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3 Strategies to Boost Sales and Marketing Productivity

Harvard Business

A study of B2B companies found that just one in 20 was able to consistently grow sales faster than sales and marketing expenses. As companies seek to cut costs in an uncertain economy, increasing this commercial productivity is a smart strategy.

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Keeping B2B Marketing Content “Human”

Women in Consulting

There would be a lot less bad marketing in the world if executives were forced to read all the ineffective, sometimes downright awful, content their organizations produce. Marketing is supposed to put human needs first by sounding like it was created for humans by humans. Marketers know this. Think of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

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How Top B2B Sellers Win Bigger Deals

LSA Global

Top B2B Sellers How do top B2B sellers do it? Winning Bigger Deals The fundamental answer to the success of top B2B sellers is not that they work harder; it’s that they work smarter. They consistently focus on the major strategic accounts and key sales and marketing activities that matter most. Is there a secret sauce?

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B2B Sales Hunters vs Sales Farmers

LSA Global

The B2B Sales Hunters vs Farmers Sales Model The role of B2B sales hunter vs sales farmer has been discussed in business sales training workshops for decades. Typically, B2B sales hunters focus on new customer acquisition while B2B sales farmers are responsible for nurturing and growing current accounts.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way.

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Impact of Marketing Consulting Services on ROI

Business Consulting Agency

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, effective marketing plays a pivotal role in driving success. However, many entrepreneurs and companies find themselves grappling with poor marketing results and a lack of return on investment (ROI). The impact of marketing consulting services on ROI are hard to ignore.

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Designing a Great Early-User Program

Harvard Business

Early user programs are critical to the success of products. But B2B companies often are disappointed with their results. They can have a significant impact on the success of a new product launch. They can have a significant impact on the success of a new product launch.

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What We Learned From Our Own Data-Driven ABM Strategy

Analysts and professionals alike tend to argue that account based marketing (ABM) is not new. In just 90 days, we were able to increase our pipeline by 114% and the customer base for this particular product by 30%. On the surface, this is an accurate statement. So, what does ABM look like in 2022?

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. B2B organizations struggle with bad data. The primary takeaway? Forrester found “only 1.2%