Single Grain

APRIL 29, 2025

The difference between thriving companies and those merely surviving often comes down to how they made their lead-to-sale process not only effective but also efficient and adaptable. A data-informed, technology-enhanced lead-to-sale process is essential for sustainable growth.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. I spoke to Daniel Kushner, CEO of B2B social media management platform company Oktopost , for his perspective. (HS) HS) Social media advertising has taken off lately. Click To Tweet. (HS)

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 30, 2023

Image credit: vectorjuice on Freepik Customer lifecycle management plays a large role in establishing and maintaining a powerful brand. This post outlines the stages of the customer lifecycle and the best strategies for how to manage each stage. What is the customer lifecycle?

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 25, 2021

Buyer intent is the intention of a buyer (or user) throughout their process of finding and purchasing a service or product. You can also gather internal intent data through a content relationship management (CRM) system or another marketing platform. Once they do, they can jump into the awareness stage – or the top of the sales funnel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

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Only B2B

JULY 24, 2024

State of Sales report revealed that- A Sales representative spends only 28% of their time on actual selling, with the rest being consumed by administrative tasks, including lead qualification. To meet targets and drive growth, it’s crucial to focus on identifying and converting Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 26, 2021

If you’re in the initial stages of building a new business, you may feel overwhelmed and underprepared to manage your ever-growing marketing to-do list. We’re here today to help simplify what can be a complex process: building a successful content marketing program. Content marketing is an essential growth strategy for new businesses.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While cold calling and print media remain useful, and live event marketing remains effective at every stage of the sales funnel, digital channels have surpassed traditional methods in terms of importance, reach, and budget allocation. Instead of phone calls with sales reps, they prefer to conduct their own research online.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. 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 Gen = Sales + Marketing.

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Trade Press Services

APRIL 28, 2025

Map Out the Buyers Thought Process B2B buyer journeys are complex and often misunderstood, often because B2B marketers dont always have easy access to buyers. This prompt is helpful when planning funnel stage content , creating product education email campaigns, and scripting sales calls.

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FunnelEnvy

APRIL 14, 2025

The top of the funnel (TOFU) sets the foundation for successful B2B lead generation. However, many B2B marketing teams struggle with top-of-funnel inefficiencies, leading to poor-quality leads, wasted marketing spend, and lower conversion rates. To fix TOFU inefficiencies, analyze key metrics that indicate lead quality and engagement.

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 2, 2020

There is a lot of debate surrounding the marketing funnel—from who owns it, be it marketing or sales, to whether or not it’s still relevant to today’s consumer buying process. First, let’s establish a basic framework for the funnel, so we can better address these issues.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” This is precisely why companies are enlisting the services of digital marketers who have a wide set of skills ranging from social media to paid advertising to content marketing to continue effective engagement with customers during the lockdown. ROI is the ultimate barometer of success. Embrace marketing automation.

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Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Content marketing is a staple of B2B marketing and a proven tactic to integrate into your marketing mix. To help you appreciate the value, we have put together a piece that highlights the benefits of B2B content marketing and gives you strategies to use it to generate more leads and fill the sales funnel.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And building a strategic social media marketing funnel is the thriving secret for brands that succeed. Because without a funnel strategy, your social media campaign will just waste time, effort, and resources. But, setting some groundwork is essential before diving into the social media funnel. With over 5.22

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It’s also what customers prefer – 70% of people would rather learn about a company through its articles rather than advertisements. Business owners who create a blog and commit to posting regularly will see an increase in traffic, leads, and sales. Middle-of-the-funnel posts are targeted at consideration stage buyers.

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Orange Owl Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

B2B Marketing The Power of Case Studies in B2B Marketing: The Ultimate Guide Vivek Goel April 2, 2025 Share : Table of Contents Introduction Case studies in B2B marketing have become essential in todays competitive landscape, helping companies stand out and earn the trust of potential clients.

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Top Rank Marketing

JULY 15, 2024

It’s a content marketing quandary: case studies are widely considered the most effective and impactful B2B content format, but very few of them are actually all that good. The hurdle: getting people to want to read case studies, or to even find them in the first place. Read on for a rundown on our approach and process.

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Sharpspring

APRIL 15, 2022

And both loyalty and brand recognition hugely contribute to your company’s sales funnel. In fact, social media marketing can boost any part of your conversion funnel, from awareness to brand advocacy. Let’s look at how to create an effective social media sales funnel: Create Diverse Social Media Content.

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Zoominfo

JULY 16, 2018

Seasoned B2B marketers know a well-executed webinar is a goldmine for sales leads. Just consider these webinar lead generation statistics: 73% of B2B marketers and sales leaders say a webinar is the best way to generate high-quality leads ( source ). Yet, sales-ready leads don’t just pour in the second you decide to hold a webinar.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel.

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Single Grain

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The sales process is much easier when you target the highest-value clients. With this tactic, sales and marketing professionals nurture target accounts that fit your ideal customer profile. However, ABM still requires a strategy for engaging leads, personalizing content, and nurturing them down the sales funnel.

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Single Grain

AUGUST 18, 2023

But the digital marketing case studies they showcase on their site can offer invaluable insights for businesses looking to hire an agency. Targeting Your Ideal Audience with Paid Advertising Paid advertising offers many benefits. Paid advertising promotes your brand, increasing brand awareness and visibility.

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Single Grain

JANUARY 10, 2025

The sales process would be easier if you immediately connect with the leads with the highest value. ABM is by no means a new approach to high ticket sales, but it’s made partly new again when enhanced by AI. You’ll use this ICP for all account targeting tactics. Then this is the article for you.

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Tomorrow People

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you’re going to work with a content marketing agency, you’d better know your way around the content marketing funnel, and understand all the terms that come with it. Traditional advertising is push media. Hard-sell sales messages all up in your face. The CONTENT MARKETING sales funnel. SAL = Sales accepted lead.

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Binary Demand

MAY 24, 2024

[ps2id id=’introduction’ target=”/]As architects meticulously follow blueprints to transform abstract ideas into tangible structures, B2B sellers from B2B demand generation companies navigate sales funnels to translate potential leads into fruitful deals. How to Guide Buyers Through the Sales Funnel?

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Optinmonster

JULY 18, 2024

Video marketing is the process of using video content to promote your brand, product, or service. It’s a powerful way to reach your target audience, boost engagement, and ultimately drive sales. Decision : Produce case studies, customer success stories, and detailed product walkthroughs to persuade and convert.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 28, 2020

LinkedIn’s State of Sales Report shows that 44% of sales and marketing teams are seeing a significant drop in responsiveness to social and email messaging. So, why are sales and marketing teams challenged to build strong social relationships so they can overcome sales plateaus, sales drops, and sales troughs?

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Only B2B

AUGUST 21, 2024

ABM is about quality over quantity—focusing on high-value accounts that are most likely to convert into sales. ABM requires close collaboration between marketing and sales teams. Streamlines the sales process Long-term relationships with key accounts. Tools: Use platforms like HubSpot or Marketo for campaign management.

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Single Grain

APRIL 28, 2025

Effective ABM strategies leverage intent data to personalize outreach, align sales and marketing efforts, and time interventions precisely. Intent-driven ABM campaigns can reduce sales cycles by up to 30% and significantly increase conversion rates.

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Optinmonster

APRIL 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered why businesses invest in case studies? Not sure if case studies are worth the investment? At OptinMonster, you’ll notice that we spend a lot of time conducting case studies and highlighting them on our blog. What Is a Case Study? Why Are Case Studies Important?

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this market, the insights derived from influencer marketing case studies become invaluable. Influencers are starting to hold a major place in every brand’s online marketing campaigns, and so are influencer marketing case studies. You should start by reading some impactful influencer marketing case studies.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to the show notes on iTunes, The eCommerce Marketing Podcast walks you through everything that goes into eCommerce marketing — from inbound marketing to paid advertising to conversions. Join the scrappy, skeptical Adweek news team as we debate the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media, and technology.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

It has been estimated that up to thirteen separate interactions with a brand are needed before a consumer can even become a potential sales lead; therefore, businesses should be making the most of all possible marketing avenues in order to generate more touchpoints with consumers. Will you set sales targets? What if you fall short?

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Case studies are a valuable part of any content marketing strategy. However, not all case studies are created equally. In this article, we’ll share best practices for developing a worthwhile content marketing strategy using case studies of real-world examples. Unfortunately, that assumption is incorrect.

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Single Grain

MAY 1, 2023

Amazon Advertising case studies are a great way to illustrate how this powerful platform can help your e-commerce brand reach millions of potential customers and drive sales. This is where Amazon advertising comes in. Businesses should examine case studies to see which tactics worked for similar stores.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 30, 2023

For demand generation professionals in charge of optimizing a B2B marketing funnel, that means any friction getting in the way of alignment, efficiency, and scalability simply has to go. As accounts move further down the funnel, go-to-market teams often need to engage a growing cast of characters in order to close a deal.

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