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4 Lessons B2B Marketers Can Learn from B2C Marketers

Zoominfo

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. Put the customer before the product. But, statistics show that a customer-centric approach is a better alternative.

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Confusing Customer Service Delivery with Customer Experience Delivery?

Babette Ten Haken

Do we really understand the difference between customer service delivery and customer experience delivery? At times, our self-focused perception leaves customer service delivery up to everyone with “service” as part of their job titles. That means we assume customer service is someone else’s responsibility.

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Does a B2B Business Need a Different CRM Than a B2C Business?

Sales Hacker

B2B vs B2C CRMs — let’s break it down. What I needed was a B2B CRM software that allowed me to collect information about the prospect; qualify them based on their company and role; and send follow-ups to upsell them. Now, there are many companies out there that target both B2C and B2B, like Amazon, Yelp, or OpenTable.

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How Younger Generations are Disrupting B2B Buying

Zoominfo

There’s a seismic shift happening in B2B buying, and it’s being driven by a powerful force — generational change. The bottom line for B2B professionals: Improving your customer experience can go a long way toward acquiring and retaining younger buyers.

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3 Customer Service Secrets – True or False?

Mr. Inside Sales

If your company has customer service reps (Hint: Every person in your company is a customer service rep!), then it’s imperative for your success to make sure your customers don’t feel this same way. Let’s clear up some myths about what it takes to hire or train outstanding customer service reps.

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Top 10 B2B Ecommerce Trends for 2023

Hubspot Sales

If you’re a B2B company, ecommerce is a necessity for your business. As a McKinsey & Company study found, 65% of B2B companies sold exclusively online in 2022. B2B ecommerce strategies also differ greatly from B2C (business-to-consumer) ecommerce. In this post, we highlight the top 10 for 2023: 1.

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6 Marketing Strategies for B2B Customer Retention

Sales and Marketing Management

Businesses aren't like retail customers. The requirements in B2B model are different. You deal at a level and the businesses are your core customers. Without taking care of your core customers, your business plans will soon falter, and your brand will suffer. B2B marketing is more technical than B2C.

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