Marketing and sales are vital to the success of any tech company. That’s not news. But let’s face it. Budget matters. Not all companies have the wherewithal to do what some of the biggies do. For instance, Salesforce and Tableau each spent a whopping 53% of their revenue on sales and marketing in 2014, while…
Combining fresh technology and a classic marketing strategy, Digital Word-of-Mouth Marketing is receiving unprecedented uptake among a wide range of markets. Digital Word-of-Mouth Marketing encapsulates a wider audience outside of mainstream social media channels, such as personal blogs and online discussion forums. Word-of-Mouth Marketing: Tried and True Word-of-mouth marketing has been around for centuries. Before…
Many MSPs are able to serve a global market due to the nature of the cloud, but influencing buyer behavior of diverse markets around the globe takes careful planning, research and translation. If not done properly, it can cause some problems or weaknesses in other markets. This is why it’s crucially important to thoroughly research…
If you’ve had the chance to enjoy our ongoing series on MSP digital marketing, then you know that marketing doesn’t need to be scary and you can create a winning MSP marketing plan by addressing a few straightforward considerations. Consider this: channel partners want “faster than market growth.” According to the 2112 Group, a significant number…
You’ve come to read up on how to optimize your referral marketing campaign, but first, let’s start with a few questions: When was the last time you were contacted by a new prospect who said she was referred by one of your existing clients? Do you actively encourage your existing clients to spread the word…
‘Success’ is a funny word. It has different meanings to different people, but, if you’re speaking to a businessperson, success is generally measured by profit. Now, let’s be clear: we’re not trying to be cynical. Money isn’t the only indicator of success; it’s just a useful metric for measuring it, and businesses need money to…
“Ugh, I’ve got too many leads!” said no salesperson…ever! True, but many sales teams do struggle to manage and prioritize their leads. Overwhelmed with a list of leads at various lifecycle stages, a salesperson can quickly end up in a reactionary mode — playing catch-up with lead follow-up. Following some lead scoring best practices can…
The number one sales and marketing oversight made by MSPs and Cloud service providers is forgetting to include a call-to-action (CTA) in their campaigns. How can your visitors and leads convert if you don’t provide an opportunity to do so? All of your multiple inbound marketing channels: every website, every blog, every landing page, and almost…
I recently chatted with someone who had been in the IT industry for a very long time, and as our conversation moved away from his personal experiences and towards what I do, he made a statement that left my jaw on the floor. “Oh, Cloud’s not really that big. I don’t think I’ll bother with…
We live in a noisy world. Each day, we are exposed to more than 5,000 advertisements. As a managed service provider, how do you reach your audience and break through the clutter? And if you do have the opportunity to capture a prospect’s attention, how do you then convince them to buy? Simply pushing your…