Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

At ZoomInfo, we use gift-giving with our customers no matter where they are in the demand generation funnel. Direct mail gifting is a demand generation tactic that assists other channels by cleaning up after them,” says Mitchell Hanson, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. What are the gifts?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 15, 2022

With better profiles, demand generation teams can craft stronger advertising campaigns. For example, a better understanding of a specific market segment makes it easier to identify potential churn risks before they become a problem. Buyer personas are “fictional” examples of your prospective customers.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 2, 2013

In this post we’ll focus on the B2B Demand Generation (DG) plan. Download the 2014 B2B Demand Generation Planning template here to get started. B2B Demand Generation – Building a Base Plan. Acquire campaigns focused on new logo acquisition within a specific vertical, channel or region.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What Is Lead Generation? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What does a “good lead” look like anyway?

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Openview

AUGUST 23, 2018

Crafting your channel program should be a very deliberate activity. Although you may start with the channel in an opportunistic model, building a program with careful thought and purpose will serve the business in the long run. Understand the internal roles and investment needed to support the channel.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Each new example proves tantalizing hints of how much of a productivity game-changer generative AI can be. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Generative AI can help SEO teams stay on top of their rankings and make appropriate updates. Semrush, for example, launched a Compose with AI feature to help users draft SEO-driven content.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

While there are countless KPIs you could track, we’re laying out the ones specifically tailored for demand generation marketers. Get a Demo Performance Metrics by Channel Choosing B2B marketing KPIs for your team starts with analyzing your active campaigns. ZoomInfo MarketingOS Finally, ABM with data you can trust. Intent lift.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 7, 2023

Encourage sales leadership to come to the table with an idea of which accounts they want to target, and help refine that list,” says Mitchell Hanson, senior director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. If possible, test different graphics, text, and CTAs for each campaign to determine which ones resonate the most in each channel.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. Whereas, other examples are just hints; mind you, though, when combined, these hints could be enough for you to speed things up and ask the person out. How do you define a lead?

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For example, think about the moment when you return to the day-to-day at your office – all the good vibes and inspiration fades away in the grind. For example, a lunch arrives during a mid-day business meeting, or dinner from a local restaurant is delivered in time for an evening event. The pile of emails you need to answer.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 14, 2022

If you get one variable wrong — the audience, the content offer, or even the channel — you can waste thousands of dollars. Only using native audiences: Although some social channels’ native audiences are better than others, that doesn’t mean you should rely solely on native capabilities to pinpoint your desired audience segments.

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Pointclear

MAY 20, 2016

They recommend that as a first step toward capturing these key performance indicators, clients walk through a model that breaks down typical marketing contribution and mix based on three go-to-market strategies: direct enterprise accounts, inside commercial accounts, and small-and-medium-sized business (SMB)/channel accounts.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 14, 2022

That means figuring out how to allocate your money between all of your different channels to get the highest return on investment without overspending. Let’s run through a more specific example: Say $500,000 (revenue target) / $10,000 (ASP) = 50 deals. Diversify your spending on different channels. Easier said than done, right?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. Whereas, other examples are just hints; mind you, though, when combined, these hints could be enough for you to speed things up and ask the person out. How do you define a lead?

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 195

Zoominfo

MARCH 30, 2023

Whether they’re building a brand, fueling revenue generation, or supporting the customer journey, marketers are constantly looking for ways to highlight their value and increase ROI. Prospects at the bottom of the funnel are often handed over to sales as a marketing-qualified lead (MQL) or marketing-qualified account (MQA).

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example, you might want to consider temporarily reducing your price in order to gain a foothold in this new market. For example, many northern European countries are similar to emerging markets in the U.S. What channels do they typically rely on for information? Lookalike markets. Cultural do’s and don’ts. (i.e.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

If your sales and marketing teams are not aligned, it’s going to be much more difficult to hit your number,” says Mitchell Hanson, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. Mimic the workflow that sales would have to do if they didn’t have any support,” says Nina Wooten, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo.

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InsightSquared

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether your sales and marketing teams are crushing their numbers or they are struggling to generate sufficient pipeline, there is always a desire for more leads at the top of the proverbial funnel. Example of Disqualified Reasons. For example, below is how you might bucket all your disqualified reasons into graveyard and nurture.

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Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank Top of Funnel Funnel 81

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The following examples point to best practices in leveraging mobile interaction. Example 1: Oreo Whisper Fight. You should optimize every offline channel to continue your buyers journey online to declare themselves. Example 2: GoDaddy’s Perfect Match: When sexy meets smart your small business scores. What did we learn?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

ZoomInfo’s SalesOS and MarketingOS are built on the same data foundation, enabling teams to automate sales and marketing plays seamlessly across channels and share one view of the customer. For example: When intent signals are identified for [list of target accounts], select [buying committee], add to [campaign], and assign to [sales rep].

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Zoominfo

APRIL 16, 2022

Field work went away because events went away, and field sales and outside sales all went away or went inside,” says Nina Wooten, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. These figures suggest that today’s SDRs cannot rely on one or two traditional channels to keep building their sales pipeline. It’s all about options.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

I’ve also outlined how you can iterate and optimize as your company evolves, and you’ll find helpful examples of how we’ve broken these steps down at my most recent company, SalesHero. Go-to-Market Strategy Template and Examples. Using SalesHero as an example, the buying center breaks down like this: 2. On average, there are 6.8

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ultimately, you want to create a plan that sets the product apart from the competition and generates leads and customer retention. Take Apple, for example. Using SalesHero as an example, the buying center breaks down like this: 3. Here’s an example of a complete value matrix: 4. Test your messaging.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 31, 2013

The CMO world of multiple channels, social media, content marketing, demand generation, and lead development extends the importance of messaging to a much broader scale. For example, is the primary purpose to educate and inform? Pre-Internet, marketing communications is where messaging mattered most. What is that promise?

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 27, 2021

There are countless examples of alignment and collaboration problems within sales itself, or marketing, or customer experience. For example, product management/marketing, strategic planning, finance, legal, HR, manufacturing, logistics, operations… Each part of the organization has dependencies on each other.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Below is an example of the types of elements involved in an integrated campaign across many touch-points and channels: The difficult part of proving a return on investment is capturing the total impact of all touch-points and activities within a campaign. The ProForma is used for Demand Generation campaign pre-planning.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 1, 2024

Owned media refers to content distributed through a brand’s channels , including self-hosted video, company blogs, and email campaigns. Through these content channels, they can fuel conversations, educate the market, and build strong relationships with potential customers.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 23, 2017

In the demand generation stages of Capture, Nurture and Convert, rely on eBooks, white papers, webinars and third-party content like analyst reports and case studies to validate why you’re right vendor. Examples: A new channel or tactic to unearth new opportunities for the business. Sweat the tactics. Find a big idea.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MAY 11, 2021

Well, the answer to that question really depends on what roles the customer and distribution-channel experiences have in an organization’s overall business strategy, and the perception of how much documents and correspondence influence those experiences. Why fix something that isn’t broken? Version Control. Rules-based Logic.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The collective environment of thought leaders, influencers, communication channels and possible touch-points that surround a prospect makes up their ecosystem. Below is a simplified example to portray the concept. For example, begin with your sweet spot such as Enterprise-level corporations 10,000 employees+.

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Velocify

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Demand generation marketers are focused on supporting sales teams, and a large part of their role is ensuring that carefully curated leads are moving through the funnel effectively. Of course, keeping a balance was key to this approach, as to not overload either channel to the point of being ineffective. Alignment with Sales.

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

Break down your sales pipeline into basic parts: Lead generation channels: decide on the channels you will be using to generate leads. Research shows 68% effectiveness in B2B demand generation. This way, your entire team will be focused in a unified direction and have a well-defined framework to follow.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

What channel of Demand Generation can yield the highest return and sustained success? Below is an example report reflecting the ideal B2B mix of branded vs. non-branded keywords. CMO’s are tasked with driving customer acquisition. The answer is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). In Summary.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2021

Step 2: Type the name of the desired coworker or channel. Other examples of technology that make it easier than ever to connect include calendar and scheduling platforms. What all these examples have in common is that they use technology to simplify processes, thus adapting to a world that expects a more simple solution.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For example, do they all work in the same industry? They inform every aspect of a marketing strategy—from the content you create to the channels you use. This goes for all channels—social media, web activity, email, and more. Select the right channels. Certain personas will be more active on specific channels.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 23, 2017

In the demand generation stages of Capture, Nurture and Convert, rely on eBooks, white papers, webinars and third-party content like analyst reports and case studies to validate why you’re right vendor. Examples: A new channel or tactic to unearth new opportunities for the business. Sweat the tactics. Find a big idea.

Marketing 120

Marketing eBook Social Media Trade Show 120

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. Whereas, other examples are just hints; mind you, though, when combined, these hints could be enough for you to speed things up and ask the person out. How Do You Define A Lead?

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