Martal Group:B2B Lead Generation and Sales Blog
7 Appointment Setting Goal Trends That Will Redefine B2B Sales in [current_year]
Introduction Experienced B2B sales and marketing leaders know that hitting appointment setting goals isn’t getting any easier. Buyer behaviors are evolving, new technologies are emerging, and what worked a few years ago may now fall flat. In fact, today’s B2B buyers engage with an average of 10 different channels during their purchasing journey – double […]
Transportation Marketing Strategy in 2026: Key Trends and In-House vs. Agency Execution
Introduction Is your transportation marketing strategy ready for 2026? The logistics and transportation industry is hurtling into a digital-first era. B2B buyers now complete a mix of 3+ buying activities across channels – about 2.3 with sales reps and 1.8 via self-service – before making a decision (1). Traditional tactics like trade shows and word-of-mouth […]
Cold Email Statistics & Benchmarks 2025: How This Year’s Stats Compare to 2024
Introduction Cold emailing isn’t dead – but it is tougher than ever. If you’re wondering why it feels so hard to get a reply these days, the data tells a clear story. Most cold outreach messages never get a response. In fact, only around 5% of cold emails succeed in getting any reply – meaning […]
How to Get Clients for Digital Marketing in 2026 with Outsourced Sales
Introduction Marketing agencies thrive on a steady stream of new clients – but landing those digital marketing clients is often easier said than done. The year 2026 brings both new opportunities and intense competition. In fact, over 179,000 digital marketing agencies exist worldwide (1) (with 50,000+ in North America alone), all vying for advertising budgets. […]
Navigating B2B Ecommerce Marketing in 2026: Agencies, Automation & Strategies
Introduction B2B buyers are increasingly going digital: only 15% conducted most purchases online two years ago, but that doubled to 30% today and is projected to reach 44% in the next two years (10). This digital shift – alongside the $32 trillion global B2B ecommerce market size in 2025 (9) – means marketing for ecommerce […]
Data-Driven B2B Healthcare Marketing Tactics for 2026 Success
Introduction Did you know B2B healthcare leads can cost up to 5× more than average and take 6–12 months to close? It’s true – strict regulations and multi-layered decision chains make b2b healthcare marketing uniquely challenging (1). High cost-per-lead, lengthy buying cycles, intense competition, B2B marketing in the healthcare sector is a different beast. Hospitals, […]
Global Logistics Marketing in 2026: Emerging Digital Strategies
Introduction Logistics marketing is entering a new era in 2026. Logistics companies around the world – from freight forwarders to 3PL warehouses – are rapidly adopting digital marketing strategies to reach customers, generate leads, and stay competitive. In an industry long driven by personal networks and offline deals, the question now is: How can logistics […]
High-Converting Healthcare Email Examples for B2B Outreach
Introduction Is B2B healthcare email outreach still worth it in 2026? Absolutely – as long as you evolve your approach. Email continues to be a powerhouse channel for lead generation (with an average 3600% ROI (1)), and busy healthcare professionals often prefer a well-crafted email over unsolicited phone calls. However, selling to hospitals and medical […]
Fill Your 2026 Marketing Pipeline by Turning Buyer Signals into Revenue
Introduction Signal-based outreach is revolutionizing how B2B companies fill their marketing pipelines. We all know a healthy marketing pipeline is the lifeblood of revenue growth – but traditional tactics often funnel in a lot of unqualified prospects. In fact, over 80% of new leads never convert into sales, largely because they aren’t truly ready to […]
From Pipeline to Predictive: How AI & Automation Will Transform B2B Sales Pipeline Stages by 2026
Introduction Is your B2B sales pipeline a well-oiled machine – or an unpredictable rollercoaster? For many sales and marketing leaders, pipelines are fraught with inefficiencies: Over 80% of new B2B leads never convert into sales (1), and nearly 40% of businesses miss revenue goals due to poor pipeline management (2). The good news is that […]