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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01.22.2026
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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01.22.2026
Introduction Did you know that more than 90% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) never turn into customers? (3) B2B marketers are realizing that simply chasing volumes of leads isn’t enough – the game is now about creating genuine demand for your solutions. In 2026, the focus has shifted to quality over quantity in B2B demand generation […]
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01.21.2026
Introduction In the fast-evolving world of B2B sales and marketing, few strategies have generated as much buzz – or delivered as much impact – as account-based approaches. Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has long been hailed for its focus on high-value accounts and personalized outreach. Now, Account-Based Experience (ABX) is emerging as the next evolution, promising to […]
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01.21.2026
Introduction Is your outreach fragmented across channels, with sales reps cold-calling while marketing blasts emails, all without a unifying strategy? If so, you’re not alone. Many B2B organizations struggle to align sales and account based marketing, resulting in disconnected touchpoints that stall deals. High-value prospects are bombarded by random acts of marketing and sales that […]
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01.21.2026
Introduction Startups in the technology sector face a unique challenge: growing a customer base quickly while operating with limited time, budget, and internal sales resources. This challenge becomes especially urgent after a company raises funding—when growth expectations rise and pipeline pressure increases. Technology lead generation gives funded startups a structured way to turn capital into momentum by […]
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01.20.2026
Introduction Did you know more than two-thirds of B2B marketers now leverage account-based marketing (ABM) strategies? (1) Account based marketing has evolved from a niche tactic into a mainstream growth strategy, with the global ABM market projected to nearly triple from $1.1B in 2022 to $3.1B by 2030 (1). As we enter 2026, ABM software […]
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01.20.2026
Introduction Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has evolved from a niche tactic into a mainstream B2B strategy, and data is at the heart of this revolution. By 2026, ABM is more data-driven than ever – powering highly targeted campaigns that deliver impressive returns. In fact, ABM adoption is widespread (about 70% of marketers have an active ABM […]
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01.19.2026
Introduction The B2B sales world has changed dramatically over the past few years. Buyers now research independently, evaluate multiple competitors before responding to outreach, and expect highly personalized and relevant communication. As a result, companies relying on traditional cold outreach or single-channel techniques struggle to generate predictable leads or build a strong sales pipeline. This […]
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01.19.2026
Introduction Account Based Marketing (ABM) has gone from buzzword to B2B must-have. Virtually all B2B marketers (94%) now use ABM in some form, and 87% report it delivers higher ROI than traditional tactics (1). Why the surge? In an era of tighter budgets and intense competition, sales and marketing teams can’t afford to fish in […]