IT and technology companies are challenged to generate sales in an industry being reshaped by non-stop disruption. With pressure on the IT company evident in shifts in software and services delivery, new business models, the buzz of big data, and a demand for constant innovation, marketing for IT...
Earning customers is a challenge in every industry. But marketers make their job even more difficult when they purchase names and send unsolicited promotional communications. By purchasing email lists and sending unsolicited emails (spam), you are putting your business in a league with some truly...
Industrial manufacturers are under pressure to improve plant productivity, enhance competitiveness, and meet customer demands for innovation. Yet some manufacturers may be reluctant amidst market uncertainty and memories of 2001 and 2008 economic hits. These 5 sales generation tips for industrial...
The information technology sector has an important cascading effect on the global economy. Generating revenue and employing workers at a relatively high median wage, the IT sector also helps other sectors “improve productivity, operate more efficiently and innovate faster,” per CompTIA. Not to...
To celebrate the release of its 128-page 2016 State of Inbound report, Hubspot organized a week of events related to the future of inbound marketing and sales. Here are some takeaways on the future of marketing and sales that Ironpaper gleaned from the trends discussions, with a few findings from...
As the marketplace has changed, so has the sales process. The dynamic between sales teams and buyers has shifted; salespeople are no longer the information gatekeeper. This forces sales and marketing to become more agile, data-driven, and timely. Sales enablement tools can help these teams...
Lead generation was the most important content marketing goal for 85% of B2B marketers surveyed in 2016 by the Content Marketing Institute. Yet even though lead generation is essential to marketing and sales efforts to grow revenue, marketers continue to make mistakes that hurt effective lead...
The Value-Added Reseller (VAR) drives business value through software, hardware or networking products. Yet communicating that value is essential for the VAR to capture leads and sales opportunities. Amp up the next marketing campaign with these five inbound best practices for IT Value-Added...
For those wondering how to nurture sales leads into greater opportunities, we round up five tactics that work--distinctly helping to drive leads further into the buying process. Here are five tips on how to nurture sales leads: #1 Use progressive profiling Trying to capture all of a lead’s...
From speed to conversion, many factors play into a successful website. But while design trends might change, best practices for B2B websites are generally evergreen. Follow these 7 must-have tips for your business website's success. 1. Clearly define your value proposition A value proposition is a...
For clean energy companies, increasing demand for renewable solutions should feel like a win—but the reality is more complex. The surge in market entrants has made it more challenging to stand out, leaving even innovative providers fighting to avoid...
B2B buyers are inundated with repetitive marketing messages and surface-level content. Generative AI has contributed to this oversaturation by enabling brands to produce content faster. However, are brands considering how this oversaturation impacts...
Hiring great talent is vital to business success, but it’s not an easy feat. Many companies turn to recruiters to help fill open roles. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t foster a strong connection between the company and the candidate. But what if...
Navigating the evolving landscape of technology can be like traversing a veritable minefield. This is especially true in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For business leaders, understanding and implementing IT transformation in the age of AI...
Most marketing playbooks assume a return to normal. Pipeline softness is temporary, budgets will bounce back, and next quarter will bring clarity. But what if the volatility isn't temporary? We're in an economic era of perpetual disruption, not...
Unpredictable markets cause rigid marketing strategies to fall apart. Long planning cycles, disconnected campaigns, and reactive tactics don't align with changing buyer behavior. The B2B companies that continue to grow aren't simply fast. They're...
Most marketing playbooks assume a return to normal. Pipeline softness is temporary, budgets will bounce back, and next quarter will bring clarity. But what if the volatility isn't temporary? We're in an economic era of perpetual disruption, not...
The B2B buyer's journey has become more complex with the rise of generative AI. Buyers are relying on AI-driven insights before visiting a company's website or speaking with sales. This shift challenges traditional inbound lead generation and...
Marketing healthcare technology presents unique challenges that differ significantly from other industries. The complexity of medical products, the stringent regulatory environment, and the diverse needs of healthcare providers create barriers that...
Many, if not most, IT companies struggle with marketing. Despite having state-of-the-art products and services, their marketing efforts often fall short. Below, we explore some critical marketing issues that lead to underperformance among IT...
The Internet of Things is reshaping and defining markets, so much so that it has been dubbed “the next Industrial Revolution.”
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