Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 26, 2018

Author: Stephanie Kidder, Chief Marketing Officer, Azalead You Could Do With Less Leads, But You Do Need to Reach More People. When it comes to effective B2B marketing, sometimes less is more, and sometimes more is more, but it may not always be so obvious. Why shouldn’t marketing do the same?

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

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. What is marketing attribution?

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Lead Rank B2B Top of Funnel Marketing 236

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

All your marketing, all your product and service development—it all leads to sales, which is where the revenue is earned. That’s why you need sales follow-up strategies. You obviously don’t want that to happen, so it’s good to follow up periodically. But what should following up on a sales pitch look like?

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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

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Which means things shaking up in the B2B world — holiday emails are being blasted, sales deals are being closed, and 2021 recruitment strategies are finishing up. Integrating holiday energy with your B2B efforts typically increases chances of revenue success. B2B Tips for Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, and More.

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B2B Trade Show Intent Data Buyer Intent 237

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.

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Analysis B2B Airlines Marketing 130

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. However, many B2B sales teams struggle with inefficient qualification processes. In fact, two statistics cited in Spotio are eye opening: 46% of B2B sales reps list lead quantity and quality as their top challenge.

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Lead Rank B2B Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 62

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The Holy Grail of 2014 Planning: Marketing Contribution as a % of Total Revenue. 2013 is the last year executives accepted activity-level results from marketing. Expectations of marketing accountability have increased to the level expected of sales performance. Executive marketing leaders need to push the debris aside.

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B2B Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Lead Generation 331

Zoominfo

JUNE 7, 2018

B2B Marketers take note: Instagram has more than 800 million monthly active users ( source ). If Instagram isn’t a core part of your B2B social strategy, it’s time to learn how to connect with your target audience on this popular platform. Add the hashtag to your account’s bio and encourage customers and followers to use it.

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eGrabber

OCTOBER 5, 2021

B2B list building is nothing but building a list of B2B contacts who are likely to buy your product or service. Why you should build your B2B contact list ? Remember, whether you are launching a new product or hosting a free webinar or introducing an irresistible sales deal, you need a B2B contact list to reach out to them.

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B2B Ideal Customer Profile How To Networking 145

Score More Sales

APRIL 30, 2014

Recently we posted about a study that showed the power and necessity of follow up in building relationships with buyers who ultimately do business with you. Here are three ways to follow up better and gain more opportunities: Look at Data. The post 3 Ways for Better Follow Up in Sales appeared first on Score More Sales.

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Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2020

In theory, your sales and marketing departments should be the best of friends. What if I told you that misalignment between sales and marketing technologies costs B2B companies 10% of revenue or more per year? Why is Sales and Marketing Communication Important? Sure, it’s a problem, but your company is doing well.

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Top of Funnel Marketing How To Funnel 301

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). The same study showed that B2B decision makers are 10% more likely to consider brands that consumers know and feel connected to ( source ). We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing.

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Social Media Media B2B Marketing 147

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

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. What is Marketing Attribution?

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Paid Content B2B Lead Rank Top of Funnel 130

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch , and ultimately, close deals. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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Research B2B Tools Company 100

Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2022

What Do Sales Intelligence Tools Do? Ideal sales intelligence tools supply your team with up-to-date information about your prospects and addressable market — and how you can reach them. Why Use Sales Intelligence Tools? Why Use Sales Intelligence Tools? Here’s what you should look for: 1.

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Ideal Customer Profile Tools Prospecting Intent Data 130

Lead411

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Compare the best B2B Email Finders for Sales Leads A powerful email finder can make the difference between closing deals and chasing dead-end leads. While several email finder tools exist, Lead411 stands out as the top choice for B2B sales. leverages artificial intelligence for accurate B2B lead generation.

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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.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 1, 2021

Key performance indicators (KPIs) serve as metrics that measure team-wide performance — and are great for digital marketing teams. In fact, 65% of B2B marketers use KPIs to measure their content performance. If you’re not entirely sure what’s working and what’s not for your marketing team, add KPIs into your strategies.

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Paid Content Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Cost per Acquisition 207

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. Twitter Followers: 124k. Well, you’re in luck!

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Influencer B2B Social Media Twitter 188

Sales Hacker

MARCH 16, 2020

There’s been a shift in how B2B organizations communicate through follow-ups and outreach. This means that even in the B2B space, your buyers want ultra personalized experiences, they want their needs to come first, and they want on-demand engagement. 5 Tactics for Effective Sales Follow-Up in 2020.

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Follow-up Examples Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead 108

Lead411

AUGUST 22, 2023

Maximizing B2B Data for an Unbeatable Sales Pipeline In today’s competitive business landscape, a robust and efficient sales pipeline is essential for B2B success. One of the key factors that can significantly impact the strength of your sales pipeline is the quality and utilization of B2B data.

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Ideal Customer Profile Maximizer Pipeline B2B 98

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Author: Zameer Baber and Garrett Kephart As organizations consider how their operations need to change in a post-COVID world, many are rethinking how their B2B sales teams will operate as many may no longer want – or are able – to travel to meet their clients. While this may be the case in B2C sales, B2B transactions are very different.

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B2B Strategy B2C Revenue 177

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With a foundation of the most comprehensive B2B data available, it’s possible to turn those challenges into opportunities with plenty of upside. Here’s how adding best-in-class ZoomInfo B2B data to your data supply chain can further optimize your AI models to produce new data insight, create realistic simulations, and design novel solutions.

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Lead Rank Data Marketing Segment 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

If you’re a regular reader of our B2B blog, you already know the drill. This month we focus on the marketing technology stack, the power of direct dials, productivity myths, SEO, and more! Investing In Marketing Technology: 7 Key Considerations. Investing In Marketing Technology: 7 Key Considerations. Let’s get into it.

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B2B B2C Marketing Demand Generation Agencies 124

Lead411

MARCH 27, 2024

The Lost Art of Empathy in B2B sales In B2B sales, where measurements, targets, and bottom lines frequently take precedence, empathy has unfortunately become a lost skill for many people. The consequences of empathy deficiency: The lack of empathy in B2B sales can have serious consequences.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2021

Social media has quickly become an integral part of any B2B marketing strategy, and when it comes to your go-to-market (GTM) plan, you’re missing a crucial part of the puzzle without it. What Is A B2B Social Media Marketing Strategy? Key Benefits Of B2B Social Media Marketing Strategies For Your GTM Plan.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. In fact, the majority of B2B buyers (64%) conduct research on vendor websites before they ever contact a sales rep. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel? Thank you, Marketing ).

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Funnel B2B 179

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. What is Market Intelligence? That’s where market intelligence comes in.

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Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank 207

Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Unlike social media marketing where companies target specific audiences — think expecting parents interested in nursery items — social selling focuses on nurturing one-to-one relationships with business leaders and prospects. Top 10 Social Selling Tools 1.

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Sales Hacker Training

JANUARY 31, 2023

But if you need to send one sales follow-up email after the next, you’re like the rest of us. That’s fine, because we’ve got your back with a list of follow-up email templates you can use to reach out to your prospects and get responses. Follow-up sales email after an event or trade show.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 20, 2017

When you ask your phone for directions, artificial intelligence (AI) serves up the optimal route. There’s a lot of buzz around Sales and Marketing AI, but what is real and what is hype? What can we actually expect from AI in the sales and marketing technology in 2018? And how do AI and human-driven processes work together?

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B2B Marketing Data System 150

Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

An (admittedly) oversimplified explanation of GPT-3 is as follows: a language processing tool that can do everything from creating poetry, writing code, or answering questions about the world. Let’s examine 3 data-centered predictions from the perspective of a prospective buyer , aspiring vendor, and B2B, at-large.

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Data B2B Industry Engineering 179

Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. It is through the use of the right B2B prospecting that we can continue to succeed in this always-evolving field. Now let’s dive into sales prospecting tools.

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Tools Prospecting Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile 132

eGrabber

AUGUST 20, 2020

But ironically, this is also the time to ramp up your sales and grow your business. Read on to know how you can ramp up your B2B sales during COVID. Read on to know how you can ramp up your B2B sales during COVID. B2B Sales in the New Normal. Increased B2B Sales Demos. Increasing sales?

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B2B Marketing Lead Generation Decision Maker 98

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technological advancements have the ability to transform any industry or job function overnight—including B2B sales. Although these changes are often exciting, keeping up with the evolving technological landscape can feel like a full-time job. Here are five important ways technology has permanently changed B2B selling.

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