Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 30, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-03-31. Author: Joe Boissy, Chief Marketing Officer, Vendavo. Teaser: B2B sales will always demand a certain level of art and emotional intelligence. But it is possible to take the guess work out of B2B sales. B2B sales will always demand a certain level of art and emotional intelligence.

B2B 296

B2B B2C Retail Data 296

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The annual CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks study validates the move toward Content Marketing. Marketing leaders understand that content marketing is King. We are seeing marketing budgets increasing the content development line item. What is the Internal Content Marketing Offering?

Demand Generation Agencies 316

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing How To Face-to-face 316

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-06-23. Teaser: When marketers evolve their tactics and view digital media as a unique marketing function, they start to realize the cross-functional power it can have, its ability to independently impact the brand and the bottom line, and its capacity to deliver B2C results for B2B marketers.

B2C 222

B2C B2B Strategy Media 222

SBI Growth

JANUARY 18, 2013

2014 and Beyond. It is to align the talent to where the market will be in 2014. This B2B technology provider already has world-class sales talent. It also complemented the Go To Market strategy by adding a new way to reach customers. Your leadership will make an impact in evolving your sales organization for 2014.

Retention 292

Retention Compensation Ideal Customer Profile Channels 292

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If you’re reading this post, you already know it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of marketing for new, innovative tactics. B2B influencer marketing. Proven to increase brand awareness and drive lead generation, influencer marketing is a vital marketing tactic for many B2C brands. One such tactic?

Influencer 153

Influencer Marketing Hubspot B2B 153

Pointclear

MAY 30, 2014

B2B Marketing B2B Sales' To illustrate his point, he used the example of the invention of intermodal shipping, which allows for the shipping of a container full of goods on multiple modes of transport (truck, ship) without having to load, unload and re-load.

Transportation 222

Transportation Government B2B Examples 222

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Using content marketing to drive sales will certainly only continue to grow exponentially in 2014. If you look back on content marketing, you’ll come across examples that predate the Internet. Content marketing is certainly not a new strategy, but it is one that has been made easier by technology.

Marketing 276

Marketing Small Business Small Business Survey 276

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

“Google searches reflect that Airbnb has eclipsed the equity of century-old brands, in one decade, across markets big and small,” wrote entrepreneur and NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway. While competitors may have equity in a specific market, no brand sits on the iron throne across all markets as Airbnb does.”.

Marketing 120

Marketing B2C Account Based Marketing B2B 120

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 25, 2013

A top trend in B2B marketing is the adoption of the Marketing Operations role. Innovative CMO and CIO pairs will throw out the rule book when it comes to IT''s support of Marketing. The best marketers will understand that "Content Marketing" does not equal "Thought Leadership".

B2B 325

B2B Enterprise Enterprise Analytics 325

Score More Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2013

This brings up the first issue you need to think about in 2014 – are you and your company in all the right places online so that potential buyers will find you? People often say that this makes their market too small – instead it helps create clarity and someone will remember those who specialize in this space. Close More Deals.

Lead Rank 256

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile LinkedIn 256

The Pipeline

JANUARY 2, 2014

As the first post of the years, I thought I would set the tone for the blog and hopefully sales in 2014. A cute marketing term that elevated the noise created by Sales 2.0, This often leads to the reality that the best potential buyers, those will benefit and deliver revenue as a result, are not in the market.

Demand Generation Targets 295

Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Sales Cycle Comparison 295

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technological advancements have the ability to transform any industry or job function overnight—including B2B sales. Today’s blog post breaks down some of the most impactful technological developments B2B selling has seen in the last few years. Here are five important ways technology has permanently changed B2B selling.

B2B 225

B2B Social Media CRM Social Selling 225

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-10-10. Teaser: All organizations now have a means of capturing detailed customer interactions via a CRM system – however, only recently are B2B organizations beginning to leverage the other two pieces of the analytics puzzle. Author: Paul R. Monasterio, Principal, Applied Predictive Technologies. read more'

Analytics 246

Analytics B2B Strategy CRM 246

Score More Sales

DECEMBER 23, 2013

CRM: Your CRM system will have to do’s for you (assuming you are setting next actions in your CRM system) – if not, START THIS in 2014. Inbound: Your inbound marketing program, if you use one, will offer you insight as well. The post 9 Steps to Boost Sales in 2014 Part 2 Planning appeared first on Score More Sales.

InsideView 238

InsideView Compensation Inbound Lead Rank 238

SBI

AUGUST 28, 2014

Want to accelerate your revenue marketing with tools that let you identify, prioritize and nurture leads? You’ll find them and more in our new Top Marketing Tools of 2014 guide. We’ve scoured the marketing landscape to identify what we believe are top tools for B2B marketers.

Tools 137

Tools Sales Tools Media B2B 137

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 19, 2013

B2B CMO''s largely do not have direct reports with expertise in demand generation. This is a major weakness heading into 2014. The pressure to provide marketing contribution to the funnel is greater than ever. The specialist roles involved in executing world class B2B marketing in 2014 is complex.

Demand Generation Agencies 321

Demand Generation Agencies Outsourcing Services Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 321

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 28, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-01-01. Teaser: Consumer marketers have taken the lead designing websites with the mobile experience in mind, but B2B companies would be wise to follow suit, says Matt Heinz, president of Seattle-based Heinz Marketing (HeinzMarketing.com). read more'

B2B 120

B2B Strategy Consumer Leads 120

Pointclear

MARCH 27, 2014

I was delighted to be invited as guest #5 on Paul Gillin and Allan Schoenberg’s FIR B2B podcast. The format of FIR B2B is brilliant. Half of all B2B emails are now opened on a mobile device, up from 46% last quarter (according to Yesmail in an article published in FierceCMO). More information and links in the blog.

Social Media 223

Social Media Media B2B Decision Maker 223

SBI

JULY 22, 2014

If you’re a B2B seller you no doubt find it increasingly difficult to make sense of the marketing technology landscape. Scott Brinker of Chiefmartec has created a marketing solution map for each of the past few years. It’s my pleasure to announce our upcoming, inaugural issue of the Top 40 Marketing Tools guide.

Tools 123

Tools B2B Top of Funnel Marketing 123

SBI

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Analyst for Smart Selling Tools and advises executives in SaaS MarTech companies and interactive marketing agencies who seek a competitive advantage in meeting the needs of marketers. -. I’ll separate the Snickers from the Candy Corn, or in this case, the really yummy tools that will energize your 2015 Marketing Journey!

Lead Rank 122

Lead Rank Outsourcing Services B2B Lead Scoring 122

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 3, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-04-04. Teaser: You may need 15 to 20 factors to characterize a lead, but that has nothing whatsoever to do with measuring marketing’s success, which is what many lead scoring advocates suggest. Author: Jeffrey L. read more'

Lead Rank 204

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 204

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 19, 2015

Teaser: In the fall of 2014, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and one of the largest small package and freight resellers, launched a new subsidiary named Launch Logistics and I was named the President and Chief Sales Officer. Author: Joe Curtis.

B2B 120

B2B Account Coaching Leads 120

SBI Growth

AUGUST 3, 2013

She’s a Marketing VP at a B2B logistics company. The former leader never fully supported or appreciated Kathy’s marketing team efforts. The sales force neglected to utilize marketing developed sales support materials. The sales force neglected to utilize marketing developed sales support materials. Meet Kathy.

Meeting 303

Meeting Top of Funnel Marketing Lead Gen 303

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Planning for 2014 requires a fresh look at the metrics that will determine success. As noted by my colleague Vince Koehler, Marketing has adopted new capabilities. These capabilities force Marketing to transition to new metrics for determining effectiveness. In 2014, communicating with buyers is easier and quicker than ever.

Top of Funnel 326

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Referrals 326

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 1, 2018

Managers of sales and marketing teams are charged with coaching up individual team members, enhancing their skill sets and improving overall team performance. Get them proficient with more marketing technologies? Storytelling has stood the test of time as a critical skill in sales and marketing?—?and But where to begin?

Marketing 226

Marketing Telemarketing Scale Education 226

Tenfold

AUGUST 30, 2017

Information in today’s digital milieu has always been a double edged sword for sales and marketing. What we often have to deal with is a highly-evolved B2B buyer, someone who’ve searched across several online platforms. B2B Buyer Behavior. It works for you if you can control it. Outside that – it’s a free-for-all.

Outsourcing Services 79

Outsourcing Services Buyer B2B Lead Rank 79

SBI Growth

JANUARY 9, 2014

Marketing typically does not. In those companies where marketing carries a number, we see greater alignment. For example, when sales and marketing are aligned, lead conversion (closed deals) rates are 2-3X greater. Determine if you have an alignment issue that’s impacting marketing’s revenue contribution. million results.

B2B 282

B2B Revenue Report Groups 282

Increase Sales

AUGUST 18, 2014

The 21st Century has changed how people market their businesses. To attract attention today requires this new channel of content marketing. Are you writing the same stuff as everyone else especially within B2C or B2B? The simple question to ask yourself is: “Why would anyone read my content marketing day after day?

Marketing 131

Marketing Small Business Small Business Education 131

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-11-01. Author: Tim Riesterer, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Corporate Visions, Inc. read more'

Buying Cycle 255

Buying Cycle Face-to-face Survey Sales Cycle 255

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

At its core, intent data helps marketing and sales teams identify the companies and individuals most likely to make a purchase, especially in the near future. We’ve found through internal research — and validated with sellers and marketers — that champions moving to new companies are among the very best intent signals.

Intent Data 130

Intent Data Buyer Intent Intent Data 130

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Perhaps you implemented a new CRM, Marketing Automation or Enterprise based social network. You would leverage; buyer personas, buyer process maps, a custom sales process, assign the right people and build a marketing campaign. Participate and learn what top companies are doing to make the number in 2014.

Decision Maker 320

Decision Maker Buyer Persona Trends Buyer 320

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-12-01. Teaser: With a little care and some creativity, you can communicate the value that B2B prospects are looking for through your LinkedIn profile. With a little care and some creativity, you can communicate the value that B2B prospects are looking for through your LinkedIn profile. read more'

LinkedIn 246

LinkedIn B2B Prospecting 246

SBI Growth

JULY 30, 2013

Changes in marketing organizations today are accelerating at a greater pace than ever before. This is the time of year when Marketing leaders start mapping out 2014 changes. Making the Number in 2014 starts now. Are your marketing campaigns generating the desired return on marketing spend? Background.

Lead Rank 325

Lead Rank Penetration Collateral Analytics 325

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-09-01. Teaser: A lot of B2B companies talk about improving the customer experience -- and for good reason. A lot of B2B companies talk about improving the customer experience -- and for good reason. Author: Paul Nolan. But what do customer experience efforts look like? read more'

Customer 266

Customer B2B Research Company 266

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2020

It's never been more difficult to be a B2B sales rep. Here are three common challenges B2B sales reps need to overcome to keep brand experiences delightful for the prospect, plus some tips on how to overcome them. Relationships are everything in B2B sales. Marketing automation and sales enablement tools are an absolute must.

B2B 85

B2B Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Prospecting 85

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 7, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-03-07. Even B2B companies can take a cue from the Nike playbook and focus on making an emotional connection as much if not more than product features. Even B2B companies can take a cue from the Nike playbook and focus on making an emotional connection as much if not more than product features. read more'

B2B 276

B2B Customer Company 276

SBI Growth

AUGUST 24, 2013

Your Reach on LinkedIn will be one of your best sales assets in 2014. 84% of B2B decision makers begin their buying process with a referral. LinkedIn Profiles, Reach & Referrals is how you make your number in 2014. What else can you do to make the number in 2014? Bottom line for 2014: the buyer has evolved.

LinkedIn 310

LinkedIn Buyer Persona Referrals Networking 310