markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

As a lead generation tactic, podcasting is still in its infancy but its expected to be used by many more b-to-b marketers in 2007. Thats why I’m excited to interview Paul Dunay, Director of Global Field Marketing for BearingPoint. Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people?”

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Do you think a typical marketer or sales person (who isnt a good “networker” already) can build relationships and generate sales leads for their company from a social networking tool? We were in a big meeting discussing some marketing initiative or other, a. Why or why not? And if not, should you start?

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

I also passed along this recent article " Closed Loop Marketing " by Greg Anderson. I think Anderson does a nice job explaining some of different ways that closed loop marketing adds value and contributes to sales and marketing teamwork. I asked him where he thought the b.

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markempa

AUGUST 22, 2007

August 22, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Off topic: Response to meme - 8 Random Things About Me : Comments Off topic: Response to meme - 8 Random Things About Me Ardath Albee, over at Marketing Interactions , tagged me for a meme "8 random things about me.

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markempa

MAY 9, 2007

May 09, 2007 | Permalink Technorati Tags : lead generation , lead nurturing , ROI , sales leads TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference How Lead Nurturing Improves Lead Generation ROI : » Do You Nurture Leads, Or Do You Just Follow Up? I hope you can make it. Register here.

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2007

In 2005, I wrote a post predicting that lead generation dashboards would become a hot topic and according to the CMO Councils 2007 Outlook Report the time for marketing performance dashboards is now. So are you using metrics that actually help you look forward? What do you think?

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2007

You can now watch the recorded archive Thank you to ON24 for sponsoring and to the AMA for hosting the event. And Ive got a lot of great feedback and questions.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

B2B marketing isn’t a popularity contest. Without us, B2C marketers wouldnt have anything to sell and our economy would suffer. Brian Carroll, on his B2B Lead Generation blog, writes that social media favors trendy marketing mediums because they are easier to link to and popular. Its about results. Thats a fact.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Implementing the 4Ts can help you get the most out of the Internet in your b-to-b sales and marketing efforts, and can help improve the alignment between sales and marketing within an organization.”

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. « Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation | Main | Podcast: Tradeshow and Event Marketing with Ruth Stevens » Target Marketing: What’s a Lead?

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markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

Im a few years past discovering what a waste PPC [Read More] Tracked on January 04, 2007 at 01:42 PM Comments Avoid wasting your Pay-Per-Click lead generation budget Thanks to Jim Berkowitz and his CRM Mastery E-Journal for pointing me to the MarketingProfs article, Five Proven Ways to Waste Money With Pay-per-Click Advertising by John Grant.

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markempa

JANUARY 23, 2007

If youre a small business owner (or plan to be one in the future) youll want to put this book on your reading list. It’s great. If you decide to get a copy, you should check out his bonus offers. Ill be posting my Amazon review soon.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

I’m looking forward to learning with you as I interview leading experts (and ask your questions) to get the latest contemporary thinking on lead generation. Stay tuned!

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markempa

MAY 13, 2007

" Continue reading at ClickZ: The Difference Between ROI and Marketing Accountability. Bryan replies, "So many companies are still scraping the bottom end of their sales funnel while many potential prospects are left unsold. The soution?"

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 In the beginning, you won’t have all the data you need.

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markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

Outsource podcast production or do-it-yourself Hints and tips for marketers to start podcasting for lead generation Listen to podcast now (MP3 22 min 5.6

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

This is by no means a comprehensive list of ideas but it should get you started. You might also find value in my recent webinar on lead nurturing relevant. Do you have any other lead nurturing content ideas that youd like to share?

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markempa

AUGUST 1, 2007

Categories B2B Telemarketing Books Cold Calling CRM Current Affairs Direct Marketing Email Marketing Event Marketing Human Touch Lead Generation Lead Management Lead Nurturing Lead Qualification Leadership Marketing Strategy My Podcast Personal Messages Podcasting Public Relations (PR) Referral Marketing ROI Measurement Sales Sales Leads Social Media (..)

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markempa

JULY 9, 2007

I recommend asking the following question, “Can marketing continue to nurture this opportunity until they are more sales-ready or is this a situation best handled by a salesperson?” This is why communication and cooperation between sales and marketing is so important.

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markempa

DECEMBER 6, 2006

Read More] Tracked on February 07, 2007 at 10:39 AM Comments Where do Your Email Newsletters go? from From the Innovators Desk I know that we can get a lot of information from newsletters, but it is a pretty cumbersome way to get our information.

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. BTW - You can read more about trigger events in Chapter 5 of Lead Generation for the Complex Sale or search my blog archives for " trigger event."

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

Read More] Tracked on March 01, 2007 at 07:44 AM Comments On giving away ideas I had coffee with a potential partner and our conversation ebbed to a discussion about marketing philosophy and lead generation. If you’re fluent with ideas, as most design people are, you don’t have to be fearful. " Again, its not the car.

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Working [Read More] Tracked on February 27, 2007 at 11:19 PM Comments Lead qualification and scoring for better leads The biggest mistake made by marketers is to give mere inquiries to a salesperson. My company wanted to focus mainly on business seminars to improve customer relationships.

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markempa

MARCH 6, 2007

a for sponsoring this event as part of their new Wednesday Webcast with Experts series. Thank you to ON24 Inc.

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

And [Read More] Tracked on July 06, 2007 at 10:01 AM Comments Sales Leads Are Too Valuable For Sales People Alone David Meerman Scotts blog post, " Sales Leads Are too Valuable for Sales People ," is worth a read. Brian Carroll and others extended the conversations so I thought I’d revisit the topic with some more thoughts.

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markempa

JULY 5, 2007

Heres some "on-topic" resources for selling your ideas in the workplace: How to Sell an Idea is a concise and well written guide on selling ideas. Selling your ideas: A critical executive skill is another good resource on selling ideas.

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markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Invest in marketing automation from Marketing & Strategy Innovation Blog by: Jon MillerIn my last post, I argued that Marketing needs to stop being seen a cost center and start earning a seat at the revenue table. Fundamentally, this requires B2B marketers to:Drive revenue by filling the revenue pipeline with.

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

I’m wondering what you do in your company to foster better sales and marketing collaboration? Please share your thoughts and comments. Your comments could be included in my next book.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

March 30, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs : Comments On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs Would you buy this business card?

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markempa

JULY 7, 2006

Read More] Tracked on January 19, 2007 at 02:41 PM Comments Closed Loop Feedback: The Missing Lead Generation Huddle In team sports, the huddle is crucial to the success of the team. Neither Salesforce.com nor Sugar CRM are.

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Read More] Tracked on October 09, 2007 at 08:57 PM Comments Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Demonstrating your expertise gives you an edge to combat commoditization by attracting more business and proactively building your reputation. Bauer says that this recognition comes when the outside world acknowledges you.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

March 02, 2007 | Permalink Technorati Tags : lead generation , marketing , roi , sales TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Going beyond the sales lead : » Microsoft RSVP from E-Bitz - SBS MVP the Official Blog of the SBS "Diva" I got an interesting magazine the other day.

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markempa

APRIL 12, 2007

By implementing closed-loop-feedback huddles, I’ve watched clients increase revenue from marketing leads, improve lead conversion and help more sales people meet quota. Not to mention they actually know the real value of their marketing and sales pipeline.

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markempa

JULY 30, 2007

To Follow the Leads July 30, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference 9 1/2 Ways. Diversify your approach. Give so you can get. Dont buy what you can build. Know when to hold em. ½. Be consistent. Read full article on Kiplingers: 9 1/2 Ways.

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markempa

APRIL 24, 2007

April 24, 2007 | Permalink Technorati Tags : dating , lead generation , lead nurturing , referrals , word of mouth TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference On Lead Nurturing: Looking for a "hot" date? Take time to nurture your existing customers too.

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Paul Gillin

JUNE 24, 2010

That’s what Pitney Bowes did when a 2007 Postal Service rate increase prompted 430,000 calls from customers. Tags: B-to-B B2B PR Social Media blogging communities events marketing search ROI. Profit margin. Net profit. ROI ((net profit – cost )/ cost ). We can apply the same type of analysis to cost avoidance.

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