The Spiff Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Here’s a scenario that any salesperson can relate to, whether they’re an entry-level sales rep or an expert seller with decades of experience: a prospect demonstrates interest in a product, responds to inquiries with enthusiasm– and then, out of nowhere, they disappear. What’s wrong with “touching base” with cold prospects?

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BuzzBoard

JULY 22, 2024

How Geographical Targeting Can Benefit Mid-Sized Companies in Their Digital Advertising Efforts Geographic targeting is a crucial instrument for digital advertising, particularly for mid-sized businesses seeking a competitive advantage. Ignite your digital advertising revolution today. It offers an array of benefits.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to Wikipedia: “a reader service card or bingo card" was a reply card inserted in a magazine and used by readers to request free samples and literature from businesses who advertised in the issue. Many advertisers were listed on the reply card. There would be, assuming you could find them, some real prospects.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There’s no shortage of paid and free sales prospecting tools on the market these days, all touting time-saving features. But who of today’s busy sales professionals has the time to vet hundreds of lead generation and sales prospecting tools, let alone road test them to find the best fit? What is sales prospecting?

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Lead411

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pros and Cons of Buying a B2B Sales List: What You Need to Know When it comes to scaling your business, one question that often comes up is whether buying a B2B sales list is “worth it” For businesses looking to fast-track their prospecting efforts, purchasing a sales list can seem like a quick win.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Customer satisfaction increases the likelihood that a business will see a return business and its products will be recommended to others, promoting organic growth through word-of-mouth advertising. Building a Strong Brand Reputation Product quality is typically the cornerstone upon which a company builds its reputation.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 22, 2016

struggle when trying to describe their company, products and services, in a succinct and compelling way that engages a prospect and makes them want to hear more. Remember, this is an “elevator pitch” designed to inform and grab interest in a prospect during the time you’re in an elevator together.

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SocialSellinator

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

That's because it's a quick and efficient way to reach out to prospects and share your business updates with local customers. Easily one of the top tips is the lookalike audience and it's is one of Facebook advertising's best features. Tip #5: Use Relevant Hashtags in Advertising Posts.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Many times, vendors advertise a low cost per record to bait buyers. Hint: Vendors are often more flexible when it comes to pricing with prospects they believe will become long-term customers; if you think you’ll utilize this service long term, speak up! Try Before You Buy: B2B Data Sampling Strategies. Don’t buy data you don’t need.

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LeadFuze

OCTOBER 1, 2021

What Does Prospecting Mean? Sales prospecting techniques are important matters in sales but before we dive directly into them, let’s get to know what prospecting means first. Historically, prospecting refers to the hunt for resources such as gold. 25 Prospecting Techniques In Sales . Likewise, for prospecting.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

I’ve been successfully using a bit less – five to seven total messages – but I supplement this strategy by making calls in between trying to “catch” the prospect picking up their phone. The bottom line, though, is that the more times you reach out to a prospect, the more likely it is they will become familiar with you and your company.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

Combining all these increments, it is true to say that adding AMPs to your web content is a guaranteed way of increasing your overall conversion rates. If you don’t jump into the AMP wagon now, you may have a lot of catching up to do when your competitors will be running away with nearly all of your online prospective customers.

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Keith Rosen

APRIL 21, 2020

It’s not a surprise that most salespeople don’t get past the first 30 seconds of an initial prospecting conversation before the prospect cuts you off and says, “Not interested,” or you hear “Click.” Your prospect isn’t interested in your actual product or service, but what it will ultimately do for them.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It is not uncommon for sales reps to travel around the world to win prospects with face-to-face meetings. What customers looked for in the past is not guaranteed to be the same now or when the crisis ends. A cold reach out during a tense situation could alienate the prospect forever. This is a considerable rise from only 19.9%

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DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 23, 2019

Even so, trade-show events are still one of the best ways to get your solution in front of a crowd of likely prospects: 41% of companies consider event marketing to be their top channel for lead generation. With so much money – and excitement – on the line, how do you connect with new prospects? f their entire budget.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Table of Contents The Benefits of AI for Business Development How to Use AI for Business Development Testing It Out The Benefits of AI for Business Development A sales mentor once told me that a key to succeeding in sales is to find ways to maximize the time you spend meeting with prospects, building relationships, and moving opportunities forward.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Be as specific as possible with the tangible benefits your prospect will receive. In fact, in a case study performed by Disruptive Advertising , they saw nearly double the conversion rates just by changing their headline from: “Find The Right Accountant For Your Business Needs”. Leverage Specificity.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In today’s hyper-connected world, a physical storefront or local charm alone isn’t enough to guarantee success for businesses. Increased Visibility: SEO optimization, local listing management, and targeted online advertising ensure that the business appears in relevant searches, driving more customers to its doorstep.

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BuzzBoard

JULY 30, 2024

In particular, geotargeting in digital ads has revolutionized business advertising strategy. Geotargeting is the practice of delivering content or advertisements to recipients based on their geographic location. It’s a vital tool for digital marketers. Geotargeting offers a robust solution to bridge this void.

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Nutshell

JUNE 5, 2020

Thanks to excessive entertainment, reams of content, and a barrage of advertisements, we’re swamped with information that we struggle to process. That’s why personalizing your lead generation around the human making decisions on the other end will almost guarantee that you earn attention. When we guess right, we switch off.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 18, 2024

As a small business reaching out to prospective clients, it’s essential to ensure that your data security measures are robust. Among these obstacles are ethical considerations for small business outreach, which entails addressing privacy concerns and guaranteeing data security.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

This is an advertisement for a person or company that is permanent on your site. Having a sponsorship allows the ad-buyer to guarantee a spot on your blog. Blog sponsorships – consider having blog sponsors who purchase space on your blog. Typically these are paid for up front, for a particular time period.

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BuzzBoard

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Digital agencies, armed with the right knowledge of audience psyche and sharp techniques, have the power to transform local prospects into loyal customers and brand advocates. Truth be told, understanding doesn’t guarantee persuasion! The art of persuasion in sales and marketing is neither simplistic nor a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

All advertising and marketing seeks to move people emotionally. As such, product seeding is one of the most effective ways to get prospective influencers to understand your product, brand and values. By ensuring that influencers feel a positive connection with the brand, marketers can guarantee they will produce content that sells.

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MarketJoy

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

excessive graphic design and image advertising). If you open your local business journal, you will almost certainly see an advertisement for a consulting firm trying to “generate awareness.” Building a sales pipeline is critical to a business set up and must be done well so as to ensure guaranteed results and profit.

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Sales Evangelist

APRIL 7, 2021

LinkedIn is a huge platform that’s great for prospecting. The question is, once you’ve connected with a prospect, what should you do next? Join Donald Kelly and Ahmad Munawar as they talk about what you should do next once you’ve connected with the prospects. This is true for email outreach, for LinkedIn, and for advertising.

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Sales Evangelist

APRIL 7, 2021

LinkedIn is a huge platform that’s great for prospecting. The question is, once you’ve connected with a prospect, what should you do next? Join Donald Kelly and Ahmad Munawar as they talk about what you should do next once you’ve connected with the prospects. This is true for email outreach, for LinkedIn, and for advertising.

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Sales Evangelist

APRIL 7, 2021

LinkedIn is a huge platform that’s great for prospecting. The question is, once you’ve connected with a prospect, what should you do next? Join Donald Kelly and Ahmad Munawar as they talk about what you should do next once you’ve connected with the prospects. This is true for email outreach, for LinkedIn, and for advertising.

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Lead411

JULY 17, 2024

The data is just updated more frequently, making it easier to reach your intended prospects. – G2 User – in Marketing and Advertising 4. – G2 user – in Marketing and Advertising For Apollo.io: There are a lot of bugs with the “data enrichment” integration section of the product.

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Lead411

JUNE 22, 2023

Advanced Search filters make it easy for customers to identify prospects quickly Integrates with various CRM systems Competitively priced options Established company with over 20 years of experience Cons: No B2C Data Limited Data for non-English speaking countries 2. Provides advanced lead enrichment and prospecting tools.

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It involves calling homeowners or buyers with whom you have not done business before to advertise your real estate services and convince them to buy or sell with your agency. Plus, your list is likely made of pre-qualified prospects who own homes or are looking to buy. GET THE PLAYBOOK What is cold calling in real estate?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 16, 2017

There were no guarantees that the API would work. However, because Airbnb’s listings, which featured quality pictures and detailed descriptions, generally were better than traditional Craigslist ads, Airbnb drove more traffic to its application – at virtually no advertising cost. Customer response has validated the move.

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Apptivo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Outbound salespeople or agents actively reach out to prospects and leads in order to build interest, qualify them, and eventually convert them into paying customers. Outbound sales tools are software applications, platforms, or technologies designed to assist sales teams in reaching out to potential customers and prospects.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Your marketing team likely uses many channels and tactics to identify, target, and engage with prospects and customers. Your goal is to target prospects who are most likely to purchase the product — a conclusion you reach by examining online behavior, purchase history, job function, and other data points. Let’s get into it!

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

When a company’s marketing is inconsistent, their prospects and customers quickly become confused. Therefore, a well-organized marketing content calendar is necessary to prevent prospect and customer confusion. Maintaining a well-organized content calendar will allow you to manage and run these advertising efforts with minimal effort.

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Nutshell

JULY 10, 2020

Real estate marketing is all about building your personal brand and creating an environment where your prospects feel comfortable reaching out to you, or “converting,” as they say in the biz. Marketing is the process of converting unaware prospects into fans, and eventually into buyers. Real estate marketing online is the wild west.

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LinkedFusion

AUGUST 23, 2023

We’re about to take a deep dive into the process that turns curious prospects into a purchasing customer. From identifying qualified leads, mastering the art of lead management, conquering the LinkedIn lead generation maze, to nurturing those valuable prospects – we will discuss everything in the blog below. Let’s roll!

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