Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2019

B2B marketers have embraced many new strategies to cut through the influx of content in our increasingly digital landscape. Yet, many tried-and-true marketing strategies continue to generate results. 73% of B2B marketers and sales leaders say webinars are the best way to generate high-quality leads ( source ).

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Webinar Metrics B2B Marketing 100

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 22, 2018

As DiscoverOrg’s Manager of Strategic Accounts, I’m always looking for ways to use personal touchpoints to engage prospects via email. I start with a thoughtful, well-researched cold email that shows just how well I knows my prospect – both the pain points they experience in their job, as well as their personal interests.

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Prospecting Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile Data 258

Zoominfo

MAY 5, 2019

In 2017, email marketing turned half a century old. Yet, B2B marketing professionals continue to rank the channel high on their list of preferred marketing tactics. Email marketing is an inexpensive way to promote products, increase sales, and retain customers. Email marketing isn’t going anywhere.

Email Marketing 231

Email Marketing Marketing Lead Rank Lead Scoring 231

Pointclear

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Should your company be all in on inbound marketing. Instead, high performers opt to hunt down "emerging" demand in the market place by getting out in front of a customer's buying process and helping to shape that customer's perception of their needs through targeted bursts of controlled insights. Short answer: no. Read more here.

Inbound 100

Inbound Account Based Marketing Scale Marketing 100

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2020

It's never been more difficult to be a B2B sales rep. Regardless if you are a grizzled sales veteran with decades of experience or brand new to the profession, here are some simple steps to delight your prospects. So how do you create a positive experience for your prospect during the pre-purchase phase?

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B2B Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Prospecting 92

Pointclear

JANUARY 5, 2017

How well are your B2B organization’s sales and marketing behaviors, practices, and processes reliably and sustainably producing required outcomes? You can emerge from a chaotic state … you can rise above average … you can achieve a fully optimized state of prospect development. Or are you among the few that are kickin’ it?

Account Based Marketing 113

Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing ROI 113

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 9, 2018

From industry events, to blog posts, B2B professionals can’t stop talking about this trending topic and its potential to revolutionize marketing. In today’s post, we’ll take a further look into the concept of AI and see how this new technology can have a real impact on your marketing strategy. Simplified Prospecting.

Ideal Customer Profile 113

Ideal Customer Profile Marketing B2B Consumer 113

SBI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Membrain Announces New Prospecting Engagement Playbooks Optimized for B2B Sales Teams. Membrain has released its new Prospect Engagement Playbooks today, making it easier than ever for b2b sales teams to contact, qualify, and nurture sales leads in an effective, human-centered manner.

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B2B Prospecting SAP Sales Qualified Lead 81

Zoominfo

JULY 22, 2018

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

Marketing 189

Marketing Retail Channels Social Media 189

Pointclear

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Should marketing and sales agree on the definition of a lead? According to James Obermayer ( Sales Lead Management Association ), the fact that there is no agreement between marketing and sales on lead definition results in these problems: Salespeople say that they are not getting enough qualified leads. They should, but mostly don’t.

Account Based Marketing 100

Account Based Marketing Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Decision Maker 100

Pointclear

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The selling proposition is that someone agreeing to see your sales representative has to be more qualified than another prospect who is simply forwarded to you as a lead. Putting a good salesperson in front of the wrong prospect is unlikely to generate revenue.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Account Based Marketing 100

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Professional conferences are not only an opportunity to meet industry leaders -- and maybe do a little prospecting -- they’re also a way to break yourself out of your usual routine and pick up new skills. So we’ve compiled a list (in chronological order) of the top sales conferences you should attend in 2017 and 2018. B2B LeadsCon.

Conference 111

Conference Scale Inbound Hiring 111

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 10, 2017

Account based selling teams find it increasingly challenging to reach their target prospects. According to LinkedIn’s State of Sales 2017 US Report , 70 percent of the time that decision-makers respond to salespeople, it’s because those reps were introduced through a professional network. Why P2P Works for B2B. P2P Selling.”

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Referrals Decision Maker Cold Calling Networking 240

Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

For today’s blog post, we put together a comprehensive list of the best articles about corporate events and event marketing. We tried to tackle every aspect of event marketing. Keep reading for our favorite event marketing blog posts! The 3 Biggest Potholes of B2B Events (And How to Steer Clear). Check them out below!

Webinar Metrics 113

Webinar Metrics Trade Show Marketing Strategy 113

Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

Why would your B2B sales prospects be any different? In B2B sales, the quicker you build trust with your prospect, the more likely it is that you will close a deal. For the seasoned B2B sales rep, there’s no denying the power of referrals. Trust is the foundation of any successful deal. Secure a referral.

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Case Study Referrals B2B Social Media 244

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. Orasi’s team of 12 field sales reps is supplemented with 10 inside salespeople who call on a second tier of prospects.

Outsourcing Services 279

Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The world of B2B marketing underwent a dramatic transformation in recent years—and unfortunately for us marketers, we no longer have such rigid control of the buyer’s journey. But, how can marketers comply with the varying preferences of their individual buyer? Enter: Multichannel marketing. And the best part?

Marketing 100

Marketing Retail Channels Social Media 100

Pointclear

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Prospect has multiple regions, each with their own process and nuances. The industry has been down so they need to grant more credit, and (most importantly). He has a goal to streamline their global credit decision process. The DRM has only been there a couple months, but this is a priority.

Account Based Marketing 100

Account Based Marketing B2B Call-back Marketing 100

Pointclear

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

touches to engage with a prospect. To put these numbers into perspective, in 2017 we will complete over 500,000 touches to disposition roughly 50,000 companies on behalf of our clients. To reduce sales lead generation cost, you need to optimize the value of each prospect. For one client, it takes 9.82 What Is Multi-Touch?

Media 266

Media PointClear Sales Qualified Lead Direct Mail 266

The Pipeline

JUNE 4, 2019

Not a popular refrain among sales types, which may explain why nearly half of B2B reps will miss quota this year. The B2B Buying Disconnect – TrustRadius 2017. I had one client where, based on their internal measures, my Proactive Prospecting Program increased their appointments by 666%. By Tibor Shanto.

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Discount Vendor Quota Buyer 268

DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You might recognize the most-prospected-to companies of 2018, according to DiscoverOrg’s database, as household names – but that’s not why savvy sales and marketing professionals have been pitching to them. Before we dive in, let’s take a quick look at the most-prospected-to industries. FinancialServices. Insurance.

Company 156

Company Prospecting Oracle Transportation 156

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

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 16, 2017

Issue Date: 2017-03-01. Teaser: The reality of having more decision-makers involved in B2B deals only complicates the job of any marketer or sales pro trying to disrupt their prospects’ current situation and drive consensus among disparate stakeholders. Author: Tim Riesterer. read more

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Decision Maker Segment B2B Prospecting 136

DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

We’ve seen lists with a 40% bounce rate ( yes, really ), and many others around 15% … but few people in sales and marketing rely on lists alone. You see, Tellwise offers a sales acceleration tool with a robust set of capabilities for interacting with prospects, and tracking those interactions. We’ve bought lead lists and tested them.

Data 254

Data Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 254

PandaDoc

JULY 1, 2020

Precision prospecting is the first step towards reaching new revenue heights. Prospecting is the process of searching for potential buyers (the prospects) that are good fits for your service or product and then communicating with them in a way that moves them to the next stage of a sales pipeline. Be relentless.

Ideal Customer Profile 98

Ideal Customer Profile Prospecting Social Media Referrals 98

DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

If prospects don’t fit your Ideal Customer Profile, they shouldn’t become leads. 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. In short, the first rule of account-based marketing is : know your target accounts.

Account Based Marketing 145

Account Based Marketing Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Account 145

Sales 2.0

JUNE 23, 2018

When you send a prospect an email or leave them a voicemail what do many of them do? Linkedin’s 2017 research found that 39% of B2B buyers consider trust in the relationship with the sales person as the biggest reason to ink a deal—the #1 factor. Does it convey a clear message and benefits to your prospect?

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Google LinkedIn Twitter Buyer 220

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 11, 2017

As you and your team kickoff the New Year, there are some important research findings you should factor into your 2017 sales enablement and content strategy. Build trust – Providing 3rd party insights and research, customer case studies and proof points helps validate potential results with prospects and drive credibility.

Lead Rank 45

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Quota Scale 45

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 1, 2018

And what are the existing and emerging technologies that marketing teams will be spending more on in 2018? Whether you sell into the Marketing Department or you are marketer, check out our predictions for marketing spend in 2018, based on trends from year-over-year survey results. What pain points keep CMOs up at night?

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Trends Advertising Advertising Survey 184

Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur via digital channels. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur via digital channels.

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Inside Sales Face-to-face Hiring Outside Sales 52

Zoominfo

JULY 17, 2018

B2B marketers have embraced many new strategies to cut through the influx of content in our increasingly digital landscape. Yet, many tried-and-true marketing strategies continue to generate results. This format allows companies to engage with prospects and customers and receive feedback in real-time.

Paid Content 255

Paid Content Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead Promotion 255

Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2019

Check out our Q&A with Chris as he discloses marketing communication tactics for better communication in any scenario: Question One: Difficult Scenarios. How can today’s marketing and sales professionals best incorporate these human qualities into their strategies? Question Two: Emotional Intelligence.

Marketing 159

Marketing Negotiation Scale Follow-up 159

Alice Heiman

JULY 10, 2019

Where Are Your Prospects? . We need to meet our prospects and customers where they are. It is possible that your customers and prospects may be using social media platforms that your sales reps are not currently using for business. We want our sales reps to be in the path of our prospects, so they can see us when they need us.

Prospecting 114

Prospecting Social Media Ideal Customer Profile Trade Show 114

Hubspot Sales

MAY 10, 2022

Text messaging for sales is an excellent way for you to stay top-of-mind as your prospects consider their product options. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Text STOP to opt out”).

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Conversion Prospecting How To Guidelines 98

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 26, 2018

Author: Steve Randazzo Once upon a time, trade shows were deemed the kings of B2B marketing events. According to the 2017 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, the fourth quarter of 2016 was yet another sign the reign of trade shows is over. an experiential marketing agency located in Missouri. .

Trade Show 180

Trade Show Decision Maker Travel Hotels 180

Pointclear

JANUARY 4, 2018

see marketing charts analysis of HubSpot’s “2017 Demand Generation Benchmarks Report” ). Others stated that the range is between $35 – $100 for a B2B lead. This table compares the cost per lead on outbound (PointClear Prospecting/Nurturing) to several other sources of inbound leads. per gross lead).

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Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Lead PointClear Lead Rank 170

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Both companies have access to the same demographic and firmographic prospect data—yet Company 123 also has access to technographic data. These technographics reveal the tools their prospects use, what they use them for, how long they’ve used them, and much more. What are B2B technographics? As it turns out—a lot.

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Data Eloqua Buyer Persona Demographics 177