Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 22, 2011

I’ve heard some of my manufacturing clients call their subscribers free content leads. I’ve also read articles by other industrial marketers where they recommend using free content to generate new leads. That is good advice and it is a proven tactic for inbound marketing. However, I do have a problem with classifying these new subscribers as leads. IMO, these people have merely raised their hands to indicate some interest in your company, content and the free offer.

Sales Qualified Leads 87

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Top of Funnel 87

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 11, 2011

For most industrial companies and manufacturers, a Website is the centerpiece of their online presence. By now, most industrial marketers are aware of the power of inbound marketing for lead generation. A blog is considered the cornerstone of an effective inbound marketing strategy. What if you could combine the best of both these marketing tactics?

Marketing Websites 85

Marketing Websites Ad Building Long Tail Marketing Cross-Selling 85

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 1, 2011

Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry professionals have found innovative uses of QR (Quick Reference) codes in their daily work. Architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, developers and municipalities are all using them to improve productivity and gain a marketing edge. They have found practical applications of QR codes and are not using them simply because it is the mobile marketing tactic du jour.

Marketing Proposals 93

Marketing Proposals Comparison Mobile Marketing Communities 93

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 17, 2011

Many industrial companies and manufacturers struggle with content marketing. It is not because marketers and decision-makers in these organizations don’t understand the value of inbound marketing but implementing an effective content marketing strategy is proving to be quite a challenge for them. Usually the problem stems from three possible scenarios that I’ve come across.

Paid Search Agency 95

Paid Search Agency Content Marketing Companies Marketing Budget 95

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 4, 2011

If you are an industrial or a manufacturing marketer, you know all about the constant pressure of generating high-quality sales leads. Upper management asking you to fill the pipeline with ever-shrinking budgets is a given these days. There are three key ideas in the headline of my post – 1) Industrial blogs, 2) Lead generation and 3) Inbound marketing.

Inbound Marketing 82

Inbound Marketing Lead Generation Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 82