Act-On

APRIL 10, 2024

But not entirely unlike when a colleague sends you a link to a gated ebook, you give your contact info to download it, and then get a phone call from a sales rep the same day. Luckily for marketers, lead scoring exists. For marketing and sales teams, that handoff is a potential minefield. How does lead scoring work?

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the industrial sector, the focus often falls heavily on driving lead generation, with branding seen as a secondary concern. Many competing manufacturers offer similar products, so there is parity in value propositions , making it difficult for decision-makers to differentiate. What pain points do you address?

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The biggest mistake you can make in the B2B world is one that is all too common—chasing the wrong leads. First, let’s get this out of the way—a qualified lead is defined by three main criteria: Need: the prospect has a problem that your product can fix. Authority: the prospect is in a position to make a purchase decision.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. But today’s outbound lead generation tactics are more than just dialing for dollars. What is Outbound Lead Generation? What is an Outbound Lead?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A client asks: “What’s the best way to market to purchased lists like ZoomInfo ? We have a debate between our marketing and sales teams on whether the best approach is marketing emails, sales outreach, or something else. How Should I Market to Purchased Lists? The post How Should I Market to Purchased Lists?

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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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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

Sales reps would get a good sense of how interested someone was in their company’s products or services by spending some time with them. Qualified leads would ultimately receive more attention—the sales rep might play 18 holes with them to help close the deal. A solid definition of “lead”. What’s a lead?

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Tiecas

APRIL 23, 2024

Manufacturing lead generation is a perennial top priority for most manufacturers. To thrive, these companies must consistently attract qualified leads to fuel their sales pipelines. However, this sales-driven environment presents unique challenges for industrial and manufacturing marketers.

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ClickDimensions

OCTOBER 19, 2021

To achieve revenue recovery, businesses must clean up their pipeline and clarify what is considered a qualified opportunity. To help you out, here’s our advice on how to clean up your pipeline and successfully identify and attract more qualified opportunities. Correctly Qualifying Leads. Opportunity-level.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Let’s take a look at the stages of a sales cycle, and how you can use it to secure regular deal wins. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle?

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ClickDimensions

OCTOBER 19, 2021

To achieve revenue recovery, businesses must clean up their pipeline and clarify what is considered a qualified opportunity. To help you out, here’s our advice on how to clean up your pipeline and successfully identify and attract more qualified opportunities. Correctly Qualifying Leads. Opportunity-level.

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SnapApp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Today, we know that across the B2B sales cycle, the key to driving home a sale is the quality of the leads in your pipeline. Yet, lead qualification seems to be a particularly troublesome pain point for marketers and salespeople alike. How we as marketers define what makes a lead marketing qualified.

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SalesIntel

JANUARY 21, 2022

Intent data is a set of behavioral and search signals to help marketers and sales professionals understand potential customers’ likelihood to purchase a product or service. According to surveys, an average B2B prospect is 67% of the way through the purchase experience before connecting with a salesperson.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

On the other hand, a faster sales cycle keeps your buyer’s attention on your offering. Understanding the sales cycle in separate stages helps predict buyer behavior and selling outcomes. Sales reps can also pinpoint specific obstacles and make improvements with a stage-focused sales strategy.

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SnapApp

AUGUST 9, 2018

But often overlooked in the world of sales is the critical part the right sales-qualifying questions play in getting you to that coffee. The literally hundreds of blogs offering sample qualifying questions all boast anywhere from the 10 to the 70 questions everyone should be asking. Let’s get started!

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ClearVoice

MARCH 26, 2021

What is a marketing qualified lead (MQL)? A marketing qualified lead is a lead that has come in thanks to your marketing outreach. In the traditional sales cycle, an individual becomes an MQL when they move from the “awareness” phase to the “interest” stage.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

This approach will help marketing know where to spend time, money, and attention for prospective clients, and it will allow the sales team to know prospects better throughout the sales cycle. Sales and marketing teams are busy. ” “What does a ‘qualified lead’ mean for Project A?

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SnapApp

JANUARY 24, 2019

Finding quality leads is often easier said than done. Gone are the days of making a few phone calls and sending an email blast to catch the attention of interested—and high paying—prospects. Recently on the blog, we’ve been talking a lot about the quality vs. quantity debate around leads.

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Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lead generation is an important aspect of client acquisition. You’ve definitely heard of lead generation and how entrepreneurs and marketers are all over it, maximizing its power and tailoring it to your exact specifications. But how much do you know about B2B lead generation and its potential to redefine the term entirely?

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Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Yes, just one hour to follow up with leads and secure the best chance of speaking to key decision-makers and converting them into customers—at least, that’s what a study from the Harvard Business Review found. Low-quality leads make their way to sales, and some of the most qualified leads fall through the cracks.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. Sales professionals also need access to extensive intelligence such as buying signals, reporting structures, and tech stacks. How Can I Optimize Intelligence in the Sales Cycle?

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PureB2B

JANUARY 3, 2022

Many hands make light work, which is why sales organizations employ a pretty sizable stock of talented people who come together to drive efficiency across the sales cycle. From business development representatives to account executives, everyone does their part to ensure a high-performing, successful sales team.

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SnapApp

AUGUST 9, 2018

But often overlooked in the world of sales is the critical part the right sales-qualifying questions play in getting you to that coffee. The literally hundreds of blogs offering sample qualifying questions all boast anywhere from the 10 to the 70 questions everyone should be asking. Let’s get started!

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you’re pursuing an inbound or outbound marketing strategy, lead generation is a constant struggle. Nestled within that challenge is an even more daunting task: finding enough qualified leads. Any good B2B marketing campaign will attract the attention and leads but at different stages of the funnel.

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Binary Demand

MAY 27, 2024

[ps2id id=’introduction’ target=”/]It’s well-known that B2B sales cycles can be lengthy and complex, requiring marketing and sales teams to collaborate effectively. This is where lead nurturing solutions comes into play, serving as the essential strategy that facilitates engagement and customer conversion.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In the dynamic realm of sales, the pursuit of qualified leads ( Sales qualified or Marketing qualified ) is a pivotal element that drives success. The BANT framework, encompassing Budget, Authority, Need, and Timeline, has long served as a guiding force in lead qualification.

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Only B2B

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The landscape of the lead generation is undergoing a significant transformation. According to recent studies, 85% of B2B marketers believe that improving the quality of leads is a top priority. This shift in focus has made optimizing your inbound lead qualification process more critical than ever before.

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Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Generating Quality Leads : Generating high-quality leads is critical for driving business growth.

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Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. But have we deviated too far from sustainable lead generation practices and become too reliant on pay-to-play databases to fuel outbound initiatives? As I often say, a true lead demonstrates intent to discover or purchase your product — yes, it’s that simple.

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Seismic

MAY 3, 2022

As business evolves, two things remain the same: sellers want to bemore productive and B2B buyers want purchase experiences that help them solve their business challenges. Sales has become increasingly digital-focused over the past few years with buyers and sellers adapting to digital-first sales models. Prospecting.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 22, 2020

66% increased the number of leads generated. 83% saw increased engagement from targeted leads. 50% of teams were more productive and able to optimize their time on qualified leads. Shorter sales cycles with a 27% quicker trajectory in profit growth. Sales Velocity. 30% boost in revenue.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. With B2B sales reports, sales leaders can decide which ways to: Adapt sales strategies Improve sales rep performance Optimize sales cycles. Metrics to Track in Sales Reports.

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Delivra

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Struggling to get a grasp on qualified leads? Trying to figure out which of your leads may actually convert? Trying to predict a sale? Getting a sale is one of the most difficult challenges facing the average B2B marketer. According to Aberdeen Research, as many as 73% of your B2B leads are not sales ready.

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Only B2B

MARCH 10, 2022

“Generating B2B leads is simple and easy.” You know how difficult it is to boost sales with B2B lead generation tactics. You’re inundated with plenty of disinformation, including: conflicting data about the best ways to create leads. Overhyped case studies from huge firms that might raise sales.

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Only B2B

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog serves as your comprehensive roadmap, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies required to master the intricate art of generating B2B leads from B2B list. Research indicates that personalized content leads to a remarkable 42% higher conversion rate. The end results?

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