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

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As a Marketing Leader, you pay attention to mobile trends. If you don’t, lead generation efforts will hit road blocks. Best in class marketers evolved beyond mobile optimized websites. Mobile adoption as a marketing tool became readily apparent as we watched the latest Super Bowl commercials. I monitor them daily.

Lead Rank 325

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Advertising Advertising 325

Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

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. ZoomInfo has identified four areas — or quadrants — that together create a framework for a successful go-to-market approach: Build loyalty. Market expansion.

Ideal Customer Profile 264

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 264

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Author: Jen Smith, VP Marketing, MarketingProfs In the “Before Times” – way before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – virtual events were often seen as lesser-than to in-person, bigger-budget events. UBA Trends Day planned to host its in-person event in Brussels in March 2020. Organizers and speakers are reinventing virtual events.

Demand Generation Agencies 358

Demand Generation Agencies Face-to-face Lead Rank Conference 358

Zoominfo

JANUARY 16, 2025

In B2B marketing, context is king. Without the right context, marketers risk burning time, budget, and internal goodwill on campaigns that just dont drive results. Understanding Intent Data: From Noise to Opportunity Intent data is a familiar concept to marketers, but it has evolved significantly in the past several years.

Intent 130

Intent Intent Data Intent Signal Account Based Marketing 130

SBI Growth

APRIL 26, 2013

Yes… we better know our customer”, was the response from the head of marketing. The burden of “selling when a rep isn’t present” has shifted to the marketing department. Marketing not only has to stimulate demand, it has to nurture buyers until they are ready to engage with a rep. The answer that followed wasn’t so crisp.

Customer 316

Customer Buyer Persona Survey Demand Generation Targets 316

SBI Growth

MARCH 4, 2013

If this is a trend, do you know why? Insufficient Marketing-Provided Leads. The Marketing department is also supposed to provide leads. Unfortunately, many marketing organizations confuse demand generation with providing leads. Sales Reps leave when no support for leads comes from Marketing.

Hiring 326

Hiring Outsourcing Services Lead Nurturing Demand Generation Targets 326

The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

23 Marketing Tips For Avoiding Small Business Failure. Stored in Attitude , Communication , Communication Strategy , Compete , Guest Post , Marketing , execution. Unfortunately there are also many sales and marketing reasons. Implementing the program is the key to marketing success. Avoid Ad Hoc Marketing.

Small Business 253

Small Business Small Business Pipeline Marketing 253

Pointclear

APRIL 18, 2012

His focus in the Marketing Effectiveness and Strategy practice helps his clients achieve extraordinary results. Video Marketing - A Surprising Trend. He adds that this is part of a larger, content-driven marketing trend that includes rich media. Along with this trend, media integration is becoming more prominent.

Trends 157

Trends Social Media Top of Funnel Lead Rank 157

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. We believe this rapid journey both validates our initial vision and reinforces our commitment to innovation as we continue to grow and serve B2B marketers everywhere.

Account Based Marketing 147

Account Based Marketing Intent Data Vendor Intent Signal 147

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.

Lead Generation 240

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 240

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Over time, we see trends - some good, some unfortunate. Ignoring Content Marketing. Take the simple example of Marketing Automation technology. It can be wonderful for helping you stimulate and manage latent sales demand. The process defines your demand generation and lead management workflow.

Hiring 326

Hiring Lead Rank Collateral Case Study 326

Increase Sales

MARCH 29, 2013

This person will be 100% about business growth; will be the in house liaison between marketing and selling; and will represent the next generation of talent management. Brand marketing. Web marketing. Analytical skills to understand and measure marketing ROI. Engagement talents from blogging to demand generation.

Eloqua 151

Eloqua Hiring Marketing Small Business 151

Pointclear

MAY 14, 2013

My guest today is Michael Brenner, Vice President of Marketing and Content Strategy at SAP and Managing Editor for the SAP Business Innovation site. At SAP, Michael’s challenge is to transform social business and content marketing to reduce cost-per-acquisition of new customers. Sales and Marketing Need to Speak a Common Language.

Top of Funnel 260

Top of Funnel SAP Cost per Acquisition Customer 260

SBI Growth

AUGUST 31, 2012

“When we have deep information about our customers, it makes all the difference in the world,” said the Chief Marketing Officer of one Fortune 500 company. Understanding exactly how buyers are behaving and thinking is becoming more of a premium for achieving success in marketing today. Market to the Right Buyers. What do you do?

Buyer Persona 282

Buyer Persona Buyer Analytics Research 282

The Pipeline

APRIL 17, 2013

In today’s market there are a number of parallels; a specific one can be found in those industries that are making the transition from selling products, to managed services. Again, nothing wrong with the thinking or reality, just the lack of consistently delivering against plan. What’s in Your Pipeline? Tibor Shanto.

Demand Generation Agencies 296

Demand Generation Agencies Top of Funnel Territories Demand Generation Targets 296

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Marketing teams spend a huge amount of time and money to find out what motivates their prospective customers. Online chat tools are a cornerstone of this approach, more broadly known as conversational marketing. What is Conversational Marketing? Real-time communication: Messages that are sent and received instantly.

Account Based Marketing 130

Account Based Marketing Buyer Conversion Marketing 130

Zoominfo

JUNE 15, 2022

Profiling prospective customers is vital to ensuring that a marketing campaign is targeting the right people with the right message. With better profiles, demand generation teams can craft stronger advertising campaigns. Marketers can attract and retain prospective customers more effectively.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Customer Marketing Demand Generation Agencies 130

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. Keep reading.

Lead Generation 243

Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 243

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Recently I have seen a trend that has warmed my heart a wee bit, companies who are actually creating sales libraries for their sales teams. The trend I am seeing at a number of companies goes beyond that. The market is changing, are you? Demand Generation. When Sales Met Marketing. Tibor Shanto. Guest Post.

Pipeline 253

Pipeline Top of Funnel Hiring Real Estate 253

Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2022

Marketers have spent years making sure they get credit for the leads generated by their hardworking teams. Instead, B2B marketers are turning their attention to key performance indicators that showcase how full-funnel marketing efforts can deliver increased performance. In 2020, that figure was down to 47%.

Account Based Marketing 130

Account Based Marketing Marketing Lead Rank Top of Funnel 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The rapid rise of generative AI has become the most captivating trend in the tech industry today. The ability of generative AI to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and generate content is already freeing up valuable time that entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals can use to instead focus on more strategic decision-making.

Data 130

Data Lead Rank Scale Marketing 130

The Pipeline

AUGUST 8, 2011

Last week I wrote about the follies of having a shorter sales cycle , beyond the points highlighted, I think it raises another trend in sales these days. You often hear sales leaders articulate their long-term plans, direction of the market, and how they plan to take a leadership role in many of the developments they outline.

ACT 244

ACT Pipeline Top of Funnel Hiring 244

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Every industry has something that’s top-of-mind,” says Demand Generation Specialist Dominique Catabay. For example, we sell to sales and marketing, so the fiscal calendar year drives decisions for our prospects. XX email marketing trends you must know.” I like to use puns in marketing emails.”. Seasonality.

B2B 243

B2B Hubspot Marketo Account Based Marketing 243

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?

Lead Generation 177

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

The Pipeline

APRIL 27, 2011

No matter how difficult your market or month is, there’s always something to celebrate. This can be an overview of new research, feedback from a recent customer briefing, review of new market trends or analyst data, or even a quick presentation or interview (live or recorded) with an actual customer. Demand Generation.

Sales Meeting 251

Sales Meeting Pipeline Meeting Hiring 251

Pointclear

JULY 10, 2012

Here are the results for Q1, 2001 through Q2, 2012: The numbers say the following to me: Leads trend in the direction of GDP. Overall lead rates trended down in 2002 and from 2008 – Q3 2009—yep, just as the economy did. Overall lead rates trended down in 2002 and from 2008 – Q3 2009—yep, just as the economy did.

Lead Generation 150

Lead Generation PointClear Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 150

Pointclear

JUNE 10, 2016

Understanding the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results—the final of a multi-part blog series. Many challenges facing Sales and Marketing have been around since the beginning of time. Each were covered in detail, and referenced thought leadership from industry leaders. Are these truly leads?

Sales Qualified Lead 160

Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Face-to-face Inbound 160

Emissary

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For tech companies that specialize in cybersecurity for the financial services industry, the demand for the product is already there. Your demand generation strategy will help you position your company ahead of competitors and amplify your message to prospects. Demand Generation vs Lead Generation.

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Top of Funnel 52

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You know what’s a colossal marketing mistake? While every new marketing venture requires due diligence, the nuances of international communications are often overlooked when marketers try to gain traction in a new region. You can’t simply “copy and paste” your marketing efforts from the U.S. into another market.

Demand Generation Agencies 130

Demand Generation Agencies Webinar Metrics Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

This month we focus on the marketing technology stack, the power of direct dials, productivity myths, SEO, and more! Investing In Marketing Technology: 7 Key Considerations. The marketing landscape changes constantly as new trends emerge and innovative tactics catch on as effective marketing strategies.

B2B 124

B2B B2C Marketing Demand Generation Agencies 124

A Sales Guy

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The increasing trend of having marketing take over the MDR or lead qualification role of inside sales has been hotly debated and tested in recent months. I still think it’s a good idea, but needs certain expectations and circumstances across sales & marketing to work long-term. Revenue responsibility.

Inside Sales 118

Inside Sales Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Lead Qualification 118

The Pipeline

AUGUST 26, 2011

Her company’s sales training had focused on helping customers find emerging markets, gaps in an industry’s solutions to challenges and areas where IT should be entering in order to take advantage of the latest and most sustainable trends. Is the market the customer is in ideal? Demand Generation. Book Notice.

Pipeline 227

Pipeline Top of Funnel Hiring Cold Calling 227

The Pipeline

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The other two, allow you to spot changing trends and help you avoid the tunnel vision created when you look only at the wins. Demand Generation. When Sales Met Marketing. Community Marketing Blog. Sales and Marketing Loudmouth. Book Notice. Book Review. Business Acumen. Buying Process. Cold calling.

Pipeline 225

Pipeline Hiring Top of Funnel Lead Rank 225

Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2021

Further digitization of the buyer’s journey, along with the pandemic’s impact on field sales and marketing tactics, has only accelerated this trend. For instance, in the fintech example, why would you willingly waste marketing spend on retargeting the perfect and not-so-perfect prospects? But marketers still do.

Ideal Customer Profile 147

Ideal Customer Profile Google Analytics Strategy Google 147

Vengreso

JANUARY 22, 2025

Introduction to Sales Training Blogs Sales training blogs are an essential resource for sales professionals looking to improve their skills, stay up-to-date with industry trends, and learn from experienced sales leaders. From AI strategies to cold-calling techniques, these blogs provide the insights you need.

Training 75

Training Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile SalesForce 75