Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Welcome to our October B2B Blog Post Round-Up. If you’re new to the ZoomInfo blog, we use our monthly round-ups to highlight the work our writers have done for outside publications. This month’s round-up covers a variety of topics including email marketing, sales reporting, storytelling and so much more. Let’s get into it!

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B2B Buyer Persona Email Marketing Scale 140

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It’s no surprise to see more and more marketers explore and invest in attribution modeling in 2019 and beyond. It’s imperative for marketers to understand their customers’ journey and the role that each touchpoint plays in an eventual purchase — and marketing attribution is the one tactic that helps them do so.

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Trends B2B Marketing Channels 160

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 25, 2023

Since December 2022, interest in the search term “AI tools” has skyrocketed by 292% in the U.S. Now Google, HubSpot , and Microsoft are racing to develop their own versions of AI chat tools to compete with ChatGPT. You can ask ChatGPT to include a statistic from a certain blog link, Mendes suggests.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In a prospect’s path to become a customer, they often engage in a number of digital touchpoints—social media posts, paid advertisements, email promotions, blog posts, webinars, and eBooks to name a few. Enter: Marketing attribution. We explain the basics of marketing attribution and explore several popular marketing attribution models.

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Lead Rank B2B Top of Funnel Marketing 236

Zoominfo

MARCH 26, 2018

The differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing run deep. Today we’re putting our differences aside because we believe, there’s a lot B2B marketers can learn from their B2C counterparts. It means putting the customer at the center of every business decision, including product development and marketing.

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B2C B2B Marketing Social Media 209

Zoominfo

AUGUST 25, 2020

But what does it mean to actually be productive when it comes to marketing? We’ll Answer that question in today’s blog post. Obstacles to Marketing Productivity. Either way, there are a host of obstacles to marketing time management that can impede productivity. So, You Want to Improve Marketing Productivity?

Marketing 221

Marketing Campaigns ROI Scale 221

Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

For those of you who aren’t regular readers of the ZoomInfo Blog, we spent last week looking back on our most popular content of 2018. Today, we bring this series to a close with the final installment– for marketers, of course. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. Let’s get into it! That won’t change.

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Marketing B2B Lead Generation Social Media 164

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome back to our monthly B2B Blog Post Round-Up. Similar to the content published here on the ZoomInfo blog, these pieces are intended to help sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals with their day-to-day job responsibilities. We hope you stick around and find inspiration in our November blog post picks.

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B2B Hiring Social Media Face-to-face 113

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Attempting to grow your business without market intelligence is a lot like driving without directions. Without a clear understanding of your industry or market, you will fail to make informed business decisions. Businesses are catching on to the importance of market intelligence. What is market intelligence?

Marketing 140

Marketing Scale Analysis Face-to-face 140

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) always seems like a great idea … until you get into the nitty-gritty. In fact, with just a few simple steps, DIY customer data segmentation for account-based marketing is a great way to get started. Discover your best marketing account segments from within your current customer base. Sound familiar?

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Account Based Marketing Segment Ideal Customer Profile Account 218

Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

There are more answers to that question than ever before, thanks to the variety of tools and channels at a modern marketer’s disposal. We touched on this phenomenon in a recent blog post about word-of-mouth marketing. Keep reading and learn everything you need to know about referral marketing!

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2019

It’s no secret, the Internet has changed the way customers buy products and the ways marketers engage with their audiences. But, despite the constant change, the following statement has held true for hundreds of years: No marketing tactic can match the influence of word-of-mouth. Therein lies the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

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Social Media Marketing Referrals Influencer 210

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Author: Ryan Gould In the context of content marketing, a product-agnostic approach is one that focuses on your expertise and knowledge around a product, technology or service rather than your brand. The product-agnostic approach to content marketing has been around for a long time. Blog Posts and Articles.

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Top of Funnel B2B Webinar Metrics Marketing 237

Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2019

Due to the legal issues with compliance, many financial advisors choose to avoid the headache and stay away from digital marketing. There are ample marketing solutions that can help you increase your online presence while staying FINRA compliant. Read on for our guide to marketing for financial advisors! Utilize event marketing.

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Buyer Persona Social Media Marketing Case Study 145

Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2020

In a prospect’s path to become a customer, they often engage in numerous digital touchpoints—social media posts, paid advertisements, email promotions, blog posts, webinars, and eBooks to name a few. Enter: Marketing attribution. We explain the basics of marketing attribution and explore several popular marketing attribution models.

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Paid Content B2B Lead Rank Top of Funnel 130

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CRM vs. marketing automation: What’s the difference? Marketing automation tools help perform various day-to-day marketing tasks automatically. One thing every good marketer needs is a toolbox. So, between CRM vs. marketing automation, which is better? CRMs help with storing and analyzing customer data.

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CRM Marketing Social Media Campaigns 62

SBI Growth

JULY 21, 2013

Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. When will Sales catch up with Marketing? This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools. Marketing Leaders Guide the Way. Marketing Leaders Guide the Way. Today’s marketing leaders are poised to help.

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Marketing Top of Funnel Decision Maker Infusion 335

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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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 2, 2020

With the proper tools and tactics, a sales data analysis can be straightforward without sacrificing thoroughness and practicality. Here, we'll get some perspective on sales analytics as a whole, a picture of the tactics to do it right, and some background on the best tools for it. Leverage data visualization tools.

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Analytics Tools Scale Hubspot 138

Nimble - Sales

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The term “sales intelligence” is most often referred to when talking about CRM’s. Sales intelligence can also mean any tool used for gathering information on prospects. Sales intelligence combines market intelligence and competitive intelligence. Market intelligence means understanding where your product fits […].

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Benefit Tools Exact CRM 78

Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 5, 2018

According to a recent research performed by Content Marketing Institute , 83 percent of B2B marketers use social media networks for traffic/client generation – making it the No. Social media marketing has become tougher than ever. Here are some simple yet effective ways to improve your social media marketing performance.

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Social Media Media Buyer Persona Marketing 185

BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Positioning my Digital Marketing Agency for Small Businesses Digital marketing agencies are uniquely positioned to fuel the growth of small and local businesses. The success of any digital marketing campaign hinges on a meticulously devised plan.

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Small Business Small Business Marketing Ideal Customer Profile 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Sync your HubSpot fields into your conversational marketing platform to make this happen. Speed to Lead.

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Hubspot Conversion Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead 195

LeadBoxer

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Make dinner, using a recipe that was emailed to you by a food blog you follow and go to sleep. We all encounter an endless barrage of marketing every day. Some of that marketing is effective, and some of it’s, well, annoying. What is Outbound Marketing? Effectiveness of Outbound Marketing What is Inbound Marketing?

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Inbound Outbound Lead Rank Lead Scoring 104

eGrabber

JULY 19, 2023

Email marketing is a powerful way to reach your target audience and grow your business. Here are some tips on how to get email lists for marketing: 50+ Ways to Get Email Lists for Marketing 10x Faster! This could involve collaborating on a webinar, guest blogging on their blog, or co-creating content.

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Social Media Marketing How To Discount 52

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 Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Lead Rank Paid Content Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead 130

BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Identifying Common Digital Marketing Challenges Faced by Small Businesses The digital marketing landscape is constantly changing, posing challenges for small businesses striving to stay ahead. Among these challenges is assembling a marketing team with the right skill set.

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Small Business Small Business Outsourcing Services Marketing 52

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

It’s one of the most talked-about trends in the marketing world today. Marketers—us included—continue to preach the importance of understanding your customers and delivering targeted, personalized campaigns based on what you know about them. What is personalized marketing? Personalization. Keep reading!

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Marketing Demographics Campaigns Social Media 206

Smooth Sale

MAY 15, 2024

Brand merchandise is an age-old business tool that’s been in full swing at industry events and trade shows for decades. Our collaborative blog offers insights into the question: What is your merchandise actually doing for your business growth? It may seem like extra expense and effort, but it’s worth the hassle. Don’t believe us?

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Consumer Trade Show Hiring Licensing 91

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, running a business—whether a small one or an enterprise—requires customer relationship management (CRM) software. CRM tools help companies nurture their leads and stay in touch with current customers to cultivate relationships. Want to learn how CRM tools can help grow your small business?

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Small Business Small Business CRM Tools 62

Zoominfo

AUGUST 25, 2020

But what does it mean to actually be productive when it comes to marketing? We’ll answer that question in today’s blog post. Obstacles to Marketing Productivity Even the most disciplined employees face productivity roadblocks. So, You Want to Improve Marketing Productivity? You fall to the level of your systems.”

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Marketing Campaigns ROI Scale 130

DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

But that doesn’t stop a lot of sales and marketing professionals from pursuing any and all hand-raisers, regardless how poorly suited they are. Fit, intent, and engagement provide the core data you need to be successful with your account-based marketing program. The days of squandering marketing budget are gone.

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Account Based Marketing Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Account 145

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret, data has revolutionized marketing. Where marketers once relied on instinct, they now rely on insights gleaned from careful data analysis. Here on the ZoomInfo blog, we’ve laid out the benefits of data-driven marketing time and time again. Right-brained marketers create exceptional, unique content.

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Buyer Persona Marketing Analysis Advertising 100

BuzzBoard

JANUARY 10, 2024

Indeed, hyper-personalization has emerged as a powerful tool for tailoring content to individual user preferences, especially in sales and marketing. The post Exploring the Legal Landscape of Hyper-Personalization for Marketers and Sellers appeared first on BuzzBoard.

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Marketing Small Business Small Business Data 52

LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Digital marketing solutions and digital marketing channels facilitate the capture of quality leads and enable lead nurturing through digital media. What is Digital Marketing? The Digital Marketing Sales Process. Why is Digital Marketing Crucial for Sales? Why is Digital Marketing Crucial for Sales?

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Lead Generation Channels Lead Rank Lead Scoring 128

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 20, 2013

This blog represents a test. Download the tool to learn how to implement each and enable your sales team. The Tablet: Do you provide content that addresses your buyer’s market problems? CRM: Did you spend a lot of money on what amounts to a forecasting tool? Are you getting referred to those target buyers?

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Hiring Marketing Scale Buyer Persona 314

Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

Our collaborative blog offers ideas to help improve your B2B business sales. __ Increase B2B Sales 1. Moreover, your sales representatives require the right tools to build rapport and close deals. Leverage Li nked M arketing LinkedIn is among the most powerful tools for B2B marketers looking to grow sales.

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