marketing leads don’t convert ( HubSpot). But before you hang up your coat, here’s a collection of lead nurturing best practices worth exploring. Why persevere with lead nurturing?

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. According to a Gartner survey, a mere 34% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) progress to sales-accepted leads (SALs), and only 47% of these SALs become sales-qualified leads (SQLs) , with just over half culminating in successful deals.

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ANNUITAS

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The stats, guides and tips to effective lead nurturing abound in the B2B marketplace and yet with all of this information, still only a fraction of B2B companies are using or effective in the use of lead nurturing according to MarketingSherpa. Clearly, not best practice. 4 The impact?

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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? 5 Lead Nurturing Strategy Considerations.

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NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 24, 2011

You know what lead nurturing is… Here’s my definition. Lead Nurturing is the process of communicating to a lead on an ongoing basis in order to educate, inform, continue to qualify and build a relationship until the lead is sales-ready. Here’s some statistics: Forrester Research Report.

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NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 24, 2011

You know what lead nurturing is… Here’s my definition. Lead Nurturing is the process of communicating to a lead on an ongoing basis in order to educate, inform, continue to qualify and build a relationship until the lead is sales-ready. Here’s some statistics: Forrester Research Report.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Part one: The promise The birth of marketing technology brought so much potential to the marketing department. I was a young, freshly minted MBA with a background in computer science, and a two-year stint doing software marketing at IBM. We were doing it all back then, with very little playbook guidance: Lead magnets.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Are you generating huge numbers of leads? In the earlier blog episode, we checked the method to measure the quality lead, right?! utilize it and check whether generated leads are worth for your business? Many super smart B2B marketers know the ground zero of market. The whole thing is about quality ‘leads’.

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, converting leads into loyal customers is the goal. Lead scoring, a critical component of any successful sales and marketing strategy, can be the bridge that guides your leads towards conversion. This is where lead scoring enters the picture.

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ViewPoint

MARCH 12, 2013

I had the great the opportunity to interview Lori Wizdo , B2B marketing analyst at Forrester Research. Lori is a senior analyst with extensive marketing, sales, and operation experience in the information systems and software industries. Some sales professionals even believe that they can't get qualified leads from marketing.

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Only B2B

JUNE 19, 2023

In the current highly competitive business environment, generating high-quality leads and expediting the sales journey is of utmost importance. BANT qualification, a well-established approach in lead assessment, has revolutionized the game by offering a framework to evaluate prospects and identify sales-ready leads.

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Only B2B

JULY 5, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of B2B marketing, demand generation plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and success. Understanding B2B Demand Generation: B2B demand generation involves the process of identifying and engaging potential customers, nurturing them through the sales funnel, and converting them into loyal clients.

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One of the key aspects of gaining an edge is the efficient management of leads. This is where Automated Lead Qualification steps in as a game-changer. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of Automated Lead Qualification, demystifying its key components, benefits, and challenges. The result?

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Industrial Marketing Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Lead nurturing plays an important role in industrial lead generation programs because it is rare that an industrial sale is completed on the first call or the first visit to the manufacturer’s website. Forrester, CSO Insights and Marketo reported that lead nurturing produced much better results.

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InsightSquared

AUGUST 14, 2019

With the potential to maximize sales leads, reduce costs, increase sales, and optimize return on investment, AI is soon to become a sales rep’s best friend. Strengthens Communication With Sales Leads. Effectively acquiring and maintaining leads as they move throughout the sales funnel is a critical role in sales.

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Hubspot

MARCH 15, 2016

As companies adopt inbound marketing as a way to generate more leads, the importance of having an effective lead nurturing strategy becomes very clear. Implementing an effective lead nurturing strategy can have a huge impact on the results of your inbound marketing strategy.

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Industrial Marketing Today

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Here’s the shocking reality of B2B lead generation – 79% of marketing leads never convert into sales opportunities. Source: Marketing Sherpa/ KnowledgeStorm). B2B marketing and lead generation experts point to a lack of lead nurturing as the primary cause of this poor performance.

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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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Valasys

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With the proliferation of technology & the Internet of Things (IoT), the B2B marketing world has transformed & evolved. Marching to an ecosystem that is ever-transcendent & dynamic, the B2B marketers need to learn about the amazing B2B marketing trends for 2020. The Key B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2020.

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Leadspace

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Just the other day I found myself defining for a co-worker what exactly a nurture campaign is and isn’t, and in doing so I ran across some great content that helps to clarify things a bit and wanted to share. Lead Nurturing Is…. Oh, and the next time someone asks you, “what exactly is lead nurturing?”

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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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Televerde

JANUARY 30, 2018

Congratulations on making it to the last installment of our blog series about achieving success as a modern marketer! If you remember from the first post, a Forrester survey attributes superior results to companies that employ modern marketing techniques: ? People buy from people they like.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 7, 2014

Lead nurturing is a critical part of a marketer’s job, especially in the B2B space. Forrester suggested that a B2B buyer’s journey could be anywhere from 65-90% complete by the time he or she contacts the vendor to move forward with a sale. This is where multi-channel nurturing comes in.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 18, 2012

We've got some news for you, inbound marketers, and it might come as quite a shock: your job doesn't necessarily stop at lead generation (GASP!). Let's face it: those middle child leads deserve some attention, too! Stats to Set the Stage for Lead Nurturing. 1) 50% of leads are qualified but not yet ready to buy.

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ViewPoint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I have written articles and blogs against BANT (as a lead qualifying criterion) for years. Ginger Conlon (Editor-in-Chief, Direct Marketing News). "I Think: lead nurturing. I believe that this is market dependent. If the right person has the right pain and is in your target market, work the deal.".

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The digital era has changed the way we do business, and it’s important for marketers to keep up with the demands of their prospects by building a well-oiled lead generation machine. How to Generate Leads With Your Digital Marketing. Use Content Marketing to Establish Thought Leadership. Segment Email Marketing.

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TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Demand generation, or demand gen, and account-based marketing (ABM) have traditionally been thought of as two distinct strategies for B2B growth. Research from Demand Gen Report shows that almost 60% of B2B marketers are already blending ABM and demand gen initiatives. It’s a logical combination in many ways. Demand gen vs. ABM.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When it comes to lead nurturing , the difference between effective campaigns and scheduled spam often boils down to the details. Before you start sending series after series of emails , make sure you understand the current experiences of your leads and have a good sense of their expectations. Time to Conversion.

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Akoonu

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Marketing and sales pipeline. Sales pipelines—often explained as the buyer’s steps from lead to customer—are actually the labels your marketing and sales organizations use to categorize the sequence of activities and outcomes expected as they pursue a sale and interact with buyers. Generating Leads and Prospecting.

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Markempa

AUGUST 12, 2021

Marketing can take you on a long hike. The one thing I can guarantee you about the journey is that getting more leads is not better if you don’t know how to nurture them. The goal of lead nurturing is to help potential customers on their buying journey. leads) but not enough towards progression.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Pam is a marketing communications/social media manager and freelance blogger who loves Boston, photography, charity events, sushi, wine, and the Red Sox. Marketing and sales teams must work hand-in-hand in order to provide a company with the leads and profits it needs to grow and succeed. Identify Marketing Personas.

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Customer Experience Matrix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Summary: So you want some hard numbers to prove the value of marketing automation? A client asked yesterday if I had some benchmark information to justify the cost of her marketing automation project. Neolane “ Making the Business Case for Enterprise Marketing Software ”. Here's a bunch. Statistics include: • 16.5%

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Vidyard

MAY 18, 2018

Based on the findings of this report we have some EMEA Marketing Recommendations to help you continue to spend your limited budgets wisely while still beating the competition. EMEA Marketing Recommendations #1 – MAP’s Many EMEA marketers are planning to integrate with a MAP (Marketing Automation Platform) in the next 24 months.

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Hubspot

MAY 4, 2010

Lead Nurturing is the process of building a relationship with your leads and moving them down your sales funnel until they are ready to become a customer. According to Forrester Research, companies that excel at Lead Nurturing are able to generate 50% more sales-ready leads at 33% lower cost-per-lead.

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SugarCRM

MARCH 31, 2014

Gartner Group and Forrester Research Group predict record levels in Marketing Automation (MA) spending and exponential growth in the field. The post Ensuring Qualified Lead Generation appeared first on Marketing Automation | Lead Generation | Email Marketing | Salesfusion. one_half_last].

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Hubspot

JULY 22, 2018

Are your contacts going with the flow, or are they just sitting dormant in your marketing database? If you don't have any automated email workflows set up, your answer is probably the latter -- which means you're missing out on some major opportunities to nurture and engage your existing contacts. there's more. 1) Topic Workflows.

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Circle Studio

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Marketing automation is a powerful technology platform that provides marketers with a rich set of tools to manage the components of their online marketing programs. The usage of marketing automation software has exploded over the last decade, with no sign of slowing down. Choose the right marketing automation solution.

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