Red Star Kim

JUNE 12, 2023

Things continue to move at pace in the world of digital marketing and marketing automation (MarTech). Digital Marketing update webinars (June 2023). He went on to outline steps in the marketing chassis. His webinar wasn’t targeted at professional services but the content was relevant.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization Marketing Advertising B2C 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

QYMATIX

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The year is coming to an end, and with that, we present you in this post our five most successful blog articles from 2022. ” With these five posts from our Predictive Sales Analytics blog, we ring in a restful and reflective holiday season and we also want to say THANK YOU. .” Read the full article.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Sales Analytics e-Learning B2B 52

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

Customer Experience 277

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 277

Hubspot Sales

JULY 19, 2018

It’s important to get the industry news, trends, and marketing advice you need quickly, so you can get back to what real estate is all about -- helping your clients. So, I’ve put together a carefully curated list of the best real estate blogs to follow in 2018. Real Estate Blogs Every Realtor Should Read in 2018. Happy reading!

Investors 130

Investors Finance Marketing Construction 130

Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

The goal of “enablement,” whichever term you use for it (sales, revenue, buyer, buying, performance, other) is ultimately to improve organizational performance. There are also other factors at play, such as product-market fit, strategy, the chosen sales model, organization design, or lack of top-down support, that also influence our work.

Decision-making 295

Decision-making Sales Training Sales Stakeholders 295

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is marketing funnel 4. How to create a marketing funnel 5. Why do businesses need marketing funnel 6. Footnotes You’ve probably heard a lot of people refer to the sales funnel or the marketing funnel. The idea of a funnel could be strange or perplexing to you if you’re new to marketing.

Marketing 81

Marketing Decision-making Advertising Prioritization 81

Red Star Kim

JULY 11, 2022

Key issues in Marketing and Business Development Planning: Engage, Analyse, Expand, Innovate and Measure. Some reported that the reward systems worked against initiatives that reach beyond the immediate client and market focus of individual fee-earners (e.g. Delegate poll results and break out summaries are shown below.

Innovation 130

Innovation Marketing Stakeholders Value Proposition 130

Red Star Kim

JANUARY 16, 2023

On 12 th January Keith Hardie at the PM Forum hosted a presentation by Alastair Beddow of Meridian West on the 11 th Annual International Marketing Benchmark. The benchmark provided a snapshot of the views of 112 marketing and business development (M&BD) leaders at professional service firms (PSF). I’ve added my reflections.

Marketing 130

Marketing Co-Creation Government Artificial Intelligence 130

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It was a full house at November’s PM Forum workshop for Proactive Marketing and Business Development Executives. This article summarises the main themes that arose from the discussions and exercises and forms part of the day’s learning resources. Release time to become a more proactive Marketing and Business Development Executive.

Marketing 130

Marketing Communication Meetings Strategic Thinking 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

At the start of February it was a full house of delegates from accountancy, law and consultancy firms (including from Hong Kong) at the PM Forum ’s “Coaching and Consulting skills for marketing and business development professionals”. Delegate views and poll results are shown below. A good example of a limiting belief comes from running.

Emotional Intelligence 130

Emotional Intelligence Marketing Stakeholders Communication 130

Hubspot Sales

MAY 25, 2018

Entrepreneur Blog. Seth Godin's Blog. Gary Vaynerchuk's Blog. Kabbage Small Business Blog. Whether you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing, or still in the planning stage of turning your ideas into a full-time job, these blogs for entrepreneurs are the right place to start. Blogs for Entrepreneurs.

Small Business 105

Small Business Finance Investors Banking 105

SBI Growth

MAY 29, 2020

Data is becoming a core component of every business. As a result, the quality of the data being gathered, stored, and consumed is becoming increasingly important. We have all seen the impact that poor data quality can have on a.

Marketing 145

Marketing Sales B2B 145

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this post, I will offer advice about how to measure the ROI of your sales enablement program. This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue.

Sales 258

Sales Finance Decision-making Profitability 258

Nutshell

JULY 22, 2020

Sales and marketing professionals are constantly slinging around new buzzwords, complex terms, and confusing abbreviations. No blog, video, or sales pitch is complete until the phrase “boost ROI” or “improve your net promoter score” is used. What Is a Marketing Flywheel?

Marketing 119

Marketing Co-Creation Customer Experience Advertising 119

Hubspot Sales

MAY 27, 2024

We all know the “obvious” traits high-performing sales reps exhibit. insight you can only find at a revolutionary publication that supplements an esteemed legacy with a funky, devil-may-care edge — in short, you're looking for what The HubSpot Sales Blog has to offer, baby! 7 "Under-the-Radar" Traits of Top-Selling Sales Reps 1.

Sales 89

Sales Internet Account Management Innovation 89

Nutshell

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, marketing efforts have shifted accordingly. Marketing through the digital medium is highly effective, but the barrier to entry is lower than ever. Related: Sales copywriting 101: Five rules for writing high-converting copy. Make the Benefit Clear.

Communication 133

Communication Digitalization Marketing Energy and Utilities 133

SBI

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The Sales Tech space has grown dramatically as evidenced by the publication of our 2017 Sales Tech Landscape with 500 solutions. Here are some of Smart Selling Tools stats for 2017: Published over 100 articles on our blog. Recorded 39 Sales Software video reviews. Published the Top Sales Tools of 2017 Guide.

Publishing 0

Publishing Software Software Organization 0

Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Marketers have a lingo all their own. While we marketing pros tend to keep things clear and simple with our clients, we’ll often use marketing slang terms as shorthand when trading tips with each other online or at networking events. Content Marketing. Advertorial. Hyperlinked text that leads to an external webpage.

Marketing 98

Marketing Advertising Media Digitalization 98

Nutshell

AUGUST 21, 2020

With over a hundred and one different things that could kill your cloud software business, poor marketing is the slow poison that can put it to sleep for good. With every SaaS market crowded these days— G2 lists over 2,800 solutions for “ CRM ” alone—there’s little room for error in your marketing. Product complexity.

Marketing 142

Marketing Onboarding Media B2C 142

ACT

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What digital marketing channel has an ROI of 3500% , is entirely under your control, and can be leveraged whenever you want to drive sales? Email marketing, of course. Unlike SEO or social media , your email marketing success doesn’t rely on automated algorithms or ever-changing content policies.

Marketing 52

Marketing CRM Digitalization Profitability 52

ACT

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Do you know the biggest difference between successful and failed marketing campaigns ? Modern-day marketing isn’t about following your gut feeling or pursuing ideas from the top of your mind. If you want your marketing campaigns to hit the mark every time, you must rely on accurate, reliable, and comprehensive data.

Marketing 52

Marketing Decision-making CRM Media 52

The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Marketing content isn’t just for branding and lead generation anymore. Consequently, it’s more important than ever that sales teams have access to content relevant to their prospect’s business problems and positions the seller and the organization as thought leaders and subject matter experts.

Marketing 84

Marketing Sales Organization 84

Nutshell

AUGUST 6, 2020

Marketing best practices are constantly changing. With that in mind, we created this collection of online resources for marketing professionals so that you can get the guidance and cutting-edge strategies you need to grow your business. Now, let’s dive into our list of the 30 best marketing resources on the internet!

Internet 90

Internet Marketing Co-Creation Media 90

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) or senior-most sales leaders (by any title), has never been more critical. These architects of growth are tasked with navigating complex market dynamics, driving revenue streams, and fostering a culture of success. This is a definite growth killer.

Sales 188

Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 188

Nutshell

JANUARY 30, 2020

Although typically perceived as software for salespeople, CRMs are the secret sauce behind most successful marketing initiatives. A CRM is an integral piece of software for marketers and salespeople. We’ve got your back, marketers! Tracking source to sale. Newsletters are near the top of the marketing funnel.

CRM 155

CRM Marketing Decision-making Advertising 155

Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

At the start of June I had the pleasure of leading PM Forum ’s “Towards KAM (and ABM) – Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” online workshop. Delegates were from legal and accountancy firms in the UK, Channel Islands, Germany and United Arab Emirates. Others may find that the M&BD team is responsible for research.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Insightly

MAY 13, 2021

It’s not a secret that having a deep understanding of your customer is crucial for marketing. The more you learn about your customer, the better you can market to them and build lasting customer relationships. . But for us marketers, that’s easier said than done. Why you should align customer success with marketing.

Customer Success 93

Customer Success Marketing Acquisition CRM 93

Help Scout

MAY 20, 2021

Marketing is often focused heavily (or even solely) on generating new leads and customers, but it’s important not to overlook your existing customers when creating your marketing strategies. So how can marketing teams create content and messaging to improve customer success and drive retention? Case studies. Customer events.

Customer Success 77

Customer Success Marketing Acquisition Onboarding 77

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 2, 2022

We’re all in sales, right? I think the answer depends on what you mean by that (intent) and how you define “sales.” I get the intent of the “we’re all in sales” message, generally, much like Dan Pink’s book, To Sell is Human. It’s targeting (markets, personas, problems).

Co-Creation 248

Co-Creation Negotiation Sales B2B 248

Apptivo

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The pros and cons of sales automation and marketing automation. What’s the Difference: Sales Automation Vs Marketing Automation. As a business owner, one must use growth hacks to enhance sales and marketing procedures. So what exactly are sales automation and marketing automation? Summing up.

Marketing 52

Marketing Sales Media Decision-making 52

Cosawi

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The second article addressed the critical role of Executive Sponsor engagement and how it can impact the success and resilience of your strategic customer partnership when done well. In both our careers, we have seen sales and marketing joined at the hip; although sometimes siloed, they have traditionally worked together in parallel.

Marketing 52

Marketing Suppliers Investors Account Planning 52

Nutshell

MAY 21, 2021

Let me tell you about the last time I got fired: From October 2007 to December 2014, I managed a mixed martial arts blog that I won’t name here, because it’s been almost completely scrubbed from the internet by this point. By the end of my tenure at the blog, my salary was about $85,000/year. Folks, I was freaked.

Marketing 62

Marketing Publishing Media Internet 62

Hubspot Sales

MAY 29, 2024

Even small disagreements can come to light during the startup due diligence process when investors look into your company before deciding to invest their money. Read further or click on the table of contents for more helpful information on startup due diligence and what steps you should include in your due diligence checklist.

Investors 62

Investors Cybersecurity Shareholders Suppliers 62

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Inbound sales is a modern sales methodology based on the fact that customers are more in charge of their buyer's journey than ever before and have quick and easy access to the information they need to decide on making a sale before ever speaking to a sales rep. What is demand generation? What is lead generation?

Software 116

Software Software Media Meetings 116

Red Star Kim

JUNE 1, 2023

Value propositions Knowing how you will differentiate from competitors will be the foundation on which you base your value proposition and a key part of your pitch sales strategy. It also sees the “salesperson” (our fee-earners) and an insightful sales process as part of the value proposition.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Innovation Marketing Media 130

SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2012

I hear from sales and marketing leaders on a regular basis that they need more leads. The most common marketing efforts to drive leads include paid search, SEO, social media, outbound email, teleprospecting and trade shows. In other words, content marketing is communicating with your customers and prospects without selling.

Advertising 122

Advertising Media B2B Decision-making 122