SBI Growth

JUNE 15, 2017

Modern marketing organizations operate as revenue centers, not cost centers. CEOs at top-performing companies utilize revenue attribution to understand which activities produce revenue bookings. Revenue attribution models give executives a clear line of sight from the corporate strategy through customer.

Demand Generation Targets 228

Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Revenue Strategy 228

SBI Growth

MAY 28, 2013

B2B Chief Marketing Officers are enthusiastic about sharing tangible results. There is a strong desire to connect marketing spend to revenue. Lead Generation is the surest way to drive tangible return on marketing investment. The decks show a healthy growth curve of leads being generated for Sales.

Top of Funnel 325

Top of Funnel Pipeline Opportunity Demand Generation 325

SBI Growth

JANUARY 22, 2013

Few marketing teams of $100M+ companies are built for modern demand generation. Marketing team structures too often are remnants from the days of print ad dominance. Marketing teams advanced effectively with this approach in the past. In-house marketing technology is a lynch pin of success.

Demand Generation 322

Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Marketing Customer 322

SBI Growth

APRIL 8, 2013

We engage with a lot of marketing leaders. Some have come from other companies and taken over the role. In this post I want to focus on the marketing department’s org chart. In this post I want to focus on the marketing department’s org chart. What should the org chart for your marketing department look like?

Top of Funnel 319

Top of Funnel Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 319

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 12, 2012

SBI’s CEO Greg Alexander, was recently quoted in Hubspot’s “ 20 Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2013 & Beyond ”. CEO’s are paying more attention to marketing’s contribution and are holding them accountable for revenue generation.”. Marketing leaders need to drive a strong impact to show a return on investment.

Demand Generation Agencies 333

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation 333

SBI Growth

AUGUST 22, 2012

Most companies are only getting a fraction of the value that is possible from Web Analytics. In fact, sales leaders are tired of hearing about traffic stats when all they care about is if any of it is generating leads for the sales force. Is your content marketing strategy working? These foundations provide rich data input.

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ROI Omniture Data Demand Generation 306

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s the difference between demand generation and lead generation? Many B2B marketers recognize the value of both and incorporate them into the same campaigns. Definition: Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation The difference between demand generation and lead generation is simple.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Lead Generation 130

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

These are just a few pillars that define demand generation. Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. What is Demand Generation? Demand generation is programmatic.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Paid Content 130

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Six months ago your company launched a new product. The buzz around the water cooler is that marketing botched it from the get-go. Companies rise or fall on the success or failure of a new product launch. As the marketing leader, you play a pivotal role in bringing the new offering to market. So do careers.

Ideal Customer Profile 288

Ideal Customer Profile Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation 288

SBI Growth

AUGUST 8, 2012

Marketing, do you have a sales quota tied to Lead Generation ? B2B companies are assigning their Marketing teams with lead quotas tied directly to a percentage of the corporate sales goal. In the past, leads could be generated and then handed off to sales. Determining Total Deals Required from Demand Generation.

Quota 276

Quota Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation 276

SBI Growth

JULY 12, 2013

As a CMO you''re constantly being criticized for not measuring the return on marketing spend. The back and forth is: “I need more marketing dollars”. The CEO may even be considering moving marketing under sales. This confusion adds to the “disconnect” between Marketing and the business overall. The CMO Top Ten.

Marketing 323

Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Call-back 323

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 30, 2012

If you run a $5B company, you need a strategic presence in your marketing organization. However, if you think you need a highly experienced marketing strategist to take your company from $50M to $100M, think again. CEOs of emerging growth companies need ‘doers’ leading marketing. What Happened?

Lead Scoring 331

Lead Scoring Lead Rank Hiring Leads 331

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

The biggest impact to acquiring new customers in 2013 will be Direct Content Marketing. This is the adoption of Content Marketing principles into outbound direct marketing. Direct Content Marketing is born. Content Marketing works. Demand Generation - Comprehensive View of Content Marketing.

Direct Mail 319

Direct Mail Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 319

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Author: Tim Riesterer, Chief Strategy and Research Officer, Corporate Visions Are marketers and salespeople so focused on early stage demand generation that they’re missing other big opportunities to drive revenue? When marketers and salespeople align on something —  anything! — our Not so fast. Blind spots: Detected.

Demand Generation Agencies 237

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Marketing 237

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 5, 2013

As a marketing leader, the CEO is going to measure your 2014 success in three ways: Leads – Number of Sales Qualified Leads delivered to Sales. Opportunities – Percent contribution by Marketing to the Sales Funnel. Wins – Percent contribution by Marketing to Sales Revenue. Those that miss critical spend categories altogether.

Outsourcing Services 293

Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Trade Show 293

LeadBoxer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Business-to-business (B2B) demand generation is important for any business. It is especially crucial for start-ups, companies launching new apps, and those offering business services. Awareness of your business’ products and services involves demand generation marketing strategies.

Demand Generation Agencies 105

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Top of Funnel 105

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

What’s aggravating is that this problem is not getting solved for most companies. Without a comprehensive lead generation strategy, sales rejection of leads sticks around like a bad rash. Companies are treating the symptoms of poor quality leads without getting to the root cause. Start by Looking Internally.

Sales Qualified Lead 239

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 239

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The ability to demonstrate marketing's return on investment is at the top of every CMO's plan for 2013. The ROI picture has been elusive as marketers struggle to capture the full impact of marketing’s contribution. It could have been that an acquisition marketing activity started the entire process that ended in a closed sale.

Demand Generation Agencies 293

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 293

SBI Growth

JANUARY 17, 2013

Engaging with these enhancements will drive Demand Generation. The Marketing team can help support sales rep social sellers by growing their own networks. It also gets your company content in front of more prospects via activity streams. It also gets your company content in front of more prospects via activity streams.

LinkedIn 332

LinkedIn Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Networking 332

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The annual CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks study validates the move toward Content Marketing. Marketing leaders understand that content marketing is King. We are seeing marketing budgets increasing the content development line item. What is the Internal Content Marketing Offering?

Demand Generation Agencies 316

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing How To Face-to-face 316

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

B2B marketers have long since understood the benefits of social media—yet many still struggle to leverage its full potential as a demand generation tool. In fact, 49% of B2B marketers rank social media marketing as the most difficult lead generation tactic to execute ( source ). Don’t believe us?

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Social Media 130

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 19, 2013

B2B CMO''s largely do not have direct reports with expertise in demand generation. The pressure to provide marketing contribution to the funnel is greater than ever. The specialist roles involved in executing world class B2B marketing in 2014 is complex. Tip: Discover their view of Content Marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 321

Demand Generation Agencies Outsourcing Services Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 321

SBI Growth

JANUARY 4, 2013

World Class marketing leaders approach Sales Kick-off as an engagement opportunity. Gone are the days of marketing’s participation limited to a marketing ‘timeslot’ presentation. Marketing leaders are active participants throughout the sales meetings. This approach damages marketing credibility.

Marketing 297

Marketing Buyer Persona Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation 297

SBI Growth

JUNE 19, 2013

If you are a small company marketing leader, updating your CEO can be a challenge. Bring your marketing strategy and budget to the CEO and request feedback and approval. Be prepared to: Walk him through your demand generation activities. Outline your budget in detail and the expected ROI on marketing spend.

Marketing 276

Marketing Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation 276

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Marketing leaders can gain a competitive advantage by executing a high value exercise Develop a Persona Ecosystem. For marketing leaders tasked with acquiring new customers this is the most valuable exercise you will perform all year. Dive in head first to enhance your 2013 Marketing Plan. Step 1: Identify the Market.

Exercises 310

Exercises Lead Scoring Lead Rank Marketing 310

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

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Demand Generation Targets 214

Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Social Selling Buyer 214

Zoominfo

JANUARY 5, 2023

A few years ago, companies looking to expand into new markets and territories might see a big budget as the surest sign of a serious campaign. At ZoomInfo, our demand generation team engages hundreds of thousands of global customers and prospects every month using our MarketingOS platform.

Cost per Lead 130

Cost per Lead Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Lead Rank 130

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This is an executive-level overview of the Internal Content Marketing Agency (ICMA). It’s designed to give a basic understanding of what an ICMA can do for your company. In the last four months I have asked eleven Sales SVPs what the number is for their company. Is your company relying on luck or chance? The Fundamentals.

Demand Generation Agencies 267

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Hiring Demand Generation 267

SBI Growth

APRIL 9, 2021

For many industries and companies, the pandemic has changed sales and marketing forever. In some ways, the changes manifest accelerating trends that were already in motion, and in other ways, the changes are new, permanent disruptions. Of course, every disruption.

Revenue 326

Revenue Marketing Strategy Trends 326

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

What’s aggravating is that this problem is not getting solved for most companies. Without a comprehensive lead generation strategy, sales rejection of leads sticks around like a bad rash. Companies are treating the symptoms of poor quality leads without getting to the root cause. Start by Looking Internally.

Sales Qualified Lead 276

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 276

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. Company transformation. Market expansion.

Ideal Customer Profile 264

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 264

Pointclear

MAY 8, 2013

Andy Gray is a senior marketing professional with proven expertise in directing, centralizing, and strengthening how customers are acquired and retained as well as how companies are positioned through marketing strategies, demand generation, sales support and enablement programs, market research and product development.

Quota 201

Quota Cost per Lead Marketing Salary 201

Zoominfo

JUNE 8, 2020

As companies do what needs to be done to survive, they turn to solutions they’ve never used before. There’s one thing that you may not have yet realized is gaining in popularity as a result of the pandemic: outbound sales and marketing. Companies around the world are building and using “muscles,” or capabilities they’ve never had.

Outbound 195

Outbound Company Webinar Metrics Demand Generation 195

The Pipeline

APRIL 16, 2014

The best sales organizations are those who excel at executing their sales process; from demand generation, to prospecting to closing and growing accounts. The best sales processes are those that evolve and reflect the changing nature of their clients and markets.

Cold Calling 306

Cold Calling Webinar Metrics Fashion Sales Qualified Lead 306

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2018

Author: Joe Andrews What defines a mature go-to-market model in B2B companies? Is it having a growth strategy focused on new market segments? Does it include a focus on account-based marketing (ABM), a topic with a lot of buzz today? Why does your go-to-market maturity matter? Knowing your target market is key.

Ideal Customer Profile 204

Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing InsideView Lead Rank 204

SBI Growth

MAY 5, 2013

I recently had a cup of coffee with a good friend and marketing peer. Kathy is the CMO of an emerging software company. She has helped build the company with superb demand generation efforts. I had recently read Hubspot’s newest release of the State of Inbound Marketing Report, and a key stat hit me.

Cost per Lead 323

Cost per Lead Inbound Buyer Persona Cost per Acquisition 323

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What is Lead Generation? Lead gen occurs within the second stage of a marketing funnel—meaning it happens after marketers have attracted an audience and are ready to hand them over to the sales team. What is a Lead?

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 240