Key Account Marketing
"Account Based Marketing (ABM)"
Overview
The Core Concept
Fishing with a spear, not a net.
Instead of trying to get 1,000 leads, you try to get Coca-Cola.
- Tactic: You run ads only visible to employees at Coca-Cola. You send custom gifts to their HQ.
- Goal: Land the "Whale."
Why It Matters
Efficiency: Zero waste. You aren't paying to show ads to people who can't buy.
Deal Size: ABM is used for Enterprise deals ($100k+ contracts).
Alignment: Forces Sales and Marketing to agree on exactly who they want to close.