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B2B Salespeople Need to Act More Like Travel Agents

Harvard Business

According to the travel and leisure marketing firm MMGY, the use of travel agents increased by 50% from 2014 to 2015. A similar sequence has happened with B2B buying. See More Videos > See More Videos > Surely B2B purchasing hasn’t become that bad. A marketing automation company creates bespoke presentations.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing

Harvard Business

In the past decade, content marketing has become a widely established practice. Companies have hired writers and Chief Content Officers to run departments, create blogs and other materials, and, in the process, some have assured sales people that content marketing can mean the end of cold calling. HBR Staff/Chris Minerva/Getty Images.

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7 Key Decisions for Starting Your Consulting or Coaching Business Right

Consulting Matters

The Difference Between B2B and B2C Business Models. The easiest way to know the difference between these two models is who will be paying you - the organization or the individual and the expected ROI. Check out our marketing agency services, mentoring programs, and courses at [link]. So, are you a.

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What Creativity in Marketing Looks Like Today

Harvard Business

What makes marketing creative? Is a creative marketer more artist or entrepreneur? Historically, the term “marketing creative” has been associated with the words and pictures that go into ad campaigns. But marketing, like other corporate functions, has become more complex and rigorous.

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ABCs of Data Normalization for B2B Marketers

It’s not a far stretch to suggest that the topic isn’t exactly what gets marketers excited in their day-to-day workflow. However, if lead generation, reporting, and measuring ROI is important to your marketing team, then data normalization matters - a lot. Well, marketers rely on this grouping to reach their goals.

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To Grow Your Business Abroad, Partner with Local Influencers

Harvard Business

When companies expand into foreign markets, they need to gain the trust of local business partners and prospective customers in order to succeed. Both of these approaches, however, are time-intensive, requiring executives to spend weeks or months in foreign markets. William Andrew/Getty Images.

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Inside the Minds of Your Prospects: 37 Critical Digital Marketing Statistics for Consultants

Tsavo Neal

But, how you present yourself is critical for marketing and selling your services. This is more than how you dress — it’s your office, your marketing material, your brand — and yes, your website. This article lists relevant website and digital marketing statistics for consultants. Outbound Phone Marketing.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Your Guide to Using Conversational Marketing to Drive Demand Generation

Enter conversational marketing — the new paradigm to tackling your business deals and converting prospects in minutes. Studies show the return on investment (ROI) of conversational marketing helps your marketing team drive revenue.

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Why B2B Contact and Account Data Management Is Critical to Your ROI

64% of successful data-driven marketers say improving data quality is the most challenging obstacle to achieving success. However, investing in new technology isn’t always easy, and commonly, it’s difficult to show the ROI of data quality efforts. The digital age has brought about increased investment in data quality solutions.