3 Factors Determining The Success Of B2B Lead Generation Services

Some B2B lead generation Services run very successful lead generation programs while others keep complaining about the lack of success despite their best efforts. There seems to be a constant conflict between the managements and employees of The Global Associates B2B lead generation services;while the employees feel that the managements set unrealistic goals, the management blames them of underperforming. What most of these organizations fail to understand is that sales performance is mostly a factor of a few critical elements that are in play in every sales department. It’s very important to take into account these elements in order to ensure the success of your lead generation effort. Let us discuss these vital elements here in detail. Evaluating the length of sales cycle: If the management of a B2B lead generation agency has a tendency to underestimate the sales cycle lengths, the chances of the success of their lead generation effort are remote. It’s absolutely essential to accurately judge the time needed for a particular lead from lead generation stage to closing of the deal. Trying to roll various leads like cold call leads, referrals and in-bound leads into a single metric is a common mistake that reduces the cycle period. As a result, the sales goals become virtually unattainable.

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Lost in translation: The problem with inconsistent language in marketing

Article | June 20, 2023

Inconsistent language in B2B marketing is becoming a growing hurdle for collaboration. I attended a workshop recently that brought together members of different marketing functions to train them on ABM. The task was simple enough: Act as the agency and put together an ABM brief. We didn’t have any trouble understanding the assignment. We just couldn’t seem to speak the same language. We were discussing the same topics and working toward the same goal. But the variations in how each of us used established B2B marketing terms made collaboration harder. And so, it got me thinking. How often have you sat in a meeting and understood what someone has said but not what they’ve meant? Sure, you understand that impressions measure how many times someone’s seen your ad. But why does it matter? How does it contribute to revenue growth and the overall performance of the campaign? What does it mean to me? I was reminded of when we were learning a foreign language in school. You could try directly translating a sentence to English, but chances are it wouldn’t make much sense. A translation would only add up when you understood its grammatical and syntactical context. So, if we (no matter how humorously) consider B2B marketing a language of its own, why aren’t we as rigorous in policing our use of terminology? Growing pains In the past, B2B marketing departments were seen as single-focus, cost center arms of a business. Since then, the Marketing remit has grown considerably. Tools and technology allow us to work on everything from insights and analytics to bespoke, hyper-personalized 1:1 ABM programs. Sales and Marketing alignment is helping prove our contribution to the bottom line. And we’re finally becoming a revenue center. But I think there’s a catch. The same increased responsibilities that allow us to connect our marketing activity to revenue have made the language we use more inconsistent. Teams are more specialized than ever. And the size of the marketing department has expanded massively. There are even employees in the same functions who’ve never said a word to each other. This creates bubbles of intradepartmental dialects. Linguistic nuances that create collaborative hurdles between teams, departments, and even organizations. Time that should be spent planning, producing, and activating is lost to soul-destroying email chains and inane meetings clarifying points of uncertainty. Things I’m sure we’d all be happier without. The effects on business Then there are the impacts inconsistent language has on your business. Brief your teams unclearly and budget/resource that could be used more productively is squandered on multiple revisions. Chains of stakeholder questions that could have been easily avoided with greater context can result in strained working relationships. Levels of employee stress can increase out of fear of asking a question and sounding stupid. And perhaps the scariest of all – misunderstandings of key deliverables that find their way through to your final outputs. Standardizing our use of language can help alleviate these challenges. Key performance metrics will always differ between functions. KPIs like leads generated and engagement will be valuable to your Marketing or social teams, but not Sales whose sole focus is accelerating pipeline. But it’s context that helps tie everything together. It saves you questioning why everyone’s talking about split testing and not A/B testing (before realizing they’re the same thing an hour into the discussion). It clarifies why certain conversations are happening, sets clear expectations of what needs to be done and by whom, and breaks down siloes between departments. It stops important points of discussion from being lost in translation. Speaking the same language Driving revenue through a more unified marketing and sales function is becoming core to what we do. But we need to take a step back and evaluate our use of terminology. Before considering Sales and Marketing alignment, our marketing teams have to speak the same language. Collaboration is a product of good communication. But siloes across your marketing department can stand in the way of productivity. Making a concerted effort to convey the scope and role of specific marketing functions, core metrics necessary for success, and ways of working for each team helps promote a more collaborative work culture. It’s our responsibility to ensure we’re all on the same page before starting group projects or aligning with other branches of business. Recognizing the inconsistencies in our language and addressing them in advance helps reduce wasted time and resource. It sets us up for success by reducing the number of roadblocks in the way of our work and path to revenue growth. Marketing departments in B2B industries will likely continue to grow. And for organizations like B2B tech enterprises, the challenges associated with inconsistent language are only exacerbated by teams spread by geo, mother tongue, and culture. Creating clear and consistent rules for the language we use as B2B marketers can help overcome these barriers, allowing us to focus on creating exceptional marketing. Some ways forward So, how do we create guidelines for more consistent marketing language? I won’t say I have all the answers. But I do think there needs to be a shift in employee education and training with a view to standardizing nomenclature. Glossaries that include company-specific frameworks can be a great way to provide context and meaning to your business’ use of terminology. Pre-recorded video resources with your subject matter experts can be paired with an intranet site to offer a more interactive, always-on education and training solution. Or, better still, regular workshops across departments to promote cross-functional understanding of why terms are used at certain times. I’d also recommend reviewing your corporate team structures to see which stakeholders have a seat at the table. Changes in how your teams communicate can only come from the top down. And a reflection on how your use of language affects those you work with, through researching communication processes/best practices or otherwise, can be a step toward fostering a more collaborative work culture. Establishing clear definitions for common language allows us to work closer together. It breaks down barriers to collaboration and lets us focus on common business goals. If Marketing really wants to become a revenue center, we need to start speaking the same language.

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How to Organize ABM Content Effectively?

Article | August 19, 2022

High-value content plays a key role in account-based marketing. Account-based marketing uses content to nurture leads and address their pain points throughout the sales process. A perfect ABM strategy is one that provides relevant content to the right prospects at the right time. ABM content needs to be personal and highly relevant to create an impact on the stakeholders of your target account. In an interview with Media 7, Stuart Sumner, Editorial Director at Incisive Media, talked about the importance of content in marketing strategy. “The best way to win the content war is to have better, more valuable, and more timely content than your competitors. You need to offer audiences a regular supply of high-quality, in-depth content, which they can’t get elsewhere.” The need for effective content is all-encompassing across industries, demographics, and niche domains. It helps businesses seek solutions to their critical business challenges. Reading through the opinions of other thought leaders from the industry influences their purchase decisions. So, good quality, reliable content can convince a business that you are the ideal choice for a B2B association. How Should ABM Content Be Organized? Creating effective content is the need of the hour, but it can be challenging if done without a direction or goal in mind. Your ABM content should build brand awareness, and engage the readers while also presenting value to them. It should also be personalized enough to convey your involvement and dedication to your target account. To organize ABM content effectively, follow these steps: Conduct Stringent Research Stringently researching your target audience can help to create a content framework that can capture the solutions to their problems, their needs, and their interests. When you investigate the target accounts in-depth, you will know what aspects you can leverage to capture their attention and interest. Then you can organize the content to engage them. Another interesting approach is to directly ask your audience about the kind of content they enjoy and their preferred formats. These insights can help you personalize the content better because 80% of consumers prefer shopping with brands that provide a personalized experience. You might also be able to leverage content for more than one account. Maintain a Content Inventory The research-based content that was created before you developed your ABM strategy can be repurposed to target the accounts in your focus. Creating a content library and mapping the intent of your content can help you with repurposing the correct content. The more detailed your content library, the easier it gets to reuse it. Consider organizing your content library with dates, extra information, highlights, and formats so you can start using the content without much ado. The content you develop should complement your ABM strategy. As a part of your ABM strategy, it should add value to your marketing effort. Create a Content Matrix Create a content matrix that lists out the target accounts in your focus. It is a tool to organize your data to meet your marketing objectives. Based on your objectives, you can carry out content mapping to influence purchase decisions for these accounts. This can help you decide on the purpose of your content strategy. Do you want to create awareness or incite action from your readers? By figuring out what you want, you can use your content matrix to understand the scope to personalize the content in line with your ABM goals. Analyze Your Performance Experiment with different formats, visuals, and messages while creating your content. Measure the success of your content strategy like you measure the success of your ABM strategy using KPIs. Gauge how your audience reacts to different formats and visuals to know what to focus more on. Revise, retest, repurpose the content till you get the best output. It all boils down to how well you organize your ABM content. ABM Content Best Practices Best practices should be followed when creating content to achieve sales and marketing alignment, drive ROI, and target key accounts. Periodically engaging in website content mapping and content research to see how your content is doing is vital. Here are the ABM content best practices you should follow to organize ABM content: 1. Personalize the content to suit your target account’s needs. 2. Conduct regular SEO and content audits to find any flaws or unresponsive content. 3. Optimize your content to meet search engine optimization needs. 4. Repurpose your content regularly to make the most of it. 5. Support your content with good design. 6. Focus on creating interactive ABM content. 7. Your content should build trust in the minds of your target accounts. How Coca-Cola’s Fanbase on Facebook Increased by 39% Because of Organized Content Coca-Cola’s famous ‘Share a Coke’ campaign targeted Australian millennials to improve their sales numbers in the summer of 2011. Under this campaign, Coca-Cola offered name-branded coke bottles to the customers. Through stringent research, understanding their audiences’ preferred formats (TV commercials, newspapers, bus ads, and social media), and implementing strong CTAs in their ads, Coca-Cola gained a 39% increase in its Facebook fanbase. Key Takeaway The way you formulate and organize ABM content plays a key role in driving results from your ABM strategy. It is crucial that you dedicate time and resources to creating, personalizing, organizing, presenting, and analyzing the content you offer to your target accounts. You can drive a higher ROI from your ABM and content strategy only when your approach to content is as focused as your ABM strategy. FAQ What is a content matrix? A content matrix is a tool that a marketer can use to plan and offer the right content in the right format and on the right platform to the target audience. How can you use old content in your ABM strategy? You can use your old content by repurposing it to better target your key accounts.

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HOW UGC IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR YOUR BUSINESS’? MARKETING (EXAMPLES OF BRANDS WHO GET IT)

Article | March 6, 2023

You’re overcomplicating it. You don’t need the studio lighting, you don’t need a $2000+ camera, you don’t need a full production crew. Actually, it can actually be more effective for your content to not use any of this. Keep reading to learn how. By now, I’m sure you’ve noticed the rise of user-generated content (UGC). UGC is photos and videos created for your brand by customers, viewers, or followers. There’s so much beauty in this and throughout 2020, with everyone stuck inside their house, lots of companies had no choice but to make do with what they could. Sometimes this meant FaceTime photoshoots or videos that customers shot on regular iPhones. I am a huge fan of user-generated content and most consumers are, too. Let’s unpack the beauty of why this is such a beautiful and effective form of content on both the customer side as well as the business’ side.

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ABM and AI: Friends or Foe?

Article | June 2, 2021

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies is inevitable and necessary to achieve the potential of account-based marketing (ABM). However, I consider technology to be more of an enabler of ABM, while the driver always remains the same – enhancing the customer experience by helping clients sustain and grow their business in this dynamic digital era. The goal is not for AI to make marketing decisions but to enable marketers to make better decisions by leveraging the strength of AI in analyzing a large amount of data quickly to share action-oriented insights. AI can be a friend or foe, depending on what decisions we make while evaluating and implementing AI. Following are key questions organizations should answer before deploying an AI-based marketing strategy.

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Banzai Executes LOI to Acquire Top Rated Lead Generation Platform, IGLeads

GlobeNewswire | January 08, 2024

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire IGLeads, a cutting-edge automated lead generation platform. Unlike competitive products that rely on firmographic data, IGLeads uses search criteria leading to 100% verified, targeted lead generation. With the proposed strategic acquisition of IGLeads, Banzai would be poised to significantly enhance its audience acquisition services, executing its strategic commitment to acquiring best-in-class, data-focused products that serve marketers everywhere. IGLeads stands out as a top-rated lead generation solution that uses search criteria, rather than firmographic filters, to extract valuable contact data from the most extensive public databases and leading social media platforms, all in one interface. IGLeads enables marketers to construct qualified, target audiences based on intent signals such as conversation topics and interests, rather than traditional firmographic filters. “IGLeads has built a unique way to deliver verified target audiences based on interest, intent, and social engagement versus traditional firmographics. IGLeads is well suited for Banzai’s customers, and we’re excited to have a chance to integrate its capabilities into our other offerings,” said Joe Davy, CEO and Founder of Banzai. “Brandon has built an efficient, profitable, and high-growth business. We’re excited to take it forward to the next stage of growth.” Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits Profitable growth business: IGLeads is a highly profitable, rapidly growing business that Banzai can leverage to drive additional scale and acquisition opportunities. Complementary product offering: Banzai intends to integrate IGLeads’ all-in-one lead generation platform to better serve existing customers with cross-sell opportunities. Highly rated: IGLeads has close to 1,000 customers and is one of the top-user-rated lead generation solutions with a 4.7 star rating on TrustPilot. Brandon King, CEO and Founder of IGLeads commented: “Getting IGLeads to this point is a testament to the hard work and success of our team, and we believe IGLeads would be a notable addition to the Banzai platform and to Banzai’s customers. We are excited to pursue an opportunity to join Banzai and support the progression of their award-winning innovation initiatives that are working to democratize data in the MarTech space.” About Banzai Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers achieve their mission, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai customers include Square, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, Doodle and ActiveCampaign, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io/ About IGLeads IGLeads.io, established in 2021, provides innovative solutions in social media and B2B scraping across multiple platforms, offering an efficient lead generation service without the need for logins or proxies. Our team of experts is committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and integrity. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to meet our clients' diverse needs in the Technology SaaS sector. As a leader in this field, we offer tailored support for businesses of all sizes, aiming to drive success and growth through effective lead generation.

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Seismic Releases The State of AI in Enablement: 2023 Report, Finds AI Supercharges GTM Efforts and Improves Customer Satisfaction, Despite Hurdles

Business Wire | October 20, 2023

Seismic, the global leader in enablement, today released the findings of The State of AI in Enablement: 2023 Report. More than 600 full-time employees in a sales, enablement, or customer success role at the management level or above in the United States were surveyed, with findings indicating AI-powered enablement technology is a game changer for businesses looking to quickly and efficiently drive revenue growth as they continue to weather the economic storm. The report found that go-to-market (GTM) leaders expect investments in AI to pay off in dividends, as 85% of respondents believe the fusion of AI and GTM strategy will lead to revenue growth for their organization. Among this group, leaders predict an average of 23% growth will be directly attributed to AI utilization over the next five years. The report also found that the majority of GTM leaders use enablement technology, and of those, 84% say that it’s mission-critical to achieving revenue goals. So it comes as no surprise that 89% of those who use the technology already have plans to further invest in 2024. These leaders anticipate enablement budgets to increase by 19% next year – a decision they largely attributed to the significant advancements in AI. What’s more: 93% agree that advancements in AI – and specifically the ways they can bolster enablement efforts – are a major driver for their company’s increasing investment in enablement technology going into next year. However, the impact will not be immediate – overcoming challenges, driving adoption of new tech, and seeing results takes time. Over half (66%) of GTM leaders who have deployed AI tools report that they encountered initial hurdles before eventually realizing positive outcomes. Notably, 51% say that implementation and adoption are their greatest areas of concern in regards to using AI in enablement, which is why enablement tools like Seismic are critical to help facilitate seamless integration within a business’s revenue operations. But these hurdles certainly haven't prevented the march toward progress, with 83% reporting they would like to deploy more AI solutions for their team within the next 12 months. The past year has been wrought with market challenges, which makes AI-powered enablement technology more crucial for business success than ever before, said Doug Winter, CEO and cofounder, Seismic. The proof is in the pudding: When an organization's enablement efforts are streamlined with AI technology, it drives greater GTM efficiency, operational optimization, and better buyer experiences – all of which translate into a stronger bottom line. At Seismic, we are leading the charge to define the future of AI-powered enablement and look forward to working closely with our customers and partners on this endeavor. Additional key report findings include In 2024, a significant majority (93%) of GTM leaders who intend to boost their investment in enablement technology attribute their decision to the significant advancements in AI In fact, over half (54%) of GTM leaders say their organization already uses AI-powered tools for sales enablement The three top functions that GTM leaders are leveraging AI-powered enablement tools for are: 53% use it for content analytics 50% use it for content distribution 48% use it for learning and coaching And businesses are reaping the benefits: 91% of those who have implemented AI tools say that their company has noted an increase in customer satisfaction since implementing AI into their enablement processes However, implementation of AI technology takes time and does not come without challenges. Of those who faced challenges, 54% report integration issues, 41% report a lack of understanding, and 34% report security or privacy concerns That said, the data is clear: the benefits far outweigh the challenges 63% of GTM leaders believe that AI is the primary force behind evolving customer experiences today 73% believe that companies that fail to effectively incorporate AI into their GTM processes will fall behind their competitors within the next three years About Seismic Seismic is the global leader in enablement, helping organizations engage customers, enable teams, and ignite revenue growth. The Seismic Enablement CloudTM is the most powerful, unified enablement platform that equips customer-facing teams with the right skills, content, tools, and insights to grow and win. From the world’s largest enterprises to startups and small businesses, more than 2,000 organizations around the globe trust Seismic for their enablement needs. Seismic is headquartered in San Diego with offices across North America, Europe, and Australia.

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DemandScience Products Earn a Record 53 Awards in Fall 2023 G2 Reports

GlobeNewswire | October 20, 2023

DemandScience, a leading AI-powered B2B demand generation company that accelerates global growth for its clients, today announced that the company’s products earned a total of 53 awards in G2’s Fall 2023 Reports. Receiving 53 awards from G2’s recognition program is a new record for DemandScience. Highlights include: three Fastest Implementation awards, three Easiest To Do Business With awards, five Momentum Leader awards, and 42 G2 Grid® Report Leader and High Performer awards. At DemandScience, one of our most important goals is to forge trusted partnerships with our clients. Our global team works hard every day to achieve this by providing B2B enterprise organizations with innovative AI-powered marketing solutions that help them tackle complex demand generation problems, exceed their goals and realize a quantifiable return on their investments, said Peter Cannone, Chair and CEO of DemandScience. Since G2 awards are based on verified reviews from real users, being recognized with these awards is a meaningful validation of our approach, the effectiveness of our solutions, and our ability to help clients succeed. In addition to earning more G2 Fall 2023 awards than in any previous quarter, DemandScience won around the world, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. News of DemandScience’s G2 wins follows the company’s recent announcement that it is one of only 143 companies in history to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies for ten consecutive years. Highlights of verified customer reviews of DemandScience on the G2 platform: “Amazing Customer Experience.”“DemandScience has been incredibly helpful in connecting our TAL (Target Account List) to our content syndication efforts. We have unlocked an entirely new channel to support our Sales team in driving business…” “Top Performing Content Syndication Vendor.”“DemandScience drives high ROI for our content syndication program, drive(s) high quality leads and are flexible...” “Great Platform for Lead Generation.”“Klarity is a very accurate platform designed by DemandScience. It really helps our team of Appointment Setters find the most accurate information for leads and contacts... it has increased the effectiveness of our team's success.” DemandScience’s Content Syndication, ABM Display and B2B Intent Data products won 24 awards: Award Report Easiest To Do Business With Easiest To Do Business With Easiest To Do Business With Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader High Performer High Performer High Performer High Performer High Performer Relationship Index for Enterprise Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Relationship Index for Enterprise Account-Based Advertising Relationship Index for Mid-Market Buyer Intent Data Providers Grid Report for Lead Capture Enterprise Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Grid Report for Lead Capture Small-Business Grid Report for Lead Capture Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Enterprise Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Small-Business Americas Grid Report for Lead Capture EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture UK Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Momentum Grid Report for Lead Capture Momentum Grid Report for Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Momentum Grid Report for Account-Based Advertising Momentum Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Mid-Market Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Americas Regional Grid Report for Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Americas Regional Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Mid-Market Americas Regional Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Klarity by DemandScience, the company’s B2B marketing and sales account intelligence tool for building, sharing, and prioritizing contact lists has won 29 awards: Award Report Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Marketing Account Intelligence Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Lead Intelligence Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Sales Intelligence Momentum Leader Momentum Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Mining High Performer EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Europe Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Asia Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer India Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market Americas Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market Americas Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Americas Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Europe Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business UK Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence “Rankings on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real software buyers,” explained Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. “Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they’re rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews.” G2 is one of the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplaces. About DemandScience DemandScience is the premier AI-powered, B2B demand generation company accelerating global growth for our clients. The DemandScience intelligence platform empowers B2B organizations to swiftly identify the right accounts and target in-market buyers with precision. By combining groundbreaking technologies and AI innovation, the company ensures timely delivery of accurate data, intelligence, and insights, adding value to the end-to-end journey from initial engagement to conversion. Founded in 2012, DemandScience provides 1,500 global customers with superior marketing solutions, B2B data, and leads. With a team of 600+ employees across operations in seven countries, DemandScience is certified as a Great Place To Work, named #5 on Fortune Magazine’s 2022 list of the Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing, and one of only 143 companies in history to be named to the Inc. 5000 for 10 consecutive years. For further insights on why DemandScience stands at the forefront of transformative demand generation, visit demandscience.com and connect on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. About G2 G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 60 million people annually — including employees at all of the FORTUNE 500 — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation, manage their software spend, and grow their business – including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com.

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Banzai Executes LOI to Acquire Top Rated Lead Generation Platform, IGLeads

GlobeNewswire | January 08, 2024

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire IGLeads, a cutting-edge automated lead generation platform. Unlike competitive products that rely on firmographic data, IGLeads uses search criteria leading to 100% verified, targeted lead generation. With the proposed strategic acquisition of IGLeads, Banzai would be poised to significantly enhance its audience acquisition services, executing its strategic commitment to acquiring best-in-class, data-focused products that serve marketers everywhere. IGLeads stands out as a top-rated lead generation solution that uses search criteria, rather than firmographic filters, to extract valuable contact data from the most extensive public databases and leading social media platforms, all in one interface. IGLeads enables marketers to construct qualified, target audiences based on intent signals such as conversation topics and interests, rather than traditional firmographic filters. “IGLeads has built a unique way to deliver verified target audiences based on interest, intent, and social engagement versus traditional firmographics. IGLeads is well suited for Banzai’s customers, and we’re excited to have a chance to integrate its capabilities into our other offerings,” said Joe Davy, CEO and Founder of Banzai. “Brandon has built an efficient, profitable, and high-growth business. We’re excited to take it forward to the next stage of growth.” Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits Profitable growth business: IGLeads is a highly profitable, rapidly growing business that Banzai can leverage to drive additional scale and acquisition opportunities. Complementary product offering: Banzai intends to integrate IGLeads’ all-in-one lead generation platform to better serve existing customers with cross-sell opportunities. Highly rated: IGLeads has close to 1,000 customers and is one of the top-user-rated lead generation solutions with a 4.7 star rating on TrustPilot. Brandon King, CEO and Founder of IGLeads commented: “Getting IGLeads to this point is a testament to the hard work and success of our team, and we believe IGLeads would be a notable addition to the Banzai platform and to Banzai’s customers. We are excited to pursue an opportunity to join Banzai and support the progression of their award-winning innovation initiatives that are working to democratize data in the MarTech space.” About Banzai Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers achieve their mission, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai customers include Square, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, Doodle and ActiveCampaign, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io/ About IGLeads IGLeads.io, established in 2021, provides innovative solutions in social media and B2B scraping across multiple platforms, offering an efficient lead generation service without the need for logins or proxies. Our team of experts is committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and integrity. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to meet our clients' diverse needs in the Technology SaaS sector. As a leader in this field, we offer tailored support for businesses of all sizes, aiming to drive success and growth through effective lead generation.

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Seismic Releases The State of AI in Enablement: 2023 Report, Finds AI Supercharges GTM Efforts and Improves Customer Satisfaction, Despite Hurdles

Business Wire | October 20, 2023

Seismic, the global leader in enablement, today released the findings of The State of AI in Enablement: 2023 Report. More than 600 full-time employees in a sales, enablement, or customer success role at the management level or above in the United States were surveyed, with findings indicating AI-powered enablement technology is a game changer for businesses looking to quickly and efficiently drive revenue growth as they continue to weather the economic storm. The report found that go-to-market (GTM) leaders expect investments in AI to pay off in dividends, as 85% of respondents believe the fusion of AI and GTM strategy will lead to revenue growth for their organization. Among this group, leaders predict an average of 23% growth will be directly attributed to AI utilization over the next five years. The report also found that the majority of GTM leaders use enablement technology, and of those, 84% say that it’s mission-critical to achieving revenue goals. So it comes as no surprise that 89% of those who use the technology already have plans to further invest in 2024. These leaders anticipate enablement budgets to increase by 19% next year – a decision they largely attributed to the significant advancements in AI. What’s more: 93% agree that advancements in AI – and specifically the ways they can bolster enablement efforts – are a major driver for their company’s increasing investment in enablement technology going into next year. However, the impact will not be immediate – overcoming challenges, driving adoption of new tech, and seeing results takes time. Over half (66%) of GTM leaders who have deployed AI tools report that they encountered initial hurdles before eventually realizing positive outcomes. Notably, 51% say that implementation and adoption are their greatest areas of concern in regards to using AI in enablement, which is why enablement tools like Seismic are critical to help facilitate seamless integration within a business’s revenue operations. But these hurdles certainly haven't prevented the march toward progress, with 83% reporting they would like to deploy more AI solutions for their team within the next 12 months. The past year has been wrought with market challenges, which makes AI-powered enablement technology more crucial for business success than ever before, said Doug Winter, CEO and cofounder, Seismic. The proof is in the pudding: When an organization's enablement efforts are streamlined with AI technology, it drives greater GTM efficiency, operational optimization, and better buyer experiences – all of which translate into a stronger bottom line. At Seismic, we are leading the charge to define the future of AI-powered enablement and look forward to working closely with our customers and partners on this endeavor. Additional key report findings include In 2024, a significant majority (93%) of GTM leaders who intend to boost their investment in enablement technology attribute their decision to the significant advancements in AI In fact, over half (54%) of GTM leaders say their organization already uses AI-powered tools for sales enablement The three top functions that GTM leaders are leveraging AI-powered enablement tools for are: 53% use it for content analytics 50% use it for content distribution 48% use it for learning and coaching And businesses are reaping the benefits: 91% of those who have implemented AI tools say that their company has noted an increase in customer satisfaction since implementing AI into their enablement processes However, implementation of AI technology takes time and does not come without challenges. Of those who faced challenges, 54% report integration issues, 41% report a lack of understanding, and 34% report security or privacy concerns That said, the data is clear: the benefits far outweigh the challenges 63% of GTM leaders believe that AI is the primary force behind evolving customer experiences today 73% believe that companies that fail to effectively incorporate AI into their GTM processes will fall behind their competitors within the next three years About Seismic Seismic is the global leader in enablement, helping organizations engage customers, enable teams, and ignite revenue growth. The Seismic Enablement CloudTM is the most powerful, unified enablement platform that equips customer-facing teams with the right skills, content, tools, and insights to grow and win. From the world’s largest enterprises to startups and small businesses, more than 2,000 organizations around the globe trust Seismic for their enablement needs. Seismic is headquartered in San Diego with offices across North America, Europe, and Australia.

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DemandScience Products Earn a Record 53 Awards in Fall 2023 G2 Reports

GlobeNewswire | October 20, 2023

DemandScience, a leading AI-powered B2B demand generation company that accelerates global growth for its clients, today announced that the company’s products earned a total of 53 awards in G2’s Fall 2023 Reports. Receiving 53 awards from G2’s recognition program is a new record for DemandScience. Highlights include: three Fastest Implementation awards, three Easiest To Do Business With awards, five Momentum Leader awards, and 42 G2 Grid® Report Leader and High Performer awards. At DemandScience, one of our most important goals is to forge trusted partnerships with our clients. Our global team works hard every day to achieve this by providing B2B enterprise organizations with innovative AI-powered marketing solutions that help them tackle complex demand generation problems, exceed their goals and realize a quantifiable return on their investments, said Peter Cannone, Chair and CEO of DemandScience. Since G2 awards are based on verified reviews from real users, being recognized with these awards is a meaningful validation of our approach, the effectiveness of our solutions, and our ability to help clients succeed. In addition to earning more G2 Fall 2023 awards than in any previous quarter, DemandScience won around the world, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. News of DemandScience’s G2 wins follows the company’s recent announcement that it is one of only 143 companies in history to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies for ten consecutive years. Highlights of verified customer reviews of DemandScience on the G2 platform: “Amazing Customer Experience.”“DemandScience has been incredibly helpful in connecting our TAL (Target Account List) to our content syndication efforts. We have unlocked an entirely new channel to support our Sales team in driving business…” “Top Performing Content Syndication Vendor.”“DemandScience drives high ROI for our content syndication program, drive(s) high quality leads and are flexible...” “Great Platform for Lead Generation.”“Klarity is a very accurate platform designed by DemandScience. It really helps our team of Appointment Setters find the most accurate information for leads and contacts... it has increased the effectiveness of our team's success.” DemandScience’s Content Syndication, ABM Display and B2B Intent Data products won 24 awards: Award Report Easiest To Do Business With Easiest To Do Business With Easiest To Do Business With Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader Momentum Leader High Performer High Performer High Performer High Performer High Performer Relationship Index for Enterprise Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Relationship Index for Enterprise Account-Based Advertising Relationship Index for Mid-Market Buyer Intent Data Providers Grid Report for Lead Capture Enterprise Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Grid Report for Lead Capture Small-Business Grid Report for Lead Capture Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Enterprise Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Small-Business Americas Grid Report for Lead Capture EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Mid-Market Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture UK Regional Grid Report for Lead Capture Momentum Grid Report for Lead Capture Momentum Grid Report for Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Momentum Grid Report for Account-Based Advertising Momentum Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Mid-Market Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Americas Regional Grid Report for Account-Based Web and Content Experiences Americas Regional Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Mid-Market Americas Regional Grid Report for Buyer Intent Data Providers Klarity by DemandScience, the company’s B2B marketing and sales account intelligence tool for building, sharing, and prioritizing contact lists has won 29 awards: Award Report Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Marketing Account Intelligence Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Lead Intelligence Fastest Implementation Implementation Index for Small-Business Sales Intelligence Momentum Leader Momentum Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Mining High Performer EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Europe Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer UK Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Asia Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer India Regional Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market Americas Grid Report for Marketing Account Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market Americas Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Mid-Market EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Americas Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Americas Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business EMEA Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business EMEA Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Europe Regional Grid Report for Lead Intelligence High Performer Small-Business Europe Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence High Performer Small-Business UK Regional Grid Report for Sales Intelligence “Rankings on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real software buyers,” explained Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. “Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they’re rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews.” G2 is one of the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplaces. About DemandScience DemandScience is the premier AI-powered, B2B demand generation company accelerating global growth for our clients. The DemandScience intelligence platform empowers B2B organizations to swiftly identify the right accounts and target in-market buyers with precision. By combining groundbreaking technologies and AI innovation, the company ensures timely delivery of accurate data, intelligence, and insights, adding value to the end-to-end journey from initial engagement to conversion. Founded in 2012, DemandScience provides 1,500 global customers with superior marketing solutions, B2B data, and leads. With a team of 600+ employees across operations in seven countries, DemandScience is certified as a Great Place To Work, named #5 on Fortune Magazine’s 2022 list of the Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing, and one of only 143 companies in history to be named to the Inc. 5000 for 10 consecutive years. For further insights on why DemandScience stands at the forefront of transformative demand generation, visit demandscience.com and connect on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. About G2 G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 60 million people annually — including employees at all of the FORTUNE 500 — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation, manage their software spend, and grow their business – including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com.

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