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The New B2B Buying Cycle:Aligning marketing and sales into the buying process
Webinar - June 4, 2015
Liz Hammond, Communications [email protected]
Stephanie Kidder, CMO [email protected]
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Just joined an @AzaleadABM webinar on the New #B2B buying cycle & how to align #sales & #marketing using an #ABM
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Webinar Take-Aways • Why and how B2B buyers have
changed
• How to rally your marketing and sales teams around the modern B2B buyer
• How Azalead’s Account Based Marketing Software can help
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Help B2B companies accelerate sales with Account Based Marketing (ABM).
The B2B buying cycle has changed.
The B2B buyer has changed. #B2B #ABM
#Azalead
#TheNewBuyingCycle
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As consumers we are liberated and empowered.
75% of #B2B buyers are influenced by social media for their B2B purchases.
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#B2B buyers hop, step & jump all over as they try to figure out a solution to solve their problem. B2B buyer have changed. So must you. #ABM
… of the purchase decision has already been made before the buyer even reaches out to sales.
Back in the good “old” days …sales teams were in charge of the B2B buying cycle.
Cold Calling
Tradeshows
Networking
Luncheons
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In the past, buyers would call a salesperson at the beginning of the buying cycle.
Today, prospects are turning to endless information online to answer their B2B questions.
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Initial scoping calls to a salesperson are a thing of the past, like fax machines & handwritten-letters. Embrace the new #B2B buyer & #ABM.
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The B2B buyer is in charge.
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What does this mean for B2B sales and marketing teams?
… more present at the beginning of buying cycle… build awareness, attract, harness, nurture and capture sales
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64% of B2B buyers say that that vendor content has a significant impact
on their buying decision.
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Marketing and sales align.
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Steps to Marketing and Sales Alignment -Decide target accounts -Use common vocabulary like ICP and MQL-Identify the right content to communicate -Select the right tools-Define metrics to track-Follow-up to identify any disconnects
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Today’s B2B buyer is not alone.
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Today’s buyer is not alone. In #B2B, many people are involved in the buying process. Develop an #ABM strategy to reach them. #AzaleadABM
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“ABM delivers the highest return on investment of any B2B marketing strategy or
tactic” ITSMA
US search traffic on Google for “account based marketing”
What is Account Based Marketing (ABM)?
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Key Benefits of ABM
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Identify & Target highest value accounts
Nurture accounts with display ads
Measure marketing and sales impact
The Azalead Solution
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Azalead Dashboard: Sales Pipeline Impact
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How it works
Company identification and tracking engine
Algorithms
Machine Learning
Real-Time
Business IP's
Business Cookies
MS AZURE
Company ID & Tracking
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Impact of ABM Strategy on Marketing & Sales Shorter Sales Cycles Higher close rates Better performance
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Embrace the change and hook the new B2B buyer today with Azalead’s ABM Software.
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Don’t let old habits obstruct new sales opportunities. Use an #ABM solution to track, nurture & hook the new #B2B buyer. @AzaleadABM
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Thanks for joining! Time for questions.
