The Pipeline

JUNE 28, 2013

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Video Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Intent 282

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Better Alignment Between Sales and Marketing Account-based strategies foster closer collaboration between sales and marketing teams, ensuring a unified approach to customer acquisition. ZoomInfo ZoomInfo Marketing is a powerful solution designed to revolutionize demand generation and account-based marketing strategies.

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LeadBoxer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Business-to-business (B2B) demand generation is important for any business. Awareness of your business’ products and services involves demand generation marketing strategies. You can skip some parts of the post and jump ahead: What is Demand Generation Marketing?

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

Zoominfo

MARCH 13, 2025

These stories of real companies that have used ZoomInfo to grow, retain, and expand their customer base show how an intelligent approach can drive measurable success: higher conversions, stronger sales alignment, and more predictable growth. Intent data to prioritize high-value accounts and improve lead scoring.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Account Based Marketing Sales Qualified Lead 130

Zoominfo

JANUARY 5, 2023

At ZoomInfo, our demand generation team engages hundreds of thousands of global customers and prospects every month using our MarketingOS platform. Eliminate Dirty Data Snafus that Lead to Misalignment In B2B tech, sales and marketing misalignment is a tale as old as time.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 5, 2013

Ask a group of sales people what are the most important attribute or abilities a good sales person needs to master, and “Listening Skills” will usually be near the top of the list. By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca. No argument here, the ability and as importantly the patience to listen are crucial.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The apps help businesses customize their Salesforce environment, addressing needs across sales, marketing, customer service, and finance functions. These top apps cover a range of use-cases, from enhancing sales processes and automating marketing tasks to improving customer relationship management and boosting overall productivity.

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SalesForce Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Intent Signal 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When we launched ZoomInfo Marketing in 2022, our goal was to bring ZoomInfo’s unparalleled B2B data and insights to demand generation and marketing teams. When ABM first emerged, the promise of an account-based view meant better sales and marketing alignment. This is even more true for existing ZoomInfo Sales customers.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Will fixing a sales problem accelerate your path to promotion? This tool will expose you to the 6 biggest problems sales leaders face. 4 in 5 SVP of Sales jobs become available because the number was missed. They want somebody who can fix sales problems. You see it everywhere in the sales force. Action For You.

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Promotion Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Intent 310

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Unlike basic analytics, this software bridges the gap between raw traffic data and actionable sales intelligence. Here are some of the benefits: Lead Generation : Detailed visitor data can improve lead quality and conversion rates. Faster Sales Cycles : Access to detailed visitor data shortens the sales process.

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Anthony Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The version of me that makes that promise—and all others like it—has great intentions, even if the only thing he does consistently is fail to keep his side of the bargain. It starts by demanding more from yourself than anyone else could reasonably—or even unreasonably—demand of you.

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Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Exercises Negotiation 94

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Getting ghosted is an unfortunate fact of sales life nowadays. To help you out on that front, we here at The HubSpot Sales Blog — the Internet's definitive, ultimate, unimpeachably authoritative authority on all things sales-related and sales-adjacent — tapped some experts for strategies they use to get an unresponsive prospect talking again.

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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 is Lead Generation? Lead generation is by and large a more focused effort toward familiarizing potential customers with a company’s value proposition with the end goal being conversion. B2B Lead Generation Sources.

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 240

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. A MQL is the foundation of processes within a marketing funnel — namely, an inflection point of engagement met that drives expectations for sales intervention.

Lead Rank 246

Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 246

DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I’m David Sill , Head of Sales Enablement at DiscoverOrg. Today we’re going to be discussing emotional intelligence; more specifically, four things that you can try to marshal your emotions towards greater sales success. Check out the video version on YouTube ! So what is “emotional intelligence”? ” Let me explain.

Video 139

Video Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank Top of Funnel 139

SBI

JULY 10, 2018

For many sales and marketing teams, discovering an in-month deal requires a whole lot of luck. Traditional demand generation methods just aren’t cutting it anymore. A marketing team judges how qualified a lead is based on engagement alone; a sales team takes that lead and discovers it isn’t a fit at all.

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Intent Data Lead Rank Lead Scoring Closing 138

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Inbound sales is a modern sales methodology based on the fact that customers are more in charge of their buyer's journey than ever before and have quick and easy access to the information they need to decide on making a sale before ever speaking to a sales rep. What is demand generation? Image Source.

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Lead Gen Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation Targets 130

The Pipeline

JUNE 15, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interactive Selling , Proactive , Productivity , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sell Better , Success , Value , execution. Go ahead, do it, its good for you and your sales!

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 3, 2018

Even if you hit your sales goal, the new quarter is still a great time to take stock of wins and losses … AND start building your pipeline for a quota-crushing Q3. Just like exercise and eating your vegetables, building sales pipeline means doing the hard things now in order to reap a future reward. It starts today. Not always.

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Pipeline Top of Funnel Buyer Intent Sales Qualified Lead 192

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline, and provides important context to future sales conversations. What is B2B Sales Prospecting?

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Zoominfo

MAY 11, 2021

Look for titles such as CEO, CFO, and VP of sales. Trick #3: Use intent data to serve relevant content Your content will have a greater impact if it aligns with your audience’s pain points. That’s where intent data comes in. Intent signals show a purchasing spectrum, ranging from no or little intent to high intent.

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Top of Funnel ROI Campaigns Maximizer 130

Zoominfo

MAY 11, 2021

Look for titles such as CEO, CFO, and VP of sales. Trick #3: Use intent data to serve relevant content. Something people tend to forget is content becomes stagnant really, really quickly,” says Hussam AlMukhtar, senior director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. That’s where intent data comes in.

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Top of Funnel ROI Campaigns Maximizer 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

Technology : Sales and marketing intelligence platforms and customer relationship management systems. Job titles involved : Executives, directors, and managers of product development, product marketing, marketing strategy, sales intelligence, marketing intelligence, and competitive analysis.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 264

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

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Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Strategy 208

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. A MQL is the foundation of processes within a marketing funnel — namely, an inflection point of engagement met that drives expectations for sales intervention.

Lead Rank 195

Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 195

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 generation is by and large a more focused effort toward familiarizing potential customers with a company’s value proposition with the end goal being conversion. What is a Lead? Pretty simple, right?

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 23, 2019

If you’ve done your homework, that trade show is a small(ish) pond of like-minded prospects where your sales reps can catch a lot of really big fish! We asked Jake Shaffren, DiscoverOrg’s Director of Sales, and Nina Wooten, our Director of Demand Generation, about their favorite tips for generating sales leads at trade shows and events.

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Trade Show Marketing Qualified Lead Leads Lead Generation 227

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.

Lead Rank 130

Lead Rank Paid Content Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

While there are countless KPIs you could track, we’re laying out the ones specifically tailored for demand generation marketers. Set your own benchmarks,” says Mitchell Hanson, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. Intent lift. Run two variations of a campaign — one with intent data layered in and one without.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead 130

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Bridging the Content Chasm Sales is increasingly using strategic content creation and distribution as part of the sales process – from outbound, to advancing pipeline along, to awareness and education on social platforms. With that responsibility, often there is a need to create content to assist with the sales education process.

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Hiring Marketing How To Intent Data 126

Pointclear

MAY 16, 2011

James Obermayer, Executive Director and CEO of the Sales Lead Management Association and President of Sales Leakage Consulting is a regular guest blogger with ViewPoint. This is how the lead generation wizard made a difference. Compared the sales quotas each salesperson had for each device category by office. The Result.

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Direct Mail Territories Lead Generation Social Media 150

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

You can further prioritize with buyer intent and other actionable insights. Nina Wooten, Director of Demand Generation at ZoomInfo

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Ideal Customer Profile Customer Buyer Intent Outbound 100

Zoominfo

AUGUST 22, 2022

. “Your company puts out products in the market to solve problems for people — which naturally begets the messaging,” says Mitchell Hanson, senior director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. Then there’s intent data. Your buyer persona is the VP of sales for both. sales, marketing, operations, etc).

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Segment Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing B2B 130

Zoominfo

MARCH 28, 2022

To gain their prospects’ trust, sales teams need to understand the customer and leverage all of the tools at their disposal to deliver value before their competitors. “Firmographic and demographic data are table stakes,” says Mitchell Hanson, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. How to Connect with Prospects 1.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 7, 2023

Regardless of your approach, it’s important to invest in ABM technology solutions that support these three areas: Account planning Company and contact data Intent and visitor intelligence Account planning How many accounts are enough? Inaccurate or generalized targeting means wasted time and money.

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Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Greater Sales and Marketing Alignment Timing and relevance can make or break the effectiveness of your ABM strategy. This is where sales and marketing alignment can make a difference. Intent data and website visitor data are combined into a funnel view, showing where each account is in the buying journey.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 1, 2022

We’ve all heard the stories (maybe you’ve even told some yourself) of sales and marketing teams working in unison, launching hyper-targeted account-based marketing (ABM) campaigns that resonate with ideal customers — and drive the type of revenue that makes your team legendary. Did you achieve true sales and marketing alignment?

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