No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2012

In keeping with my theme of “Get Personal,” I’m sharing with you a blog by email marketing and copywriting guru, Ivan Levison. In advertising jargon, “manufacturer’s copy” refers to the kind of self-referential copy that clients write for themselves. “In Direct Mail, Email & Advertising Copywriting | [link]. . .

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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. Enter: Marketing attribution. We explain the basics of marketing attribution and explore several popular marketing attribution models.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Author: Jim Ewel This should be the golden age of marketing. We have more tools at our disposal to implement and measure marketing, and, until the pandemic hit, advertising budgets were at record levels. The traditional marketing plan is broken. The traditional marketing organization is broken. How do we fix this?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 5, 2018

Author: SAM MELNICK VP OF MARKETING, ALLOCADIA At Allocadia, we’re keen on asking the following question: Where will you focus your time in 2018?—?running running marketing, or doing marketing? Doing marketing” refers to the execution of marketing. Doing marketing” refers to the execution of marketing.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But if the person doesn’t seem interested, many sales and marketers turn their attention toward existing customers. You have to bring in more marketing qualified leads. Unlike B2C marketing, in the B2B world, not all the people who read your blog post or express interest in your product or service are a great fit.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It’s no surprise to see more and more marketers explore and invest in attribution modeling in 2019 and beyond. It’s imperative for marketers to understand their customers’ journey and the role that each touchpoint plays in an eventual purchase — and marketing attribution is the one tactic that helps them do so.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a 2010 blog post, ZoomInfo discussed the emergence of video as an effective vehicle for B2B marketing communications. Today video remains a hugely successful tactic in the B2B marketing world. In fact, nearly 76% of B2B marketing professionals report including video content in their overall digital strategies ( source ).

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SBI Growth

MARCH 21, 2013

Insufficient lead generation – every marketer’s worst enemy. We work with marketing leaders across nineteen different industries. There is a skill gap in knowing how to build & execute marketing campaigns. It must also have a timeline and be compatible with your other marketing efforts. Tele-marketing.

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The “push” and “pull” concept has been key to marketing for years. When we say “pull,” it refers to creating incentives at the customer level that encourage them to buy the product.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If you’re reading this post, you already know it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of marketing for new, innovative tactics. B2B influencer marketing. Proven to increase brand awareness and drive lead generation, influencer marketing is a vital marketing tactic for many B2C brands. One such tactic?

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SocialSellinator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Marketing is a tricky game. From an advertising perspective, you're missing out if you don't spend some time on social media platforms looking for potential leads and getting that much closer to the people who matter most-your customers. Facebook marketing for Real Estate Business is a lot like traditional marketing.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 25, 2017

The foundations to marketing started in the 1920s and developed to a point in the 1950s. From looking at many companies’ social media presence, marketing strategies have not changed much since then. Broadcast” marketing is a simple concept: You throw lots of “mud” at the wall, and some of it will stick. By Tim Hughes.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

It’s no overstatement to suggest that a unique selling proposition (USP) is the very soul of any marketing strategy. The notion dates back to the 1940s when advertisers started to explore the ways in which their marketing propositions influenced customers to buy from one company over another. .

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

We touched on this phenomenon in a recent blog post about word-of-mouth marketing. Today, we’re taking a deeper look at one of the most effective word-of-mouth marketing strategies: referral marketing. Keep reading and learn everything you need to know about referral marketing! What Is Referral Marketing?

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Nutshell

APRIL 26, 2023

What is a CRM system in marketing? But with the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you can optimize your marketing to suit the unique needs of every customer, just like you might in a small independent business. When people refer to CRM, they’re usually referencing the software. What is CRM?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

So as a marketer, it’s important that you know how to cut through the noise to reach your target audience. For this reason, personalized marketing has become a staple in the modern marketer’s toolbox. Consider these statistics ( source ): 88% of marketers say their customers and prospects expect a personalized experience.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 17, 2018

In the marketing world, brand storytelling refers to campaigns that use creative narratives to showcase a brand or product. Brand storytelling is a staple of B2C content marketing, but it’s less common in the B2B world. Google Adwords is a web advertising service that most B2B marketers are already familiar with.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But if the person doesn’t seem interested, many sales and marketers turn their attention toward existing customers. You have to bring in more marketing qualified leads. Unlike B2C marketing, in the B2B world, not all the people who read your blog post or express interest in your product or service are a great fit.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

That’s why trade shows and industry events are so valuable to B2B marketers. of their total marketing budget to events and exhibiting ( source ). With so much money being spent on trade shows, how can marketers get the most bang for their buck? Learn more about influencer marketing best practices here: B2B Influencer Marketing.

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Zoominfo

JULY 17, 2018

B2B marketers have embraced many new strategies to cut through the influx of content in our increasingly digital landscape. Yet, many tried-and-true marketing strategies continue to generate results. 73% of B2B marketers and sales leaders say webinars are the best way to generate high-quality leads ( source ). Keep reading!

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Considering this expansive reach, it only makes sense for marketers to wonder how they can use Reddit to their advantage. In a recent blog post, we offered some tips on using Reddit to conduct market research. But, beyond that particular use case, marketers can also convert Reddit into a successful marketing channel.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 4, 2020

Marketing, as a concept, is devoted entirely to propping up, promoting, and facilitating another facet of a company's business operations — sales. The object of any marketing effort is to drive demand and generate revenue. How do you know if a specific marketing campaign was effective? That much is obvious.

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Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2020

In a prospect’s path to become a customer, they often engage in numerous digital touchpoints—social media posts, paid advertisements, email promotions, blog posts, webinars, and eBooks to name a few. Enter: Marketing attribution. We explain the basics of marketing attribution and explore several popular marketing attribution models.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 15, 2022

Profiling prospective customers is vital to ensuring that a marketing campaign is targeting the right people with the right message. With better profiles, demand generation teams can craft stronger advertising campaigns. Marketers can attract and retain prospective customers more effectively.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2018

Modern customers demand authentic, valuable content over more traditional marketing content that resembles a sales pitch. So, how can marketers deliver the content buyers crave? As you may have guessed, user-generated content (UGC) refers to content created by users or customers who are not professionally affiliated with your brand.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 30, 2020

Although typically perceived as software for salespeople, CRMs are the secret sauce behind most successful marketing initiatives. A CRM is an integral piece of software for marketers and salespeople. We’ve got your back, marketers! Newsletters are near the top of the marketing funnel. Skip Ahead: Newsletter distribution.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whether your marketing department is a startup or well established, you should routinely assess which key performance indicators (KPIs) you’re tracking — and if you’re not tracking any, decide where to start. Every marketing team should have specific KPIs that align with their department’s goals and the organization’s goals at large.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Traditionally, marketing plans layout these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? Evaluating the resources used on customers (old and new) within marketing and product development teams will help with overall GTM execution.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 24, 2020

For quality leads — that are more effective in the long-term — inbound marketing undoubtedly provides better sources for lead generation than outbound. Inbound lead generation is a part of inbound marketing. Broadly speaking, an inbound lead refers to any prospect who personally reaches out to a brand to learn more. Unfit Leads.

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LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Digital marketing solutions and digital marketing channels facilitate the capture of quality leads and enable lead nurturing through digital media. What is Digital Marketing? The Digital Marketing Sales Process. Why is Digital Marketing Crucial for Sales? Why is Digital Marketing Crucial for Sales?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 3, 2022

Sales and marketing automation tools obviously suit sales and marketing teams, respectively — but that doesn't mean that the utility of those kinds of resources is siloed by department. The value of sales and marketing automation rests on your resources' ability to provide mutually beneficial intel between departments.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” In the Middle Ages, it evolved to refer to setting up a stall or spot where one could sell goods, as in “pitching” a tent or stall in a market. Over time, the term evolved further to refer to the act of promoting or advertising a product or service, as in making a sales pitch.

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Nutshell

JUNE 21, 2024

But what does Facebook advertising actually cost, and how do you know you’ll be able to afford it? In short, the cost of Facebook advertising depends on numerous factors, including your ad budget, industry, and promotional goals. If so, you may want to leverage Facebook’s 2 billion-plus daily active users by investing in Facebook ads.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 23, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Market Like A Big Business On A Small Budget Scaling the marketing mountain might seem like a task reserved for the giants in the business world, but hey, even the underdogs have their days of glory.

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SMEI

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As we approach the end of 2022 and look towards 2023, it’s clear that the world of marketing is constantly evolving. Here are a few significant aspects of marketing that will be advancing in 2023. This is especially true for marketing, as digital channels and tools have become central to reaching and engaging customers.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 4, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Digital Marketing Strategies That Significantly Empower Business Growth In today’s digital age, small businesses face challenges and opportunities in their quest for success. Tailoring marketing efforts to these personas ensures that messages are relevant and engaging.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 21, 2019

If you haven’t already, establish a program in which employees are paid a referral bonus for referring a candidate that gets hired. Referred hires perform up to 15% better than non-referred candidates. Example : Say you’re looking to fill a mid-level marketing position. 2. Prioritize social sourcing.

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