Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. . But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. For a long time, few people could complete that punch list.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan “What happens when new and fast-improving technologies create opportunities to unleash untapped sources of revenue, some of them long trapped by market inefficiencies?”. There’s no reason it can’t have equally powerful impacts on B2B sales and marketing, but it’s in its infancy, experts say. “AI

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SMEI

JANUARY 5, 2024

In today’s highly competitive job market, particularly in the dynamic fields of sales and marketing, standing out to prospective employers is more crucial than ever. Keeping Up with Industry Trends The sales and marketing sector is continuously evolving, with new tools, strategies, and market dynamics emerging regularly.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 2, 2022

Every CEO should consider doing 3 rd party Voice of the Customer research. Voice of the customer research is more than just sending out a customer survey or asking for a review. In it, we discuss everything that CEOs need to know to get started with voice of the customer research. Click to tweet. Dive in now! About Our Guest.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 22, 2021

There’s a saying in marketing that goes, “if you’re targeting everyone, you’re targeting no one,” and for the most part, I agree with it. There are a million reasons why personalized content is widely promoted as a sales and marketing best practice, one of them being that it’s more effective than any kind of ‘spray and pray’ method.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

In 12 years, half the companies on the S&P 500 may fall off that list, according to industry research. Disruption and uncertainty are inevitable in these times, which is why a solid go-to-market plan is critical to address the unique stage and goals of any given company. Market expansion. Offer expansion. Build Loyalty.

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Selling Energy

JULY 14, 2023

Many salespeople think that the sale ends when they collect their commission. Sales professionals are smart enough to know that extending the sales process to include a post-installation follow-up call yields tremendous benefits. Consider the following scenario…

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Zoominfo

JULY 2, 2020

While marketing professionals understand marketing automation can streamline essential processes, many do not leverage these systems to their full advantage. Marketing automation is beneficial. What is Marketing Automation, And Why is it Important? How Does Marketing Automation Work? Closing more sales.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Marketers are definitely at the forefront of experimenting with GenAI. Their rapid growth recalls some of the most durable tech-driven shifts of modern history, with research by Bloomberg suggesting the generative AI market will grow to $1.3 What Does this Mean for Marketers? How Do Marketers Use Generative AI?

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. For a long time, few people could complete that punch list.

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SalesFuel

MAY 5, 2024

Ryan Ruud is the Founder & CEO of Lake One, a modern marketing partner that helps B2B companies drive sales and marketing transformation. The Human Element in Sales: The discussion underscores the importance of retaining the human element in sales and marketing. That doesn’t do any good to anybody."

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criteria for success

JULY 30, 2019

We've said it before and we will say it again: sales and marketing must be aligned. Learn how market research insights can keep your sales team ahead of industry trends. There are countless publications-- case studies, reports, articles--available for your benefit.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 20, 2023

Photo by John Hain via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize The Benefits Of A Hybrid Work Model? The concept and the benefits of hybrid working have quickly become a necessity and foundation within the modern workplace. As businesses refine this new way of working, numerous benefits are soon noticeable.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2022

Marketers have spent years making sure they get credit for the leads generated by their hardworking teams. But as B2B sales gets more competitive and complex, simply knowing who sourced a lead may no longer be good enough. Data from Forrester Research shows how rapidly marketing metrics are changing.

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Mereo

MARCH 28, 2024

Building relationships in sales offers a myriad of benefits. The marketing speak is effective, but buyers care more about having a real conversation that they know will help them find a valuable solution. Your buyers crave and appreciate the trust built between themselves and your salespeople.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Attempting to grow your business without marketing intelligence is a lot like driving without directions. Without a clear understanding of your industry or market, you’ll be ill-equipped to make informed business decisions. Businesses are catching on to the importance of market intelligence. What Is Market Intelligence?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover the essentials of guided selling, industry examples, and how it can transform your sales process. The Benefits of Guided Selling The Guided Selling Process Guided Selling Best Practices Guided Selling Examples When Should You Consider Guided Selling? What is Guided Selling?

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Pipeliner

MARCH 29, 2021

The interview discusses: Benefits of hyper-personalization. The Benefits. For the message to stand out among thousands of marketing messages we get daily, it has to intrigue, impact, or affect a person in a certain way. In B2B sales, it is all about consensus. Success stories. Finding new opportunities.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize The Benefits of Philanthropy for Your Business ? But only some people realize that philanthropy can also benefit businesses. Our collaborative blog post asks, ‘Do you realize the benefits of philanthropy for your business?’ Photo by Katt Yukawa on Unsplash.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 16, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Top Four Benefits of Hiring A Collections Agency. Our collaborative blog offers the ‘Top four benefits of hiring a collections agency.’ Below you will find the many benefits when you hire a collection agency. Photo by Geralt via Pixabay. Goodwill Encourages Business Growth.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 17, 2020

But in a company with both marketers and sellers, this motto has never been more applicable. Whether we readily admit it or not, there has always been an underlying current of us versus them between the sales and marketing teams. Sales and marketing need to become one. One leader. Where are those MQLs?” “Why

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Smooth Sale

JULY 28, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize the Benefits Of Self-Doubt? You may be startled by the question, ‘Do you realize the benefits of self-doubt?’ How can there be a benefit when it typically drags one down with the desire to quit? Your Story: Do You Realize the Benefit of Self-Doubt ? My Story.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There’s a saying in marketing: “If you’re targeting everyone, you’re targeting no one.” There are a million reasons why personalized content is widely promoted as a sales and marketing best practice. There are a million reasons why personalized content is widely promoted as a sales and marketing best practice.

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Ideal Customer Profile Marketing Buyer Persona B2B 130

Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Claire Silverberg provides today’s guest post, ‘How Work From Home Benefits Small Businesses.’. How Work From Home Benefits Small Businesses. Keep reading to learn more about how WFH benefits your small business and learn some effective teleworking strategies. WFH Benefits. How to Reap WFH Benefits.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In 2011, Scott Brinker compiled the first of many marketing technology “Supergraphics,” illustrating the rapid growth of companies supplying digital marketing tools. The original displayed the logos of 140 prominent marketing tech brands. What is a Marketing Technology Stack? Get a Demo 2.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 5, 2021

What happens when your most important go-to-market machines sync up? For many companies, ZoomInfo serves as the information engine that powers how they go to market. With this intel, you can: Identify and target your best prospects Access up-to-date company and contact information Prioritize leads Close more sales.

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BuzzBoard

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our previous post, we discussed the reality of selling digital marketing services to local SMBs by analyzing the in-between communication challenges backed by true anecdotes. Enter hyper-personalization , the elixir of modern sales that transforms mundane sales messages into powerful, resonating experiences.

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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.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A common goal for marketers and customer relationship management (CRM) software users is to better understand their customers. This way, they can nurture more fruitful relationships with customers and create more targeted marketing campaigns. With customer data enrichment, all that and more is possible.

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Emissary

MAY 18, 2022

Even the best product in the market won’t boost win rates when it comes to enterprise tech sales. According to original research by Emissary, in 78% of cases, it wasn’t the product that made the difference – it was the rep’s B2B sales skills.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize The Benefits Of Disliking Your Job? As strange as the title sounds, ‘Do you realize the benefits of disliking your job?’ My energy increases whenever I recall the corporate treatment of being the sole female on an otherwise all-male sales team.

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Alice Heiman

JUNE 14, 2022

You are trying to drive sales growth at your company. Company leaders set a target and expect the go-to-market team to get after it. Read the latest research? The voice of the customer research is so important, and this article will help you get started!#voiceofthecustomer “ Benefits of Talking to Your Customers.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 3, 2018

Discord between marketing and sales departments is an age-old story. The marketing team gets annoyed at the sales team for failing to follow up on leads and in return, the sales team is annoyed with the marketing team for generating low-quality leads in the first place. As it turns out—neither team is wrong.

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Allego

MARCH 7, 2023

Product marketers play a critical role in any company’s success. They’re conduits of information and the connective tissue between product developers, the marketing team, and the sales force. If you’re tired just reading that list, imagine how product marketers feel. 3 Habits of Highly Effective Product Marketers 1.

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