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. 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. Our first interactive show will be on lead generation via podcasts.

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markempa

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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Contently

JULY 21, 2016

As the interest in content has grown over the last 10 to 15 years, all of the ad agencies, PR agencies, social media agencies are increasingly trying to look for relevance and say, “Okay, we think we get this, we get this.” There’s great content people in PR firms. I think there are certainly some high points.

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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

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

August 29, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference B2B Marketing and lead generation via Social networking : » Marketing is Tragically Knowable (Should I use Social Networks Like Facebook forMarketing?) Why or why not? And if not, should you start?

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

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. I also passed along this recent article " Closed Loop Marketing " by Greg Anderson. I asked him where he thought the b.

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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

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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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

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.” 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

Read More] Tracked on June 20, 2007 at 10:50 AM Comments Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing As someone in B2B, do you feel left out of the social media buzz? B2B marketing isn’t a popularity contest. Its about results. Without us, B2C marketers wouldnt have anything to sell and our economy would suffer. Thats a fact.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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! 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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markempa

MARCH 6, 2007

March 06, 2007 | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Webcast: How to Precisely Define a "Lead" Before Marketing Begins : Comments Webcast: How to Precisely Define a "Lead" Before Marketing Begins If you are like most B2B marketers, lead generation is at top of your priority list.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too. You’ll evolve from a vendor that is simply selling products and services to being an expert that is selling value. This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too.

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WebMarketCentral

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Marketers Can Buy Buzz by MediaPost Online Spin Max Kalehoff of Clickable presents some interesting findings on the (highly positive) correlation between media spending and word-of-mouth "buzz." I'm going to be really blunt here: I could care less about your product, service, solution or your company."

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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? 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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

AUGUST 1, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

Once you understand why clients chose your products or service you can tailor your message around the needs you solve. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Would they refer you to other people? In the beginning, you won’t have all the data you need.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

There are more protections for tangible products but not many for service based business, which most companies are evolving to anyway. Most are simple sales, even services. There are more protections for tangible products but not many for service based business, which most companies are evolving to anyway.

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

« Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott | Main | Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing » The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation Most buyers arent ready to buy when were ready to sell. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2006

How about concentrating budget dollars on better measurement tools for sales and marketing, process mapping or outside services to qualify and manage leads and capture and report on results? A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

In 2007, a breach of contract suit was brought against 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. FTC Disclosure Requirements – The recent changes from the FTC don't just apply to bloggers; rather, anyone who is compensated for promoting a product/service. Companies must also uphold privacy laws. Know the limitations and the extent here.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Other sources of names or lists: Trade associations Trade shows Trade conferences Standard Rate and Data Service ( SRDS ) Public libraries like HillSearch.org New social networking tools or community based contact information sharing tools such as Spoke , LinkedIn and Jigsaw.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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Online Marketing Institute

AUGUST 14, 2011

Will send you a ping.

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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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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