Martal Group:B2B Lead Generation and Sales Blog
Intent-Driven Sales Conversations in 2026: Turn Cold Outreach into Revenue
Introduction Did you know that roughly 91% of cold outreach emails still get zero response? (4). In today’s B2B arena, traditional sales conversations often fall flat. Inboxes are flooded, buying cycles have grown longer, and prospects are harder to engage. Modern buyers also expect more from sales conversations: 84% of B2B customers want reps to […]
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09.22.2025
Introduction B2B sales teams in 2025 face an overflowing digital marketplace: buyers’ inboxes are saturated, and capturing attention via cold outreach is tougher than ever. In fact, about 95% of cold emails fail to get any reply, with average response rates hovering a meager 1–5% (1). Yet paradoxically, email remains a preferred channel for decision-makers […]
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09.19.2025
Introduction Generating high-quality leads is hard. In fact, 61% of marketers say lead generation is their biggest growth challenge (1) – and no wonder. A staggering 80% of new leads never convert into sales (1), underscoring how much time and budget gets wasted on prospects that go nowhere. If your team is struggling to fill […]
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09.19.2025
Introduction Cold calling is not just a numbers game – it’s a smart numbers game. Simply dialing more prospects won’t guarantee success if you’re focusing on the wrong metrics. In 2025, data-driven sales teams are digging deeper than just calls made or meetings booked. They’re tracking nuanced cold calling metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) […]
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09.18.2025
Introduction These days, anyone can launch a website in minutes—but getting it found online? That’s where most businesses hit a wall. Marketing will help you grow, but it only works if you start with a solid SEO foundation. That’s where a good website builder makes all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered how to make […]
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09.18.2025
Introduction In B2B sales, knowledge is power – especially when it comes to knowing your market. Top-performing teams understand exactly which sectors, industries, and segments to target for maximum impact. In fact, organizations with a well-defined ideal customer profile (ICP) – which includes clarity on target industries and segments – achieve 68% higher win rates […]
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09.18.2025
Introduction Did you know companies with rising deal sizes significantly outpace their peers? Research shows that B2B SaaS companies with higher Annual Contract Value (ACV) growth tend to grow faster, while those with flat or shrinking ACVs see the least growth (3). In an era where efficiency and targeted growth are paramount, ACV has emerged […]
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09.17.2025
Introduction Every experienced B2B sales leader knows the pain of chasing what turns out to be a dead-end deal. In fact, research shows 67% of lost sales are due to reps not properly qualifying prospects (6)– leading to countless hours wasted. In 2025’s complex sales landscape, using outdated or shallow B2B qualifying questions is a […]
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09.16.2025
Introduction B2B appointment setting has become a critical tactic for sales teams looking to fill pipelines efficiently. With nearly half of marketing teams facing budget cuts (1) and buyers demanding personalized, value-driven outreach, companies increasingly outsource outbound prospecting to experts. Multi-channel campaigns (email + LinkedIn + phone) now deliver roughly 40% higher response rates (2) and 31% lower cost-per-lead […]
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09.16.2025
Introduction Did you know omnichannel campaigns (combining LinkedIn, email, and phone) yield 40% higher engagement and 31% lower cost-per-lead than single-channel outreach (1)? In 2025, relying on just one channel to reach B2B buyers is a recipe for missed opportunities. Meanwhile, LinkedIn has solidified itself as the #1 platform for outbound prospecting – accounting for […]