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Rethinking Metrics: The Shift from MQL to Pipeline in Marketing

Sales Hacker

Part of this re-evaluation has led many to believe it’s time to bid farewell to the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) as a primary metric and embrace the concept of pipeline as the new kingpin of success in marketing efforts. A Shift from MQL to Pipeline So, why exactly are we seeing this shift from MQL to pipeline?

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MQL Vs SQL

Apptivo

Identify leads to channelize efforts. Lead qualification. Learn MQL & SQL difference through example. Lead Score. Transitioning a Lead from MQL to SQL. Identify leads to channelize efforts. Lead qualification. Learn MQL & SQL difference through example.

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How to Measure the Success of Lead Generation

Zoominfo

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. So, yes, MQLs matter.

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How to Measure the Success of Lead Generation

Zoominfo

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. So, yes, MQLs matter.

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Best Practices for Engaging Your Go-To-Market Sales Teams

Speaker: Ruth Stevens, President of eMarketing Strategy

As a B2B marketer, lead generation is likely your Job One. But guess what: It’s after the sales team has gotten into the act where marketing can have an even bigger impact on results. Success tips for improving the effectiveness of your engagement channels. You don't want to miss out on this amazing webinar!

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40 Marketing KPIs Your Team Needs to Track

Zoominfo

Although the company budget affects all departments, these specific KPIs pertain to marketing teams (and therefore sales, too): Customer acquisition cost (CAC) or Cost per acquisition (CPA) Return on investment (ROI) Return on ad spend (ROAS) Cost per click (CPC) — advertisement Marketing spend per customer. Web Analytics.

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MQL vs. SQL: What’s the Difference and Why are They Important?

Crunchbase

The best way to maximize sales is to use time wisely and ensure the appropriate dedication of resources only to the leads that are most likely to convert. One of the most critical factors in understanding which leads are most likely to convert is the proper categorization of potential customers within the sales funnel. Search less.

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How to Improve Demand Generation with Empathy

Speaker: Brian Carroll, CEO & Founder of markempa

The highest priority for B2B marketers is effective demand generation (increasing lead quality and quantity). Here’s the thing: we have more channels, content, and technology to reach potential customers. But connecting with and converting buyers has never been more challenging.

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How Enriching the Lives of Your Clients Leads to Greater Sales Success

Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. In this fire-side chat Marketing Technologist, Ari Capogeannis and Sales & Marketing Leader, Bill Pappa, will answer all of your questions and teach you: Effective ways to engage prospects through direct mail.

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5 Conversion Rate Optimization Mistakes to Avoid and How to Fix Them to Get More Leads

Speaker: Jen Dewar, CEO of Jalydew

Brand awareness and website traffic are great, but bottom line: you need your marketing programs to generate sales leads, and you need those leads to turn into new customers. In this session you will learn: How to turn brand awareness into tangible market value. Enter: conversion rate optimization (CRO).

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Trends Shaping Marketing Data

In Salesforce’s latest Marketing Intelligence Report, hear from 2,500+ global marketers on how they are leading with their data, from business growth to data privacy and more. In this report, you’ll learn: How marketers define their roles in the digital-first era. Trends in cross-channel marketing and analytics.

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How to Use Video Throughout the Buyer's Journey

Speaker: Zach Basner, Director of Video Training and Strategy, IMPACT

Join us to find out where different video types perform best in the buyer’s journey and how you can use them to generate, qualify, and convert more leads. You’ll learn: How to get started with your video marketing strategy. How to distribute your videos across your channels.

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How COVID-19 is Impacting B2B Marketing Plans

Speaker: Tom Pick, Chief Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity

You'll come away with an understanding of what other B2B marketing professionals are doing and actionable insights such as: How marketers in your industry and company size are adjusting marketing budgets and event plans to drive lead generation in spite of COVID-19.