Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Traditionally, marketing plans layout these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? Evaluating the resources used on customers (old and new) within marketing and product development teams will help with overall GTM execution.

Enterprise Management 147

Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Analytics Tools Work Management 147

ANNUITAS

JANUARY 19, 2022

It means that relying on a salesperson to guide a lead through all stages of the lifecycle is no longer effective. Buyers spend nearly half their time researching independently ; another 22% is spent talking to other decision makers, and only 17% of their ‘buying’ time is spent meeting with potential vendors.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Lead Ranking Work Management Marketing Management 130

BOP Design

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As B2B marketers, we are tasked with attracting ideal prospects to our B2B website, educating them to build trust in the products or services we provide, and then getting those prospects to take the first step – make contact with us via a website form, phone call, or email. What happens to your B2B marketing leads after they are qualified?

Sales Qualified Leads 117

Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Work Management Marketing Management 117

SmartBug Media

MAY 30, 2023

Conversion rate optimization (CRO) can be one of the biggest challenges marketers face; after all, high volumes of traffic don’t pay the bills. Many marketers truly believe they’re doing everything right when it comes to providing an optimal conversion journey for their visitors. And although it’s great to rank No.

Conversion Rate 98

Conversion Rate Optimization Conversion Tips 98

ClickDimensions

MARCH 14, 2023

Used across both their marketing and sales teams, supporting business growth and scale, which is especially important for SMB (small-to-mid sized) manufacturing businesses. One of these technologies is Marketing Automation. Page Contents What is Marketing Automation? How can manufacturers use Marketing Automation?

Marketing Automation Services 111

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Buyer's Journey 111

The Point

JULY 30, 2019

Much has been made of the argument that Account-Based Marketing (ABM) gained traction so quickly in B2B marketing primarily because traditional, funnel-based demand generation has stopped working. Whether it’s intent data or BANT-qualified cost per lead (CPL) programs, demand gen has become a race to the next short cut.

Demand Generation Agencies 140

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Account Based Marketing ABM 140

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The importance of lead generation is ingrained in the mind of every modern marketer— the more high-quality leads you bring in, the better. But, as the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly multifaceted, it’s now clear that lead generation is just one piece of the marketing puzzle. What is lead management?

Lead Ranking 172

Lead Ranking Work Management Lead Management Marketing Management 172

DealSignal

APRIL 10, 2024

Wouldn’t it be great to communicate directly with folks in the market, actively looking for solutions that your company offers? Comparing vendors on a third-party review website. This is something not typically provided by vendors—you would get this from your internal tech stack.

Intent Data 52

Intent Data Ideal Customer Profiles Intent Marketing Automation Services 52

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.

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Zoominfo

AUGUST 22, 2022

Ask any seasoned marketer and they’ll tell you that strong segmentation is the key ingredient to efficient, successful campaigns. Like other things in marketing, the answer can be found by focusing on your customer. While it can be used to help you qualify leads, it’s also an excellent strategy to segment audiences.

Segmentation 130

Segmentation Ideal Customer Profiles Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services 130

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. Through consistent processes, leaders derive quick insights on how its sales organization attacks their market.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 7, 2018

The digital nature of our current business landscape has caused a dramatic shift in the way companies market their products. As a result, SEO has become an essential skill for all modern marketers. Marrying the creative side of content marketing with the more technical parts of SEO is an art form many have yet to master.

Buyer Personas 196

Buyer Personas Top of Funnel SEO Marketing & Strategy 196

LeanData

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a looming market downturn, trade shows can be an expensive marketing play. So when the average cost per lead at a trade show is $811 , every prospect counts. . Plus, didn’t every vendor at the trade show send the same “nice to meet you at the conference” email with emojis in the subject line? . Here’s how it’s done.

Trade Show 98

Trade Show Cost per Lead Buy ROI 98

PureB2B

JUNE 9, 2022

Demand generation marketing is often measured by the amount of revenue you can influence over a set period of time, or as most marketers call it, lead generation. Too often, content syndication programs are plagued with poor-performing leads due to the vendor not truly addressing the challenge at hand.

Vendors 62

Vendors Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Top of Funnel 62

DealSignal

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Spend less time researching, acquiring, operationalizing, and cleansing data Before starting any campaign or targeted marketing effort, you typically start with the data you already have in your CRM. Respond to inbound leads faster without manual research When an inbound lead comes in, time is of the essence.

Work Management 98

Work Management B2B Sales Marketing Management Ideal Customer Profiles 98

PureB2B

MAY 19, 2022

Using LinkedIn for lead generation has become a staple of B2B marketing. Despite this, many businesses fail to use LinkedIn to its full potential simply because their lead generation tactics are flawed, rendering them ineffective. Why You Need LinkedIn Lead Generation. It’s Packed with B2B Lead Data.

Lead Generation 62

Lead Generation Linkedin Tactics Sales Qualified Leads 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Build a comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) strategy that combines careful research with tailored messaging that hits on the right buyer pain points. Find ready-to-buy prospects faster Learn how Sales Cloud can help you score your best leads and prioritize them by how likely they are to close. Why is a go-to-market strategy important?

Work Management 72

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 72

Martech

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Effective marketing management can help your organization achieve key objectives for your business. For example, your brand might want to gain exposure, improve revenue, or break into new markets. In a highly competitive environment, effective marketing management helps you to remain competitive.

Enterprise Management 101

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Planning 101

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

B2B sales and marketing is rarely a simple undertaking, and nuances within individual industries only add further complexity. This poses an exciting opportunity for companies within the health tech space, but it can be a real challenge for B2B healthcare marketers to capture attention and get traction in such a competitive vertical.

Marketing Management 62

Marketing Management B2B Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles Account Based Marketing 62

The Point

MAY 28, 2019

Like so many other trends that first take root in the consumer realm, B2B companies are starting to take note, to the point where chatbots – programs designed to simulate (and stimulate) conversation with online users – are being heralded as the “next big thing” in B2B marketing. Inserting chat into a lead nurturing. in particular.

Demand Generation Agencies 127

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Top of Funnel 127

The Point

APRIL 22, 2020

I posted recently on LinkedIn that, in the current climate, leads from content syndication and other CPL programs may be an ideal replacement for lost trade shows and other events, and indeed can be an effective way to stay engaged in the marketplace at a time when many buyers are laying low. Quality content = quality leads.

Lead Scoring 162

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking CPL Cost per Lead 162

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Era of “Seller Beware” In modern sales, the impetus is on the salesperson and vendor to choose, or qualify , the right type of client. Because it’s the right thing to do and in the 21st century — you are only as good as your public persona. Their vertical market (i.e. industry) does not fit your target market.

Hubspot 82

Hubspot Process Verticals Marketing Prospects 82

PureB2B

MAY 10, 2022

Demand generation marketing is often measured by the amount of revenue you can influence over a set period of time, or as most marketers call it, lead generation. Too often, content syndication programs are plagued with poor performing leads due to the vendor not specifically addressing the challenge at hand.

Vendors 62

Vendors Marketing Attribution Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Qualified Leads 62

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.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Marketing Interactions

MARCH 22, 2022

The way B2B companies qualify leads is based on what we want, rather than letting our buyers guide us. There’s also been a lot of talk and research showing that B2B marketers intend to make lead quality a higher priority than lead quantity. There’s only one of four components that marketers can weigh in on.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 62

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. This sharply contrasts with the B2C buyer’s journey, where individual consumers are the sole decision-makers, leading to faster decision-making.

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. This sharply contrasts with the B2C buyer’s journey, where individual consumers are the sole decision-makers, leading to faster decision-making.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

Martech

MAY 4, 2022

.” Traditional demand gen, by itself, isn’t enough to encompass an effective ABM strategy ; marketers need to treat ABM as a separate activity. Engaging buying committees through coordinated marketing and sales programs. More B2B marketers are adopting account-based marketing than ever before.

Account Based Marketing 108

Account Based Marketing ABM Webinar Metrics Effectiveness 108

NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 29, 2017

For many years now, B2B marketers have spent time and effort carefully crafting buyer personas based on demographic profiles, needs analyses and former sales results, among other criteria. It requires a direct, highly personalized sales and marketing program that targets each organization individually. Implementing ABM.

Account Based Marketing 159

Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles Budget Programs Enterprise Management 159

Markempa

APRIL 16, 2019

But, in reality, any marketing process can be optimized from demand generation, account-based marketing and, lead generation. Among other things, we’ll take a basic look at conducting a lead generation analysis, to help you optimize your lead generation process, campaigns and programs.

Sales Management 97

Sales Management Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads 97

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.

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Account Based Marketing 52

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Buyers are 48% more likely to consider vendors that personalize marketing to address their specific needs. If you don’t have a detailed B2B buyer persona you’re leaving money on the table. Without a detailed persona your sales and marketing team’s time is being wasted on chasing leads that are a bad fit and likely to churn.

Buyer Personas 62

Buyer Personas Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Account Based Marketing 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The importance of lead generation is ingrained in the mind of every modern marketer— the more high-quality leads you bring in, the better. But, as the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly multifaceted, it’s now clear that lead generation is just one piece of the marketing puzzle. What is lead management?

Lead Ranking 100

Lead Ranking Work Management Lead Management Marketing Management 100

SalesIntel

AUGUST 23, 2021

Technographics is the next step in developing market research after Demographics, Firmographics, and Psychographics. What are they using – marketing stack or marketing automation? Imagine a situation where companies A and B have established similar target markets when selling their product or service.

Marketing Automation Services 95

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management Account Based Marketing 95

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Buyers are 48% more likely to consider vendors that personalize marketing to address their specific needs. If you don’t have a detailed B2B buyer persona you’re leaving money on the table. Without a detailed persona your sales and marketing team’s time is being wasted on chasing leads that are a bad fit and likely to churn.

Buyer Personas 62

Buyer Personas Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Account Based Marketing 62

Only B2B

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the dynamic realm of B2B sales, qualified appointment setting stands as a cornerstone for success. This strategic approach significantly enhances the efficiency of the sales process, leading to higher conversion rates and impactful business growth. Appointment setting is not without its challenges.

Sales Qualified Leads 62

Sales Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles High Quality Lead Lead Scoring 62

xiQ

AUGUST 4, 2018

Recently a “self-proclaimed” marketing influencer and “guru” described Account-Based Marketing by using the analogy “if marketing automation is a car then Account-based Marketing is a truck. Creative minds and technology vendors have taken over and now ABM definitions abound. Unifying Strategic Sales and Marketing.

Account Based Marketing 62

Account Based Marketing Marketing Automation Services B2B Thought Leadership Ideal Customer Profiles 62