Marketing Craftmanship

JULY 10, 2023

Providing all employees with basic marketing and sales skills can help your B2B firm to grow and succeed. From the front desk to the corner office, “Every Employee a Sales Rep” should be fully ingrained as part of your company’s operating culture.

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Processes form the backbone of every customer-centric organization. Process excellence serves as the foundation for operational excellence, and facilitates growth and success in a highly competitive market. The impact of process mapping on operational excellence and business performance is supported by robust data and research.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

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Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. Sagefrog’s 2023 report , amazingly, listed customer retention as B2B marketers’ number two priority. (It

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Martech

APRIL 23, 2024

Have you sensed that your martech solution or vendor is losing interest? Marketers understand that not all of their relationships are perfect. Have you outgrown your current solution? However, your vendor could begin tailoring their solutions to a smaller market.

Enterprise Management 94

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Vendors 94

TrustRadius Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of the biggest professional commitments is the marriage between a vendor and a buyer. The software your team needs comes with a vendor relationship you’re going to foster, and like in real marriage you need to choose the right one. What is the Vendor Selection Process? Our Tips For Vendor Selection Criteria.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Vendors Budget Programs 98

Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

Work Management 85

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 85

Martech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After attending the recent MarketingOperations.com conference (MOps-Apalooza), my cofounder Tyler remarked, “If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone at MOps-Apalooza say something about companies buying software that they never fully implemented, I think my ticket for next year’s conference would be paid for.”

Work Management 125

Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs Software 125

Hubspot

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In sales, where every conversation counts and every opportunity demands precision, your team needs more than just the ordinary training programs. They need a solution that not only equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills, but also empowers them to be confident in selling.

Enterprise Management 57

Enterprise Management Work Management Training Software 57

Only B2B

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

One of the biggest advantages of lead management strategy and marketing automation is the ability to create a process that continuously manages leads at a bigger scale. The secret to making it work is to develop an effective process for automation. This subsequently influences your sales results directly.

Sales Management 117

Sales Management Lead Management Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 117

Seismic

JANUARY 17, 2023

As more organizations embrace remote work, inside sales has become more important than ever. Inside sales plays a critical role in sales cycles because buyers are engaging online in higher numbers than ever before. What makes a good sales rep is continuously evolving, but some core principles remain the same.

Work Management 98

Work Management Training Sales Cycle Social Media 98

Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. But before we dive in, it’s important to understand exactly what we mean when we say “sales tech stack.”

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Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 78

Only B2B

MAY 15, 2024

Are you seeking to flood your B2B marketing and sales pipeline with plenty of leads? Of course, without filling the pipeline, pursuing potential sales becomes nearly impossible. Yet, the common pitfall is that companies often prioritize the end result – sales – without focusing on what happens after generating leads.

Top of Funnel 71

Top of Funnel Optimization Sales Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Martech

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Effective marketing management can help your organization achieve key objectives for your business. For example, your brand might want to gain exposure, improve revenue, or break into new markets. In a highly competitive environment, effective marketing management helps you to remain competitive.

Enterprise Management 100

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Planning 100

TrustRadius Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2023

eCommerce software is ideal for business owners that want to set up and manage an online store. Here are some of the best free software options for your eCommerce business heading into 2023. Best Free eCommerce Platforms in 2022. For more on these platforms, check out our definitional post below. Big Cartel.

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Work Management Marketing Management eCommerce Software 97

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

Enterprise Management 111

Enterprise Management Work Management Advertising Channels Marketing Management 111

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The middle of the demand generation funnel receives way less attention than it deserves. At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. What exactly is the middle of the funnel?

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LeanData

JUNE 15, 2022

If you’ve spent more than three months in a marketing capacity, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the mysterious, and most often problematic, phenomenon of lead leakage. For those of you who have yet to have had the pleasure, simply stated, lead leakage is the progressive and cumulative loss of leads as they progress through the sales funnel.

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Lead Management Sales Qualified Leads Work Management Marketing Management 97

Alaniz

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s hard to believe that Hubspot started in 2006 as an email service. Since our agency began working with Hubspot 8 years ago, we’ve seen countless new features that have enhanced our marketing operations. This software not only enables managers to efficiently train staff on real call transcriptions, but allows them to.

Work Management 52

Work Management Marketing Management Hubspot Service 52

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 15, 2024

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing B2B purchases are complex, involving multiple decision-makers, each with specific needs. So if you want real, predictable revenue growth, it’s time to forget the one-off quick-win tactics. Marketing: Marketers are the customer whisperers.

Top of Funnel 114

Top of Funnel Work Management Verticals Marketing Management 114

SalesIntel

APRIL 25, 2024

However, despite the recent challenges, the supply chain and logistics industry is set for incredible growth in the coming years, with experts predicting a global market value of 18.23 This means knowing the specific companies, industries, firmographics, and people that represent your best-fit buyers. trillion by 2030.

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Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 52

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The first few weeks of a new year are the perfect opportunity to reflect on our wins—and I’m thrilled to announce one of our biggest yet: Sprout Social has been named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards. That’s the number one spot when compared across products in every software category!

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Work Management Marketing Management Software Product 111

sagefrog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One of the most significant decisions a facility can make in building the future of its business is who to outsource and entrust various facility maintenance services to. After all, selecting the right vendors can be the difference between employees and customers having a positive or negative experience at the facility.

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Marketing Plans 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Field service can help drive revenue growth by selling to your existing customers, also called upselling or cross-selling. But the question is, how can you reach this audience at the right time, with the right message, in a way that doesn’t make them feel like they’re being sold to during a service visit?

Work Management 105

Work Management Service Cross-Selling Training 105

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This is known as vendor sprawl. IT teams continue to face technology and process challenges as they work to streamline their digital transformations. Nearly half of senior IT leaders say making process improvements is a top priority in the next 12 months as 36% said siloed apps and data top their list of roadblocks.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Vendors 98

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

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Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1.

Work Management 72

Work Management Lead Ranking Allocation Hubspot 72

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. However, strategic content creation and distribution are great solutions to these challenges. It is the polar opposite of running generic, one-size-fits-all marketing campaigns.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Pam Didner

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was glancing at Harvard Business Review during the holidays, and this article, Sensemaking for Sales (Jan-Feb edition, Page 122-129 by Brent Adamson), caught my attention given that I am always looking for ways to understand sales better from a marketing perspective. So, how can sellers do that? It’s a win-win.

Work Management 82

Work Management Marketing Management Curation Best Practices 82

Seismic

MARCH 12, 2024

At Shift 2023, experts from our award-winning Professional Services team led breakout sessions designed to help our customers navigate complex enablement journeys. In our “Shift into the New Year” series, we’re continuing to share best practices to help you develop plans for 2024 and beyond.

Work Management 105

Work Management Marketing Management Service Contingency Planning 105

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About 69% of sales professionals say selling is more difficult now than in previous years, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report. Even though it’s harder to sell, reps still need to hit their numbers. To keep your sales team motivated when things are tough, you need to reward them for their victories.

Marketing Budget 104

Marketing Budget Examples Practices Best Practices 104

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

Once you have determined that enterprise SEO software makes sense for your business , spend time researching individual vendors and their capabilities. Does the vendor seem to understand our business and our marketing needs? There are many nuances within international SEO that can mislead even the best SEOs.

Enterprise Management 105

Enterprise Management Digital Asset Management Work Management Marketing Management 105

Valasys

MAY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, there is one standout individual who has set the bar high for sales excellence – Steven Khanna. With a unique blend of skills and strategies, Steven has consistently achieved success in the competitive field of digital marketing. What is Digital Marketing?

Top of Funnel 45

Top of Funnel Personalization Work Management Marketing Management 45

SmartBug Media

APRIL 14, 2023

To achieve that longevity, you'll need your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to work together as one. Revenue operations (RevOps) can make this process much more manageable. We’ll then show you how HubSpot's Operations Hub helps with your RevOps process and removes duplicate records.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Budget 98

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

You have managed systems rollouts and cloud migrations. Whether you are building a healthcare diagnostics or a customer service app, you can take a step-by-step approach and use this as a roadmap. And, closer to home, your competitors are deploying AI chatbots to handle customer service around-the-clock.

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