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Fix the Broken B2B Marketing Funnel by Reimagining It

Just as buyers also expect more from your sales and marketing teams and want to have continued support from salespeople after they complete their purchase, it’s in marketing’s best interest to nurture the customer experience as well.

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Alignment between sales and marketing is necessary in the new buyer’s journey. With sales and marketing collaborating to craft an optimal experience for organizations as they move through the buyer’s journey to the customer journey, it will be easier to bring that organization on as a champion for your brand. It’s easy to see why buyer experiences and expectations are difficult to map onto a funnel. We have crossed a threshold in both technology and culture and find ourselves in a world that prioritizes collaboration. This new buyer’s journey offers exciting opportunities for marketers to flex their creativity and craft meaningful messaging. Read more

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