article thumbnail

5 key trends we’re seeing in B2B marketing

Martech

And smooth our selling process — their buying process — to its digital best. But B2B companies have been experimenting for decades with lower cost methods to reduce selling expense. For example, data analytics around past purchase patterns can identify “next-best-product” suggestions for optimized upsell and cross sell.

B2B 132
article thumbnail

How to un-silo your organization and be more customer-centric

Martech

Here are three customer journey practices for tapping this institutional, cross-functional wisdom. Implement a cross-functional voice of the customer (VOC) program to gather and sort input for shared understanding. A previous column showcased seven content strategies for using martech insight and talent to upsell and engage customers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

CDP and customer experience: Best of the MarTechBot

Martech

Prompt: How might a marketer for a large B2C company incorporate a CDP into their martech stack to improve the customer experience, increase customer engagement, and increase conversion rates? By effectively incorporating a CDP into the martech stack, a large B2C company can create a more personalized and engaging customer experience.

Customers 110
article thumbnail

7 Examples of Effective Cross-selling (and Why They Work)

ConversionXL

It’s called cross-selling; a tactic that drives 35% of sales for Amazon and helps leading SaaS companies reduce churn. In this post, we’ll show how to put it into practice by breaking down examples of cross-selling done well. What is cross-selling? Cross-selling is something you’ll be familiar with.

article thumbnail

Does a B2B Business Need a Different CRM Than a B2C Business?

Sales Hacker

B2B vs B2C CRMs — let’s break it down. Now, there are many companies out there that target both B2C and B2B, like Amazon, Yelp, or OpenTable. If you’re a company that serves both B2C and B2B, you might need both types of CRMs. Can you use the same CRM software for B2C and B2B purposes? Marketing vs. sales.

B2C 106
article thumbnail

DOJ seeks sale of Chrome in Google antitrust case

Martech

Key proposals : Force Google to sell Chrome browser. The proposed remedies target Google’s ability to cross-promote its products and services, which officials argue has stifled competition. Separate Android from Search and Google Play (without requiring the sale of Android). Expand advertiser control and transparency.

article thumbnail

5 Lessons B2B Marketers Can Learn From Costco

Heinz Marketing

If you are selling a product or a service, make sure it is user-friendly. Cross-sell and Up-sell. Costco’s revenue that comes out of selling memberships, makes up the core of Costco’s profits. A successful customer retention strategy includes opportunities to cross-sell and upsell.

B2B 138