Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If research and the numbers are to be believed, last year saw a growth that could only be compared to the accumulated growth of the past 10 years before it! And like all good markets, this trend, too, demanded that businesses get matched to these segments and audiences. What Marketing Automation Achieves. A process.

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Marketing Segment Lead Rank Lead Scoring 177

Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. . But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. Why has automation failed to gain traction despite its obvious promise?

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Marketing Decision Maker Telecommunications Lead Rank 252

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

These heightened expectations, coupled with the fact that most sales teams across the globe are now selling remotely, make it more important than ever for businesses to have a powerful, easy-to-use CRM in place. Many sales leaders are not getting to do the tasks they signed up for. Let’s take a closer look.

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BuzzBoard

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The global software buying state is a dynamic amalgamation of subscription-based models, cloud-native applications, AI-driven solutions, enhanced user experiences, robust security measures, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. So where exactly SaaS companies are lacking visibility? And what are B2SMB buyers really looking for?

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Pointclear

MARCH 12, 2013

I had the great the opportunity to interview Lori Wizdo , B2B marketing analyst at Forrester Research. Lori is a senior analyst with extensive marketing, sales, and operation experience in the information systems and software industries. Marketeers don’t always have the greatest track record for delivery.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

In 12 years, half the companies on the S&P 500 may fall off that list, according to industry research. Disruption and uncertainty are inevitable in these times, which is why a solid go-to-market plan is critical to address the unique stage and goals of any given company. So what components make up this effort?

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 130

Salesmate

MARCH 19, 2021

E-commerce has evolved in a way that a company isn’t just about selling products or services; in order to build a brand, you need to connect with your visitors, and quickly. And live chat software is the ideal tool for boosting customer support. Research shows that live chat will continue to grow by 87% in next 12-18 months.

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Software Software Lead Rank Lead Scoring 120

BuzzBoard

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our previous post, we discussed the reality of selling digital marketing services to local SMBs by analyzing the in-between communication challenges backed by true anecdotes. Line up Your Strategies with Customers’ Business Goals: Use SaaS Tools to Build, Track, and Manage. Start by doing the usual. And… don’t stop there!

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 29, 2019

Author: Paula Sanders There’s a lot of hype around artificial intelligence, but the reality of its impact to sales and marketing strategies promises to be positive. Our new digital workers, consisting of software robots, will be used by at least 40% of enterprises. That’s a significant opportunity. Leading a Winning Team.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 14, 2022

During the past 15 years, the B2B software ecosystem has exploded. Billions of dollars have been invested in software promising to transform how sales and marketing teams reach new audiences. Instead, far too many companies made significant investments in B2B software tools, only to abandon them shortly afterward.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Marketing Face-to-face 130

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch , and ultimately, close deals. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? First, let’s define go-to-market as an overall framework.

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Ideal Customer Profile Strategy Lead Rank Marketing 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 25, 2020

But what does it mean to actually be productive when it comes to marketing? Obstacles to Marketing Productivity Even the most disciplined employees face productivity roadblocks. Either way, there are a host of obstacles to marketing time management that can impede productivity. So, You Want to Improve Marketing Productivity?

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Marketing Campaigns ROI Scale 130

Crunchbase

MARCH 23, 2023

If your team doesn’t already use sales automation software, or isn’t familiar with the benefits, we’re here to help. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about sales automation, the benefits of automating different parts of the sales cycle and how you can use sales automation software to close more deals.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 21, 2023

Harnessing AI in Content Marketing: Insights from John Golden and Kyle Stout Hello everyone, I’m John Golden, your host for this enlightening discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in content marketing. I had the pleasure of hosting Kyle Stout, the founder of Elevate and Scale, a leading email marketing agency.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 21, 2022

According to research firm Gartner , 75% of B2B sales organizations will augment their traditional sales methods with guided selling solutions by 2025 to better connect with customers and drive conversion. But what exactly is guided selling, and how does it benefit your business? How Does Guided Selling Work?

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. Why has automation failed to gain traction despite its obvious promise?

Marketing 130

Marketing Decision Maker Telecommunications Lead Rank 130

Allego

MARCH 7, 2023

Product marketers play a critical role in any company’s success. They’re conduits of information and the connective tissue between product developers, the marketing team, and the sales force. If you’re tired just reading that list, imagine how product marketers feel. 3 Habits of Highly Effective Product Marketers 1.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Here is how to think about ownership and process: Ownership Who should take ownership for the creation process and content that the sales team uses – marketing or sales? As for who takes ownership, this is how it’s reported to be most effective: Ownership of the assets: marketing. Well… it’s a bit of a trick question.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 11, 2020

A public health crisis, limping economy, divisive election, and heavy unemployment have all made the job market unpredictable. Comparing the period from April 2019 through April 2020, there were increases for angel and seed funding (up 27% year over year), series A funding (up 15%), and series B funding (up 8%).

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Nonprofit Hiring Marketing Face-to-face 246

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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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

searching for a question or resource, looking up design templates, or even hunting for the best tips and tricks to complete a task you’ve been handed. Today we’re closing out this three-part series with a post for our marketing audience. So, if you’re on the hunt for new marketing resources, look no further. Go check it out!

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Channels Marketing Lead Rank Outsourcing Services 220

Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2023

But today’s best-performing go-to-market (GTM) teams are increasingly using intent data to focus their efforts on the accounts that are the most likely to close a deal. With intent data, your sales team can identify the highest-value prospects in the market and prioritize their outreach to match the account’s position in the buying journey.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Author: James Hooker, CEO, Televerde Within the discipline of marketing, various tactics and strategies come into play for prospecting, branding, content development, social marketing, video, events and other channels. But how do these strategies and tactics vary when marketing a product vs. marketing a service?

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Outsourcing Services Marketing Top of Funnel Scale 189

The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 30, 2022

Lead gen media software is now an important tool in digital selling, Lead generation tools don’t only gather and generate leads. If you’re like 34% of modern marketers, it’s one of the most challenging tasks. Tools for lead generation comprise software meant to aid in capturing leads. Keep on reading.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, account execs are still missing quota en masse. Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 25, 2023

One marketing platform or sales enablement app? Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, B2B salespeople are still struggling to win and retain customers. Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software.

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B2B Buyer Referrals Sales Qualified Lead 177

Pipeliner

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this Expert Insight Interview, Chris Beall discusses why pre-call research is a waste of time. Chris Beall has been participating in software startups for 30+ years. He is the CEO of ConnectAndSell and the host of the Market Dominance Guys podcast. How much time you’re wasting researching before each call.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 1, 2018

Stop selling products or services and start selling stories. Managers of sales and marketing teams are charged with coaching up individual team members, enhancing their skill sets and improving overall team performance. Get them proficient with more marketing technologies? But where to begin? Stories get a revival.

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Marketing Telemarketing Scale Education 226

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this post, we’ll further explore the concept of using AI to sell into new industries and review five ways your sales team can leverage it. 5 Ways Your Team Can Use AI to Sell Into New Industries 1. Industry Research You can’t sell if you’re not an expert on something. Don’t worry.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2020

If your goal is to increase sales productivity, start by asking yourself: “how much time do I waste on non-selling activities?”. And even before you can pick up the phone to contact decision-makers, you must conduct a significant amount of research. Researching Prospects. Leverage Sales Intelligence Software.

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Ideal Customer Profile Analysis Decision Maker CRM 264

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

searching for a question or resource, looking up design templates, or even hunting for the best tips and tricks to complete a task you’ve been handed. If you’re on the hunt for new marketing resources, look no further. Social Triggers TV Up first on today’s list is a channel called Social Triggers TV. Go check it out!

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Channels Marketing Outsourcing Services Lead Rank 100

Zoominfo

MARCH 5, 2018

It’s no secret, sales and marketing teams don’t always work well together. In fact, research shows that 53% of sales professionals are unhappy with the support they get from marketing ( source ). Consider these statistics ( source ): Only 8% of companies have strong alignment between sales and marketing.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead Buyer Persona 201

Nutshell

JUNE 6, 2019

Getting to know your potential buyers is a huge factor in bridging that gap, and the best way to accomplish that is by doing personal research on each prospect before you reach out to them. Fortunately, there are numerous steps you can take to bridge the “stranger gap” and learn more about who you’re selling to. Company Website.

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Research Tools Prospecting Buyer 95

BuzzBoard

MAY 8, 2023

People, Protection, and Performance take the center stage—IT-enabled better collaboration to support remote working models, greater need for safer storage as more transactions move online, and the requirement for scaling up customer experiences, now further fuelled by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Marketing Lead Rank Trends Scale 98

PandaDoc

MAY 28, 2024

Modern consumers spend more time doing their own research and less time listening to sales pitches. Consultative selling offers a less pushy, customer-centric approach to the buyer’s journey. Consultative selling requires empathy, active listening, and problem-solving. Consultative selling pitches education and authenticity.

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