Why did you lose that opportunity? Better yet, how might you resurrect buying intent? I recently wrote about B2B nurturing for net new vs. existing customers. But what about lost opportunities? Most companies tend to either write them off or … [Read more...]
Do Your B2B Buyers Understand the Problem?
What happens when something goes wrong? In B2B marketing and sales, we talk a lot about our buyers’ pain or need. But that’s not what really defines a problem. The dictionary definition of problem is, “a matter or situation regarded as … [Read more...]
Why Customer Centric Doesn’t Mean Buyer Driven in B2B
Customer centricity mostly misses the mark in B2B. Strangely, B2B companies use it to foster an inside-out perspective. The concept seems to be more about talking the talk than walking the walk. We can say we’re customer centric all we want, but for … [Read more...]
The Destructive Lack of Commitment in B2B Marketing
The beginning of the year is an appropriate time to take a stand about the payoffs of commitment in B2B marketing strategies. The beginning of the year is when a lot of B2B companies look at what they want to accomplish this year as a clean slate. … [Read more...]
The Gap Between Interest and B2B Intent Data in Marketing
B2B Intent data is the latest tool in the marketing stack on the hype cycle. There are protractors and detractors, but when you get right down to it, intent data is just another great tool in your marketing toolbox. If it’s used correctly. The … [Read more...]
