Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

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Ideal Customer Profile Prospecting Strategy Top of Funnel 208

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It's hard to overstate the importance of B2B prospecting in the context of most B2B sales processes. But what is B2B prospecting? What is B2B prospecting? B2B Prospecting Methods. Capitalize on your inbound marketing. What is B2B prospecting?

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Ideal Customer Profile B2B Prospecting Gatekeeper 87

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In B2B sales, autonomy, creativity, and adaptability are essential for success. Here, we’ll explore the pitfalls of micromanagement in B2B sales. Understanding Micromanagement in B2B Sales Of course, a sales manager’s job is to manage a sales team. Most sales managers have firsthand sales experience.

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B2B How To Exercises Coaching 62

LeadBoxer

MAY 30, 2021

Business-to-business (B2B) sales involve companies selling products and services to other businesses. B2B companies either sell items to another company so they can make their own products or meet a specific need. The Purpose of a Good B2B Lead Strategy. Elements of an Effective B2B Lead Strategy. Use Email Marketing.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead Lead Scoring 82

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Hey, Marketing. B2B marketing and sales can use swim lanes to map and track their responsibilities — from qualifying marketing leads to closing deals. B2B marketing and sales can use swim lanes to map and track their responsibilities — from qualifying marketing leads to closing deals.

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Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank Marketing 214

Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

Digital marketers invest in creating landing pages because of their higher conversion rates. Landing pages serve as a litmus test to digital marketing campaign success — you get to see who is interested in your content and how many. What is the Landing Page’s Importance in Digital Marketing? They both need this engagement!

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Marketing Prospecting Top of Funnel Segment 130

Pipeliner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Authority in Marketing John Golden had the pleasure of speaking with Frank Hussman, an internet entrepreneur from Amsterdam, Netherlands, with over two decades of experience in B2B marketing and sale s. Frank acknowledged the rise of AI-generated content and the decline in content quality.

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Industry B2B Video Demand Generation Agencies 59

The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 14, 2024

In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of the recently published Media Sales Report by looking at what sellers and managers say about their company’s marketing strategy. Here to help Matt investigate why so many are dissatisfied with their organization’s current marketing plan is Dani Buckley, VP/General Manager at LeadG2.

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Media Strategy Marketing Education 95

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

We also introduced you to some of our favorite B2B marketing influencers —including the socially-savvy Ann Handley, Joe Chernov, and Joe Pullizi, just to name a few. However, the B2B marketing world isn’t the only industry boasting some big names in the social sphere. B2B Sales Influencers: Our Final Thoughts.

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Influencer B2B Social Media Twitter 188

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. So how can you scale communications with prospects and leads in the space between nurturing and closing a deal? Especially In The B2B Realm?) Craft educational content for each of those stages.

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Prospecting Scale Lead Nurturing Campaigns 130

Pointclear

MAY 23, 2018

Lead nurture can triple the return on most marketing campaigns. By nurturing leads until they’re ready to turn over to sales, an organization can eliminate wasted marketing spend and increase sales results. But it’s often the most underutilized marketing activity at a marketer’s disposal. True Nurture. No Response.

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Sales Qualified Lead ROI Lead Rank Lead Scoring 124

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. In fast-paced marketing, the right time usually means right away. To maximize engagement, B2B companies must understand what they stand to gain and the three components of successful communications.

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Sales Qualified Lead B2B Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 257

Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Gone are the days when B2B sales were about making a hundred cold calls a day or visiting clients in person. Although cold calling, inbound marketing, inside sales and field sales still have a place in the sales planning of many companies, the modern B2B buyer is looking for a different type of interaction with B2B sellers.

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B2B Top of Funnel Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 134

Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2019

Welcome to the May edition of the ZoomInfo B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. These blog posts typically explore topics related to B2B marketing, B2B sales, recruiting, or business growth. So, without further hesitation, let’s take a look at our favorite B2B content from the month of May. Let’s get into it!

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B2B Lead Generation Lead Rank Consumer 189

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.

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B2B Social Media CRM Social Selling 225

Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2021

If only you could clone the best customers produced from your account-based marketing campaigns… Well, you basically can, using a well-known and effective trick in the B2C toolbox that B2B types should be eager to adopt: lookalike audience targeting. Along with targeted ads , B2C marketers utilize Facebook for lookalike modeling.

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B2C Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing Lead Rank 264

Gong.io

JULY 5, 2022

It‘s no secret that B2B sales (especially at the enterprise level) take a significant amount of time and effort to nurture and eventually close. The B2B sales funnel is a popular method for modeling this journey. What is a B2B sales funnel? . B2B sales funnels vs. sales pipelines . Consideration. Evaluation.

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Top of Funnel Funnel Examples B2B 133

Pointclear

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Lead nurturing triples marketing's ROI, but only if done properly. I propose that nurturing is the most underutilized marketing activity at a marketer’s disposal. Nurturing programs increase the overall program leads rate significantly: Standard B2B lead-generation programs produce an average 5% lead rate. No Response.

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Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing B2B Epiphany 157

The Pipeline

MARCH 10, 2016

Question have for the most part have become the instrument of choice for most B2B sellers. I recently was prospected buy a provider, going in I told them I was aware of the type of service they sold, but it was not a priority, nor was it on my wish list. By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca . like “what do you do?”

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SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You’re not a product “pusher” anymore, but an insight provider as you add value through your marketing strategy by listening to your audience. To diversify your lead generation strategy, you need to work on your marketing communication integration, provide relevant content and strengthen multi-channel analytics. Educate, Not Interrupt.

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B2B Strategy Top of Funnel Marketing 51

Zoominfo

MAY 20, 2021

Email is the OG digital marketing tool. While it might seem basic and a little bit boring, email is actually the most advanced medium of communication between marketers and their ideal customers. According to Campaign Monitor , email marketing generates $38 for every $1 spent, which computes to a 3,700% ROI. You’ll get high ROI.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Hey, Marketing. B2B marketing and sales can use swim lanes to map and track their responsibilities — from qualifying marketing leads to closing deals. B2B marketing and sales can use swim lanes to map and track their responsibilities — from qualifying marketing leads to closing deals.

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Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank Marketing 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

B2B sales leaders are constantly looking for tools and technologies that offer insight into their team’s productivity—tools also known as Sales Force Automation (SFA). With all that said, let’s examine a framework for building a better B2B sales stack. Start by really thinking about your prospecting cycle. ZoomInfo can help!

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B2B Scale Buyer Persona How To 147

Zoominfo

APRIL 22, 2018

If you’ve worked in sales for any amount of time, you know the standard sales process looks something like this: You identify a prospect and conduct research, you figure out what pain point or challenge they’re trying to solve, and then you offer your product or services as the solution. Why don’t some buyers admit they need help?

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Prospecting Case Study Study Sales Cycle 235

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Using TikTok for B2B selling might seem unprofessional. But TikTok has proven a powerful channel for B2B messages. In this guide, I’ll take you through the top 5 strategies for leveraging TikTok for B2B sales — backed by research-based stats and live examples. Why use TikTok for B2B sales? TikTok users are 1.7x

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B2B Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Video 90

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a 2010 blog post, ZoomInfo discussed the emergence of video as an effective vehicle for B2B marketing communications. Today video remains a hugely successful tactic in the B2B marketing world. 92% of B2B customers watch videos online ( source ).

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Webinar Metrics Video Strategy Marketing 157

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Author: Tessa Burg The success of a B2B company once largely depended on the relationships and contacts of its salespeople. Now, B2B companies must implement digital marketing into their sales funnels. Just like the average consumer, B2B customers’ buying patterns have become more complicated over time.

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ROI Lead Rank Customer Marketing 166

Zoominfo

MARCH 5, 2018

It’s no secret, sales and marketing teams don’t always work well together. In fact, research shows that 53% of sales professionals are unhappy with the support they get from marketing ( source ). Consider these statistics ( source ): Only 8% of companies have strong alignment between sales and marketing. Add your own analysis.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Buyer Persona 201

Score More Sales

AUGUST 26, 2014

We have run into many B2B websites lately that do not work well on mobile devices. There are still some things that differentiate a B2B (business-to-business) transaction from B2C (business to consumer). There are still some things that differentiate a B2B (business-to-business) transaction from B2C (business to consumer).

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B2B Revenue B2C Ideal Customer Profile 232

Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2022

Responsible business leaders should have a comprehensive understanding of GDPR, including what it is, how it relates to them, the most commonly asked questions about GDPR and data usage, and how to remain GDPR compliant with B2B marketing and sales. What Does it Mean for a B2B Organization to be GDPR Compliant? What is GDPR?

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B2B Data Ideal Customer Profile Intent 130

Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

Today, we bring this series to a close with the final installment– for marketers, of course. So whether you’re here to take a walk down memory lane with us, or you’re simply searching for new marketing content, you’ve come to the right place. Top B2B Lead Generation Statistics for 2018. Let’s get into it! Keep reading.

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Marketing B2B Lead Generation Social Media 164

Zoominfo

JUNE 3, 2018

Welcome to our June B2B Blog Post Round-Up—a series where we highlight the great work our writers contribute to some of our favorite publications. This month’s edition features content related to ABM, branding, customer experience, marketing reports, and so much more. 13 Ways Your Marketing Reports Are Hurting Your Business.

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Account Based Marketing B2B Campaigns Video 154

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Paid Content 225

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?

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Influencer Marketing Hubspot B2B 153

Zoominfo

AUGUST 16, 2018

In fact, 73% of all B2B leads are not ready to purchase the first time they interact with your brand. Yet, up to 80% of those prospects will be ready to buy from you – or a competitor – within 24 months ( source ). Lead interest: how attractive your brand is to a prospect. Keep reading for our comprehensive lead nurturing guide!

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Zoominfo

MAY 8, 2020

When it comes to sales and marketing, building a prospecting list of target accounts and contacts may feel like a good place to start, but identifying and analyzing the total addressable market should come first. Total addressable market (TAM) is the total available opportunity for your product or services.

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Analysis Marketing Lead Rank How To 273

SugarCRM

AUGUST 31, 2021

Well executed marketing strategies can help you stand out among your competition and sell your products. . However, B2B marketing is a little different from what you’re used to: your target audience is informed and educated, and your content should generate leads and drive prospects through the sales funnel.

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