Shorten the BtoB Sales Cycle Through Content

You can cut days or even weeks off a buyer's cycle with a single tool---content. Content that attracts, informs, educates, advocates, entertains, and supports buying decisions.

Guidelines for Buying a Marketing Automation Tool

Having a Marketing Automation tool for your company is beneficial for increasing both the efficiency and revenue for your marketing department. If the software program is used correctly, it can measure what is working for your company and help eliminate what isn't working. There are certain requirements for a successful marketing automation tool.

Nonprofit Marketers Can Learn from B2B

Nonprofit marketers are facing new pressures as the economy continues to struggle. Competition for contributions is fierce, and relying on established networks is no longer a guaranteed path to success. Instead, nonprofit leaders are adopting a growth mindset, looking for new and engaging ways to stay out in front of potential donors. The B2B market has faced the same issues, and the tools and tricks they’ve used successfully have relevance for today’s nonprofit managers.

Progressive Profiling is a Good Thing

Progressive profiling is not a new concept. Unfortunately, the theory behind it hasn’t been put into practice as much as it should be. This is evident to anyone wishing to join one of the various websites that offer numerous would-be subscribers with registration forms with 15 or more fields to fill in—all to receive a simple newsletter or free download. Long registration forms can, and often do, hinder new sign ups and conversion rates.

How do you stop nurturing and start selling?

Do you surprise the prospect based on their behavior? Or, do you ask for permission to move them into sales? Or, maybe you have a "good relationship" already so it isn't really a surprise?

You can't nurture people (leads) you don't know

All the talk of lead nurturing is pretty exciting. Who doesn't want to increase their sales by recycling leads that aren't qualified right now? There is just one big hitch---you can't nurture people you don't know.

Does lead grading lead to grade inflation?

With the talk lately on grading leads and/or prospects, the academic in me wonders something. Does lead grading lead to grade inflation? That is, do grades tend to creep upwards in response to outside pressures?
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