Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s one of the oldest debates in lead generation: quantity vs. quality. Marketers who are judged by the number of leads they generate will push for quantity. But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. Meta saw 16.6%

Lead Gen 105

Lead Gen Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 105

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers.

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation 246

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.

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Webbiquity

MAY 18, 2021

LinkedIn is, of course and unquestionably, the Tom Brady of social media platforms for B2B marketing. But in B2B social media as with NFL quarterbacks, the interesting battle is for second place. For the past decade, Twitter has (most often) been ranked as #2. Is that still the case?

Social Media 363

Social Media Twitter Social Marketing B2B Marketing 363

Oktopost

JUNE 1, 2023

Without the right approach, leveraging social media can feel like a constant source of friction. Any marketer has heard plenty about the high ROI that can be extracted from the social channels – in B2C or B2B – but there are still countless companies out there that are having to forgo that ROI. Here’s how.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Automation Services Social Media 62

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leads that once flowed through the funnel have now slowed their pace, leaving marketing teams struggling to meet their KPIs. To retain these customers, businesses need to adapt to prove their value and the impact they can have on their customers’ ROI. Jump Ahead What is an MQL?

Lead Ranking 69

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Scoring 69

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

If your B2B business has plateaued and you’re struggling with new ideas to generate leads and grow sales, here’s good news. There are established, effective eCommerce marketing tactics you can use to increase base revenue and upsell opportunities in a very short period of time. What are B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics?

eCommerce 297

eCommerce Social Media Tactics B2B Marketing 297

Thinkers360

MAY 19, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on artificial intelligence for 2024. We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today !

Marketing AI 145

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Enterprise Management 145

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leads that once flowed through the funnel have now slowed their pace, leaving marketing teams struggling to meet their KPIs. To retain these customers, businesses need to adapt to prove their value and the impact they can have on their customers’ ROI. Jump Ahead What is an MQL?

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Lead Scoring 62

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Top Social Networks for B2B Marketing.

Social Media 238

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 238

Binary Demand

JUNE 12, 2024

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/] B2B lead generation is vital for sales and marketing, driving business growth, expansion, and revenue. Without leads, businesses would struggle to thrive. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized lead generation, making the process faster and more efficient.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 98

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2020

If you ask most sales and marketing teams what their ultimate goal is, you can pretty much guarantee that they will say it is generating more leads and conversions. After all, if you have more leads coming in, then you’ll have more conversions too, right? This is why a good lead scoring system is so important.

Lead Ranking 265

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads Account Based Marketing 265

Rev

MARCH 29, 2023

Marketing and sales teams use a lot of acronyms, and we throw them around like everyone knows what they mean. That’s exactly the case with MQL and SQL. We know that MQL stands for marketing qualified lead, and SQL stands for sales qualified lead. What is a marketing qualified lead?

Lead Ranking 78

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Sales Qualified Leads 78

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Yes, the hub and spoke content model is alive and well. Just like a bicycle wheel relies on its hub and spokes for strength and balance, your content can benefit from this model to create a cohesive and user-friendly framework. What is the Hub and Spoke Content Model? Are you surprised?

Lead Ranking 251

Lead Ranking Content Lead Scoring Keywords 251

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. Content is an essential pillar of any lead generation strategy.

Lead Generation 264

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Paid Content Lead Scoring 264

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Webbiquity

JULY 19, 2022

Leading and lagging indicators are measurable values that let you know how well you’re doing in your efforts to accomplish your business objectives. Marketing performance indicators keep you focused on what‘s really important by keeping your attention on exactly what you must do to reach your business goals faster.

Lead Scoring 292

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking ROI Enterprise Management 292

Only B2B

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Leads are critical for every B2B marketer, but according to the HubSpot’sReport in 2018 , driving traffic and leads is the biggest difficulty for 61 % of marketers. The attention is on number of leads rather than quality leads when it comes to lead generation. What Are The Various Sources Of Leads?

Lead Ranking 118

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Work Management 118

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Modern marketing is constantly expanding, and your audience will change, requiring new marketing strategies and tactics. To stay on top of your game, you need to spice up your social media marketing. Upwards of 80% of leads come from LinkedIn, meaning that all other social platformed combined provide 20% of leads.

Social Media 122

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Attribution 122

Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

Lead Qualification 71

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring 71

Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

The struggle is real for social media leaders, managers, and teams. Whenever you mention that you work in social media, from the outside looking in, people think that you take a photo and/or video and just hit “post” to make the magic happen. Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media.

Social Media 138

Social Media ROI Media Cross-Selling 138

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.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Marketing Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 62

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.

Lead Ranking 78

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 78

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you’re pursuing an inbound or outbound marketing strategy, lead generation is a constant struggle. In fact, 37% of B2B marketers rank it as their number one challenge. Nestled within that challenge is an even more daunting task: finding enough qualified leads. What are qualified leads?

Lead Qualification 135

Lead Qualification Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads 135

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 26, 2024

Imagine the marketing team as the first runner. They’ve sprinted hard, nurturing each lead with care and precision, and now they’re holding the baton of customer interest. If handled poorly, the lead can slip right through your fingers and you lose the deal. What is a sales qualified lead (SQL)?

Lead Ranking 59

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Sales Management 59

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we strive towards 2024, the dynamics of B2B social media marketing strategy have witnessed profound changes, reshaping strategies and redefining norms. The strategies, tools and preferences of B2B marketers have shifted, charting new pathways in how businesses engage with their audience on various social platforms.

Social Media 125

Social Media Social Marketing Tactics B2B Marketing 125

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Are you looking for sustainable ways to market your business? Not sure where to start: email marketing vs. social media? Both email and social media marketing are promising channels to grow your business. In this post, we’ll share important insights into email and social media marketing.

Social Media 111

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Budget 111

Engagio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

That’s why lead nurturing remains such a key element of a good B2B go-to-market. Lead nurturing is the process of building a relationship with prospects that are not yet sales-ready, by conducting an informative dialog, regardless of the lead’s budget, authority, or timing. So, which approach is more effective?

Lead Nurturing 133

Lead Nurturing Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads 133

The Lead Agency

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Social media platforms are flooded with new content each day. In all of this noise, how can you cut through the clutter and get the most out of your company’s social media presence? Take your B2B social media marketing up a notch with these six content ideas.

Social Media 126

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Media 126

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

Ah, lead generation – that everlasting conversation. For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? This is never truer than it is on social media.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Social Media Lead Generation Lead Scoring 62

Inbox Insight

MAY 31, 2024

Lead generation strategies have evolved significantly due to economic pressures and technological shifts. With global forecasts predicting economic downturns, businesses, especially larger ones, faced tightened budgets affecting marketing efforts. What are the biggest B2B lead generation trends?

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Trends 52

Stevens & Tate

MARCH 7, 2024

Mastering the art of digital and social media marketing is no longer an option. Digital and social media marketing form the backbone of successful brand strategies, offering unparalleled opportunities for engagement, reach, and conversion. It’s a must.

Social Media 93

Social Media Social Marketing Media Marketing & Strategy 93

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

Social Media 158

Social Media SEO Cost Per Click Media 158

Top Rank Marketing

MAY 29, 2024

It’s not too hard to see why social media marketing is often associated with the B2C realm. But make no mistake: social media marketing can be extremely effective in B2B, helping marketers drive awareness, build community, establish credibility and much more. Do you need an Instagram strategy?

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Plans Planning B2B Thought Leadership 99

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.

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2021

Or it was a combination of newsletter information, social media posts, and word of mouth? Depending on how long your sales cycles and customer journeys are, attribution modeling can be the solution to all of these questions. There’s an attribution model for everyone that can help you get more out of your social metrics.

Marketing Attribution 90

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Ranking Social Media 90

Launch Marketing

APRIL 10, 2024

Social media has become an important marketing channel for B2B startups. 89% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for lead generation and by 2025 it is projected that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur on digital channels. Take notice of your competitors’ social media presence. billion by 2025.

Startups 62

Startups Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 62