Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Author: Adam Ortman Each year, it seems like the list of marketing conferences grows exponentially, which isn’t a bad thing. At conferences, you can learn about best practices, the latest technologies, and upcoming tools in the marketing world. Think SEO, SEM, and marketing analytics all rolled into one. SMX Advanced.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Author: Ryan Gould In the context of content marketing, a product-agnostic approach is one that focuses on your expertise and knowledge around a product, technology or service rather than your brand. The product-agnostic approach to content marketing has been around for a long time. weather results, sports scores, definitions, etc.).

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 7, 2020

Author: Luke Kreitner The element of surprise has been proven to be a powerful motivational tool. You can use them as a tool of instant engagement to make the reward experience more meaningful, which in turn can motive sales teams more effectively. In short, surprise incentive rewards are powerful because they’re universal.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This multitouch buying experience poses a difficult question for marketers: Which channels actually contribute to an eventual conversion—and how much did each channel contribute? Enter: Marketing attribution. We explain the basics of marketing attribution and explore several popular marketing attribution models.

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SBI

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Mediafly Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire InsightSquared; Creates the Most Complete Enablement and Intelligence Platform for B2B Revenue Teams. In a digital-first world, sellers need more than just traditional content management and enablement tools. CHICAGO – December 15, 2021.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 11, 2019

Author: Warren Fowler Sales teams and marketers focus on digital communication so much that they seem to forget the power of offline promotion channels. While online tools are often more convenient and practical than traditional marketing techniques, the fact remains that the latter usually perform better. Let’s take a look!

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Sales 2.0

JUNE 29, 2014

Given that this is now 2014, Sweetspot is an iPad first (and only at the moment) tool. I think the first part of the framework, getting contact data, is a little easy these days with tools like data.com etc. I’ve recently written about this movement to bring “marketing automation” to sales people.) Prospecting Sales 2.0

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The Sales Heretic

MAY 31, 2017

Networking is a powerful sales and marketing tool. But like any tool, using it improperly or inappropriately can lead to disaster. Here are seventeen things—all of which I’ve actually observed people doing—that you definitely don’t want to do at your next networking event. Dress inappropriately 2. Show up late 3.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2018

While this undoubtedly makes for an ideal buying situation, it makes the job of a marketer significantly more difficult. For seasoned marketers, the practice of personalization – or the process of tailoring marketing efforts to a specific individual or group of people – is not a new concept. Enter, personalization.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 26, 2019

This is the infamous quote by Henry Ford, and if you know about Ford’s production techniques, you definitely understand what he means. Experiential marketing has also transformed, as discussed further. The transforming trends in sales and marketing have helped us identify these factors: 1.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 29, 2018

May 25, 2018 is a date on the minds of many sales and marketing professionals: the day the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect. Established” means something like doing business in the EU through a branch or subsidiary, but the GDPR is clear that it is a substantive definition, not a formalistic one.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

It means using every sales strategy, every tool and every channel to engage and connect with prospects. Here’s some data about what’s happened since March 2020: Marketing emails increased by 62%. Omnichannel Prospecting. So, what is omnichannel prospecting? Because buyers respond to sales outreach on different mediums differently.

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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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Sales 2.0

JULY 7, 2014

He’s writing some excellent stuff about modern sales and marketing over there. As timing would have it, Louis just updated me that he has a new (free 83-page) ebook out of interviews with sales and marketing leaders. tools like Sweetspot or Insideview or Owler. I took a quick look and I recommend you grab a copy. (Oh,

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In the B2B world, email marketing continues to be a reliable, revenue-driving channel. But, as buyer preferences change and technology evolves, creating the perfect B2B marketing email isn’t so simple. If you’re focused on email marketing campaign optimization you’ve come to the right place. Let’s get into it!

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By definition, buying signals are the actions potential customers take that indicate they’re close to making a purchase. Your marketing and sales teams need both. Buying signals in marketing are essential for qualifying leads by showing prospective buyers the right content at the perfect time. What are customer buying signals?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 8, 2021

Every data point helps your revenue team (sales, marketing, and customer success) determine if this lead fits your ideal customer profile (ICP). When marketers look over a lead’s qualifications, they examine their engagement with the brand along with their b udget, a uthority, n eeds, and t imeline (BANT). Instead, it’s a chase.

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Nutshell

MARCH 25, 2024

You can also leverage Nutshell’s email marketing tools to send automated welcome packets once you receive a signed agreement. Use a scheduling tool to simplify the meeting request and acceptance process. Alternatively, send a digital welcome packet with a voucher via email. LIVE DEMO Ready to see Nutshell in action?

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SocialSellinator

MAY 1, 2024

Explore essential strategies and tools for effective CLV marketing in our comprehensive guide. Boost customer value now!

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

They believe a call isn’t cold because it’s a marketing-qualified lead, because the prospect downloaded a whitepaper, or because they have a mutual connection on LinkedIn. Have you ever been in a situation where you were hired for a specific job, but you weren’t given the requisite tools to be successful? They’re how deals get done.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2019

It’s no secret, the Internet has changed the way customers buy products and the ways marketers engage with their audiences. But, despite the constant change, the following statement has held true for hundreds of years: No marketing tactic can match the influence of word-of-mouth. Therein lies the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

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Pipeliner

MAY 26, 2023

Sales enablement is a process that helps businesses equip their sales teams with the resources, tools, and information they need to improve their performance and close more deals. In today’s competitive market, sales enablement has become an essential strategy for any business that wants to stay ahead of the competition.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 25, 2020

I remember when clients started giving reps iPads, loaded them up with collateral, and turned to market and announced, “We are Digital!” They urge leaders to equip reps with digital tools, and the example they give is Skype or WebEx. I didn’t see any new tools introduced. Use Your Head Not Your Hands. Or maybe a lack thereof.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2019

In today’s chaotic hiring market, recruitment marketing has emerged as a widely adopted practice among recruiters and HR professionals. By definition, recruitment marketing is a tactic used by an organization to source, manage, and nurture passive talent — before they apply for an open position. Create candidate personas.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 16, 2019

This GDPR for marketing post is informational only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. GDPR: The 4-letter word that kept marketers up at night. If you’re still wondering how it impacts you as a B2B marketer, a year later, read on. It may appear that #2 applies to you if you are marketing to EU contacts.

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SocialSellinator

MAY 3, 2023

Email marketing is a powerful tool for businesses to reach their target audience and achieve their marketing goals. But how do you know if your email marketing campaigns are effective? This is where A/B testing comes in.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 17, 2023

Sales enablement is a process that helps businesses equip their sales teams with the resources, tools, and information they need to improve their performance and close more deals. In today’s competitive market, sales enablement has become an essential strategy for any business that wants to stay ahead of the competition.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The disconnect between marketing and sales is an age-old story. Research shows that 90 percent of sales and marketing professionals believe their strategy, processes, content, and culture are not aligned. This has major consequences for both the marketing team and their sales counterparts. “If Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s borrow descriptions from marketing to simplify. Giving you the opportunity to introduce your definition, in our case Actionable Definition. If the buyer agrees and buys into your definition, it is much easier to align on a roadmap. If that road includes your definition of value, it is a better ride.

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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. Well, for starters, inbound prospects, by definition, choose themselves as leads. Inbound lead generation is a part of inbound marketing. What is Inbound Lead Generation?

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 27, 2017

Author: Rowan Tonkin, head of sales and marketing solutions at Anaplan Most businesses are challenged with accurately predicting the future in terms of competitive threats, customer trends, and their own sales forecast. The frontline teams are of great value—they may provide you with a real pulse on the market you hadn’t considered before.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The devices have definitely changed over the years, but the cautions have not. Marketing automation, CRM, social media, and other technological tools enable us to sell more efficiently and cost effectively. But the most powerful tool in your sales toolbox is still you! Don’t answer your phone at meals.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 5, 2017

A sales rep or account manager “owns” the Novartis whale account on the sales side, and Marketing “owns” anything defined as a campaign. And as an ABE company, marketing will take the lead on campaign activities because they are the team with that kind of expertise. That is, it starts with marketing and is followed up by sales.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Working at a digital marketing agency, you might hear this often from your small business prospects… “I’m doing everything in my power to extend my online reach but still not garnering enough response from our digital ads.” However, considering the present and future landscape, adhering only to surface-level efforts is rarely useful.

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Nutshell

MAY 15, 2023

Sales prospecting tools for lead generation are critical for helping sales representatives find, qualify, and reach more prospects. These tools streamline the prospecting process and can help sales teams close more deals. LeadIQ increases sales and marketing efficiency by allowing your sales team to focus on higher-value activities.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 21, 2020

With over a hundred and one different things that could kill your cloud software business, poor marketing is the slow poison that can put it to sleep for good. With every SaaS market crowded these days— G2 lists over 2,800 solutions for “ CRM ” alone—there’s little room for error in your marketing. Product complexity.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Having the tools to help you sell is definitely a boon for any small sales team — as long as the tools work well together. The difference between an integrated technology stack and one that requires you to continually re-input data and come in and out of tools that require different logins or even different devices is huge.

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