Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 2, 2018

Author: Ric Neeley Over $7 trillion in products are sold through wholesale distribution channels in the U.S. Distribution channel partners are vital for most companies to get their goods and services to market. A supplier able to gain just a little more focus from the people in these channels can reap huge rewards quickly.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Everywhere you turn, there is more competition. The competition is clamoring for your customers and your piece of the market. Secondly, know how your competition engages your customers. The tool will help you understand the gap between buyer, competition, and your organization. How fast do they reach out?

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Allego

JANUARY 4, 2023

Companies have resources to help them through this and help them continue to generate revenue—things most don’t take advantage of: channel partners. Channel sales represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. But only 20% of channel partners deliver 80% of channel sales. Certify channel reps.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 15, 2024

The Digital Scaling Myth Jacob Longoria shared eye-opening insights in a captivating discussion on scaling businesses through digital marketing. As an experienced Chief Marketing Officer, Jacob addressed a common myth. This allows the creation of resonant, impactful marketing messages. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 20, 2013

“Competitive Intelligence is the action of defining, gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence…needed to support executives and managers in making strategic decisions for an organization.” You need to maintain a competitive edge over them, or at the very least hold even. You’re at a clear competitive disadvantage.

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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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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

Another way is through channel sales or third-party partners. While direct selling has its advantages, it’s not always enough for today’s changing markets. In fact, according to research cited by McKinsey , current B2B customers use more than ten channels to interact with suppliers. What Are Sales Channels?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Not too long ago, we compiled a list of top-notch YouTube channels for HR and recruitment professionals. Now, on to the ultimate guide to the YouTube channels producing the best sales content today! On Jeb’s YouTube channel you’ll find video content related to everything from sales leadership to women in sales. Go check it out!

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Delivering A Next-Level Customer Experience In this Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount talks to Clare Dorrian, SugarCRM's CMO, about putting people first, building human connections, and prioritizing the customer experience in a saturated market. In a highly competitive market, differentiation is key.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Channel sales represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester’s Jay McBain. If your company is among that 75%, you know channel sellers—partners, distributors, indirect sellers, or independent agents—have different needs than inside sales reps. All of those things point to engagement of the channel,” Miller said.

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Allego

MAY 26, 2022

Channel sales are in the spotlight. Supply chain issues, global competition, workforce shortages, and rising customer expectations have pushed companies to look to partner ecosystems for solutions. Nancy was recently named to the CRN Women of the Channel list for 2022. Channel Partner Enablement Q&A With Nancy Sperry.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

In order to make the launch a success, it’s crucial that you set clear goals, plan future steps, and earn a competitive advantage. Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 3, 2022

All too often, marketing budgets are the first to be scaled back. We surveyed nearly 250 marketers , and while 59% of respondents said they either were not adjusting their budgets or weren’t making significant changes, almost 40% said they were cutting back on marketing spend in anticipation of a recession.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 17, 2023

Usman Sheikh, Founder and CEO of xiQ, a Silicon Valley-based AI-powered SaaS platform explains how AI can be a game-changer for sales leaders who embrace it as a tool to gain a competitive advantage. Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel. a next-generation, AI-powered, SaaS platform for B2B sales and marketing.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2020

And for that launch’s success, it’s crucial to set goals, plan future steps, and obtain a competitive advantage. Traditionally, marketing plans lay out these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Allbound

MARCH 9, 2020

Despite the numerous benefits of selling through the channel, partner relationships are not without their challenges. We asked some of the top channel leaders their advice for problem-solving and overcoming conflict with partners: 1. – Ken Tripp, Director of Channel Accounts at Netwrix. Resolve issues immediately. “In

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whether your marketing department is a startup or well established, you should routinely assess which key performance indicators (KPIs) you’re tracking — and if you’re not tracking any, decide where to start. Every marketing team should have specific KPIs that align with their department’s goals and the organization’s goals at large.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2021

But the value of observing the competition isn't specific to board games — actual companies can benefit from it as well. One way to get there is through something called "competitive benchmarking" — the process of looking externally to see how your business stacks up against your competitors and industry standards.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For sellers targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), that means leaner and smarter go-to-market strategies. By analyzing historical data and identifying patterns and trends, AI algorithms provide sellers with valuable insights into SMB buying behavior, market trends, and competitive dynamics.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 30, 2024

Only one month into 2024, we’re already seeing a significant shift in the marketing metrics world. As we step into this new era, we re-evaluate what truly matters in the marketing landscape. Kevin White (Head of Marketing) of Common Room explains why replacing MQL with pipeline is the way to go.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

What is Competitive Intelligence? Competitive intelligence is the process of sourcing and analyzing data to see the competitive landscape in order to build plans, messaging, advertising, and products to outperform competitors. How to Get Started with Competitive Intelligence. Now they dominate larger markets as well.

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Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having a well-defined go-to-market (GTM) strategy is crucial for the success of any product or service. A successful GTM strategy involves a series of coordinated steps aimed at bringing a new product to market effectively. Tailors marketing and sales efforts to address specific customer needs and preferences.

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Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having a well-defined go-to-market (GTM) strategy is crucial for the success of any product or service. A successful GTM strategy involves a series of coordinated steps aimed at bringing a new product to market effectively. Tailors marketing and sales efforts to address specific customer needs and preferences.

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SMEI

MARCH 10, 2022

Learn To Create A Marketing Strategy That Gets Your Products And Services In Front Of Motivated Buyer With This 13 Step Guide. A marketing strategy is a plan of action that will help you achieve your business goals. A great marketing plan will give you a sustainable competitive advantage. Research Your Competition.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And for that launch’s success, it’s crucial to set goals, plan future steps, and obtain a competitive advantage. Traditionally, marketing plans layout these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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Sales Hacker Training

MAY 20, 2020

To be successful, organizations have to have good product-market fit , customer trust, and a fantastic customer experience throughout the entire customer lifecycle. As such, much of sales and marketing’s focus is external to attract customers, and rightly so. Improved communication between sales, marketing, and product.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. Today we’re covering how sales teams can benefit from both sales and market intelligence along the buyer’s journey. What is Market Intelligence? What is Sales Intelligence?

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Zoominfo

JULY 26, 2023

For years, go-to-market leaders lived by the laws of growth through sales capacity. What we’re seeing in the market is companies running with smaller teams and supplying them with more accurate and highly personalized datasets, to drive more revenue,” says Millie Beetham, director of ZI Labs & GTM innovation at ZoomInfo.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A comprehensive sales and marketing plan sets up organizations for long-term growth and success. In this guide, we’ll dig into the differences between sales and marketing plans, how to create your plan, and templates to get the ball rolling. What is a Sales and Marketing Plan?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A comprehensive sales and marketing plan sets up organizations for long-term growth and success. In this guide, we’ll dig into the differences between sales and marketing plans, how to create your plan, and templates to get the ball rolling. What is a Sales and Marketing Plan?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Go to market launches are critical for most companies. of 30,000 new products are released into the market for customers to use. Why do so many products entering a new market fail? By putting together an all-star go-to-market team, you can ensure that you are set up for success. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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SBI Growth

MAY 24, 2018

Market coverage, growth, speed, revenue, retention, and customer success are factors for all companies. With the rate of venture funding being poured into companies increasing yearly, companies are popping up everywhere and competition is more prevalent than ever.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 4, 2022

The digital marketing landscape is more competitive than ever — and if you’re not prepared, you’re already behind. Here are four B2B marketing trends to implement (or at the very least, be on the lookout for) in 2022. Forrester also predicts that marketing tech budgets will increase from 19% to 25% in 2022.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 27, 2018

In today’s digital era, innovative marketing tactics have begun to overtake the traditional methods that have worked for years. Take influencer marketing for example. Keep reading for some key insights into influencer marketing– how effective it can be, what platforms to use, and much more! How effective is influencer marketing?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 15, 2018

Author: Kostas Chiotis Having a powerful marketing strategy is vital to the growth and success of your business. However, most industries are highly competitive, and if you fail to launch effective marketing campaigns, you may find yourself in hot water real quick. How do you maximize this marketing strategy?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 4, 2018

Author: Courtney Beasley, Director of Marketing at Walker Sands Successful and repeatable sales processes hinge on the alignment of your organization’s sales and marketing functions. In fact, when sales and marketing are aligned, companies experience a 25 percent increase in revenue. Develop clear channels of communication.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Needs of Small Businesses for Digital Marketing In our increasingly digital era, the significance of digital marketing for local business growth is crucial. The importance of digital marketing resides in its ability to reach a broad audience cost-effectively. Click Here to delve deeper into this topic.

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