Nutshell

JUNE 5, 2020

To get your creative juices flowing, I’ve listed five surprising sales case studies to inspire your next “out-of-the-box” campaign. Sales case study takeaway : Whether you’re B2B, or B2C, the fact remains that you’re still B2H—Business to Human. Sales case study takeaway : Borrow reputation and breed familiarity.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 25, 2023

Photo by The Digital Artist via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Study How to Implement AI to Increase Business? Jeffrey Maganis, co-founder of AI Unlock, provides our guest blog, Will You Study How to Implement AI to Increase Business? He also co-founded a marketing agency that helps companies grow and scale.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

Digital marketers invest in creating landing pages because of their higher conversion rates. Landing pages serve as a litmus test to digital marketing campaign success — you get to see who is interested in your content and how many. What is the Landing Page’s Importance in Digital Marketing? What Makes a Good Landing Page?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 22, 2014

Teaser: SnapRetail, a marketing automation solution provider for independent store owners, struggled with what many companies face – a sales and marketing disconnect. SnapRetail, a marketing automation solution provider for independent store owners, struggled with what many companies face – a sales and marketing disconnect.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Your sales team doesn’t have time for efficiency blockers in a competitive, fast-paced market. Even if you’ve defined your ICP and created a targeted list of prospects, you may still find that your prospecting isn’t generating impactful results. Stale data and lack of differentiation could be two major culprits.

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Ideal Customer Profile Prospecting Lead Rank Lead Scoring 90

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. Prospecting commences with pinpointing the type of small business you envision as your prospects.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 4, 2020

Author: Nick Lisette Email remains one of the best marketing tools at our fingertips, and yet it’s also one of the most underutilized. If you’ve been dabbling in email marketing or using email for sales purposes, it’s no surprise you’re ending up disappointed by the results. It’s annoying your intended audience.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Be upfront and transparent with your prospects. Consider these following tips to get more success in your cold calls — before, during, and afterward: Do: Research your prospect (Who are they? Don’t: Waste your time calling unfit, or barely fit leads — find out exactly who’s in your market. Reason for Calling. or whichever time].

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding the Significance of Showcasing ROI for Digital Marketing Services In today’s data-driven climate, illustrating the return on investment (ROI) for digital marketing services is crucial in showcasing the efficiency and effectiveness of these services.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2021

ZoomInfo’s recent webinar, Automation: The Secret to Next-Level Go-To-Market Strategy , highlighted why automation powered by data is a proven tactic to accelerate win rates and better enable go-to-market plays. 2: New sales or marketing leader play. Filtering criteria stays the same. 4: Customer technology play.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers. BTW: Are Your Sales and Marketing Teams Aligned? You can track their buying signals.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Just as sports teams use playbooks to map out potential in-game scenarios, the best go-to-market (GTM) teams rely on playbooks to map out their revenue-generating strategy across sales and marketing. Plenty of companies have sales and marketing plays, but not all plays are created equal. What is a Play?

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Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

**This post is part of a series based on Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study. To dig into all the data, visit the study homepage. Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study found that sales enablement has become more important since the start of the pandemic. In this study summary, we’ll focus on the global data.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 4, 2024

Addressing Fears About Trust Issues in Digital Marketing Agencies Overcoming fear and skepticism toward digital marketing agencies is a common concern for small and local businesses. The alarming whisper, “I don’t trust digital marketing agencies,” often stems from unfamiliarity and past negative experiences.

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Small Business Small Business Case Study Marketing 52

Smooth Sale

JANUARY 28, 2020

Be the devil’s advocate as you study the promising aspects of new technology and before you blindly incorporate artificial intelligence. My Story: Study And Incorporate Artificial Intelligence. It’s easy to push aside the study, but making that a habit will cause one’s career or business to deteriorate quickly.

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Study Top of Funnel Social Media Loyalty 88

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?

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Marketing Webinar Metrics Reachforce Top of Funnel 246

Zoominfo

MAY 31, 2023

Industry surveys show that account-based marketing is consuming an ever-larger share of B2B budgets, and it’s easy to see why: smarter targeting, increased efficiency, and better ROI are enough to make any CMO’s eyes light up. Studies have shown the vendor that responds to a lead first has the best shot of winning the deal.

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Zoominfo

MAY 20, 2021

Email is the OG digital marketing tool. While it might seem basic and a little bit boring, email is actually the most advanced medium of communication between marketers and their ideal customers. You’ll get high ROI According to Campaign Monitor , email marketing generates $38 for every $1 spent, which computes to a 3,700% ROI.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 4, 2020

Author: Nick Lisette Email remains one of the best marketing tools at our fingertips, and yet it’s also one of the most underutilized. If you’ve been dabbling in email marketing or using email for sales purposes, it’s no surprise you’re ending up disappointed by the results. It’s annoying your intended audience.

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Email Marketing Marketing Follow-up Data 265

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A 2018 study by the University of Zurich found that even a small gift from a sales representative makes customers much more likely to make a purchase. In the study, reps gave customers six tubes of toothpaste — a trivial offering. What do we mean by “direct mail marketing”? Customer delight is the ultimate goal for any business.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Direct Mail 130

BuzzBoard

MARCH 6, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Digital Marketing for Small Businesses Digital marketing has become an indispensable aspect for small businesses, not just an optional luxury. The adoption of these methods allows a small business to broaden its consumer reach, extending beyond local limitations and into a larger, global market.

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Small Business Small Business Ideal Customer Profile Case Study 52

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Lead Rank Paid Content Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead 130

BuzzBoard

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Small Business Digital Marketing Success Stories In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is crucial for small businesses striving for growth and longevity. With a myriad of marketing channels at their disposal, leveraging them effectively to garner substantial results can be challenging. The outcome?

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Small Business Small Business Case Study Social Media 52

Zoominfo

APRIL 14, 2019

Marketing automation has seen incredible growth in the last decade. In fact, 55% of B2B companies report using marketing automation as part of their marketing strategy ( source ). In fact, a recent study reported only 14% of marketers describe their use of marketing automation as “good” or better ( source ).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

No matter how many times we’re told email marketing is dead, the channel continues to be an effective way to generate revenue. In fact, studies show that email marketing has a 4400% return on investment ( source ). Enter email list segmentation—the key to successful email marketing. Unfamiliar with the term? Keep reading.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 3, 2022

All too often, marketing budgets are the first to be scaled back. We surveyed nearly 250 marketers , and while 59% of respondents said they either were not adjusting their budgets or weren’t making significant changes, almost 40% said they were cutting back on marketing spend in anticipation of a recession.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 25, 2018

Case studies and testimonials are useful to have on hand. They help you earn a prospect’s trust, show them what life would be like as your customer, and validate that your product or service works. To build this library, you'll need case study interview questions that will surface valuable details and insights.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 5, 2021

What happens when your most important go-to-market machines sync up? For many companies, ZoomInfo serves as the information engine that powers how they go to market. With this intel, you can: Identify and target your best prospects Access up-to-date company and contact information Prioritize leads Close more sales.

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SalesForce Meeting Marketing Lead Rank 173

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Author: Ron Carson Just about every marketer today has been told to listen to the voice of the customer to inform marketing strategy. First, marketing teams only receive this information second-hand – through sales, product management, etc. And it is why I encourage marketers to have regular “voice of the market” conversations.

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SMEI

JANUARY 5, 2024

In today’s highly competitive job market, particularly in the dynamic fields of sales and marketing, standing out to prospective employers is more crucial than ever. Keeping Up with Industry Trends The sales and marketing sector is continuously evolving, with new tools, strategies, and market dynamics emerging regularly.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You manage a small business and its marketing. Maybe your marketing efforts are more ‘throw it at the wall and see if it sticks’ than a fine-tuned ROI machine. What is small business marketing? The goal of small business marketing is to attract leads to your business. How to Grow Your Small Business with Marketing.

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Small Business Small Business Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 145

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In 2011, Scott Brinker compiled the first of many marketing technology “Supergraphics,” illustrating the rapid growth of companies supplying digital marketing tools. The original displayed the logos of 140 prominent marketing tech brands. What is a Marketing Technology Stack? Get a Demo 2.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Exploring Case Studies of Small Businesses and Their Digital Marketing Success The allure of digital marketing success consistently attracts attention, especially with small businesses due to the vast potential for growth. These examples underscore the potential pathways to digital marketing success for small businesses.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 13, 2019

How To Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: When we take the time to study varying business models, we gain knowledge for increasing our odds for success. It is also wise to keep an eye on trade policies and how they affect the markets. My Story: Study of Varying Business Models . Your Story: Study Varying Business Models .

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Lead Rank Study Retail Policies 68

BuzzBoard

APRIL 16, 2024

Explaining the Importance of Lead Generation Strategies for Digital Marketing Agencies Lead generation strategies serve as crucial tools for digital marketing agencies. These strategies are especially vital for agencies marketing to small and local businesses. One impactful strategy is offering free digital marketing audits.

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Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 52

Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2020

Sales and marketing teams, specifically, have abandoned chasing (demand gen) waterfalls or examining funnels. Instead, go-to-market teams are tirelessly doing anything and everything they can to hit their numbers today. Market segmentation needs to be beyond reproach and sales metrics need to be measurable and projectible.

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