Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success. Guest post by Natasha Lane.

Top of Funnel 314

Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 314

Act-On

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

We’ve highlighted 10 simple SEO tips to help improve rankings and get on the right side of Google and other search engines. But for those who need a quick primer, here’s a basic SEO definition in marketing. SEO is a strategy focused on attracting more visitors to your website. What is SEO? Simple SEO: Don’t overstuff keywords.

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring SEO Top of Funnel 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

Sales Management 177

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 177

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to developing growth marketing strategies, you don’t have every resource at your disposal. The best growth strategies involve organic SEO, content marketing, organic social media, and email marketing. Growth marketing strategies are not cookie cutter. Commit to Content Marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Content marketing directly improves sales in many ways, and typically costs much less and has higher returns than ads. If your company isn’t harnessing the potential of content marketing , then you could be losing valuable opportunities to attract, interest, and convert buyers. Build a Content Strategy. Quick Takeaways.

Top of Funnel 358

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Work Management 358

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Industrial marketing for manufacturers offers solutions that allow us to maximize our resources.

Top of Funnel 104

Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 246

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 13, 2023

It seems like all you have to do is think about marketing and you’ll start seeing endless ads for companies promising foolproof lead generation. The name of the game in marketing is fine-tuning your application of proven strategies through testing and reviews. Check out what’s working currently.

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Cost per Lead Paid Content Lead Ranking Cost Per Thousand 221

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

Lead Ranking 195

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 195

Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads! B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Must Read: MQL vs SQL: Which Lead Matter More & When? Imagine your sales funnel as a pyramid.

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

SaaS marketing is fierce. Companies in this vertical routinely spend 30-50% of their revenue on Sales and Marketing, making them capable of a quality and a quantity of marketing campaigns most other industries never see. SaaS marketers also tend to be intensely data-driven. Focus on lead quality.

Lead Ranking 140

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 140

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2021

Only then can you create truly personalized, seamless experiences to guide your leads through the sales funnel successfully. If you can master this skill, you’ll continually improve your digital marketing efforts and drive more brand loyalty online. What is Predictive Marketing Analytics? Source: Grand View Research.

Lead Ranking 337

Lead Ranking Analytics Marketing AI Marketing Budget 337

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. For B2B marketers, staying on top of the latest digital marketing strategies is not just a job requirement, but a matter of corporate survival. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

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Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

Marketing leaders are facing an unprecedented time with unprecedented demands: Wring every drop of value from generative AI. So let’s dive in — here’s what’s top-of-mind for these marketing leaders, along with some sage advice for their peers. Marketing — in this economy? Navigate ever-changing email privacy regulations.

Lead Ranking 191

Lead Ranking Privacy Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 191

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Case studies are one of the most powerful forms of content to have in your marketing repertoire. They’ll also gain valuable and memorable insights into your business strategies. Case studies can help your business generate leads, educate consumers, boost your credibility, and display your success. Source: BrightLocal.

Case Studies 270

Case Studies Case Study Studies Top of Funnel 270

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The digital era has led to changes in the way brands market their products and services. Buyer intent comes down to understanding what makes an excellent lead for your business. To attract ideal leads to your business, you must place your customer’s needs, wants, and interests at the center of your sales and marketing campaigns.

Buyer Intent 349

Buyer Intent Intent Work Management Marketing Management 349

Contently

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A content marketer’s job is to create quality content that gets in front of readers organically. At the end of the day, content marketers must nurture readers throughout a buyer’s journey, driving them down the funnel and engaging with them at every stage. And this is where natural language processing (NLP) can help.

Lead Ranking 201

Lead Ranking Marketing AI Process SEO 201

Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity. Does your content alleviate a pain point?

Lead Ranking 189

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 189

Inbox Insight

MAY 31, 2024

Lead generation strategies have evolved significantly due to economic pressures and technological shifts. With global forecasts predicting economic downturns, businesses, especially larger ones, faced tightened budgets affecting marketing efforts. What are the biggest B2B lead generation trends?

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Trends 52

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Ready to start or improve your email lead generation strategy? Email marketing is one of the most effective digital marketing strategies around. You can use email for generating leads as well as bringing them through your marketing funnel towards closing the sale. What Is Email Lead Generation?

Lead Generation 89

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 89

SmartBrief - Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ad inventory for Super Bowl LVIII has been virtually sold out since early November, according to CBS – the network broadcasting the Big Game matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The big question about investing in ad space during the Big Game is whether or not it’s worth the cost.

Marketing Budget 83

Marketing Budget Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Paid Search Agency 83

The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2023

Lead nurturing is a powerful B2B marketing strategy for companies to create meaningful connections and drive engagement with customers and prospects at every stage of the sales funnel. Almost 80% of marketing leads don’t actually convert into sales. What is lead nurturing?

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Lead Nurturing Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 62

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 1, 2019

According to a Content Marketing Institute survey , 93% of B2B marketers use email to deliver content. However, 55% of content marketing teams are small and often have just one person creating content for an entire organization. Therefore, fixing the conversion problem requires first fixing the lead generation problem.

Email Marketing 215

Email Marketing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 215

Rev

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

And every customer is a “converted” lead. But, not all leads will convert. That’s where marketing qualified leads, or MQLs, come into play. and “Why do MQLs matter?” This blog post covers all you need to know about MQLs—from definitions to strategies for converting leads into paying customers.

Marketing Qualified Leads 78

Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead 78

The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

A robust B2B digital marketing strategy can and WILL drive growth in revenue, reputation, and resilience for your business. Otherwise, you’ll get overwhelmed by ALL the options available for marketing online. This knowledge forms the foundation of your digital marketing efforts.

Paid Content 97

Paid Content Sales Management B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 97

Binary Demand

MAY 4, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]B2B lead generation is tricky but not impossible today! Marketers use PPC ads, social media, email marketing, and other methods to deliver many leads to their sales team. However, the actual task begins when you have to turn those leads into paying customers.

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Paid Content 52

Inbox Insight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the realm of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), two terms frequently arise that B2B marketers often struggle to comprehend – demand generation and lead generation. While these two concepts may seem interchangeable, they in fact serve unique roles in any B2B marketing strategy.

Demand Generation 105

Demand Generation Demand Generation Agencies Lead Generation Demand 105

Rev

MAY 31, 2023

Lead management isn’t a totally new idea, especially in the demand gen world. Empowering your team with visibility into your lead management process not only creates a smoother experience for your team and for your customers, but it also positions your team to give you extra support in refining the evolving workflow. It’s normal.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 78

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

Ah, lead generation – that everlasting conversation. For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? This is never truer than it is on social media.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Social Media Lead Generation Lead Scoring 62

Scoop.it

APRIL 11, 2024

Current trends indicate marketers rate webinars as an effective channel for brands to connect with a target audience. According to On24 , 66% of marketers say their sales teams prioritize leads generated by varied webinar strategies. In addition, 99% of marketers cite webinars as key to their plans.

Webinar Metrics 86

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 86

Outgrow

JANUARY 22, 2023

10+ Lead Nurturing Strategy Ideas + Examples to Increase E-commerce Sales Did you know? In other words, most of your leads float at the top or middle of your sales funnel for quite some time. In short, you’d need a lead nurturing strategy! What Is Lead Nurturing? So, without further ado, let’s begin!

Top of Funnel 59

Top of Funnel Lead Nurturing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 59

Learn from the Pros

MARCH 21, 2024

As a B2B marketer, you’re no stranger to the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. With the impending demise of third-party cookies in April 2024, the pressure to evolve your first-party data strategies and maintain a competitive edge has never been greater. Source: Contentlift.io Source: Contentlift.io

Multi-Touch Attribution 52

Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing Automation Services B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 52

Valasys

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It enables businesses to track user behavior, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions. From tracking website traffic and engagement to analyzing e-commerce transactions and customer journeys, Google Analytics remains an indispensable tool for marketers, website owners, and data analysts.

Lead Ranking 52

Lead Ranking Lead Generation Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 52

Contently

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When someone in San Francisco types “house extension cost” into Google, five out of the top ten results will be from lead generation sites. So how can marketing teams compete with such a daunting adversary? So how can marketing teams compete with such a daunting adversary? Why lead generation works.

Lead Generation 218

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 218

Sharpspring

JANUARY 22, 2021

Both demand generation and lead generation can effectively add prospective new business to your marketing funnel, but these two philosophies work in different ways that are important to know about for a complete marketing strategy. What’s the difference, and how do these tactics impact your marketing strategy?

Demand Generation 94

Demand Generation Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Demand 94