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Demand Generation Strategies & Lead Management Processes First

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Lack of clarity and erroneous assumptions about demand generation, lead management and marketing automation are effectively addressed in two recent Software Advice whiteboard videos by Carlos Hidalgo, CEO, Annuitas Group , and Executive Director, Marketing Automation Institute.

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The Sales Prospecting Strategy Guide

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With more access to user reviews, analyst opinion, and industry research, decision makers are more informed than ever while navigating what is now known as the “ buyer’s journey.” And keep in mind, these decision makers will most likely be from different departments.

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Product Marketing Roadmaps – Your Revenue Destination With Turn-by-Turn Directions

Product Management University

Execute the demand generation plans that open doors for salespeople at the decision-maker level where the value messaging will resonate best and engage those decision makers in meaningful conversations at the start of the sales process. Remember, customers don’t buy because they understand you.

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The Value of a Product Marketing Roadmap: It’s Like Deep-Sea Fishing for Sales

Product Management University

It identifies where the best opportunities are relative to the strength of your existing solutions, articulates the value positioning (bait) required to reel them in, then turns the salesforce loose on those opportunities via demand generation programs.

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Six Clues Your QBRs are Box-Checking Exercises … and How to Fix Them

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Start with decision-makers who have influence over the next phase of your relationship. Be sure your QBRs include discussions of effectiveness (including product development, customer experience, demand generation , branding, and bookings) and/or efficiencies (cost reduction, risk reduction, elimination of rework, and more).

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B2B Lead Generation: The Ultimate Guide

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Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. They’re typically credited with creating revenue, but it’s important to remember the B2B lead generation cycle couldn’t be completed without SDR/BDRs doing the up-front work.

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The 12 Essential Sales Metrics You Don’t Want to Miss

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Understanding in-period bookings drives tight alignment between sales and marketing, with clear goals for the demand generation team who must ensure leads are delivered early in the forecast period to provide enough time for the sales team to convert them into new business. Activities Required to Reach the Decision-Maker.