Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 29, 2024

Sales pipeline maintenance takes effort and discipline, but the payoff in terms of increased efficiency, accuracy and revenue makes it well worth the investment. The post 6 Keys to Effective Pipeline Management for B2B Sellers appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And in the age of AI-assisted sales, what was once a long process of research, targeting, and crafting outreach has now become remarkably fast. But today’s top AI sales assistants don’t just help sales teams work faster — with the right data, AI helps sellers make smarter decisions. What is AI Sales Assistant Software?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2025

The world of B2B sales and marketing is at an inflection point. Traditional go-to-market (GTM) strategies, which rely on fragmented systems, are struggling to keep up with the demands of an increasingly competitive, fast-paced market. Its the engine that powers prospecting, personalization, and pipeline generation.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Personalization, precision and performance are the keys to modern B2B marketing. And account-based marketing software is what helps your team nail all three with perfection. Account-based marketing (ABM) is not a new discipline, but the tools that help fuel successful ABM are constantly evolving.

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Nimble - Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Managing a sales pipeline effectively is critical for marketing agencies aiming to achieve consistent growth and maintain a competitive edge. A well-managed pipeline ensures that leads are nurtured, conversions are optimized, and team productivity is maximized.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 13, 2025

Marketing leaders are constantly challenged to drive growth, personalize engagement, and uncover new revenue opportunities. But without the right Go-to-Market Intelligence foundation, marketing efforts can become fragmented leading to wasted budget, missed opportunities, and ROI thats nearly impossible to prove.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s most effective go-to-market teams are increasingly embracing signal-based selling , a strategy that leverages real-time data and unique insights about promising prospects to gain a crucial edge in intensely competitive markets. Funding Funding rounds are among the strongest signals for both sales and marketing teams.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 18, 2025

In the latest episode of the Expert Inside interview series, John Golden hosts Tim Bradley , the co-founder of Pennant Video to discuss the impact of video content on the mid-funnel marketing process. Conclusion This episode offers valuable insights into how video content can be used effectively in the middle of the marketing funnel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

After 18 years in B2B marketing, Ive seen this song and dance before. And lets face it, most B2B marketing teams didnt exactly have a foolproof plan to ensure ROI. If youre not actively working to move those prospects through the pipeline, you might as well not have bothered. Early in my career, events terrified me.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sales teams face constant pressure to close deals faster and more effectively. Sales acceleration platforms provide a powerful solution, helping businesses optimize workflows, engage prospects, and convert leads more efficiently. These tools are now essential for companies looking to maintain a competitive edge in a demanding market.

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The Pipeline

MAY 25, 2020

Sales Scrum Podcast Episode #11 – Guest Steve Gielda. Having conducted post-mortems on enterprise-level deals for leading companies, Steve shares what he has learned over the years, and more importantly, some actionable insights that will boost you in all markets. Join us and fatten up your pipeline! BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sales team success often hinges on the quantity and quality of leads routed from marketing campaigns and organic channels. This is where lead capture software comes into play, offering a powerful solution for businesses looking to streamline their lead generation processes, boost their sales pipeline , and track key sales metrics.

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Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2021

In just the last 12 months, we launched ZoomInfo Engage to automate sales outreach. We launched Workflows to activate market insights, buyer intent, and website activity. It’s impossible to listen to every sales call, every support call, and every recruiting conversation. We’ve had some big moments at ZoomInfo over the years.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 12, 2020

In the sales realm I believe we may be about to see a big shift. It’s time for business owners and sales leaders to take action to make sure you can sell effectively if we enter a downtown. Do not be surprised if deals in your pipeline don’t close. Shine a light on your sales environment. This includes your prospects.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Go-to-market teams are constantly looking for integrated solutions that can help them work faster, smarter, and more effectively. ZoomInfo’s new integration with Clari Groove helps sales teams automatically sync contacts between ZoomInfo, Salesforce, and Groove Flows — seamlessly bridging the gap between lead identification and engagement.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

If you hire and train sales development reps smartly, they move on to leadership roles. Here's how to keep your pipeline of star talent filled. The post The Next-Gen Sales Development Team appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 11, 2024

GTMnow is the media brand of GTMfund – sharing go-to-market advice from the top 1% of revenue operators including the 350 executives behind the fund, news, and our viewpoints from working with hundreds of portfolio companies. This could be ACV for one rep, close rate for another, or pipeline volume for the team as a whole.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 2, 2025

In a recent interview, host John Golden talked with Chris Peer , the founder and CEO of Sinc Show, a top B2B online marketing agency. Chris has over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, and client communication. He also wrote a book called The Great Eight Pillars: ROI-Driven Marketing for Manufacturing Companies.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the latest episode of the Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kasper , a marketing visionary based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kasper is the founder of a company that helps brands build in-house marketing capabilities and the author of the bestselling book “Moving In-House.”

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The conversation delved into the evolution of sales strategies in response to changing buyer behavior, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of artificial intelligence. This blog post will break down the key insights and actionable advice shared by Wes, focusing on his five proven steps to making every sale.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 28, 2022

Lack of quality opportunities clogs your pipeline, causes inaccurate forecasts and causes sales professionals to miss their goals. The post Qualifying Opportunities: Your Sales Growth Superpower appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2025

The rapid adoption of GPT-based AI tools isnt simply a technological evolution in sales; its a fundamental restructuring of how teams work. And theyre moving the needle: According to McKinsey , sales orgs that use AI see revenue uplifts of up to 15% and sales ROI uplifts of up to 20%. Its about building GPT-native sales teams.

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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.

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MarketJoy

MARCH 24, 2025

Your sales team is always on the hunt for leads, but only a few convert from leads to business? This is a classic pain point for all B2B companies: how to populate their sales pipeline with leads that are actually qualified and do convert. That precision means a higher volume of quality leads flowing into your pipeline.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 9, 2021

Since the turn of the millennium, mastering and perfecting the Customer Experience (CX) has been a goal for Marketing Leaders. Through CX strategy, leading revenue marketing teams will uncover areas of friction and process as a continuous feedback loop between.

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Sales Gravy

MARCH 30, 2025

It can also make life much easier if your sales plan and quota gets bigger in the back half of the year as many do. The most important thing you can do right now is conduct a deep dive analysis of your pipeline. Get your calculator out and do the math on how much you need in your pipeline to crush your Q2 number.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

To be successful, sales professionals need to be experts in many different areas at once: their product’s strengths and weaknesses, their prospects’ pain points and needs, and the broader economic and competitive landscapes. To give sellers a fighting chance, sales leaders need to build an effective, flexible sales enablement program.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 13, 2025

According to a 2023 survey of over 450 sales leaders, 91% of their teams missed quota that year. And even with revenue up in 2024 , reps are still struggling to meet their sales goals. Getting stuck on YTD sales. Projecting a sales cycle ahead of time gives sellers a better chance of making their numbers.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, the importance of building genuine relationships cannot be overstated. Carter , a seasoned expert in relationship marketing and podcasting. Understanding Relationship Marketing What is Relationship Marketing? Reciprocity Good networkers will naturally reciprocate your efforts.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 29, 2025

In a recent episode of the expert insight interview series, John Golden delves into the transformative world of geofencing advertising with marketing professionals Barbara Wardell and Ernest Kulhari. Sales Perspective and Targeting Leveraging Data for Targeted Advertising From a sales perspective, geofencing offers significant advantages.

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