Marketing Strategy
How ABM can supercharge your revenue
As purchasing decision-makers become more cynical and discerning and an avalanche of messages compete for their attention, the risks of “shoot from the hip” marketing have never been greater. Marketing communications planning is an absolute must! Here are four common problems we see and the solutions to them.
Read MoreWhy do you need marketing communications planning?
As purchasing decision-makers become more cynical and discerning and an avalanche of messages compete for their attention, the risks of “shoot from the hip” marketing have never been greater. Marketing communications planning is an absolute must! Here are four common problems we see and the solutions to them.
Read MoreThe absurdity of “marketing”
Ask the owner of any company if they do marketing, and chances are, they’ll immediately answer, “Yes, of course.” But truth be told, most are not applying the same level of strategy and rigor as they do in other parts of their business. More often than not, they’re marketing the way they always have: They…
Read MoreWhy sales and marketing alignment is a must
To engage today’s demanding B2B customers more effectively, marketing and sales must collaborate across the entire buying process in ways that provide exceptional value to them. A strategic combination of marketing and personalized sales touches can move your prospects toward a sale faster and give them greater confidence that they’re making the right decision. Highly-aligned…
Read MoreHow to increase marketing’s impact on revenue
Traditionally, marketing’s job was to promote your company’s brand and to generate leads for your sales force to follow-up on. Today, its role is much more complex. The marketing department must single-handedly attract, educate and nurture prospects – and make a measurable impact on your company’s revenue. But how can you grow the marketing function…
Read MoreStay top-of-mind throughout the buying process
To keep your company top of mind, you must communicate with your prospects on a regular basis. But the average business person is bombarded by hundreds of messages per day, making it a challenging task for even the most seasoned marketers. The secret There’s a secret to ensure that your brand captures a top spot…
Read MoreUse content to deliver an exceptional buyer experience
Most business-to-business buying processes are complex and involve multiple individuals. They invest many hours researching potential solutions to their challenges, developing requirements and vetting potential vendors. By acting as a trusted source of knowledge and advice, savvy marketers can generate more qualified sales leads, accelerate the buying process and win more business. According to a…
Read MoreDoes ABM make sense for my company?
Like any other marketing strategy, account-based marketing is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It needs to be employed strategically. Last month, we explored how today’s B2B customers are changing and how that’s driving the need for a more individualized approach to marketing. In this article, we’ll help you assess if your organization should incorporate ABM into…
Read MoreAccount-based marketing: Why is it effective?
Last month, we introduced you to account-based marketing (ABM) –what it is and how to get started with it. This laser-focused approach enables you to penetrate the thinking of your most desired customers and influence their buying decisions like never before. In this month’s article, we’ll explore what makes it so effective. ABM: The power…
Read MoreReaching the Unreachable
Reaching Unreachable Decision Makers Name* First Last Email* Company This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms. Whatever happened to sales prospects who are willing to respond to you? They don’t answer emails, return phone calls or acknowledge you any more. You can feel their presence, but you can’t connect. They…
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