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2014 The Year of Execution and Strategy – Why Most Sales Organizations will be Chewed Up and Spit Out

A Sales Guy

For 2014, I’m predicting it will be the year of execution and strategy and most companies won’t be ready. Content marketing is redefining lead generation, SEO and branding. Social selling and social media are disrupting traditional engagement channels. 2014 is the year of execution and strategy.

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What Do the IDC Predictions Mean for the B2B CMO?

SBI Growth

By 2020, the Marketing function in leading companies will be radically reshaped into three organizational "systems" - content, channels, and consumption (data). Multi-channel coverage becomes an opportunity and a challenge area, as CMOs integrate media silos. The team must adopt it and know how to use it.

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CMO: Sales People are Cavemen

SBI Growth

The Last Mile of Lead Generation. How can you expect to close the “last mile” of lead generation? Accepting a Sales Qualified Lead (SQL) and maximizing the value requires new competencies. Selling through the Channel: Let’s face it. The loyalty of most channel partners is dwindling.

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7 Biggest Benefits of Starting a Channel Partner Program

Allbound

Making the decision to invest resources in starting a channel partner program can be daunting, sending even the most risk-averse entrepreneurs into a cold sweat. It can also expand your distribution channels, improve your industry knowledge, support your marketing efforts, and increase your lead generation.”.

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7 Biggest Benefits of Starting a Channel Partner Program

Allbound

Making the decision to invest resources in starting a channel partner program can be daunting, sending even the most risk-averse entrepreneurs into a cold sweat. It can also expand your distribution channels, improve your industry knowledge, support your marketing efforts, and increase your lead generation.”.

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8 Social Media Mistakes B2B Marketers Should Avoid

Zoominfo

A 2014 study revealed that the ten most socially connected brands saw 31% greater revenue growth than the least connected brands. If you’re not sure how to do this, we dig a little deeper in a recent blog post: How to Use Social Media for B2B Lead Generation. For best results, set separate goals and strategies for each channel.

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51 Ways to Fund Your Sales Improvement Effort

SBI Growth

Or sales recruiting to staff a new go-to-market channel. To learn how other top companies fund initiatives, register for this event: How To Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute. Attending the Make the Number 2014 Tour helps you do this. Aids in determining your 2014 budget requests. Who Should Pay?

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