Dear Founders, if you are still using old marketing tactics, it's time to stop and start using ABM.
Ritesh Jha
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š ABM vs. Traditional Marketing: A Closer Look
In the changing world of B2B marketing, people often compare two main strategies: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) and Traditional Marketing. Let's examine these approaches and see which one might work best for your business.
š What is Account-Based Marketing (ABM)?
Account Based Marketing (ABM) aims to target specific valuable accounts with custom campaigns. Unlike old-school methods, ABM tries to create unique experiences for each account, often working with the sales team. This strategy works well for companies with tricky sales processes where building strong ties with key decision-makers matters most.
šÆ Account-Based Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing:
Targeting Approach:
ABM: Highly targeted, focusing on specific accounts that align with your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Campaigns are personalized to meet the unique needs of each account.
Traditional Marketing: Reaches out to a broad audience using a one-size-fits-all strategy to attract as many people as possible.
Sales and Marketing Alignment:
ABM: Sales and marketing teams collaborate. This teamwork ensures they agree on which accounts to target and how to approach them.
Traditional Marketing: Sales and marketing often work. This can result in conflicting goals and less effective campaigns.
Focus on Accounts vs. Leads:
ABM: Puts accounts ahead of individual leads. It aims to build relationships across an organization instead of just zeroing in on individual contacts.
Traditional Marketing: tries to generate lots of leads. It doesn't care if these leads are a perfect match for your business or not.
š¤ Which One Suits Your Business Better?
Your objectives determine the best strategy. Traditional marketing might work best if you need to attract many potential customers. But if you aim to focus on specific valuable clients and create lasting partnerships, combining ABM with inbound marketing tactics will produce better outcomes.
š How HubSpot Supports ABM
HubSpot provides powerful tools to back your ABM efforts. Their system lets you monitor and interact with target accounts helping your marketing and sales teams work together for the best results. HubSpot's ABM-specific features help you create custom experiences that connect with your most important prospects.
š Want to Get Started with ABM?
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