Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘‘Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry—and 2 Creative Ways to Fund Them.’ When you get down to it, marketing is figuring out how to make more sales. For small business owners, strong marketing begins with examining the data that is already present. All Marketing is Not Equal.

Industry 78

Industry Lead Rank Strategy Marketing 78

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The map shows the literal market expansion T-Mobile achieved from the purchase. Market expansion strategy is one of four quadrants that make up the go-to-market framework for businesses. The other quadrants include customer loyalty , offer expansion , and company transformation. Let’s explore some examples.

Lead Rank 211

Lead Rank Company Apparel Lead Scoring 211

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?

Data 130

Data Marketing Scale Analysis 130

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 28, 2018

Author: Glenton Davis Today’s consumer has access to more knowledge than ever before, adding a burden to businesses to provide truly innovative products and services — and for sales teams to understand their companies’ offerings in a deep and informed way. Customers arrive informed but eager to engage with an expert.

Buyer 209

Buyer Guidelines Insurance Insurance 209

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.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 130

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Author: Rachel Krug It’s no surprise – buyers are more educated than ever, with new information available daily to influence decision making. Product reviews provide an effective way for prospective customers to understand real experiences with products and/or services. Over time, advertising has become flashier and exaggerated.

Scale 177

Scale Strategy Top of Funnel Marketing 177

PandaDoc

JUNE 23, 2021

Due to the staggering number of new businesses and potential clients that inhabit the marketplace, companies must know the difference between ideal customer profiles (ICPs) and buyer personas, in order to craft the perfect strategy for using them. How to know whether to use ideal customer profiles or buyer personas.

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Ideal Customer Profile Buyer Persona Buyer Customer 94

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Consider these statistics ( source ): 71% of buyers who see a personal value in a B2B product will make a purchase. 68% of buyers who see a personal value in a B2B product will pay a higher price. The goal of this tactic is to leverage the sentiments of customers to improve your marketing strategy.

Analysis 130

Analysis B2B Airlines Marketing 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 29, 2018

Consider these statistics ( source ): 71% of buyers who see a personal value in a B2B product will make a purchase. 68% of buyers who see a personal value in a B2B product will pay a higher price. The goal of this tactic is to leverage the sentiments of customers to improve your marketing strategy.

Analysis 176

Analysis B2B Airlines Marketing 176

Smooth Sale

APRIL 15, 2024

A well-crafted business plan outlines your business’s mission, vision, target market, competitive analysis, marketing strategies, financial projections, and more. When developing your business plan, research your industry thoroughly. Tailor your marketing messages and offers to their specific needs and interests.

Small Business 119

Small Business Small Business Advertising Advertising 119

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The map shows the literal market expansion T-Mobile achieved from the purchase. Market expansion strategy is one of four quadrants that make up the go-to-market framework for businesses. The other quadrants include customer loyalty , offer expansion , and company transformation. Let’s explore some examples.

Lead Rank 130

Lead Rank Company Apparel Lead Scoring 130

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Table of Contents How can Sales and Marketing collaborate?

Lead Rank 99

Lead Rank Top of Funnel Marketing Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile 99

Zoominfo

JANUARY 31, 2018

No matter how many times we’re told email marketing is dead, the channel continues to be an effective way to generate revenue. In fact, studies show that email marketing has a 4400% return on investment ( source ). It’s no longer good enough to send your entire customer database the same offers. Unfamiliar with the term?

Segment 124

Segment Email Marketing Marketing Buyer Persona 124

CloserIQ

AUGUST 5, 2019

When you’re selling to a mid- or lower-level buyer, it’s usually a multi-step process to get to the real decision-maker. But selling to C-level buyers requires a different approach than with typical buyers. They know what these buyers care about and how to get through to them. . Know their industry.

Buyer 89

Buyer Gatekeeper Vendor Decision Maker 89

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Today we’re closing out this three-part series with a post for our marketing audience. So, if you’re on the hunt for new marketing resources, look no further. 1. Marketing 360. The Marketing 360 YouTube channel offers a wide variety of high-quality video content. 2. Duct Tape Marketing. Go check it out!

Channels 220

Channels Marketing Lead Rank Outsourcing Services 220

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

SBI

MARCH 5, 2019

Brainshark is a Best Sales Enablement Solution Winner in 2019 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Brendan Cournoyer, Vice President of Marketing, Brainshark. . Brendan Cournoyer, Vice President of Marketing, Brainshark. WALTHAM, Mass. March 5, 2019 — Brainshark, Inc.

Customer Service 50

Customer Service Sales Enablement SAP Analysis 50

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 26, 2019

Author: Steve Norman I recently saw the CMO of a high-profile company present at an international marketing conference. The CMO said this “breakthrough” strategy was the foundation of the company’s sales and marketing plans. In fact, it was first adopted by the insurance industry in the 1870s. Customers are harder to reach.

Top of Funnel 229

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Customer Lead Rank 229

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. There’s a time and a place to promote your products.

Social Media 147

Social Media Media B2B Marketing 147

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

As startling as that statistic is, it’s not all that difficult to believe, what with buyers having ready access to digital content, their reliance on social media and the rise of e-commerce. Forrester estimates that 82% of buyers will have viewed at least five pieces of content from the vendor that wins their business. Host webinars.

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Sales Goal Meeting Trade Show Ideal Customer Profile 312

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 1, 2018

Stop selling products or services and start selling stories. Managers of sales and marketing teams are charged with coaching up individual team members, enhancing their skill sets and improving overall team performance. Get them proficient with more marketing technologies? But where to begin? Hone their creativity or intuition?

Marketing 226

Marketing Telemarketing Scale Education 226

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In their journey, prospective buyers want to know they can trust the company as much as they can trust the individuals they’re dealing with. You can even benefit your entire industry. Curate industry news as well as outside influences that affect your industry. This is as true of people as it is of a company.

Social Media 227

Social Media Top of Funnel Face-to-face Conference 227

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

If you’re on the hunt for new marketing resources, look no further. 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. Billy Gene is Marketing Inc. Today’s blog post is for you! Go check it out!

Channels 100

Channels Marketing Outsourcing Services Lead Rank 100

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

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. The marketing landscape changes constantly as new trends emerge and innovative tactics catch on as effective marketing strategies. Let’s get into it.

B2B 124

B2B B2C Marketing Demand Generation Agencies 124

Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

CBD Marketing: 5 Tactics to Grow your Brand. The explosive growth in recreational and medical cannabis has led to intense competition in the market. The CBD market alone has a potential growth rate of nearly 30% by 2029. It’s no secret in 2022 that weed has become more popular, and the industry has boomed.

Marketing 87

Marketing Licensing Distribution Trends 87

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

The email inboxes of B2B executives are already filled with so much marketing clutter. Yet the people who actually might be interested in buying your product or service also play a big role in your target market. Creating customer profiles for these prospects is crucial for your marketing campaigns—and in the end, your sales.

Ideal Customer Profile 162

Ideal Customer Profile B2B Buyer Persona Top of Funnel 162

LeadFuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A company in the Financial Services or Banking industry. Who currently have job openings for marketing help. Benefits of involving your sales customer support and sales team. Your customer service and sales teams work together to help your business create a more accurate buyer persona.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Churn Customer Marketing 52

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article outlines the results of a B2B Buyer Experience survey by TimeTrade. Industry research consistently shows that buyers want the same easy experience they now routinely enjoy in their private life. Related: 5 Painful Mistakes That Are Crippling Your Customer’s Buying Experience. Your Buyers are Knocking.

Buyer 79

Buyer B2B B2C Survey 79

LeadFuze

AUGUST 17, 2021

Make use of endless SMB marketing opportunities. So your SMB marketing clients may not always be there for the long term. If you are doing B2B commerce, you can make helping out SMBs a part of your marketing. Here are some common mistakes to avoid in SMB marketing. 12 Common SMB Marketing Mistakes.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media Advertising Advertising 98

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2019

Author: Chanan Greenberg The sales landscape is shifting – customer service is becoming the most important factor for buyers, expected to surpass both product and price within three years, according to the Customers 2020 report. So how can an organization ensure that their omni-channel approach meets buyer expectations?

Channels 259

Channels Social Media Consumer Lead Rank 259

Lead411

JUNE 22, 2023

Advanced Search filters make it easy for customers to identify prospects quickly Integrates with various CRM systems Competitively priced options Established company with over 20 years of experience Cons: No B2C Data Limited Data for non-English speaking countries 2. Limited coverage in certain industries and regions.

Lead Rank 98

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Intent Data Leads 98

Pipeliner

APRIL 20, 2023

And if you want to remain relevant, you’ve got to keep an eye on the latest marketing trends. Now, you need to adapt to the shifting landscape to be able to deliver the best user experience for your customers. Add a value proposition that’s clear, concise, and focused on the tangible products or services you provide.

Trends 52

Trends Social Media Marketing Media 52

SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The difference between a good B2B marketer and a great one resides in the ability to understand the big picture of reaching your target buyers. Marketing automation systems often provide easy access to external databases for validation and cleanup. Things get even more complicated if you have limited resources.

Lead Rank 49

Lead Rank Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Strategy 49

Emissary

JANUARY 5, 2022

For backend IT technology providers, the post-pandemic economy has opened up opportunities in the P&C insurance vertical market. Many companies are planning technical initiatives to improve their customer service, claims operations, and data management. What pain points are most pressing for buyers individually?

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Positioning Face-to-face 52

Allego

APRIL 18, 2024

In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Company says, “AI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector.” Lead Generation: Automating the lead generation process, AI tools can sift through data across digital platforms to identify potential customers. Listen to the interview.

Examples 62

Examples Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

No matter how many times we’re told email marketing is dead, the channel continues to be an effective way to generate revenue. It’s no longer good enough to send your entire customer database the same offers. That’s why email list segmentation is the key to successful email marketing. Unfamiliar with the term?

Segment 130

Segment Buyer Persona Email Marketing Telecommunications 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In their journey, prospective buyers want to know they can trust the company as much as they can trust the individuals they’re dealing with. You can even benefit your entire industry. Curate industry news as well as outside influences that affect your industry. This is as true of people as it is of a company.

Social Media 130

Social Media Top of Funnel Face-to-face Conference 130