Contently

APRIL 4, 2023

Few things shoot fear into the heart of a marketer than the words “economic downturn.” We know that marketing will be one of the first places spending cuts will be made. But here’s the reality: A smaller budget doesn’t have to negatively impact success with content marketing. ” Why? Because we know.

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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? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

But, if your target market mostly uses a desktop, you need to make sure not to exceed 50 characters. Email isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and making sure your message stands out is becoming harder and harder to do. The average person receives 121 emails per day. Safe to say you have a tough crowd… So those few characters matter – a lot!

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As marketers, we will talk about the enormous role of digital and how it impacted our jobs and our businesses. As Global Marketing Manager at LiteracyPlanet, my small but agile team faced this situation. As Global Marketing Manager at LiteracyPlanet, my small but agile team faced this situation. billion students!)

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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.

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

Tomorrow People

MARCH 8, 2018

If you wanna be the best marketer with the greatest content marketing strategy in town, you should get a load of this. What’s this content marketing strategy thing all about? Social media networks are booming and blogs are part of the everyday online landscape. The missing element is a clear content marketing strategy.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.). That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Considering the lightning speed at which technology is transforming our daily lives, it’s no surprise that the marketing landscape is evolving at a similar pace. What does the future of marketing look like? At the end of this blog, y ou’ ll be able to share your resolutions , priorities, concerns, and more. .

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Marketing Attribution Top of Funnel Lead Ranking B2B Thought Leadership 174

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MARCH 7, 2023

Take, for example, your sales team. They might use Sales Cloud to keep track of opportunities and close deals. With the help of a Salesforce Admin, your salespeople can set up personalized dashboards, fields, alerts, and reports to shorten the sales cycle and track every lead in greater detail.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 25, 2015

Blogging is an excellent selling strategy and platform to provide these insights. You are in charge of your personal brand and your sales success. You don’t have to be an expert content marketer. You Are In Charge Of Your Sales Destiny. Use Content and Blogging To Differentiate Your Selling Efforts.

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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?

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Conversica

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is no longer the new kid in town. Account-Based Marketing helps organizations identify target accounts fitting their ICP and engage contacts with personalized outreach. No wonder ABM is popular with Marketers and Sellers. No wonder ABM is popular with Marketers and Sellers.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2020

But aside from a few notable exceptions , healthcare companies have not exactly been leaders in Content Marketing. Quick Takeaways: Content marketing must deliver timely, reliable, and relevant information your customers or patients need to make decisions. Here are some ways to meet those demands.

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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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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change. Keep reading.

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Hinge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Educational webinars have emerged as a powerful marketing tool for many professional services and B2B firms. But not everyone is on the same page… As someone who has organized, promoted, and produced over 100 webinars at Hinge, you can imagine that I hold some strong perspectives on webinars as a marketing strategy.

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Velocity Partners

JULY 5, 2023

“Our last campaign generated loads of leads! We delivered a record number of MQLs to the sales team last quarter! Clients come to our door with problems like this all the time — the high of an influx of leads from the latest marketing campaign, quickly replaced by frustration and disappointment when none of them want to talk to sales.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Guest post by Sean Gordon. 1: Start At The Beginning.

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Work Management Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 309

Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2019

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change. Ready to learn more?

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Lead Generation Statistics Sales Qualified Leads Allocation 172

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A 2018 study by the University of Zurich found that even a small gift from a sales representative makes customers much more likely to make a purchase. “It’s something like an educated Hail Mary pass that sweeps up unconverted marketing qualified leads.” What do we mean by “direct mail marketing”?

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Full Circle Insights

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to marketing insights, your CEO is primarily interested in one thing: attribution. In other words: which marketing efforts are driving the most revenue, and what is the return on investment of the marketing spend? So, which CRM marketing insights does your CEO want to see? 2: Funnel Velocity What is it?

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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? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

SmartBug Media

MAY 20, 2021

If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you’ve also seen Scott Brinker’s annual Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic. This growing abundance of specialized tools means that marketing departments are adopting more of them than ever before, with an average of 120 tools per enterprise-level department.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

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Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

Rev

MAY 31, 2023

Lead management isn’t a totally new idea, especially in the demand gen world. Empowering your team with visibility into your lead management process not only creates a smoother experience for your team and for your customers, but it also positions your team to give you extra support in refining the evolving workflow. It’s normal.

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Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 78

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2021

By Lisa Heay , Marketing Planning Manager at Heinz Marketing. The marketing technology landscape is changing rapidly. Pair technology changes with industry trends like conversational marketing, account-based everything, buyer intent, and influencer marketing—it’s a lot to keep up to date on. Join a Forum.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Marketers have a love-hate relationship with the end of the year. Have you thought about your B2B marketing plan for next year? Being fully prepared for the first quarter of the year can help an organization maximize leads and revenue and refrain from missing any opportunities. Well, it might be a good idea to start.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Hopefully, they’re on your website, digesting your blog posts, videos, and case studies.) That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in.

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Ad Building 130

Only B2B

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Are your leads ready for market? The age-old conflict between sales and marketing appears to always come down to one thing: leads. While marketing teams have historically been judged on the amount of demand they drive, sales teams are frequently seeking for more quality prospects to sell to.

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Conversica

DECEMBER 11, 2020

But for revenue-generating teams of Marketers, Salespeople, and Customer Success professionals, the year turned out to be extremely busy as they rapidly adjusted to new challenges. Which is why we gathered a short list of suggestions and resources to help customer-facing teams as they enter the new year.

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Content Standard

AUGUST 31, 2021

As a brand marketer, you invest time, talent, and capital to create excellent content that engages audiences and drives revenue. A CTA encourages a prospect to take a specific action—like downloading a free resource or registering for an event—while engaging with your content.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Did the game jump from the first quarter to the fourth, skipping the middle two quarters? Did the quarterback throw a pass before the ball was snapped? There are guidelines and rules that determine who does what and when, from kickoff to when the game clock runs out. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle? Probably not.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 25, 2018

APRIL 2020 UPDATE: We are not currently accepting guest submissions for the Vidyard Blog. Thank you for your interest in writing for the Vidyard Blog. Who is Vidyard’s Blog Audience? The Vidyard blog exists to educate anyone who wants to use video for their business. Thank you for your interest.

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Martech

APRIL 25, 2023

However, as martech evolves, marketing teams scramble to keep pace. The marketing operations talent shortage leaves businesses to wrangle the three-pronged problem of hiring, training and retaining skilled professionals. But how exactly can AI improve the marketing ops talent problem? And should we entertain that?

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The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Top 4 B2B Marketing Trends for 2020. The marketing trends every B2B company should follow in 2020. How can you tell if a trend is merely a flash in the pan or an actual shift in the market that indicates a long-lasting impact? Learn from these B2B marketing trends to maximize the effectiveness of your marketing investment.

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ClearVoice

MAY 31, 2023

Let’s face it: Running a successful content marketing campaign isn’t cheap. You need to invest a significant amount of resources and time to see meaningful results from your content marketing efforts. What is content marketing ROI? That’s why content marketing ROI shouldn’t revolve purely around sales.

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ROI Top of Funnel Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing Analytics Tools 96

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In today’s competitive business world, effective lead generation and appointment setting are essential to the success of any B2B company. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 benefits of outsourcing B2B appointment setting. This leads to higher-quality leads that are more likely to convert into sales.

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