Martal Group:B2B Lead Generation and Sales Blog
Beyond MQLs: Top Demand Generation Metrics for B2B Success in 2026
Introduction Is your team still chasing Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as the holy grail of demand gen? It’s time to rethink the playbook. In modern B2B sales, focusing on demand generation metrics that actually translate to pipeline and revenue is far more important than celebrating raw lead counts. Marketing leaders are realizing that an MQL […]
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12.03.2025
Introduction B2B sales and marketing leaders in the education sector face a perfect storm of challenges – from seasonal budgets and committee decision-making to digital disruption. This playbook provides an authoritative, omnichannel strategy guide to help you generate qualified education leads and accelerate growth. As a sales or marketing leader in an EdTech or education […]
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12.02.2025
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 […]
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12.01.2025
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 […]
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11.28.2025
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. […]
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11.25.2025
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 […]
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11.24.2025
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, […]
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11.24.2025
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 […]
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11.21.2025
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 […]
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11.20.2025
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 […]