SalesIntel

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding buyer intent has become crucial to marketing, sales, and revenue operations (RevOps) strategies in the current competitive business climate. Why Intent Data is Crucial in Modern Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales professionals face an uphill battle in reaching and converting potential customers.

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Top of Funnel Intent Data Marketing Funnels Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. The reality, of course, is that go-to-market teams still need to take an active role in pushing their companies to new heights of growth. What is Outbound Lead Generation? What is an Outbound Lead?

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 130

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. For marketers, that means two things.

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Personalization 111

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. You don’t want a demo of their software — you haven’t even had time to read their content yet. Luckily for marketers, lead scoring exists.

Lead Ranking 186

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads 186

Lead Forensics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s often taken for granted that we all know and understand these B2B sales terms, as these pieces of vocabulary become used so often they are undoubtedly commonplace. Sales pipeline and sales funnel, for example, are believed by many to be one and the same, but this belief is far from the truth.

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SnapApp

JANUARY 29, 2019

In the face of increasing goals and changing preferences of B2B buyers, sales and marketing teams alike are being forced to evolve in order to meet the needs of their prospects today. What is Lead Qualification? Better Qualification, Shorter Sales Cycles. Tools for Interactive Lead Qualification.

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Martech

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The B2B sales cycle is lengthy and complex. Depending on deal size, closing a lead can drag on for weeks and even months. Sales isn’t easy. But after 15 years in relationship-based sales and management, I can tell there’s a solution to close deals 25% to 30% faster. Here are a few things for you to focus on.

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Sales Cycle Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Top of Funnel 81

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. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

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Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

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? What is a Lead? The Lead Generation Process. Lead Scoring.

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

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

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Generation vs Lead Generation: What’s the Difference? Does demand generation sound similar to lead generation ?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

So something that worked a year ago (*cough* your current sales process *cough*), probably isn’t as effective presently. Sales process optimization isn’t a one and done activity. And today, we’re telling you to give your sales process a little TLC. What Is A Sales Process? Less time: The B2B sales cycle is long.

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Process Optimization 162

Madison Logic

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The same could be said for alignment across the revenue team: marketing, sales, and often customer success. Account-based marketing (ABM) is a strategy that B2B organizations use to target high-value accounts that accelerate pipeline and revenue growth. The problem with sales and marketing team misalignment .

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Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing Marketing Funnels ABM 52

Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lead generation is an important aspect of client acquisition. It is the primary goal of every marketing effort. 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. What Exactly Is a Lead?

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Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 117

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

Top Rank Marketing

JUNE 5, 2024

B2B SaaS content marketing can be notoriously complex. If you can’t find and reach this audience with your content, creating it feels like a waste of time. No matter how niche your SaaS solutions are, however, content marketing can and will work for your brand. Follow these key tips for great SaaS content.

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Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Long Tail Marketing Content Marketing 67

Biznology

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Content marketing takes time and effort. When marketers don’t see results, determining the return on investment isn’t easy. If you’re constantly struggling with your business blog and exasperated with the lack of qualified leads, you may be missing key points in your content strategy.

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Top of Funnel Sales Cycle Content Marketing Planning 80

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. What is Sales Intelligence? What is Market Intelligence?

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Sales Cycle Cross-Selling 207

Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Exceptional sales performances aren’t achieved through sheer willpower — they’re accomplished by understanding goals that are easily tracked and planned out. Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. Purposes of a Sales Report.

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Touchpoints 162

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.

Lead Ranking 64

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 64

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? What is a Lead? Pretty simple, right?

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Full Circle Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Our first official fall webinar focused on uniting marketing and sales to drive revenue growth. I mean, how many times have we all talked about marketing and sales “interlock”? This webinar addresses some of the underlying issues that sales and marketing teams encounter when working together.

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Multi-Touch Attribution Top of Funnel Full Circle Insights Sales Qualified Leads 98

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

So something that worked a year ago (*cough* your current sales process *cough*), probably isn’t as effective presently. Sales process optimization isn’t a one and done activity. And today, we’re telling you to give your sales process a little TLC. What Is A Sales Process? Less time: The B2B sales cycle is long.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Process Optimization 130

Televerde

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The traditional sales funnel is dead. In fact, only 17% of buyers spend time meeting with a potential partner before making a purchase decision. Advances in technology have given B2B buyers a wealth of new knowledge that empowers them to come to their own conclusions about your services before picking up the phone.

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Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

Sales Management 208

Sales Management Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Cold Calling 208

Only B2B

JUNE 5, 2024

Two distinct yet powerful approaches, when combined effectively- can create a winning marketing strategy. What’s Account Based Marketing? Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is a highly focused approach where marketing and sales teams collaborate to target high-value accounts rather than a broad market.

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Account Based Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand 71

Outgrow

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

What Is a Lead Funnel and How to Create One in 5 Minutes? Every business relies on a steady stream of leads to grow. That is why improving lead funnel efficiency should be among a company’s top priorities. This will help in turning cold prospects into potential customers and boost overall sales performance.

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Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 52

Contently

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mapping ROI back to content isn’t easy, but it’s essential to determine the effectiveness of the content you create. These complex attribution models allow us to drill deep and get a more accurate picture of how our content influences buyers and where we may need to tighten our efforts.

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Multi-Touch Attribution Top of Funnel ROI Multi-Channel 174

Martech

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. Gone are the days when gating all content to meet quarterly MQL KPIs was effective. But have we deviated too far from sustainable lead generation practices and become too reliant on pay-to-play databases to fuel outbound initiatives? Contradiction? Let’s explore.

Lead Ranking 114

Lead Ranking Lead Gen Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 114

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2020

Account-based marketing (ABM) offers a lot of benefits to most B2B organizations. All of these things can clearly lead to a more profitable company and a better customer experience, which is why many companies are allocating large sums of their marketing budget towards this strategy. Why Sales Marketing Alignment Matters.

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Account Based Marketing ABM Top of Funnel Lead Ranking 334

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

During the life of your product or service, you’ll realize that simply scaling top-of-funnel inquiries (in volume) won’t generate peak conversions over the long run. At some point, you will start attracting more of the leads that don’t intend to buy from you right away. Six Effective Tips To Increase Your B2B Sales Conversions.

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B2B Sales Top of Funnel Conversion Peer-to-peer 260

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).

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 118

Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[ps2id id=’Introduction’ target=”/]Based on a recent HubSpot report, 35% of surveyed marketers prioritized B2B demand generation activities in 2022, indicating a noticeable shift from tactical demand generation to a more strategic approach in the current and future of B2B demand generation marketing.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Account Based Marketing 116

Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

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Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Marketing Qualified Leads might have a nice ring to it, but they aren’t a relevant marketing performance metric anymore. Video transcription below: Welcome to B2B Marketing Insights. For anyone who’s unfamiliar, MQL stands for marketing qualified lead.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 78

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. A strong lead nurturing approach not only attracts and retains customers but also fosters long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

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ATAK Interactive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Marketing qualified leads might have a nice ring to it, but they aren’t a relevant marketing performance metric anymore. Video transcription below: Welcome to B2B Marketing Insights. For anyone who’s unfamiliar, the MQL is a marketing qualified lead. Nobody cares.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 78