Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 21, 2019

Author: Sabrina Ferraioli “A trend gains power over time, because it’s not merely part of a moment, it’s a tool, a connector that will become more valuable as other people commit to engaging in it.". — Seth Godin. So we’ve developed a list of the hottest trends. Automated sales prospecting. Data matters more than ever.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 30, 2025

Heres how some of todays top experts use AI to sidestep common challenges, encourage experimentation, enhance sales training, and create smarter prospecting lists. Lead Scoring and Intent Analysis: AI ranks leads and identifies intent signals to prioritize the prospects most likely to convert. Take email prospecting, for instance.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Every once in a while, the conversation with a prospect is going to die down and never pick back up — but you don't have to take those fizzle-outs lying down. There are some strategies you can leverage to give yourself a fighting chance at re-engaging a prospect who seems like a lost cause. Let's see what they had to say!

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In Q4, we released enhancements to Copilot, our GTM Intelligence platform, that further empower enterprise GTM teams to engage prospects and customers with greater precision, speed, and intelligence. We believe these innovations will continue to revolutionize how teams identify opportunities, engage prospects, and close deals.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 29, 2020

In the sales domain, this big change has accelerated the trend to digital selling. As sales forces have been sent home and told their clients won’t meet them with them in-person, they have had to use new digital tools just to keep doing their job. Prospecting. There are some great digital listening tools out there.

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Zoominfo

MAY 5, 2021

You’re better off getting your advertisement in front of 100 people in a single row of that stadium—as long as they’re good-fit prospects. Here are three trends to help you segment both efficiently and safely—this year and beyond. Trend #1: Getting Granular. Trend #2: Leveraging real-time intent data.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 6, 2021

Read on to discover the latest CRM trends for sales and marketers to use in 2021—and beyond. Future Trends in CRM. So heading into the new year, consider the following for future sales enablement and customer engagement, based on predicted trends: 1. Share the same goals and tools between sales and marketing teams.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 28, 2025

The landscape of sales automation is evolving rapidly, with AI-driven innovations reshaping how businesses engage with prospects, optimize outreach, and close deals. These tools engage prospects in real-time, answer common questions, schedule meetings, and even qualify leads before human intervention.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 15, 2024

If you find navigating LinkedIn overwhelming, trust me, you're not alone — but if you approach the platform with a clear strategy, you can turn it into a powerful tool for generating pipeline and driving sales. Here's a look at the “clear strategy” I use to ensure I get the most out of my LinkedIn prospecting efforts.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As technology continues to accelerate the pace of advances, other elements of prospecting are not keeping up. One clear example is the role of the telephone in prospecting success. They need to adopt a new view of the role of the telephone in the age of asynchronous prospecting. Not Your Daddy’s Phone. They will make the call.

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SalesFuel

JANUARY 8, 2025

Staying on top of B2B sales trends is important. Prepare for these top B2B sales trends Virtual selling is no longer simply an option. G2s Ling Koay credits advancements in tools for the shift. Sales teams now have powerful tools, she writes. But knowledge of this trend isnt enough. Its a must.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article explores the cutting-edge tools and methodologies that will define the future of video sales mastery, with a spotlight on Vengreso’s FlyMSG Sales Pro Plan for teams , the top choice for salespeople seeking to elevate their video sales performance.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2025

GTM Intelligence also gives companies the fuel to create automations, workflows, and agents that are far more powerful than basic AI solutions, driving real value at scale much faster than mass-market AI tools or simple CRM assistants. Its the engine that powers prospecting, personalization, and pipeline generation.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2025

The landscape is being transformed by innovative tools designed for sales acceleration, optimize processes, and enhance productivity through an accelerated sales process. While many may be familiar with mainstream solutions, there are several sales acceleration tools flying under the radar that can provide a significant edge.

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the past 25 years, sales enablement trends have evolved significantly. Sales enablement practitioners must be ready, willing, and able to observe sales enablement market trends and adapt their strategies and programs accordingly. Let’s explore 11 key sales enablement trends shaping the industry in 2025 and beyond. #1:

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When combined with AI, these signals become powerful tools that reach potential customers much earlier in their journey — giving go-to-market teams a massive advantage over competitors who rely solely on ideal customer profile matches, traditional intent data, or account-fit scores. Deploying AI at scale, however, requires AI-ready data.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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. Sales teams face constant pressure to close deals faster and more effectively.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

These tools not only help teams track performance, but improve engagement strategies and optimize sales workflows. But how can you choose the right tool for your team? These tools typically include features such as click-to-call functionality, local number generation, automated follow-ups, and call recording.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you're in sales, you know that finding prospects isn't easy. The HubSpot Blog surveyed 500+ sales professionals to uncover the top social selling trends to reach more prospects and close more deals — all at your fingertips. Let's take a look at the top social selling trends of 2022. The same can be true online.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 25, 2020

Is your sales team searching too many faces, looking for traces of prospects, instead of narrowing the search to recruit only your ideal clients? Of all the B2B lead generation tools at your disposal, referral selling is the most effective and least expensive. Companies focus their sales prospecting on signing new logos.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 14, 2025

Theyre someone who takes initiative, inspires their fellow salespeople, and drives revenue growth through an innovative approach to prospecting and selling. When it comes to B2B sales, relationships, strategic alignment, and trust determine the success of everything, from initial prospecting to long-term client retention.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

Sellers across every industry are under intense pressure to deliver ambitious results in tightly competitive markets, and it’s much more than a passing trend. This means even the largest of SaaS companies are accepting that former trends and cookie-cutter growth projections no longer apply.”

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 6, 2023

To stay on top of the ever-evolving B2B ecommerce game, you need to pay attention to trends. Social Commerce Will Give Prospects New Shopping Options Take one scroll through Instagram and TikTok and you're guaranteed to come across one item you can buy. ecommerce tools streamline and automate processes for your business.

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Lead411

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sales Tools for 2025 Top 5 AI Sales Tools for 2025 AI tools are revolutionizing the sales landscape, empowering teams to work smarter, personalize outreach, and close deals faster. Heres a look at the top 5 AI sales tools in 2025, complete with real-world examples of use and pricing. Top 5 Best A.I.

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

These intelligent tools are not just about automating tasks; they revolutionize how sales teams operate by offering personalized insights and recommendations. Imagine a digital assistant that not only handles mundane tasks like data entry and follow-ups but also provides predictive analytics to forecast sales trends and optimize strategies.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Now, with the infusion of AI, podcasting is becoming an even more formidable tool for sales teams. AI tools can analyze listener behavior, preferences, and engagement metrics, providing valuable insights into what content resonates most with audiences.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Best Demo Days & Times: Here’s What the Numbers Say If you sell software, you know how persuasive product demos can be as a sales tool. This allows us to identify trends in demo activity, including peak times for demo meetings and optimal periods for demo completion. For example, if a prospect offers to meet on a Tuesday at 3 p.m.

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Lead411

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Future of B2B Data in 2025: 6 Key Trends and Essentials for Success In 2025, B2B data is positioned to be more critical than ever for businesses looking to thrive in competitive markets. Below are the pivotal trends and essentials expected to shape the future of B2B data in 2025.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How to Build a Lead List My Tips for Building a Sales Lead List A prospect may have shown interest in a product or service by responding to an online offer, visiting your company’s booth at a conference, or engaging with social media posts. Enhanced Prospect Profiles The better your prospect profile, the better your call outcomes.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 16, 2025

But with the right symphony of supporting information, go-to-market teams can leverage intent data to deliver precise, tailored, and timely campaigns that surface truly interested prospects. Declared Intent : The most actionable form, where a prospect explicitly requests a demo or more information. The challenge?

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Allego

JANUARY 21, 2025

Sales prospecting has transformed from its traditional roots of cold calls and door-to-door pitches into a dynamic discipline that blends strategy, psychology, and technology. This shift has turned prospecting into a strategic effort. What Is Sales Prospecting? Successful prospecting goes beyond cold calls and generic emails.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 9, 2025

The Problem with Traditional Quoting Imagine this: A sales rep gets an inquiry from a high-value prospect requesting a custom quote. CPQ Tools: The Smart Alternative to Traditional Quoting If traditional quoting methods are a roadblock, Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software is the fast lane. Hours pass. The manager requests revisions.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plus, an analysis of the top 75 trending sales AI tools. The Hidden Costs of Efficiency: How to Counteract AI’s Impact on Sales Skills AI and automation tools promise efficiency, but they also come with unintended consequences. The rise of AI is only accelerating this trend. Read the free and ungated report.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Outbound sales prospecting insights that will assist any salesperson to connect and engage with target prospects in their sales activity. Our outbound sales prospecting course isn’t a mere refresh of past strategies; it’s a modern take on what it takes to win new customers. What Is Outbound Sales Prospecting?

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Sales Hacker Training

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Plus, an analysis of the top 75 trending sales AI tools. This week we’re unpacked these trends and actionable strategies for navigating the changes – let’s get into it. This is due to the fact that enablement spans a vast spectrum — from content and training to strategic adoption of tools like AI.

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SalesFuel

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This is where market intelligence tools come into play. They help businesses understand market trends, customer behaviors, and competitor activities, enabling informed decisions that drive success. The hunt for the perfect market intelligence data tools can be overwhelming, but fear not!

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. Trends that are here to stay. Take any trend?—?social, Use all the tools in your toolbox.

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