Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

But, we have a simple fix—surveys! Whether you realize it or not, marketers can use surveys to reach important business goals. How Can Surveys Help A B2B Business? Surveys Help Marketers Understand Their Target Audience Surveys can reveal important details about your target audience. Ready to learn more?

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Survey B2B Webinar Metrics Buyer Persona 100

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2020

McKinsey & Company created its B2B Decision Maker Pulse , a survey of 3,600 B2B decision makers in 11 countries and 12 sectors across 14 spend categories. Two-thirds of survey respondents stated that digital interactions are more important to their customers than traditional ones?—?a A pivot to remote selling.

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Trends B2B Decision Maker Transportation 156

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

For this reason, we recently published comprehensive lists of helpful YouTube channels for recruiters and YouTube channels for sales professionals. Up first on today’s list is a channel called Social Triggers TV. Up first on today’s list is a channel called Social Triggers TV. Today’s blog post is for you! 4. Koozai.

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Channels Marketing Lead Rank Outsourcing Services 220

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 6, 2023

If you’re a B2B company, ecommerce is a necessity for your business. As a McKinsey & Company study found, 65% of B2B companies sold exclusively online in 2022. B2B ecommerce strategies also differ greatly from B2C (business-to-consumer) ecommerce. In this post, we highlight the top 10 for 2023: 1. million people.

Trends 99

Trends B2B B2C Social Media 99

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

After all, the B2B buyer’s journey has become increasingly complex, as each prospect engages with a number of digital touchpoints on their path to becoming a customer. By assigning credit to each touchpoint, marketers are able to better assess and optimize the various campaigns and channels they use to engage their target audience.

Trends 160

Trends B2B Marketing Channels 160

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

A Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Mediafly reports that the B2B companies surveyed work with an average of 176 partner companies. Indirect channels contribute to 49 percent of total company revenue but are provided access to devices and software at 1.4 times lower rates than direct sellers.

Sales Technology 218

Sales Technology B2B Sales Enablement Enterprise 218

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Covid-19 and subsequent office closures forced every sales team to use virtual channels in situations they never would have considered before the pandemic: complex buying cycles requiring careful orchestration by veteran sellers. Company size has no bearing on the willingness to use virtual channels.

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Lead Rank Quota Face-to-face Hiring 339

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Social Triggers TV Up first on today’s list is a channel called Social Triggers TV. The philosophy behind this channel reads as follows: Smart entrepreneurs who want to thrive in today’s marketplace must master the fields of psychology, marketing, and human behavior. Featured Video: How I Collect (And Organize) Testimonials.

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Channels Marketing Outsourcing Services Lead Rank 100

Zoominfo

AUGUST 29, 2018

‘Emotions’ and ‘feelings’ aren’t words that come up often in the B2B world. B2B products tend to be complex and more practical than flashy– so B2B organizations often value logic and reason over emotions. . But, emotions play a larger role in B2B purchase decisions than you may realize. Enter, sentiment analysis.

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Analysis B2B Airlines Marketing 176

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 9, 2019

Ten years later, his advice is even more relevant than it was back then—for college graduates starting their careers, and for salespeople looking to get B2B leads. They don’t fill your pipeline with qualified B2B leads. Relationships are still how deals get done and how you get quality B2B leads. Don’t believe me?

Sales Qualified Lead 269

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring 269

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

‘Emotions’ and ‘feelings’ aren’t words that come up often in the B2B world. B2B products tend to be complex and more practical than flashy– so B2B organizations often value logic and reason over emotions. But, emotions play a larger role in B2B purchase decisions than you may realize. Enter, sentiment analysis.

Analysis 130

Analysis B2B Airlines Marketing 130

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 18, 2018

That includes all generations, not just millennials, as recent surveys indicate nearly 75 percent of consumers prefer to increase spending on experiences rather than physical possessions. Tapping in to the experiential trend is essential for building a brand, engaging B2B customers, and driving sales.

B2B 221

B2B Customer Social Media Face-to-face 221

Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2020

The modern B2B customer journey is more complex and multilayered than ever before. This multitouch buying experience poses a difficult question for marketers: Which channels actually contribute to an eventual conversion—and how much did each channel contribute? Enter: Marketing attribution.

Paid Content 130

Paid Content B2B Lead Rank Top of Funnel 130

Sales 2.0

JULY 28, 2020

SalesRoads is a leading B2B Appointment Setting and SDR Outsourcing firm. My company, SalesRoads (North America’s leading B2B Appointment Setting and SDR Outsourcing firm), spends much of its time supporting the SaaS (software-as-a-service) industry, so we wanted to better understand their situation in this pivotal moment.

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Outsourcing Services Pipeline Social Media Channels 286

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 8, 2018

Author: Jason Kulpa Successful B2B marketing is all about saying the right thing through the right channel at the right time. According to the Demand Gen Report’s 7th Annual B2B Buyer’s Survey, 97 percent of B2B buyers believe the timeliness of a vendor’s response to inquiries is an important aspect of the buying process.

Sales Qualified Lead 257

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 257

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 6, 2019

Ten years later, his advice is even more relevant than it was back then—for college graduates starting their careers, and for salespeople looking to get B2B leads. They don’t fill your pipeline with qualified B2B leads. Relationships are still how deals get done and how you get quality B2B leads. Don’t believe me?

Sales Qualified Lead 209

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring 209

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Census Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that less than 20% of businesses have enough cash reserves to cover three months of operations. A SalesHacker survey of a variety of sales professionals highlights the depth of the issue. 57% of professionals surveyed are generating fewer leads, with an average decrease of 20%.

Small Business 317

Small Business Small Business Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead 317

Emissary

JULY 28, 2022

Retail is one of the key industries that is showing an increased drive and interest in tech spend according to a recent survey conducted by Emissary. The post The Future of Retail Technology: From Omni-Channel to Sustainability appeared first on Emissary. . – now as a Board Member, consultant and angel investor. Listen Now.

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Retail Channels Loyalty Trends 52

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan To thrive in the next normal, B2B companies will need to continue adapting to the new economic reality. A survey of B2B sales operations by McKinsey & Company shows the pandemic has accelerated previous trends?—?omnichannel McKinsey & Company offers these steps for B2B sellers to pivot effectively.

Face-to-face 156

Face-to-face Lead Rank Decision Maker Pivotal 156

Cience

APRIL 30, 2020

Though B2C industries may be leading this change, B2B sales are not far behind. Therefore having a customer-centric mindset and providing a great customer experience is becoming more critical in the B2B space as well. B2B customer journeys are typically more complex than those for retail customers. How can you get in that 20%?

Ideal Customer Profile 102

Ideal Customer Profile B2B Company Churn 102

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Lincoln Smith The modern world asks a lot of B2B business owners. As a longtime member of the incentives industry, I am often asked what businesses can do to better manage their sales teams and their relationships with their channel partners in the constantly changing world. My answer: sales training initiatives.

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Incentives Incentive Training Channels 295

Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2019

B2B marketers have embraced many new strategies to cut through the influx of content in our increasingly digital landscape. As these statistics show, webinars have become a favorite tactic of many B2B marketers: Over 60% of marketers use webinars as part of their content marketing programs ( source ). Keep reading! Keep reading!

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Paid Content Webinar Metrics B2B Marketing 100

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As a B2B marketer or sales professional you have a number of things battling for your attention at any given moment. Though email is an extremely effective communication channel that’s ever-evolving, it’s one of the most time-consuming. Especially in the B2B Realm?). What are the Benefits of Email Automation?

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Prospecting Scale Lead Nurturing Campaigns 262

Cience

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

A lot has been spoken about the importance of customer experience in the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) domain, but what about the Business-to-Business (B2B) sales model? Is it time for B2B companies to become as ‘customer-obsessed’ as some of the most successful B2C brands have demonstrated over the last decade?

B2B 98

B2B B2C Customer Top of Funnel 98

Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

Here’s what the data says: According to a recent ZoomInfo survey of approximately 600 sales and marketing professionals, 54% of respondents said their organization hosted virtual events, while 40% stopped hosting events completely after the pandemic began in 2020. But are virtual events actually worthwhile? annually through 2027.

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Trade Show Top of Funnel Funnel Conference 264

Appbuddy

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

That’s why some B2B email marketers are searching for inspiration in unlikely places: their B2C counterparts. To deliver equally targeted messaging, B2B marketing teams should prioritize the acquisition of zero-party data (data customers share intentionally and proactively). This is an untapped opportunity in the B2B world.

B2C 98

B2C Email Marketing B2B Marketing 98

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

There’s little we do in the world of B2B marketing that doesn’t involve thorough planning. People want personalization — in fact, in a recent survey, 97% of professionals said it was important to them that vendor websites have relevant content that spoke directly to their company. Selecting The Right Channels.

Buyer Persona 264

Buyer Persona Ideal Customer Profile Marketing Top of Funnel 264

The Digital Sales Institute

APRIL 6, 2021

A B2B sales message is about grabbing attention. A relevant part of that branding journey is writing an impactful B2B message. A relevant part of that branding journey is writing an impactful B2B message. Compose a winning first B2B message, and you’ll be ready to start conquering the market. Direct but engaging.

B2B 66

B2B Hiring B2C Social Media 66

Pointclear

APRIL 26, 2013

The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. Amy Guarino says marketers should follow along as a prospect journeys through the company’s various channels. Via B2B Marketing Insider. Staple Yourself to a Lead. Via Marketo. Via BtoB Magazine.

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B2B Lead Rank Lead Scoring PointClear 185

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

We’ve had to make do with virtual sales meetings, and that has affected many B2B sales pros’ ability to access new customers and to make real-world connections. B2B sales reps have asked me that question repeatedly over the past year. But not referral sellers. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Referrals Face-to-face 287

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article outlines the results of a B2B Buyer Experience survey by TimeTrade. For many of us, that’s also the primary channel through which we make an increasing number of purchases. In the world of B2B sales, the conventional thinking has become especially stark. B2B Buyer Experience Survey Outline.

Buyer 79

Buyer B2B B2C Survey 79

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The annual Gartner 2023 CMO Spend and Strategy Survey was conducted in March and April 2023. See figure below based off CMO’s survey responses on where to cut martech spend in 2023. Not only has the economy provided an added challenge, but there has been a general drop in the effectiveness of most traditional marketing channels.

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Top of Funnel Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Channels 100

LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Framework for Your B2B Marketing Plan (2022 Update). What Is a B2B Marketing Plan and Strategy? B2B marketing plan and strategy is about how you plan to raise brand awareness. What is a b2b marketing strategy? What Are the Main B2B Marketing Plan Channels?

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel B2B 52

Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The B2B digital inflection point: How sales have changed during COVID-19, MicKinsey & Company. Fortunately, the same survey has shown that spending among these businesses has remained intact or has increased, as new initiatives and projects are taken to adapt to these uncertain times. 7 ways to shorten your B2B sales cycle.

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Top of Funnel Sales Cycle B2B Lead Rank 84

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 2, 2024

For example, McKinsey’s Future of B2B sales: The big reframe lists the following: More hybrid sales roles with a focus on business development in outperforming organizations Customer preference, including remote human interactions or digital self-service These changes can determine your approach, resource allocation, and competitiveness.

Webinar Metrics 62

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Strategy Analysis 62

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A Gartner spend survey of more than 400 marketing leaders in North America and Europe in August 2020 indicated that budget constraints initiated when the pandemic hit would continue into 2021, yet budgets for technology and digital channels may actually grow. Author: Paul Nolan How important is digital marketing spend?

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Webinar Metrics Survey Promotion Channels 177