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Lead Scoring: Tools and Tactics to Convert Customers

Act-On

Now that we’ve covered the basics of lead scoring , and how to build your model , let’s tackle the last topic in our 3-part lead scoring series: lead scoring tools. Lead scoring is a process and a framework, not a tool — but technology makes it possible to implement at scale. Lead scoring is a type of segmentation.

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B2C marketing automation: The tools, tactics and prerequisites for success

Martech

As a result, the most significant differences between B2C marketing and B2B marketing involve the number of people involved in the purchase decision and the length of the sales cycle. Marketing automation in B2B circles helps marketers nurture leads by sending them information about products and services.

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Maximizing Efficiency with B2B Marketing Automation: Key Strategies

Webbiquity

Business process automation is, hands down, one of the best technological innovations to come along in decades. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? Embracing automation is clearly the way forward. But how do make the best use of it (or get started, if you’re still stuck in manual processes)?

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Integrate Sales and Marketing Software to Streamline Processes

Act-On

Technology can’t solve every problem between sales and marketing. But once you get aligned on the principles , sales and marketing software integrations can bring shared processes to life much easier. Use software as a tool to align sales and marketing departments. And by magic, we mean smooth handoffs.)

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How Sales Funnel Management Is Changing

Lead Forensics

So how is the sales funnel – and the way it is formed, used, and managed – changing? And what are the most effective sales and marketing teams doing to optimize their chance of achieving success? Then during the final decision-making stage the sales pipeline will kick in.

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6 Steps To Optimizing Your Sales Process

Zoominfo

So something that worked a year ago (*cough* your current sales process *cough*), probably isn’t as effective presently. Sales process optimization isn’t a one and done activity. Even the most evergreen processes need some upkeep once in a while. And today, we’re telling you to give your sales process a little TLC.

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Ultimate Guide to the Data-Driven Sales Funnel

Zoominfo

Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion?