Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Author: Shawn Finder Ask sales and marketing leaders what digital channels they leverage to generate leads and help their teams hit quota and you’ll likely get the same answer over and over: cold calls and emails. Prospective customers want answers to their product-related questions instantly. Video Email: ?How

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Get a Demo Performance Metrics by Channel Choosing B2B marketing KPIs for your team starts with analyzing your active campaigns. Let’s take a look at the primary channels to generate demand: email, paid social, content syndication, webinars and direct mail — and which KPIs you should track for each channel.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. Get Your Lead Magnets Out There. Make Content King.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

What happens when you turn suspects into prospects? There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL ) an antiquated, vanity metric? Plus, let’s not forget, every customer starts out as a lead. No matter where the lead was sourced. Glad you asked!)

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LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

A business must generate leads to be successful. Lead generation consists of content and media that nurture leads into paying customers. Digital marketing solutions and digital marketing channels facilitate the capture of quality leads and enable lead nurturing through digital media.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. The reality, of course, is that go-to-market teams still need to take an active role in pushing their companies to new heights of growth. But today’s outbound lead generation tactics are more than just dialing for dollars.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 1, 2024

He looks for candidates with a proven track record of success in B2B sales, particularly those with experience in cold calling and prospecting. He understands that prospecting takes confidence, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection, making it a key indicator of a candidate’s potential success.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? The Lead Generation Process.

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 11, 2023

Better prospecting is the most direct path to increase sales conversations. Her four steps are: The right list Great skills Strong process The right software What can your team add to improve their prospecting? Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel. Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel.

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Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, I delve into channel sales —a strategy that involves leveraging third-party intermediaries such as dealers and affiliates to distribute products—enabling companies to penetrate new markets without relying on a sizable in-house sales team. Discover how in our latest article by @M_3Jr!

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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. You’ll spin your wheels and get frustrated, leading to turnover, lost productivity, and reduced budget because you can’t get a return on investment.”

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Not getting the ROI you expected from your lead-gen tactics? Your lead generation tactics aren’t driving bottom line revenue. Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. They complain they don’t have enough leads, or at least not enough qualified leads.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. Of course, you can't afford to spend hours on social media each day, so which channels are worth your time? The HubSpot Blog surveyed 500+ sales professionals to uncover the best social media channels for prospecting.

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Vengreso

JULY 29, 2024

Have you heard about how important channel sales partners are? In this article we cover different kinds of channel sales partners, why they’re good, and how to work well with them. Plus, working with channel sales partners has other benefits like growing your market. Each one has a special job in selling products.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 14, 2020

When the market is on an upswing, our customers and prospects may be focused on a whole host of things. Salespeople score meetings with qualified prospects in one call. Overall, they make fewer calls, talk to the right people, ensure qualified leads, decrease time to close, and drive revenue.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 19, 2021

The marketing qualified lead (MQL) is useless—at least that’s what some marketers will tell you. . Somehow, MQLs became the gold standard of marketing success, but that’s not (and never was) their purpose. That’s undoubtedly essential data to have — but are companies using MQLs the most effectively?

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Apptivo

MAY 16, 2023

From seeds to success: Journey of leads and prospects in sales 2. What is a sales lead? What is a prospect? Lead Vs Prospect: what’s the difference? Where are prospects and leads in the funnel? How to turn a lead into a prospect? What is a sales lead? What is a prospect?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Pretty simple, right?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 14, 2022

Marketing mistakes are costly. If you get one variable wrong — the audience, the content offer, or even the channel — you can waste thousands of dollars. Here are some common B2B display advertising mistakes: Remarketing: Just because someone landed on your website doesn’t mean they’re a good-fit prospect.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Lead response time can make or break your sale. On average, an SDR takes about 42 hours to get in touch with their prospect — but that doesn’t have to be you. On average, an SDR takes about 42 hours to get in touch with their prospect — but that doesn’t have to be you. How to Lower Response Time on Inbound Leads.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

But no matter which path works best for your team, you can’t prospect effectively without a deep understanding of your product, a firm grasp of your ideal customer, and the specific steps needed to connect the two. These cold email templates can help you use the customer data at your fingertips to convert prospects faster. of the time.

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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. A pivotal part of prospecting is researching potential leads.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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Allego

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But to get your channel partners working for you, you need to think programmatically. Companies with high-performing channel partner programs know this. But when you need to build a partner channel from scratch—a “greenfield” or undeveloped channel—the challenge can feel overwhelming. Get Internal Teams Onboard.

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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. How do you determine gift value?

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Nutshell

AUGUST 20, 2024

Prospecting is an essential part of the sales process, but if you want to strike gold, you need to have a well-thought-out strategy in place. In this guide to sales prospecting, you’ll get everything you need to know. Table of Contents What is sales prospecting? Table of Contents What is sales prospecting?

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In order to develop an efficient sales process, every company must develop a sales prospecting strategy as a priority. The goal is to move from the status of a potential buyer to that of a customer by using different communication channels. Finding prospects through social networks has become essential for salespeople.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In order to develop an efficient sales process, every company must develop a sales prospecting strategy as a priority. The goal is to move from the status of a potential buyer to that of a customer by using different communication channels. Finding prospects through social networks has become essential for salespeople.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. As bleak as this sounds for marketers, we remain hopeful. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. That won’t change.

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Zoominfo

JULY 23, 2020

Not all leads are created equal. That being said, there are also amazing leads that are essentially ready to buy. Aka, the dream leads. More often than not, though, you will be dealing with warm leads. In terms of the lead spectrum, they fall somewhere around the middle. What is a Warm Lead?

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Of course, Marketing isn’t closing deals, either. Marketing is about pipeline generation for both new business, and renewal or expansion. Pipeline marketing is a comprehensive approach that focuses on the entire sales process, from initial lead generation to closing a sale. Like, actually together.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

It’s safe to say that company websites are a digital marketer’s favorite place for lead conversion. You don’t have to be a part of an eCommerce organization to build an effective lead capture system on your digital channels. A generic headline is a major lead deterrent. And keep it interesting!

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As a B2B marketer or sales professional you have a number of things battling for your attention at any given moment. Though email is an extremely effective communication channel that’s ever-evolving, it’s one of the most time-consuming. Even with low conversion rates, you can increase lead volume at little cost. Basic Steps.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 5, 2021

You need to develop a strong strategy that allows you to close B2B prospects in an effective way. So read on to discover the steps you need to take to close your first B2B prospect easily. Conduct Market Research and Determine Your Ideal Buyer. What the current market trends are. Qualify Sales Leads.

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