Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One of the essential keys for B2B sales success is keeping your pipeline filled with quality leads. Once those leads are identified, they need to be brought into your sales funnel. This is where sales outreach, a proactive way of discovering and following up with potential customers, increases conversions.

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Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 2019, ZoomInfo is taking to Twitter to host a series of 12 Q&A-type discussions. Discussions will dive into topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, business growth, and of course, data. These one hour sessions will consist of five questions— tweeted by the ZoomInfo Twitter account (@zoominfo).

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Pam Didner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I had the pleasure of talking to the Streamly team during Content Marketing World about my favorite topic: how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to sales and marketing. For context, Streamly is Content Marketing World’s video streaming platform that showcases expert-led content. Streamly: Let’s do a quick case study.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Today’s sales teams have the ability to use tools that would simply blow the mind of someone who first came up in the industry just 10 years ago. ZoomInfo vs. Alternative Let’s take two sales teams: Company A uses ZoomInfo Company B uses basic contact-scraping software Each company has a team of 10 sales reps working eight hours per day.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch , and ultimately, close deals. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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Sharpspring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Creating an effective email outreach strategy is something any business investing in digital marketing will have to face. Whether it’s for lead generation or nurturing, or for influencer marketing and link building, reaching out to people via email is an integral part of any marketing strategy.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is increasingly popular in the B2B space, for the simple reason that buyers trust experts more than ads. But many B2B marketers are approaching it in the wrong ways, missing the mark with both the influencers and their audiences. A new report offers a wealth of guidance for doing B2B influencer marketing better.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 30, 2018

Twitter lists are curated lists of Twitter profiles, kept in one location in a user’s profile. When viewing a Twitter lists’ unique timeline, users only see the updates associated with profiles in that list. In past blog posts we have referenced using Twitter lists for both social media and SEO program initiatives.

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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. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The pandemic of 2020 amplified this phenomenon.

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Binary Demand

JUNE 27, 2023

In this content, we will delve into the working methodologies of B2B lead generation companies, their techniques of acquiring leads, and the benefits of working with them, thereby highlighting their processes and value. By gathering their contact information and adding it to your sales funnel, you can start to spark interest.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

But to crush cold email outreach, you have to do it right. We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. BASHO emails are alive and well—and thriving. And we’ve got examples. It’s time to get personal.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In fact, Gartner research indicates that businesses employing intent data are twice as likely to achieve a 10% conversion rate at the top of the marketing funnel, compared to the standard 6% conversion rate without utilizing intent data. Recent findings indicate that leveraging intent data yields promising results.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

One of the biggest challenges B2B marketers face is how to generate qualified leads with the most effective marketing channels. But there are a few great tips and tricks to facilitate an effective lead generation process, and I’m here to share them with you. #1 3 – Have a holistic view of your marketing plan and channels.

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Biznology

MARCH 20, 2018

Today is one of those best-of Chris Abraham’s blog posts on blogger outreach, long tail blogger outreach, influencer marketing , and micro-influencer marketing. The state of the blogger outreach union ten years on. The state of the blogger outreach union ten years on.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

At GroupHigh, I have worked with both brands and agencies on blogger outreach strategy. No matter the goal or the end result, a blogger outreach strategy that works has key components and crucial ingredients. IMI), one of the top digital marketing agencies. (IMI), IMI), one of the top digital marketing agencies.

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Valasys

MAY 13, 2024

billion active social media users worldwide, platforms are vital for businesses to engage audiences, boost sales, and raise brand awareness. Yet, effective social media management goes beyond sporadic posts—it requires clear direction, strategic planning, and efficient processes.

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Hubspot

APRIL 28, 2021

For B2B sales and marketing teams, few metaphors are as powerful as the sales funnel. At the top of the funnel (TOFU) are fresh new leads who are just discovering your offerings. In the middle of the funnel (MOFU) are leads who are interested to learn more. Why is social media data important to B2B funnels?

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Markempa

AUGUST 19, 2021

Most of us know this as influencer marketing or influencer development. Increasing your close rate and reducing sales cycle time by earning an influencer’s “seal of approval,” thus leveraging their credibility. Influencer Marketing Strategy: The 4 Influencer Outreach Steps – markempa.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A VP Sales is a true sales leader who knows how to ignite a fire to invigorate sales managers to drive results. It’s no secret that VP Sales is responsible for: Leading their sales team to meet and exceed sales goals. Creating and executing sales strategies. Talk With One Another.

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Vidyard

JUNE 15, 2020

The simple answer to the question of where should you use video in the sales process is: Where would you like higher conversions, more responses, and faster deals? Video Sales Training for Your Team 3. Video outreach isn’t limited to email. Doing deals is about building relationships and trust. Contents 1.

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Valasys

MARCH 14, 2023

The field of public relations includes a wide range of public relations management tactics, tools and strategies. To manage, track, and monitor your clients’ PR efforts as well as those of your own company if you want to increase your earned media efforts, you may need a few tools.

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Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting. We’ll start by exploring the basics of prospecting, from understanding your target audience to defining a productive process. What is sales prospecting?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Prospects — the potential customers you want to sell to — are the fuel for the sales pipeline. Double your prospecting speed with the help of AI Sales Cloud includes AI features that help you create content, draft emails, and surface key prospect insights that make outreach easy. Sales nurtures prospects into opportunities.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

We are in Q4 and moving into 2021, so the stakes are high for sales; meaning it’s probably time to look for the next lever to optimize selling capabilities. COVID-19 has made it clear that sales strategies needed to evolve. However, many sales reps feel that expectations from leadership haven’t linked together with their new reality.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The biggest benefit of digital marketing is that everything is trackable. The biggest downfall of digital marketing is that everything is trackable. The difference between winning and losing is your ability to demonstrate your impact on sales using digital data. Let’s discuss how to support sales from different roles.

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DemandBase

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the Radicati Group, a technology market research firm based out of Silicon Valley, office workers receive a little over 120 emails a day , and we can assume that business leaders endure even more. And you’re not alone! Well, there are actually many. Battling for Prominence in the Inbox. Your Contact’s Perspective.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sales trends come and go. In this post, I’ll review some sales trends we could see fizzle out throughout the year based on findings from our 2024 State of Sales Report. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. LinkedIn as ruler of the prospect research process.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 19, 2018

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking sites to identify prospects, build relationships, and ideally, close more deals. Social selling is more than just a hot trend, it’s an essential part of the modern sales process. Social selling has a 100% higher lead-to-close rate than outbound marketing.

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Pam Didner

JULY 5, 2020

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Account-based marketing (ABM) has become a buzzword in recent years. However, there is confusion among marketers concerning what it means and how to do it effectively. What is account-based marketing? Why is it important for sales and marketing? What is Account-Based Marketing?

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The Point

AUGUST 29, 2017

When designing sales plays as part of your Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy, it pays to start with a few key questions: 1. Ex: cold outreach, warm outreach, account penetration, customer retention, cross-sell/upsell …). 22 Potential Touchpoints for Your Next ABM Sales Play via @spearmktg. Click To Tweet.

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Vision Edge Marketing

APRIL 5, 2022

How Content Marketing and Thought Leadership are Related . Thought leadership , on the other hand, is a specific type of content that recognizes and addresses challenges and pain points of a specific target market. Further, strategic content supports sales and business-development. before engaging with a sales rep. .

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Webbiquity

JULY 19, 2022

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. 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.

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Webbiquity

MAY 25, 2021

James Creech has a unique perspective on influencer marketing. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. So who better talk to about the similarities and differences between B2C and B2B influencer marketing? The Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for B2B and B2C.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

And the world of marketing is going through a tremendous change right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing is taking on a bigger role with the advent of intelligent marketing tools and generative AI like ChatGPT, creating an abundance of opportunities for marketing teams to do more of what they already do best.

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The ABM Agency

MAY 16, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Account-based marketing examples provide valuable insights into the strategic approach taken by successful B2B SaaS organizations to target high-value accounts. By focusing on specific accounts, these companies are able to optimize their marketing resources and achieve better alignment with sales teams.

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