The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Now, research suggests they are 80-85% through their decision-making process before human interaction. Understanding this shift is pivotal, as it emphasizes the need for strategic, customer-centric marketing. Marketing has become more critical than ever, and its significance will only continue to grow.

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Varicent

MARCH 5, 2024

In the past two decades, Sales Performance Management technology has undergone a remarkable transformation – from calculator to dot connector. We were fortunate to host a seasoned sales vet who has actively participated in it all – Varicent’s very own Product Marketing leader James Mulligan.

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Tomorrow People

JULY 19, 2022

This article will share four key characteristics of an effective GTM plan, along with some practical tips and examples. What are the characteristics of an effective go-to-market (GTM) plan? A go-to-market plan is only useful if your organisation has a real need for one. There’s a product-market fit.

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Sharpspring

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The phrase “marketing plan” can mean many things, from your social media/ad campaign schedule to your lead nurture pipeline to your overall strategic goals. Ideally, you’ll bring all these tactics together in a cohesive strategy. And this will become your capital-letter Marketing Plan! your goals?

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Benchmark Email

JANUARY 25, 2022

You’ve probably heard a lot about email marketing recently. Whether you have a solid email marketing plan or are looking to make one better, using a sales funnel template will not only save you money but will help you close more sales. Want to learn more?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 11, 2022

As someone who started out carrying a quota in sales, the rule of 78 has lived rent-free in my subconscious for most of my career. As a SaaS company, Sprout’s team keeps the rule of 78 stays top of mind as we plan for a new year. In a past life, I may have considered it a sales-specific principle. Kick off the year off strong.

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Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

If you’re like many of our customers, right now you are somewhere in the midst of your planning cycle, working with your partners in Sales, Finance, Product, and IT as you crystallize your Marketing plan. Focus on 5 Areas for Your Planning Session. Organize a Stand-out Marketing Planning Session.

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The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Do you have a B2B marketing plan that will take you through 2024 and beyond with ease? In the fast-paced realm of B2B marketing, change is not just inevitable—it’s the key to staying ahead of the game. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative shifts in B2B marketing that might be jeopardizing your pipeline.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Marketers have a love-hate relationship with the end of the year. While it is exciting to wrap up a year and review performance, it is also a bit chaotic when planning for a new year. Have you thought about your B2B marketing plan for next year? Be sure to evaluate all your marketing tactics.

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Varicent

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the new era of go-to-market planning, two things are certain: change is constant, and there is no shortage of data to digest. Sales performance management professionals must deal with new challenges that demand innovative solutions that embrace change and dissect data.

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ANNUITAS

JULY 29, 2020

ANNUITAS CEO Adam Needles recently discussed what makes up a Strategic Demand Marketing Plan, one of the main offerings of what we do at ANNUITAS, in this eBook. What is it exactly, and how does it fit into your current sales and marketing environment? What is Demand Marketing? You need ‘lift.’

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ANNUITAS

JULY 20, 2021

For most companies, the challenge of regularly delivering enough leads and opportunities to hit growth targets has historically meant building a strategy around producing high volume, low quality marketing and sales campaigns. Shifting to a strategic demand marketing state allows you to perpetually drive scalable, sustainable growth.

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Direct Response Coach

APRIL 12, 2016

Are you familiar with the marketing funnel? You may know it as the sales funnel or the lead funnel. For me, it provides a good visual framework for individual marketing activities as they apply to your sales process. Whatever the name, I think it’s very useful graphic. Not that [.].

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Pam Didner

MAY 14, 2020

Does my marketing strategy need to be revised for the changing economy? My clients asked me if they need to revise their marketing plan, and marketing plan templates AGAIN when the economy starts to reopen, Post COVID-19. That makes marketing planning incredibly challenging.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Last week, we discussed what we really mean when we talk about demand marketing. This week, as we dive deeper into the anatomy of a Strategic Demand Marketing Plan , we introduce you to the first step in our process: the insight phase. They have built personas and they have detailed product marketing plans.

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Allocadia

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the previous articles in this series, we’ve shared the marketing plan structure that you could use today to improve your marketing right now. Here, we’re going to show you what successful marketing planning requires and what that dream marketing plan really looks like. About Allocadia.

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Stevens & Tate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This kind of marketing allows the user to determine whether the inbound marketing plan is productive or not. Marketing metrics is a part of attraction marketing and your inbound marketing plan is a part of marketing metrics. Develop Your Nurturing Process. Competitive Benchmarking.

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BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There’s never a bad time to put together a marketing plan , especially if you don’t already have one. In this article, we’ll show you how to create an effective marketing plan — but first, let’s discuss the basics. . What Is a Marketing Plan? . A tactical process. Inform Your Content Marketing.

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Martech

APRIL 12, 2024

As a supporter of the program perspective for initiatives, I recognize the value of managing related projects, products and activities as a unified entity. Let’s explore the essential role of programs in product management, project management and marketing operations, bridging technical details with business priorities.

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FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the big news for B2B SaaS marketing and sales in 2024. Yet while generative AI is transforming B2B SaaS marketing, the other big news is not about tech disruption but about people – specifically about the sales experience buyers want now.

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Martech

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A majority (54%) said they saw “significant improvement” in sales or customer engagement from their RMN campaigns. A full 63% of marketers believe RMNs are more effective than other forms of digital marketing. Business email address Subscribe Processing. Get MarTech! In your inbox.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

Understanding B2B Digital Marketing Strategies Unlike B2C marketing, which focuses on reaching individual consumers who can often make an immediate decision, B2B marketing typically involves multiple decision makers, longer sales cycles, and higher price points. Go deeper than demographics and even firmographics.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Have a Formal Marketing Plan.

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Martech

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Channel partner marketing means efforts to recruit and support third-party partners to expand a vendor’s market access. Traditional support methods include training, data-sharing, co-marketing campaigns, rebates, MDF (market development funds), and sales enablement, like content, events and sales playbooks.

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accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article will tell you everything you need to know about creating and implementing a SaaS marketing plan : what it means, why it’s important, how it differs from a SaaS marketing strategy, and (most importantly) how to do it well. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

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accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article will tell you everything you need to know about creating and implementing a SaaS marketing plan : what it means, why it’s important, how it differs from a SaaS marketing strategy, and (most importantly) how to do it well. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

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accelerate agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article will tell you everything you need to know about creating and implementing a SaaS marketing plan : what it means, why it’s important, how it differs from a SaaS marketing strategy, and (most importantly) how to do it well. Skip ahead, if you like: What is a SaaS marketing plan?

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. The answer lies in understanding their respective strengths and how they complement each other within your marketing plan. Contribution to pipeline and sales impact. What is Inbound Marketing?

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Contently

JULY 12, 2021

For many financial services companies, that meant not only switching their content strategy, but also adjusting their marketing compliance process to quickly address fast-changing challenges consumers were facing. Members from marketing, comms, and sales contributed to a long list of story concepts and angles.

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The ABM Agency

MAY 26, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes An effective account-based marketing plan is crucial for B2B SaaS organizations aiming to target high-value accounts and maximize ROI. Furthermore, we’ll dive into crafting personalized marketing plans with tailored email campaigns and content creation strategies that resonate with key decision-makers.

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Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

But there are a few great tips and tricks to facilitate an effective lead generation process, and I’m here to share them with you. #1 These are all questions you need to ask as you develop your marketing plan and channels. 3 – Have a holistic view of your marketing plan and channels. What do they want?

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 8, 2022

Instead, chat should drive revenue by acting as an interactive channel that you use to nurture your buyers through the funnel. Chat should be holistically applied to your sales, marketing, and customer support functions. Read more: Anatomy of a Strategic Demand Marketing Plan: The Insights Phase.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 17, 2021

An effective marketing strategy and sales business plan are essential to drive growth. Revenue marketing tries to close the gaps between sales and marketing by combining closed-loop data feedback and automation to ensure no money is wasted. Integrate Your Sales and Marketing Teams.

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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.

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Vision Edge Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A tool exists within reach of every Marketing organization that addresses both of these challenges – the Marketing plan. When properly developed, the Marketing plan – that is, one that consists of more than a list of programs and tactics – serves as an exceptional alignment and accountability vehicle.

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Navigate the Channel

MARCH 17, 2023

You may depend heavily on referrals and word-of-mouth to grow your business, but as much as WOM and referrals form the foundation of a successful business, those tactics alone won’t sustain the growth needed to meet your long-term sales goals. The trouble lies in thinking only tactically, instead of strategically.

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Inbox Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Organizations with aligned Sales and Marketing teams generate more than 200% revenue growth from marketing tactics, experience 24% faster growth in revenue, and are over two-thirds (67%) more effective at closing deals ( MarTech Alliance ). Why is Sales and Marketing Alignment so Important? Top-line growth.

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