{"id":3074,"date":"2025-05-21T12:27:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=3074"},"modified":"2025-05-28T10:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T10:19:10","slug":"blog-understanding-abm","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/en\/blog\/blog-understanding-abm\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog: Understanding ABM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-secondary-dark-color has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\">The difference between doing and understanding ABM.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Everyone wants Account-Based Marketing. But hardly anyone knows how to do it&#8230;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-04822461 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The promise is clear. More focus, better collaboration between sales and marketing, and a higher conversion rate among strategic accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>But in practice, we hear signals like:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWe have intent data, tooling, and an SDR team, but we get no further than a few clicks and some warm conversations.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABM works. But only if you set it up the right way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s not a tool, not an action plan, and not a one-off campaign&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABM is a system. And if that system doesn\u2019t work or is scaled too quickly, it delivers nothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1450\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-2000x1125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-2000x1125.png 2000w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-dark-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">When ABM actually makes sense:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABM isn\u2019t for everyone. You don\u2019t need a million-euro budget, but you do need a solid commercial foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">ABM only works if:<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Your sales cycle takes at least <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">2 to 3 months<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> The average customer value or LTV is at least <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">\u20ac30,000<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Multiple<\/mark><\/strong> stakeholders are involved in the purchase (Buying Committee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Trust <\/mark><\/strong>and<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"> brand preference<\/mark><\/strong> are decisive in the selection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2000x1125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2000x1125.png 2000w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-dark-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">ABM Checklist 2025 &#8211; where it goes wrong?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">1. No Clear ICP<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Without a clear ICP, you&#8217;re working based on assumptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Solution:<\/mark><\/strong> Analyze your top 10 won and lost deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">2. Starting Too Fast and Too Broad<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting with thousands of accounts without segmentation leads to dilution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Solution:<\/mark><\/strong> Start small. One sector. One goal. One ABM team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">3. Sales and Marketing Don&#8217;t Work Together<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Without shared insights and KPIs, ABM fails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Solution:<\/mark><\/strong> Use ABM syncs and a shared playbook\/step-by-step plan (see template later in the article).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">4. Content Lacks Connection<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABM requires tailored content, not generic whitepapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Solution:<\/mark><\/strong> Thought leadership, cases, personalized videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">5. Too Much Tech, Too Little Control<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooling without strategy is expensive and ineffective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> <\/mark>Start with a lean stack: Sales Navigator, a CRM, and a source of intent data like LinkedIn Campaign Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1450\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2000x1125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2000x1125.png 2000w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-secondary-dark-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\">How to deploy ABM:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">The IXTE ABM Framework: 7 Pillars for Structural Growth<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At IXTE, we work with a 7-pillar framework that supports a complete ABM approach. We have noticed that if one pillar is missing, the chance of success is almost zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">1. Goals<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you want to achieve? New business, contract renewal, or pipeline acceleration?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">2. ABM Team<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing, sales, content, and data: all aligned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">3. ICP and Segmentation <\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on data, not assumptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">4. MVP Tech Stack<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use only what&#8217;s necessary and keep it clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">5. Follow-Up<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focused on the entire buying committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">6. Personalization<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is where you make the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">7. Demand Capture<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translate insights into pipeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2648fa01ee0501ea3fc30a7f90d951f4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Demand Generation &amp; ABM: How They Work Together<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many organizations confuse Demand Generation with ABM. But they actually reinforce each other &#8211; if used at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Demand Generation<\/mark><\/strong> is the starting point. It&#8217;s aimed at building brand awareness, trust, and education within your target audience. Think of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  <strong>Educational content<\/strong>:<\/mark> Create content that informs your audience about problems and solutions without directly promoting your service. Think webinars, podcasts, and educational videos. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  <strong>Content series<\/strong>: <\/mark>Instead of individual content pieces, develop a series that tells a story or dives deep into a topic. This can be a blog post series, podcast series, or video series. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  <strong>Distribution-focused<\/strong>:<\/mark> Focus on distributing your content on platforms where your ideal customer is, like LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasts. The goal is to reach and engage as many people as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  <strong>Storytelling approach<\/strong>:<\/mark> Use storytelling to convey your message. People remember stories better than dry facts or product features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  <strong>Zero-click content<\/strong>: <\/mark>Offer valuable content without requiring people to leave their data first (ungated content). This lowers the threshold for consumption and sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this, you reach the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">95%<\/mark><\/strong> of your market that is (still) not actively looking. You create top-of-mind awareness with your ICP, without direct commercial pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>And then ABM comes into play as demand capture.<\/strong> <\/mark>When you see signs of high intent &#8211; like repeated website visits, engagement on LinkedIn, or direct interaction &#8211; you activate the ABM part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you focus on a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">limited number of accounts<\/mark><\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  Highly personalized follow-up (not automated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  Tailored messaging per DMU role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong>  Outreach focused on timing, relevance, and recognition of the prospect\u2019s problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You convert the demand that you first built through Demand Generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these two elements form a powerful system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>Demand Gen builds the market.<br>\u2022<\/strong> <strong>ABM harvests at the right moment.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Account Tiering: Not Every Account Is Equal<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every account deserves the same attention. That\u2019s why at IXTE we work with three levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Tier 1: Strategic top accounts<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Highest LTV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Complex decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Strategic fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>Approach<\/strong>:<\/mark> 1-on-1 engagement, personalized campaigns, direct sales involvement, custom content focused on solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Tier 2: Medium priority<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Recognizable use case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Clear need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Match with ICP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>Approach<\/strong>:<\/mark> 1-on-few campaigns with industry-specific content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Tier 3: Broad audience for demand<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Early stage in customer journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Latent need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Long-term potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>Approach<\/strong>:<\/mark> 1-to-many approach. Educational content, LinkedIn campaigns, social nurturing, and Thought Leader Ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1450\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2000x1125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2000x1125.png 2000w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Tier 1:<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visibility is valuable, but <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">follow-up<\/mark><\/strong> during high intent is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABM isn\u2019t about volume but about precision. That\u2019s why the work doesn\u2019t stop once an account engages or consumes a piece of content. On the contrary &#8211; that\u2019s when it really begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to results lies in structured, thoughtful follow-up that\u2019s aligned with where the account is in the buyer journey. Not via standard follow-up emails, but with a plan that addresses the context, behavior, and priorities of the buying committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IXTE, we work with a tactical follow-up playbook designed for ABM trajectories. The approach is personal, phased, and tailored to the type of account and the activation moment. Naturally, this playbook is aligned with the Sales team, so marketing and sales know exactly who does what, when, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2000x479.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2000x479.png 2000w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1200x288.png 1200w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-600x144.png 600w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1536x368.png 1536w, https:\/\/ixte.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2048x491.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Example<\/mark>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>In Summary<\/strong>:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABM works. But only if you see it as part of a complete system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not the starting point of your marketing approach, but the final stage of a well-prepared strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">It works if:<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"white-space: normal;\">\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;\"><\/span>You know exactly who you&#8217;re doing it for: with a sharply defined ICP and disqualification criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"white-space: normal;\">\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;\"><\/span>You work small and focused: with one target group, one campaign, and one team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Marketing and sales operate as one team: with shared insights, KPIs, and follow-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2022<\/strong> You use Demand Generation to build trust and brand preference with your entire market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"white-space: normal;\">\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;\"><\/span>You then use ABM to convert that built-up demand at the right time into concrete conversations, demos, and deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you create momentum in the market. Then you turn it into pipeline. That\u2019s the power of Demand Gen, ABM, and Signal Based Marketing &#8211; <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\"><strong>if they reinforce each other instead of operating separately<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">ABM is not a tactic. It is a long-term system. And it works, provided you respect the sequence of the steps.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">What do we do at IXTE?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At IXTE, we help B2B organizations seize commercial opportunities that others don\u2019t even see. We combine Demand Generation and Account Based Marketing to be visible and relevant precisely <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">where your target audience is in motion.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our slogan <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">\u2018We open doors others miss\u2019<\/mark><\/strong> means to us: <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">the right message, at the right time, to the right people &#8211; before the competition even gets a seat at the table.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-dark-color\">Want to learn more about successfully implementing ABM for your organization? 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