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JULY 16, 2007

BtoB Magazine: Effective search strategies July 16, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Inquiry management and search marketing strategy : » Moving from Monologue to Dialogue. And dont just send a canned response either. Here and here.

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JANUARY 24, 2007

MB) January 24, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Podcast: Use Feedback to Boost Lead Generation : » B2B Lead Generation Blog from wagg.it Listen to podcast now (MP3 16:55 min 5.5 It is import. Now what do you do? You’re not alone.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

« MarketingSherpa Demand Generation Summit 2007 | Main | Practical Strategies for Generating Quality Leads Teleclass » On Alignment between Marketing and Finance Many marketers are quickly approaching their favorite time of year. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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? Heres my question… If you use social networking tools, Id love to get your input. Why or why not? And if not, should you start?

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

Personally, Ive never seen closed-loop feedback suddenly erupt as a result of software. Read More] Tracked on September 06, 2007 at 12:24 AM Comments Closed Loop Marketing Isnt Software I recently spoke with a reader who was struggling with his closed loop marketing process. But closed-loop marketing isnt software.

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MAY 9, 2007

In a complex sale, my experience is, most of the selling actually happens when the sales person isnt there. In a complex sale, my experience is, most of the selling actually happens when the sales person isnt there. I hope you can make it. Register here.

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2007

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

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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

JUNE 14, 2007

" Personally, I think the reason B2B marketing receives less attention comes down to time and momentum. One person said, "You can put Einsteins E=mc2 on a t-shirt and then a consumer will buy that. " Personally, I think the reason B2B marketing receives less attention comes down to time and momentum. 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

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? recent exchange he had with Brian Carroll on his B2B Lead Gene.

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

The workhorse of business-to-business direct mail is still the one-page, personalized letter sent in a #10 envelope. Here are some online examples such as: blog posts, podcasts, vidcasts, webinars, e-books, personalized microsites, wikis, and other multimedia. What can you send via email? What can you do via the phone?

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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

JULY 9, 2007

You need to examine each lead ask if they are " sales ready " meaning they are ready to speak to a sales person. They are seeking education and information but would rather not talk to a sales person yet. You need to examine each lead ask if they are " sales ready " meaning they are ready to speak to a sales person.

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too. 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.

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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

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

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

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

Read More] Tracked on February 03, 2007 at 04:14 PM Comments Target Marketing: What’s a Lead? from SalesPractice.com Here is a link to a post on Brian Carols B2B Lead Generation blog called Target Marketing: What. Many marketers believe generating more sales leads is the key to hitting revenue targets. That’s not always true.

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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

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

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. So over the years I have been concentrating on this.

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

While I disagree that this is the most effective way to generate leads, it’s important to note that the tenets offered in this post can be just as valuable to sales people doing their own personal lead generation as it to a dedicated marketing team. Be consistent - Remember the fable about the tortoise and the hare?

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markempa

MARCH 6, 2007

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

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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

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

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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DECEMBER 21, 2006

Read More] Tracked on October 29, 2007 at 06:20 PM Comments Budget Wars: Sales & Finance vs Marketing I look at the challenge that marketers often face when it comes to getting their budgets approved by finance and I wonder why does it have to be so hard?

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

Messaging that addresses (in a personalized manner) a specific problem that your prospect is having is more relevant and thus will be more effective than a generic features and benefits message. Relevance is one of the most difficult things to achieve with lead generation programs but trigger events can help a great deal.

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Develop a marketing program that helps the sales team sell at a personal level. Marketing and sales can work together on standardizing and documenting their lead generation and sales process so that what is happening can be easily tracked and measured. Centralize the lead qualification process. Please share your thoughts and comments.

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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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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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Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

She spends her days thinking about social media, public relations and digital strategies for her agency’s consumer focused clients. In 2007, a breach of contract suit was brought against 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. You can find her on Twitter or, if you’re lucky, behind a rolling pin making a fresh pie.

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APRIL 1, 2010

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. The chronically bad Minnesota Timberwolves NBA franchise has this sign in the Twin Cities airport: Bravo.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

The one that hit home for me personally was: “Social media is fueled by passion, and too many companies try to take elements of their company that aren’t passion-worthy, and attempt to build a social media program around it.&# Otherwise, let's jump back into the TARDIS and re-live 2007 til we get it right.

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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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