Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2019

Welcome to the May edition of the ZoomInfo B2B Blog Post Round-Up series. These blog posts typically explore topics related to B2B marketing, B2B sales, recruiting, or business growth. 15 Times Marketers Won with Personalization. But, as consumers evolve so must our marketing tactics. Let’s get into it!

B2B 189

B2B Lead Generation Lead Rank Consumer 189

Allego

APRIL 18, 2024

In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Company says, “AI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector.” Here’s how: Sales Prospecting: AI streamlines the way sales teams identify and score potential leads. This enables sales teams to focus their efforts on leads with the highest conversion potential.

Examples 62

Examples Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2021

When you get customer segmentation right, you not only show leads content that makes sense to them, but you get your audiences excited about buying from you. Customer segmentation is a marketing strategy that organizes buyers into groups. Marketers then use this information to guide their lead nurturing campaigns and GTM strategies.

Segment 204

Segment Account Based Marketing Lead Rank Lead Scoring 204

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

Lead Generation 177

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

Gong.io

JULY 5, 2022

While B2C unicorns like Netflix and Uber can take a product-led approach and drive sales using organic consumer hype, we B2B reps need to be a bit more strategic and methodical about the steps that lead from initial interest through to getting the dotted line signed. The best sales funnel examples are those that work as a high-level model.

Top of Funnel 133

Top of Funnel Funnel Examples B2B 133

Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

Digital marketers invest in creating landing pages because of their higher conversion rates. As opposed to whole blog posts, webinars, eBooks, and other digital content, the landing page is a simple design to bring the reader to a call to action. What is the Landing Page’s Importance in Digital Marketing?

Marketing 246

Marketing Prospecting Top of Funnel Segment 246

Zoominfo

JULY 2, 2020

While marketing professionals understand marketing automation can streamline essential processes, many do not leverage these systems to their full advantage. Marketing automation is beneficial. What is Marketing Automation, And Why is it Important? How Does Marketing Automation Work? The ultimate goal?

Marketing 246

Marketing Webinar Metrics Reachforce Top of Funnel 246

Smooth Sale

MAY 28, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Email Marketing Campaigns for Business Growth Experience shows that digital marketing heavily emphasizes strategies such as search engine optimization and social media presence. On the other hand, email has taken a back seat compared to other digital marketing strategies.

Email Marketing 96

Email Marketing Campaigns Scale Marketing 96

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When most marketers think outbound marketing, they think emails, paid advertising, and other digital campaigns aimed at engaging their target audience. We’ve written at length about how effective those tactics can be — but today, we’re talking about a different type of marketing campaign. Keep reading! We have it!”.

Direct Mail 182

Direct Mail Paid Content Campaigns Examples 182

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. By understanding the discipline of sales enablement and how to prioritize tactics based on marketing and sales objectives, companies of all sizes can reap the rewards. Marketing-generated awareness.

Lead Generation 194

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank 194

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Marketers are definitely at the forefront of experimenting with GenAI. Each new example proves tantalizing hints of how much of a productivity game-changer generative AI can be. What Does this Mean for Marketers? How Do Marketers Use Generative AI? billion in the next 10 years.

Data 130

Data Scale Lead Rank Marketing 130

Pointclear

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

In the first article on marketing analytics , I discussed the best-practice processes involved in the review, assessment and continuous enhancement of sales lead generation programs to achieve improved results. Example 1: A shift in scoring criteria drives higher results. 10% of qualified leads converted to sales opportunities.

Lead Rank 162

Lead Rank Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 162

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 3, 2012

World Class Lead Generation. Every marketing leader wants it. Not every marketing leader has it. I have not worked with one that doesn’t have a lead generation problem. In every instance, it’s the same issue: one or more of the (4) critical elements of Lead Gen are missing. Marketing Automation. Technology.

Lead Rank 276

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 276

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In a prospect’s path to become a customer, they often engage in a number of digital touchpoints—social media posts, paid advertisements, email promotions, blog posts, webinars, and eBooks to name a few. In fact, studies show it takes an average of 6 to 8 touchpoints to simply generate a lead ( source ). Enter: Marketing attribution.

Lead Rank 236

Lead Rank B2B Top of Funnel Marketing 236

MarketJoy

AUGUST 24, 2022

For decades, companies have struggled to strike a balance between lead quality and lead quantity. While more leads on paper may look good to a marketing professional, the quality of leads is what a sales team is looking for. What is Lead Quality? Well, there is a concept known as lead scoring.

Lead Rank 98

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead 98

BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Introduction to SMB Sales Lead Generation Strategies Lead generation for small businesses, also known as SMBs (Small and Medium-sized Businesses), is a crucial element instrumental in entering and surviving in the expansive, challenging market. The battleground of sales is ever-evolving. Keep learning, keep growing.

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 52

Crunchbase

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Lead nurturing is widely recognized as a valuable marketing technique that can help teams drive an increase in sales. Implementing a successful lead-nurturing plan can significantly influence your marketing campaign’s outcomes, as well as customer loyalty, retention, revenue and more. What is lead nurturing?

Lead Nurturing 98

Lead Nurturing Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 98

Showpad

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Meet Matt Ondrejko, Vice President of Global Marketing at Valmont Industries. To have success leading this transformation, you have to be committed to it. Tell us about your current role as Vice President of Global Marketing at Valmont Industries. I oversee global marketing for all of our business.

Lead Rank 98

Lead Rank Industry Lead Scoring Leads 98

Zoominfo

JULY 28, 2019

In today’s technology and data-driven landscape, marketers are under constant pressure to prove the value of their efforts. But with the amount of data and analytics we have access to, it can be difficult to differentiate between the important marketing metrics and the not-so-important marketing metrics. Keep reading.

B2B 240

B2B Marketing Scale Campaigns 240

Gong.io

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Chris was an early Gong guy (Nov ‘16 start date) where he’s served as the Senior Director of Product Marketing followed by the Head of Sales for Existing Accounts. He’s now the Multi-Product Lead. If you look on the Gong blog , you will likely bump into many articles he’s written. Cold emailing (SPAM) to blogging.

Examples 121

Examples Strategy Hiring Cold Calling 121

PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Number of opportunities Sales velocity opportunities do not equal the total number of leads. Qualified leads meet criteria such as having the budget or buying authority for your product or service. You may be in several markets and have many target audiences. Let’s look at the elements that make up the sales velocity definition.

Lead Rank 52

Lead Rank Examples Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Sync your HubSpot fields into your conversational marketing platform to make this happen. Ask them how it was.

Hubspot 195

Hubspot Conversion Sales Qualified Lead Webinar Metrics 195

Autoklose

MARCH 11, 2024

Prospecting is a high-stakes game, so many sales reps make the mistake of being too pushy in an attempt to quickly convert leads into sales. Such an aggressive approach often backfires, leading to lost opportunities and potential clients who are turned off by the pressure. Start by connecting on LinkedIn.

Lead Rank 98

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Leads 98

SugarCRM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The Content Marketing Institute found that 7 out of 10 customers like brands’ articles more than ads. A great content marketing strategy isn’t only about growing an audience but mostly about delivering value while paving the way for the sale. Lead Magnets. Lead magnets are a powerful conversion tool.

Webinar Metrics 49

Webinar Metrics Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 49

Sales Hacker

JANUARY 30, 2024

Only one month into 2024, we’re already seeing a significant shift in the marketing metrics world. As we step into this new era, we re-evaluate what truly matters in the marketing landscape. Kevin White (Head of Marketing) of Common Room explains why replacing MQL with pipeline is the way to go.

Lead Rank 93

Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Pipeline Top of Funnel 93

PandaDoc

APRIL 30, 2024

Regularly keeping track of incremental sales is one of the best ways of determining how best to allocate your marketing resources. In this article, you’ll find out how to calculate incremental sales for any given marketing campaign, as well as some useful tips and best practices on how to maximize this metric.

Examples 52

Examples Campaigns Promotion Retail 52

Apptivo

APRIL 6, 2022

Email marketing is one of the most popular and comparatively cost-effective methods of marketing in today’s era. Email marketing is a powerful tool that is heading the marketing game of many B2B and B2C business models. All About Email Marketing. What is Email marketing? How does email marketing work?

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Examples Marketing Top of Funnel 52

Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: What Are You to Do When Business Leads Dry Up? All businesses will experience fluctuations in lead generation depending on a range of factors, like the time of year, but it can be frustrating, to say the least, when leads start to dry up completely.

Lead Rank 78

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 78

Smooth Sale

JANUARY 26, 2022

Attract The Right Job Or Clientele: Note: Our collaborative Blog offers insights upon asking, ‘ Do You Want Key Tips for Better Business Marketing This Year? You have much to think about when you are trying to focus on making the right choices and being able to improve your company marketing this year. Utilize Social Media.

Trade Show 147

Trade Show Hiring Social Media Marketing 147

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

ABCs of sales lead management 3. Sales Lead Management Process 4. Implementing a Lead Management Strategies to increase sales 5. Wind-Up Overview No matter what you sell or the sector you’re in, you need a consistent flow of qualified leads to develop your business. Overview 2.

Lead Rank 103

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Lead Management System 103

Appbuddy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Commercial email is a crucial part of many brands’ marketing strategies. Commercial email is any type of email sent by a company to its leads or customers for marketing purposes. They are, for example, order confirmations, shipping confirmations, password reset emails, and electronic receipts. Let’s dive in.

Examples 52

Examples Ideal Customer Profile ACT Email Marketing 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Demand generation and lead generation are two strategies that make up a large part of inbound sales but are often referred to interchangeably despite being two different practices. Demand generation is how your business reaches new markets and gets audiences excited about what you have to offer. What is lead generation?

Lead Gen 114

Lead Gen Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation 114

BuzzBoard

JANUARY 19, 2024

Within the developing sphere of digital marketing services, salespeople targeting small businesses face unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding the Small Business Landscape Now, before you dive into lead generation strategies, it’s utmost important to comprehend the small business environment.

Small Business 52

Small Business Small Business Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 52

BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding the Process of Prospecting for SMB Leads The process of prospecting for SMB leads can be a complex task, particularly for salespeople at digital marketing agencies who specialize in selling to small businesses. A pivotal part of prospecting is researching potential leads. Prospect smarter, not harder.

Lead Rank 52

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 52

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It entails the implementation of tools and systems to automate different facets of the sales process such as lead generation , customer relationship management (CRM), sales forecasting, and reporting. Score & prioritize your leads! Assign Right leads to the right people! No need for searching for leads information!

Sales Automation 52

Sales Automation Examples Lead Rank Strategy 52

Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Photo by Gerd Altman via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Are You Leading Your Business Correctly? If you are keen to ensure that you are leading your business as you should, that is always worthy of your time and attention. David Spector, ThirdLove entrepreneur, can be one good example for many.

Sales Qualified Lead 78

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 78

Apptivo

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Lead nurturing generates revenue in turn! Nurture leads. What are warm leads? Warm leads Vs Cold leads. Warm leads Vs Hot leads. How to turn warm lead hot? What exactly is Lead nurturing? How to nurture sales lead to conversion? Lead nurturing generates revenue in turn!

Sales Qualified Lead 98

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Conversion 98