Pointclear

JUNE 7, 2011

For the past 11 years, I have been advising organizations on how to plan and execute their b2b lead generation campaigns. B2B lead generation is complex, and there is always work to be done. As a matter of fact, successful lead generation processes rarely run what we know as "campaigns."

Lead Generation 229

Lead Generation Campaigns Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 229

Pointclear

MARCH 1, 2012

Lack of clarity and erroneous assumptions about demand generation, lead management and marketing automation are effectively addressed in two recent Software Advice whiteboard videos by Carlos Hidalgo, CEO, Annuitas Group , and Executive Director, Marketing Automation Institute. Nonexistent lead management processes.

Demand Generation 165

Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Sales Qualified Lead Lead Management 165

SBI Growth

MAY 28, 2013

Lead Generation is the surest way to drive tangible return on marketing investment. Building a robust B2B Lead Generation program requires the adoption of best practices in two areas; Demand Generation and Lead Management. 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

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?

Lead Generation 177

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

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

DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 8, 2017

I’ve been involved in sales enablement and lead generation since the term was just getting popularized in the B2B tech sector around 2006. And more than ten years later, the definition of what sales enablement actually is has yet to be nailed down. Process-oriented sales enablement. Marketing-generated awareness.

Lead Generation 194

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Rank 194

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

One of the top reported problems plaguing sales forces is the lack of quality leads. 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.

Sales Qualified Lead 276

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 276

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

JANUARY 26, 2013

There are four fundamental steps to developing and executing your Year 1 marketing strategy: Develop a Lead Generation Strategy. Implement Demand Generation. Build Lead Gen Infrastructure. DEVELOP A LEAD GENERATION STRATEGY. There should be both demand generation and nurture campaigns.

Ideal Customer Profile 300

Ideal Customer Profile Demand Generation Agencies Promotion Demand Generation 300

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 ). What is social media demand generation?

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Social Media 130

SBI Growth

AUGUST 8, 2012

Marketing, do you have a sales quota tied to Lead Generation ? Do you wait for it to come or will you lead on this issue? Over the last 12 months we: Surveyed over 10,000 sales representatives. Surveyed over 4,500 sales managers. In the past, leads could be generated and then handed off to sales.

Quota 276

Quota Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation 276

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Teaser: Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies. Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Gen Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 120

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Strong demand generation effort is required throughout the year to maintain a steady flow of leads to the sales field. SBI lead generation clients leverage the Implementation Matrix to guide plan structure and cadence. Expected cost per lead. Maximize Feasibility of Success.

Lead Rank 326

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Cost per Lead Marketing 326

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

One of the top reported problems plaguing sales forces is the lack of quality leads. 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.

Sales Qualified Lead 239

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 239

SBI Growth

JULY 12, 2013

The CEO may even be considering moving marketing under sales. At least the Sales team is carrying a number. This included leveraging a Sales Productivity Benchmark (SPB) conducted by Sales Benchmark index. The timeframe for transformation is not one the CEO or Sales leader have the patience to stomach.

Marketing 323

Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Call-back 323

SBI Growth

MAY 1, 2013

She inherited a legacy B2B marketing team, no marketing automation or lead generation program. Sales leadership continues to hammer marketing for support. They are looking for help generating qualified leads. At this point sales sees no value in marketing and why would they? No Lead Generation program.

Outsourcing Services 296

Outsourcing Services Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation 296

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. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

Lead Generation 130

Lead Generation Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 130

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Over the past year, there have been many great Marketing & Lead Generation blog posts. I successfully calculate an ROI on my Lead Generation program ? I built credibility with the sales team ? I am tracking the most important success metrics for lead generation ? I helped my legacy staff evolve ?

Marketing 297

Marketing Face-to-face Buyer Persona Lead Rank 297

SBI Growth

JANUARY 17, 2013

Engaging with these enhancements will drive Demand Generation. Sales teams know that social selling on LinkedIn will help make their number. The Marketing team can help support sales rep social sellers by growing their own networks. This gets your sales reps more connected to potential prospects.

LinkedIn 332

LinkedIn Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Networking 332

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 12, 2013

View the generation of leads in context of their conversion to qualified Opportunities for the sales force. Leads should be tracked to Opportunities and Wins. A common mistake is to attribute total success to the original lead source without careful analysis of the chain of events. The Tale of Two Lead Sources.

Cost per Lead 282

Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Leads 282

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

B2B Marketing teams are seeing fruit from their investment in content marketing to fuel Lead Generation efforts; 2-3x increase in the quantity of inbound leads. Higher close rates of from inbound leads. Reduced overall sales cycles. More leads that close quicker and at a higher rate of success.

Direct Mail 319

Direct Mail Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 319

SBI Growth

JULY 7, 2013

In 2011, 57% of the Buyer’s Journey was completed before first contact with a sales rep. A BPM provides the marketing team a blueprint for effective demand generation and lead management. BLUEPRINT FOR EFFECTIVE LEAD GENERATION. Buyer Process Maps produce a blueprint for effective Lead Generation.

Marketing 310

Marketing Lead Nurturing Demand Generation Agencies Social Media 310

SBI Growth

JANUARY 4, 2013

World Class marketing leaders approach Sales Kick-off as an engagement opportunity. Credibility with sales is a natural result. Marketing leaders are active participants throughout the sales meetings. Identify gaps in the Buyer Process mapping to Sales Process. Marketing Evolution at Sales Kick-off. The Old Way.

Marketing 297

Marketing Buyer Persona Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 297

The Pipeline

JULY 29, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales And Marketing Alignment In Terms Of Lead Generation In A 2.0 Stored in BANTER , Business Acumen , Guest Post , Marketing , Proactive , Productivity , Sales 2.0 , execution. Sales and marketing lead generation tools follow this suit. March 2008.

Sales Qualified Lead 266

Sales Qualified Lead Pipeline Lead Rank Lead Scoring 266

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 24, 2012

A more robust framework for the ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment) calculation is required at the campaign level to provide a reliable picture of Lead Generation efforts. It's a calculation that doesn't inspire confidence of the CEO, CFO or sales leader. The projection ROI is based on the average sales price and gross margin.

Demand Generation Agencies 293

Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 293

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.

Sales Qualified Lead 130

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Software 130

SalesHandy

AUGUST 3, 2020

Somewhat similar to affiliate marketing, a lead generation business generates leads and sells existing products and services for a fee. In the United States alone, there are over 30 million small businesses that generate trillions of dollars in revenues combined. Starting with, what a lead generation business is.

Lead Generation 111

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 111

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. An LDR is not a sales rep either.

Outsourcing Services 293

Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Trade Show 293

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

B2B CMO’s are expected to deliver hard Lead Generation metrics: Quantity of Sales Qualified Leads to the sales force. The path to success for year a B2B CMO’s year one includes: Generate quick wins to build momentum. The quick wins will build credibility with sales and the CEO. Buyer Process Maps.

Top of Funnel 282

Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Sales Qualified Lead Decision Maker 282

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales Force (Mis)Alignment. Stored in Business Acumen , Coaching , Demand Generation , Hiring Sales Talent , Planning , Sales Force Alignment , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales eXchange , execution.

Pipeline 223

Pipeline Hiring Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 223

Zoominfo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Whether it’s to access fast customer support, resolve a technical issue, or simply connect to a sales representative, more and more companies are adopting chatbots and conversational marketing platforms to their websites. It’s the very thing you need between your sales team and future prospects. Be the Change You Want to See.

Demand Generation 130

Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Engineering Top of Funnel 130

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you don’t, lead generation efforts will hit road blocks. Live leads will break away as you reel them in. Your credibility with the sales leader will quickly dwindle. Use these optimizations to improve your mobile responsive site and demand generation strategy. But what are you putting into action?

Lead Rank 325

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Advertising Advertising 325

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 9, 2013

An expert will help you think through your sales strategy. Sign up now and get the Sales Strategy Grader to ensure you are ready! It necessitates a shift in your sales strategy. 3 Steps to Develop a Sales Strategy to Sell the Orange. Each sales person will have a prioritized list of potential customers.

Sales Qualified Lead 297

Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Margin 297

The Pipeline

JULY 25, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Removing The Barrier From Sales – Sales eXchange – 107. Stored in Attitude , Listening , Proactive , Proactivity , Review , Sales eXchange , Success , execution. Sales eXchange , Sales Success , Self improvement , Tibor Shanto , Win/loss analysis. Demand Generation.

Pipeline 265

Pipeline Hiring Top of Funnel Vendor 265

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

This exercise is a standard component of the SBI Lead Generation playbook for our clients and I want to share it with you. Sales leaders if you want more leads in 2013, forward this blog post to your peer in marketing.). Step 5: Map Potential Demand Generation Opportunities. Brainstorm new ideas.

Exercises 310

Exercises Lead Scoring Lead Rank Marketing 310

SBI Growth

MAY 5, 2013

She has helped build the company with superb demand generation efforts. She has been trying to reduce her cost per lead, but have not been able to get below $360 per qualified lead. Kathy was going to pay more attention to the formal management of leads between sales and marketing. Top Insights.

Cost per Lead 323

Cost per Lead Inbound Buyer Persona Cost per Acquisition 323

DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 23, 2019

Even so, trade-show events are still one of the best ways to get your solution in front of a crowd of likely prospects: 41% of companies consider event marketing to be their top channel for lead generation. Trade shows are an expensive way to generate leads, even if you don’t have a booth. Prioritize pre-event outreach.

Trade Show 227

Trade Show Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Generation 227