The ROI Guy

JULY 11, 2017

Two years ago, I was sitting amongst a shocked audience, listening to analyst Andy Hoar pronounce the “Death of the B2B Sales Rep”. Now, two years on, the forecast from Forrester is even gloomier, with faster than anticipated disintermediation.

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Forrester B2B Sales Disintermediation B2B 66

The ROI Guy

MAY 18, 2017

This means connecting, engaging and convincing different stakeholders during the earlier exploration phases, and then doing it all over again for others more heavily involved in the evaluation and selection process. Who’s in Charge: The Business or IT? Now, Gartner research indicates that a meager 1 in 5 of the decisions are led by IT people.

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Gartner Enterprise Management Disintermediation Business 65

Biznology

JANUARY 7, 2016

We’ve all heard and read a lot about customer experience recently and how the study of and practice of CE Marketing has become an area of specialization and innovation. Another viewpoint stems from that of disintermediation where facilitators (in this case retailers) are being replaced by a direct connection of manufacturer to consumer.

Loyalty 80

Loyalty Paid Search Agency Disintermediation Ideal Customer Profiles 80

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010 IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales Enablement Define Marketing for 2011 I just had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Randy Perry, VP Business Value at IDC. As a result, sales is being invited later into the decision making process, sales cycles are extending and deals are stalling.

Work Management 40

Work Management ROI Marketing Management Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, December 06, 2010 Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B Sales & Marketing as We Know It? These two market drivers will have important implications into 2011 and beyond for B2B sales enablement and marketing strategies and budgets. The invitation often coming after key decisions have already been made.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Automation Services 40

xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

So any effective sales model must adapt to changing buying protocols, not ignore or resist them. This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Don’t believe the hype.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 62

xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

So any effective sales model must adapt to changing buying protocols, not ignore or resist them. This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Don’t believe the hype.

Sales Management 48

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 48