Discovery is most often considered a function performed by sales reps. But in this context, it’s more about discovery FOR the sales rep, NOT B2B buyers. One of the problems marketing and sales have as B2B buyers' roles shift is that they start too … [Read more...]
Rethink B2B Content for Buyer Enablement
Buyers need to complete specific jobs before consensus can be reached for a buying decision. They need information that helps them understand what to ask, do, understand, and evaluate. And they benefit from B2B content that shows them how to do those … [Read more...]
Closing the Gap Between B2B Buying and Selling
“Sellers use their sales process to place solutions.” “Buyers use their buying decision process to figure out how to resolve their problem with the least disruption.” This is how Sharon Drew Morgen explains it. She’s been working to expose and … [Read more...]
Marketers Need a Mindset Reset for B2B Personalization
Personalization in B2B marketing has been on an upward intention trend for a while now. But it’s not working out very well. Despite marketers’ best intentions, nearly half say delivering personalized and relevant content is a top business … [Read more...]
Revenue Teams Must Deconflict B2B Messaging
B2B messaging is a key component of doing business. All go-to-market and customer programs run on messaging. However, the different roles on revenue teams often create conflict with the messaging each of them chooses to use. It seems perfectly … [Read more...]