Marketo Sky, Sales Engage and Bizible It’s been a big year for Marketo. From the purchase of Bizible to its own acquisition by Adobe, the marketing automation giant has made fantastic improvements intended to enhance efficiency and insights for users. With the Marketo Fall ’18 Release available, I wanted to share some of our favorite […]
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Ever since Vista Equity Partners acquired Marketo in May 2016, the countdown was on to see what the future would be for the industry’s gold standard marketing automation platform. Much like the Amazon HQ2 frenzy, theories ran rampant as to who the eventual acquirer would be, and everyone from Google to Salesforce made the list. […]
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The Email Invalid field in Marketo is used to identify records when the lead is created and the email format is not correct, or when the email is a hard bounce that receives a 5## bounce code signaling that the email is no longer valid i.e. the email address does not exist. It’s important to […]
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Recently we’ve helped a few of our Marketo clients in either building a more robust subscription management center or updating Marketo’s default unsubscribe page. You may be looking to do this yourself to enhance the user experience for your prospects or to match your company brand. In this post, I’ll show you how to tackle […]
Before, say, 2008, marketing and sales were much more aligned.
In many B2B tech companies, marketing’s role was basically a 50/50 mix of PR and sales support. With a laser-like focus on the long game—penetrating accounts and fostering relationships—enterprise reps would pop in and out in Brooks Brothers shirts, in between golf engagements and steak dinners (okay this was Boston tech—a notorious boys club and pretty conservative).
So what happened?
I’m guessing we all know the answer: technology, automation, and INBOUND.
From about 2008 on, I witnessed a noticeable shift in the relationship between marketing and sales.
Webinars are still a big part of the marketing mix, and they’re not going anywhere.
When someone takes 30 minutes out of their day to hear what you have to say, that’s a pretty strong signal of interest in your topic.
And by now, most of us know how to create content that serves a higher purpose than simply promoting products and services. After all, when someone is truly interested in what you’re selling, they’ll find a demo on your website.
A webinar program (and every other kind of content) is about thought leadership, sharing insights, and providing access to expert knowledge that can help people do their job better.
So let’s talk about how to create a webinar program that does three important things…
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“Let’s see. What campaigns can I run to achieve as little as possible?”
Said no one ever.
Marketing is shifting to a revenue center—a role once reserved for Sales alone—and marketing leaders must create new business, expand existing business, and consistently drive growth.
So what do revenue-focused marketers do that’s so different? Let’s focus on three things.
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Marketo’s Fall ‘18 Release: New Features and Actions for Admins
/in Marketing Ops, Marketo, Marketo Attribution, Uncategorized /by Allison IsettMarketo Sky, Sales Engage and Bizible It’s been a big year for Marketo. From the purchase of Bizible to its own acquisition by Adobe, the marketing automation giant has made fantastic improvements intended to enhance efficiency and insights for users. With the Marketo Fall ’18 Release available, I wanted to share some of our favorite […]
Thoughts on Adobe’s Acquisition of Marketo
/in B2B Marketing Analytics, Marketing Attribution, Marketing Ops, Marketo, Metrics, Multi-Touch Campaign Attribution, Revenue Marketing, Uncategorized /by Jessica SprinkelEver since Vista Equity Partners acquired Marketo in May 2016, the countdown was on to see what the future would be for the industry’s gold standard marketing automation platform. Much like the Amazon HQ2 frenzy, theories ran rampant as to who the eventual acquirer would be, and everyone from Google to Salesforce made the list. […]
What is the Email Invalid Field in Marketo and What Should You Do with it?
/in Demand Generation, Email Deliverability, Marketing Ops, Marketo /by Allison IsettThe Email Invalid field in Marketo is used to identify records when the lead is created and the email format is not correct, or when the email is a hard bounce that receives a 5## bounce code signaling that the email is no longer valid i.e. the email address does not exist. It’s important to […]
How to Update the Default Marketo Unsubscribe Landing Page
/in Marketing Ops, Marketo /by Allison IsettRecently we’ve helped a few of our Marketo clients in either building a more robust subscription management center or updating Marketo’s default unsubscribe page. You may be looking to do this yourself to enhance the user experience for your prospects or to match your company brand. In this post, I’ll show you how to tackle […]
Driving Sales and Marketing Alignment During Planning
/0 Comments/in Marketing Plans, Revenue Marketing, Sales and Marketing Alignment /by Jessica SprinkelDon’t you love when meetings collapse into finger pointing and frustration?
Me neither.
One of the common mistakes you can make during the planning process is to assume sales leadership is on board with your plan.
And if that alignment never happened, looking back at the end of the quarter can be painful.
Sales & Marketing alignment is essential—and it can pay dividends:
“Companies with aligned sales and marketing generated 208% more revenue from marketing.” – HubSpot
With Q4 planning in full swing, let’s dig into some tips on how to align and work toward a common goal.
The Demise of Inbound?
/0 Comments/in Account-Based Marketing, Demand Generation, Revenue Marketing /by Jessica SprinkelBefore, say, 2008, marketing and sales were much more aligned.
In many B2B tech companies, marketing’s role was basically a 50/50 mix of PR and sales support. With a laser-like focus on the long game—penetrating accounts and fostering relationships—enterprise reps would pop in and out in Brooks Brothers shirts, in between golf engagements and steak dinners (okay this was Boston tech—a notorious boys club and pretty conservative).
So what happened?
I’m guessing we all know the answer: technology, automation, and INBOUND.
From about 2008 on, I witnessed a noticeable shift in the relationship between marketing and sales.
The Impact of a Great Webinar Program
/0 Comments/in Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Multi-Touch Campaign Attribution /by Jessica SprinkelWebinars are still a big part of the marketing mix, and they’re not going anywhere.
When someone takes 30 minutes out of their day to hear what you have to say, that’s a pretty strong signal of interest in your topic.
And by now, most of us know how to create content that serves a higher purpose than simply promoting products and services. After all, when someone is truly interested in what you’re selling, they’ll find a demo on your website.
A webinar program (and every other kind of content) is about thought leadership, sharing insights, and providing access to expert knowledge that can help people do their job better.
So let’s talk about how to create a webinar program that does three important things…
Three Things Revenue Marketers Do Differently
/0 Comments/in B2B Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Plans, Metrics /by Jessica Sprinkel“Let’s see. What campaigns can I run to achieve as little as possible?”
Said no one ever.
Marketing is shifting to a revenue center—a role once reserved for Sales alone—and marketing leaders must create new business, expand existing business, and consistently drive growth.
So what do revenue-focused marketers do that’s so different? Let’s focus on three things.