Account-based marketing

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ABM, or Account-based marketing, is a marketing strategy that zeroes in on specific customer^[1] accounts instead of broad industry sectors. The core concept of ABM is to concentrate on principal accounts that can yield substantial long-term benefits. This strategy necessitates a strong alignment of marketing and sales initiatives to grow business within these selected accounts. Numerous success stories validate ABM, including Northrop Grumman’s $2 billion deal. The process of choosing key accounts demands meticulous evaluation of aspects like revenue track record and profitability. This approach involves more than just targeting; it also includes building intelligence on these primary accounts, identifying potential risks, and refining marketing strategies based on account information. In summary, ABM is a targeted marketing strategy that values long-term gains over immediate leads.

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1. ↑ customer. The main keyword in this text is 'customer.' A customer refers to a person or entity that acquires goods or services from a company. They play a vital role in the business environment, establishing connections with companies via transactions. Customers may also be referred to as 'clients,' particularly when they obtain customized advice or solutions from a company. The term 'client' is derived from Latin, suggesting a tendency to lean or bend towards a company. Customers come in various forms - from final customers who directly purchase products or services, to industrial customers who integrate these products or services into their own offerings. These customers can hold different positions in relation to the business, such as being employers in construction endeavors. Companies often divide their customers into distinct groups, like business owners or final users, to better comprehend and cater to them. The comprehension and handling of customer relationships is a crucial field of research and application in business.

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Account-based marketing (ABM), also known as key account marketing, is a strategic approach to business marketing based on account awareness in which an organization considers and communicates with individual prospect or customer accounts as markets of one. Account-based marketing is typically employed in enterprise-level sales organizations.

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