Martech

MARCH 14, 2023

As marketers explore this generative AI tool without restriction, CMOs must assess its impact along three key functions: content production, ideation and market research. Assessing ChatGPTs impact on key marketing functions 1. Dig deeper: Does ChatGPT pose an existential threat to marketers?

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 3, 2022

One of the biggest challenges content marketers face is having to get executive buy-in. Executives are usually busy running the company and don’t understand content marketing. The most important thing you can do to get executives to buy into your content marketing strategy is focus on the bottom line. Operations?

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Martech

MAY 8, 2023

Is AI in marketing something new? It’s worth bearing in mind that AI has long had many, many applications in marketing other than creating content. Well-known vendors have been baking AI into their solutions for almost a decade. In the simplest terms, it proposes a criterion for machine (or artificial) intelligence.

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DiscoverOrg

APRIL 20, 2017

Revenue growth is only possible with a solid understanding of our prospects – and no one knows that better than B2B marketers. SiriusDecisions, a global B2B research and advisory firm, has historically identified data management proficiency in the following ways: Impact : Measures revenue, marketshare, and profit.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In my last article , I referenced a recent survey saying more than 60% of B2B marketers described their martech stack as too complex, with one in five saying it’s “more complex than a black hole.” ” The same goes for marketing technology. .” ” The same goes for marketing technology.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Marketing ops should actively participate in the procurement process when acquiring technology for marketing, but it’s not ideal when they run the show. Procurement will allow marketing to make the final decision. First off, are marketing ops professionals formally assigned and measured by performing procurement duties?

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Hubspot

APRIL 13, 2021

If you're looking to invest in a new tool for your business, you'll need to do your research. In many cases, that research will start with a Request for Information (RFI). Both RFIs and RFPs are tools used when procuring new tools, services or vendors. Be specific about how and when you want to receive vendor responses.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If this sounds familiar, you might be among the many marketers who’ve experienced similar pain when trying to build a marketing technology stack. Then, after several months, you blame the vendor or your team when the magic martech you’ve purchased doesn’t deliver what you needed or expected.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s what needs to happen before you can ask questions during qualification and discovery (more on these below) and after you’ve done the customer research that guides your prospecting. The sales cycle has seven stages, from customer research to close. To guide your research, define your ideal customer (also known as a buyer persona ).

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ANNUITAS

JUNE 18, 2012

Approximately 12 years ago, a new technology emerged and a new software category called “marketing automation” was born. Since then, the marketing automation space has grown consistently and significantly, and is now is at the precipice of going mainstream. The best vendor event I ever attended was a Salesforce.com road show.

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ANNUITAS

JUNE 18, 2012

Approximately 12 years ago, a new technology emerged and a new software category called “marketing automation” was born. Since then, the marketing automation space has grown consistently and significantly, and is now is at the precipice of going mainstream. The best vendor event I ever attended was a Salesforce.com road show.

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Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management Vendors 100

SalesIntel

APRIL 15, 2024

B2B buyers may spend months assessing an issue, researching solutions, and evaluating possible service providers before deciding on a vendor that fits their needs. Research by Gartner shows that the typical B2B buying process involves six to ten decision-makers. This often results in a more intricate and extended buying process.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

SalesIntel

APRIL 15, 2024

B2B buyers may spend months assessing an issue, researching solutions, and evaluating possible service providers before deciding on a vendor that fits their needs. Research by Gartner shows that the typical B2B buying process involves six to ten decision-makers. This often results in a more intricate and extended buying process.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

Tomorrow People

JANUARY 8, 2021

It’s a hugely important consideration when putting together a go to market (GTM) strategy. The stages of a typical GTM plan may look a little like this: Markets: What industries and sectors are optimal for your product? How this is done: persona research. Customers: Who are your target personas?

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Content Standard

JULY 14, 2021

Once your content marketing needs outgrow your internal capacity, it’s time to start looking for outside help. Before you kick off your search for the perfect content marketing partner, though, your business must first look within itself to understand its marketing goals and needs.

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B2B Marketing Directions

JULY 9, 2022

Source: Rosenfeld Media, LLC It's been crystal clear now for several years that marketing and technology have become deeply entwined, and that the number of marketing-related technologies has been growing at an exponential rate. So, the marketing technology landscape has grown by an astounding 6,521% since 2011.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

As the MarTech landscape continues to evolve, new research suggests that marketers believe it is changing quickly. Over the past three years, 48 percent of marketers believe that the landscape has “evolved rapidly,” according to a report titled the “State of Martech 2018” from Walker Sands. How can marketers make improvements?

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Martech

AUGUST 5, 2021

When selecting vendors or services firms, martech buyers ask for references often, but check them rarely. Perhaps you believe you already learned enough from your peers, or perhaps you trust your gut instincts on a platform or vendor. Most vendors will give you a list of customers you can call. Were there any unexpected costs?

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 109

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

On and off the clock, they research potential purchases just as everyone else might. There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 111

Vidyard

MARCH 5, 2021

Chances are your organization is creating and sharing more video content than ever before. With that growth comes the need to organize, track, and measure your video investments’ effectiveness, which means the time has come to evaluate an online video platform built for business. Video Marketing 1.2 Contents 1. Learn More.

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Hubspot

APRIL 13, 2021

Find out how a corporate sponsorship works, how to secure one for your next event, and how to write a sponsorship proposal. The sponsor may invest in ads in the local newspaper, TV commercials, or other marketing efforts to help you gain exposure. Need food vendors or prizes? Looking for a venue? They may provide that.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For years, marketers have engaged audiences with account-based marketing strategies to better align sales and marketing practices and, in turn, provide more relevant, personalized content and messaging. From a marketing perspective, we had to go entirely digital to be able to reach our audience. B2B as a buying group.

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Seismic

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The global telecom market has experienced unprecedented growth and change over the last few decades. In such a saturated and evolving marketplace, telecom providers are realizing that they need to expand and improve upon their current go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Do your research. Talk to stakeholders. Talk to stakeholders.

Marketing Management 40

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Martech

AUGUST 28, 2023

Then, use that knowledge to gather specific content from vendors and research other teams that did something similar to address their outlook. Can I come and present this proposal with you as we need a firm commitment on time and resources?” Marketing operations. So who will you be allocating to the project?”

Work Management 91

Work Management Peer-to-peer Marketing Management Tips 91

NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

As account-based marketing (ABM) gains momentum, companies clearly see the value of identifying high-value prospects and targeting them with customized content. In the B2B marketing environment, successful ABM is the gold standard companies aim for. Evaluating new market opportunities. ” What to Look for in a Vendor.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

Other selling tasks include prospecting, administrative work, data entry, market research, etc. Around 3 in 4 organizations use classroom training as their primary way to train salespeople ( source ). High-performing sales organizations are twice as likely to provide ongoing training as low-performing ones ( source ).

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Outreach

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In order to gain an accurate picture of progress and better manage performance, organizations need a sales pipeline. It’s a highly organized means for tracking and managing sales activities, with details about each prospect, deal, and even money. What is a sales pipeline? What is a sales pipeline? Prospecting.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2015

As we wind down 2015, marketing budgets and planning for the new year begin to take focus. Hopefully, the performance metrics associated with your organization’s marketing programs have yielded success and validation for tactics proposed at the beginning of the year. It is that time in the year again. source ). >.

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Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Budget Programs Enterprise Management 120

Heinz Marketing

APRIL 3, 2019

By Lisa Heay , Planning Manager at Heinz Marketing. My career began as an in-house marketer. My entire career leading up to this point has been in in-house marketing departments. Often, consultants make recommendations or propose strategies and the client doesn’t want to do the work to make it happen. It’s disruptive.

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TrustRadius Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2020

If you’re researching, evaluating, and/or implementing a new email platform, make sure you have a handle on your organization’s needs. The templates in this post will give you a head start on formulating your requirements and your questions for vendors. It also helps buyers evaluate the vendor as a potential business partner.

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RFI Marketing Automation Services Template Work Management 52

Madison Logic

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

B2B marketing is not just about selling a product or service. Gartner research finds that 70% of the buying journey is complete before a buying group reaches out to a provider. Most organizations want to drive immediate growth, and brand efforts take longer and are harder to measure and demonstrate ROI.

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Demand Brand Identity Branding Work Management 52

PureB2B

APRIL 26, 2022

Finding in-market leads for B2B businesses is crucial to achieving revenue goals. The problem is that the B2B market is enormous. In this guide we’ll outline some proven lead qualification frameworks and practices to find in-market buyers that can improve your conversions. Defining “In-Market” Buyers.

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The Effective Marketer

MAY 27, 2015

Competitive Battle Cards (BTW I’ve seen them spelled together, battlecards, and separate – battle cards) are a staple of product marketing. So for the purposes of this post I will focus on the marketer or product marketer that has been tasked with coming up with a competitive analysis to help sales. Presentation.

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Vidyard

MARCH 5, 2021

Chances are your organization is creating and sharing more video content than ever before. With that growth comes the need to organize, track, and measure your video investments’ effectiveness, which means the time has come to evaluate an online video platform built for business. Video Marketing 1.2 Contents 1.

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Enterprise Management Work Management Video Marketing Marketing Management 65

Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 16, 2018

Consider this finding from CMI’s 2018 Content Management & Strategy Survey: 51% of the content professionals say their company lacks the right technology to manage content across their organization. Only a sliver (14%) say they have the right technology and are using it to manage content across the organization. This isn’t easy.

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management RFP 59

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals.

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Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Forecasting 133

B2B Marketing Traction

MARCH 8, 2013

A lot of online marketers want to rush in and solve issues, but they don’t take time to research and analyze first. In one of my client situations, a marketing department wasn’t sure of the login for their website statistic tracking account. So, online marketers, slow down. Do your research.

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