Martech

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Marketing automation platforms are a critical part of the martech ecosystem for many businesses, offering many benefits by streamlining manual B2B marketing tasks, including lead management, email campaign development and landing page creation. What marketing automation capabilities are most critical to our business?

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Conversica

JULY 2, 2018

The more qualified a lead is, the more likely they are to convert. Effective lead qualification helps your company convert a greater percentage of leads to opportunities and opportunities to closed-won sales. Lead qualification will save your company from wasting time, resources, and money on the leads that don’t matter.

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Our findings closely corresponded with what the market is seeing: 96% of B2B sales teams have shifted (in full or in part) to remote selling. “I In this breakdown, we share three concrete changes you can adopt within your own organization to build better digital relationships. It was a stop gap, not a long term solution.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Sales tools are software and technology solutions that help sales teams automate and streamline various tasks and processes, such as lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales forecasting.

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Optinmonster

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Are you looking for the best lead generation tools to grow your business? Lead generation is more than just getting people to visit your site. And just like any tough job, lead generation requires the right tools–even for professional marketers. What Is a Lead Generation Software/Tool? Why is this important?

Marketing Automation Services 125

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ANNUITAS

APRIL 26, 2011

Lead management continues to be a hot topic in the world of B2B marketing as we turn the corner and head into the second half of 2010. As a leader in lead management process development, our firm has seen a lot of confusion in the market about what constitutes lead management.

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The Point

MAY 19, 2020

It wasn’t that long ago, when marketing automation first burst on the scene, that the height of lead nurture sophistication was the simple, automated sending of multiple, sequential emails. Today, advances in marketing technology make such “automation” seem laughably basic. How does your current lead nurturing.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Buyer intent data tools make it easier to identify the when and how of a potential prospect’s consideration for purchasing a specific product or service. First party intent data is collected from internal marketing teams via your company website, automation platform, or other in-house applications. Refine Lead Qualification.

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Lead Liaison

JUNE 21, 2023

Modern Day Lead Capture for High Performing Exhibitors and ROI Calculator Events are a great opportunity for businesses to connect with potential customers. However, traditional methods of collecting leads at events can be time-consuming, inefficient, and prone to errors.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In recent years, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has undergone a profound transformation, largely owing to the integration and advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Traditional CRM systems are no longer sufficient to handle the demands of modern businesses.

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Let’s talk about leads. Odds are, you’re having conversations about how to attract more leads, how to improve the quality of your leads, how to convert your leads, or all of the above. And in that conversation you might be wondering, “why are we getting bad leads in the first place?” .

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Kicking off 2024 with a bang, HubSpot’s January updates are all about enhancing your team’s capabilities in lead management, content strategy, and data analysis. Here are the January 2024 updates managers should take note of: Fast and easy compliance for new email requirements. How has it been for you?

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2021

Solving complex marketing and marketing ops challenges is hard. One of the biggest issues is aligning marketing and sales processes. We’re tackling this and more with one of B2B marketing’s rising stars. She specializes in acquisition tactics, full-funnel nurturing, lead qualification, and lead management.

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Anything Goes Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

In one of my meetings these past few weeks I was thinking of an analogy where I could break down the lead management process into much simpler terms so everyone could understand their roles - this is where football comes in. The Players and Coaches Take the Field Quarterback : The marketing team is the QB. Why football?

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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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ViewPoint

MARCH 22, 2018

The real challenge is to learn how to demonstrate that the extra cost of your product or service is worth it. That takes more persuasive skills, better navigation of the prospect organization, a broader understanding of strategic objectives - and frankly a likable demeanor - to convince your target of the value you offer.

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LeanData

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Your digital marketing is working as intended. Leads are coming in. Every organization needs a sales playbook, a set of motions and best practices that help move a prospective customer through various stages of the buying journey. When leads come in, where will they go? Who will respond to the lead?

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Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you haven’t come across it yet, it’s an insightful framework that challenges the outdated strategies we B2B marketers have relied on to spur growth over the last decade. Something is shifting in the realm of B2B marketing It’s hard to put your finger on it just yet, but it’s there, quietly brewing beneath the surface.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Buyer intent data tools make it easier to identify the when and how of a potential prospect’s consideration for purchasing a specific product or service. First party intent data is collected from internal marketing teams via your company website, automation platform, or other in-house applications. This could be you!)

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SendinBlue

AUGUST 24, 2020

Marketing automation platforms offer tools that help grow your business and improve customer experience. This list details some of the best marketing automation software around to help you decide which one is right for you. Let’s talk about marketing for a minute. This is where a marketing automation platform can help.

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ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

What is a lead? While all of these scenarios have potential, none could be called a lead. Sales won’t spend the time it takes to cull through 100 so-called leads for 3 to 4 good ones. Which means those “leads” land in a black hole, and the money spent to generate them is wasted. Is this a person with authority to buy?

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LeanData

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Marketing, in both the B2B and B2C spaces, can be incredibly expensive. One of the biggest concerns common to marketers across most every company is the handoff of Marketing leads to Sales. One of the biggest concerns common to marketers across most every company is the handoff of Marketing leads to Sales.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 10, 2011

The continuing growth of B2B marketing and marketing automation is indeed good news for those of us in the B2B marketplace. Despite the claim by some that automation is “floundering”, marketing automation is clearly gaining steam and poised for even more growth in 2011. The end result of demand generation is leads.

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SalesIntel

JUNE 5, 2024

Effective lead management is the secret weapon of any growing sales team, no matter the industry. Luckily, lead management software is here to streamline your lead tracking and turn lookers into loyal customers. We’ve curated a list of the hottest lead management software solutions on the market.

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Hubspot

JUNE 30, 2021

Well, the answer might lie in a practice known as lead distribution. Here, we'll explore the concept a bit further, review its fundamentals and best practices, take a look at some prominent lead distribution strategies, and see some of the best software solutions to support it. Leads are unique. Let's dive in.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 17, 2015

You’ve vetted the vendors, selected your features, sized your database and scheduled your implementation; you are now ready to deploy your marketing automation platform, right? Without the correct staffing your marketing automation investment might as well be a car that sits in the garage, collecting dust.In The Marketing User.

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! But inquiries are not leads.

Lead Qualification 120

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PureB2B

APRIL 21, 2017

This has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. With a holistic understanding of buyer intent, your business can improve the lead qualification process and enhance sales conversions. Buyer intent comes down to knowing what makes a great lead. Customer-Centered Marketing.

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PureB2B

JULY 6, 2021

At various phases of the sales process, sales professionals often have to manage a large number of prospects and deals at the same time. Monitoring every sales deal without proper organization might lead to a lot of missed chances. The number of leads closed is directly related to the company's revenue.

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PureB2B

JULY 6, 2021

At various phases of the sales process, sales professionals often have to manage a large number of prospects and deals at the same time. Monitoring every sales deal without proper organization might lead to a lot of missed chances. The number of leads closed is directly related to the company’s revenue.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 62

ANNUITAS

MAY 28, 2015

There is still a great divide between sales and marketing. Each team uses different tools and solutions, with little to no visibility into what the other is doing, resulting in silos and a division of teams. Despite the silos, some organizations are able to meet their sales and marketing goals. How to build alignment?

Lead Ranking 100

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ViewPoint

AUGUST 22, 2011

Jay Hidalgo is the President of The Annuitas Group, a firm that specializes in helping B2B companies develop a process-based approach to lead management. To learn more about The Annuitas Group and their proprietary methodology, the Lead Management Framework™ , go to [link]. What's the point of that?

Marketing Automation Services 120

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PureB2B

APRIL 21, 2017

This has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. With a holistic understanding of buyer intent, your business can improve the lead qualification process and enhance sales conversions. Buyer intent comes down to knowing what makes a great lead. Customer-Centered Marketing.

Buyer Intent 62

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 30, 2011

However, for many B2B marketers, 2012 planning is right around the corner and usually starts right after Labor Day. And for many of you, one of your goals will be to finally implement a marketing automation tool. First, you’ll become more efficient in your marketing and sales efforts. Well, we’re in the dog days of August.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to Harvard Business Review , the first five minutes of prospect contact are make-or-break for hooking leads, much like landing that second date. However, effective lead management is not all about the first impression. What you’ll learn: What is lead management? Why is lead management important?

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ANNUITAS

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Lead nurturing is a hot topic right now. It seems that most of my recent conversations with prospects, customers and others in the B2B marketing industry are centered on lead nurturing. My personal experience is that marketers definitely want to (and in some cases, are planning to) deploy lead nurturing of some kind.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 1, 2016

One analytics vendor after another is selling you on their ability to analyze and make sense of “any” data. And most marketing and sales data is just that — garbage. A few thoughts on where to start: Analyze critical path, not attribution: Marketing analytics is mired in poorly considered “attribution” models.

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