SBI

JUNE 19, 2019

TechTarget Priority Engine Named Best Account Based Marketing and Sales & Marketing Intelligence Solution by SIIA. Priority Engine provides B2B marketing and sales teams the real, observed purchase intent they need to act with speed and confidence. TechTarget, Inc. Michael Cotoia, CEO, TechTarget.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What Is Lead Generation? Lead generation is by and large a more focused effort toward familiarizing potential customers with a company’s value proposition with the end goal being conversion. What is a Lead? Pretty simple, right?

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Generative AI can help SEO teams stay on top of their rankings and make appropriate updates. With the ability to swiftly analyze keyword trends and scan examples, generative AI can create content that is not only well-structured, but optimized for search engines.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Marketing teams spend a huge amount of time and money to find out what motivates their prospective customers. When a prospect finally lands on your website, those efforts have reached a critical moment: you have their attention, and it’s time to build a relationship.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Simultaneously, the prospect of a slowing economy is affecting marketing budgets, creating the perfect conditions for a wave of tech stack consolidation. “We’re in a time of uncertainty,” says Hussam AlMukhtar, senior director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. Think buying signals, engagement, and account-based marketing.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2022

If you’re in marketing, you might think of search engine advertising platforms as your “frenemy.” “The more profitable experience for search engines is more people clicking on ads. And if people are clicking on your ad but not converting, the search engine is still getting paid and you’re still getting charged.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 12, 2017

Data decay happens similarly to how motor oil ages in your engine. Exceeding the recommended oil change interval doesn’t kill your engine all at once, but fuel efficiency gradually declines, the engine works harder, gets hotter and eventually warps and wears out. 33% fewer actions required to convert leads to sales.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

As next year’s new plans take shape, the VP of Sales will be leaning on CMO's for more leads. What channel of Demand Generation can yield the highest return and sustained success? The answer is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Don’t get lost in the chatter of focusing on the quantity of pages indexed by search engines.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In a previous article, I talked about what often breaks in companies and sales organizations when scaling from Seed to Series A. Support roles for the sales org: sales operations and enablement; Hire the experience you need today; and Invest in an inbound engine. In sales, we tell our managers and reps to figure it out.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 8, 2017

I’ve been involved in sales enablement and lead generation since the term was just getting popularized in the B2B tech sector around 2006. And more than ten years later, the definition of what sales enablement actually is has yet to be nailed down. Process-oriented sales enablement. Marketing-generated awareness.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 1, 2021

All sales organizations are masters of sales tactics. . And while tactics are important, a sound sales strategy is critical to improving your closed/won ratio. Here is the 7-step framework for crafting a bullet-proof sales strategy in 2021. Here is the 7-step framework for crafting a bullet-proof sales strategy in 2021.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Authority in Marketing John Golden had the pleasure of speaking with Frank Hussman, an internet entrepreneur from Amsterdam, Netherlands, with over two decades of experience in B2B marketing and sale s. Frank acknowledged the rise of AI-generated content and the decline in content quality.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 29, 2023

With businesses of all sizes are struggling to survive the current shaky economic times, cutting sales and marketing budgets is often the knee-jerk reaction for many. Give a 360 Degree Boost to Your Sales and Revenue System Trust, evaluation, and flexibility—this trio acts as your starter pack to improve your marketing tactics.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 29, 2023

With businesses of all sizes are struggling to survive the current shaky economic times, cutting sales and marketing budgets is often the knee-jerk reaction for many. Give a 360 Degree Boost to Your Sales and Revenue System Trust, evaluation, and flexibility—this trio acts as your starter pack to improve your marketing tactics.

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Women Sales Pros

JULY 27, 2018

Asking Promoter clients (NPS score: 9 or 10) for referrals is given, yet shockingly few companies proactively add this method to their sales process. Automatingmovement alerts aligned to NPS promoter scores gives you instant access to new sales opportunities. (Fred Reichheld, Bain & Company – trademarked). Systematizing Referrals.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 6, 2012

It is written for the top sales executive in the organization. According to the Sales Executive Council, 57% of a buyer’s purchase decision is made without a sales rep being present. In the last four months I have asked eleven Sales SVPs what the number is for their company. Sell when a sales rep is not present.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 1, 2024

A highly curated group of 200 GTM leaders, 85% director level and above across Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships. Through these channels, you gain more valuable first-party data about customers and prospects to inform content and product decisions. Owned media generates first-party customer data. Austin’s F1 track.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Only two other businesses had generators. If you are the leader of Sales Operations , ask yourself a few questions: Have I prepared the Sales team for the next compelling event? Compelling events are the engine of the Buyer Process. Then update your Sales Process to assess these events as they happen.

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Vendor Neutral

JUNE 15, 2021

Can Drive Massive Growth For Your B2B Sales Organization. A Customer-Centric Framework Can Drive Massive Growth for Your B2B Sales Org. Join our free webinar to learn what sales approach actually engages buyers and makes them willing to have valuable conversations. How A Customer -Centric Framework. REGISTER NOW. Our Panelists.

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eGrabber

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The marketing/demand generation/lead generation teams are the ones that feed the sales pipeline with a steady flow of potential sales leads. But studies reveal that marketing teams are unable to generate sufficient sales leads to keep the salespeople busy. How Salespeople can Generate their Own Leads.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Formally defined, Demand Generation is the use of targeted marketing programs to address four key objectives for B2B marketers: Building awareness of a company’s products and services; Establishing relevance to a prospective buyer/end user; Supporting validation for the purchase; and Mitigating customer concerns.

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The Spiff Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s for that reason, we also think it’s important for our prospects, customers, and potential Spiff team members to also get to know the people that make up Spiff. MaryFran Anderson, Sales Development Representative. MaryFran is new to the tech space but not new to sales and has dabbled in retail throughout her career.

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Highspot

AUGUST 31, 2021

If sales strategy was a puzzle, then your sales model would be a corner piece: it helps frame your approach to businesses and determines how the other pieces of your strategy will fit together. The keystone nature of sales models makes choosing the right one all the more important. Why do you need a sales model?

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Within one year, their growth through digital marketing was extraordinary – with a commendable 150% increase in online sales. One strategy small firms exploit is search engine optimization (SEO). Enhance your understanding, polish your sales pitches, and lead your own agency in championing small business growth.

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Corporate Visions

MAY 22, 2019

The post Sales Strategy: What’s Most Effective? When you think about it, an effective sales strategy is all about making sure that your reps hit their quota, right? A Forrester Research study revealed that only 15 percent of sales calls add enough value, according to executives surveyed. A Great Message!

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Mereo

DECEMBER 21, 2023

JOSH HARDY WITNESSED AN OVERRELIANCE ON AI TECHNOLOGY — AND ENCOURAGES BALANCE In 2023, I witnessed several situations where an overreliance on AI technology posed significant challenges for sales and marketing teams. One of the major AI challenges faced by sales and marketing teams was the issue of the quality.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Something all B2B marketing and sales teams have in common is an abundance of CRM data and challenges around how to make the most of it. Here’s some of the top ways we see marketing and sales teams using CRM data to move the needle on pipeline and revenue.  . There’s a lot of rich information about current and prospective customers.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And how can teams other than sales benefit from actionable customer data and insights? . Sounds like an excellent solution for sales teams, right? Definitely, but it’s not JUST for sales (as evidenced by the title of this page). Just For Sales? Understand what happens to leads in the funnel (Demand Generation teams).

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 28, 2019

The sales operations professional is like the coxswain for salespeople. Patrick Kelly, who led Xerox’s first Sales Operations group, describes the role as “all the nasty number things that you don’t want to do but need to do to make a great sales force.”. Download Our Free Sales Conversion Rate Calculator and Guide.

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Tony Hughes

OCTOBER 16, 2018

2015 will see the dawn of the rise of "LinkedIn Centers" to steadily replace traditional B2B marketing activities for demand generation and phone based telemarketing for lead generation (in-house or outsourced). Create an initial team of 5 of your best sales people. This Social 3.0 The Social 3.0

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A Sales Guy

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The increasing trend of having marketing take over the MDR or lead qualification role of inside sales has been hotly debated and tested in recent months. I still think it’s a good idea, but needs certain expectations and circumstances across sales & marketing to work long-term. Little/no sales management experience.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 18, 2019

If you’re like most companies, you focus the lion’s share of your growth budget on-demand generation and customer acquisition. But the sale isn’t over just because your prospect becomes a customer. Yet, the majority of companies allot only 10-20 percent of their sales and marketing budgets toward customer expansion.

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SalesLoft

AUGUST 6, 2019

How does someone go from being ‘sales impaired’ to a sales technology evangelist? LinkedIn’s Roberto Beltran and Jeremey Donovan discuss AI’s use-case for salespeople, Roberto’s career path in Sales Development Operations, and how the profession has evolved. Why does Roberto consider himself sales impaired?

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The Pipeline

MAY 20, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Business Acumen , Buying Process , Guest Post , Productivity , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Strategy , execution. And that completely changes the dynamic of a sales meeting. LinkedIn is a two way street, now your prospects know your background.

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Gong.io

APRIL 10, 2018

I’ve had a blast watching our VP of Sales grow revenue faster than any SaaS company I know. Here’s what most VPs of Sales are in for : If this is your first crack at the VP of Sales job, bullseye is on your back. Fortunately, generating more revenue is simple. Better sales conversations. Let’s give it a try.

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