markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Their write up is quite glowing (aw-shucks) and its fun to be recognized. And, Im even getting a cool t-shirt to boot. Thanks TypePad ! Im honored that the B2B Lead Generation Blog was chosen as todays Typepad featured blog.

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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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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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The Effective Marketer

MARCH 12, 2009

In MS Outlook 2003 and 2007 you can color code your calendar items so that you can visually identify types of meetings scheduled throughout your week or month. d. Project specific meetings: you could have a category for specific project types (webinars, advertising campaigns, creative brainstorming, etc.)

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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

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

Invite people to attend events such as: trade shows, live seminars, webinars, webcasts, executive briefings, workshops, conferences, road shows, speaking engagements and on demand events. Here are some online examples such as: blog posts, podcasts, vidcasts, webinars, e-books, personalized microsites, wikis, and other multimedia.

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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

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

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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The Effective Marketer

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Getting Stuff Done with MS Outlook Note: the tips I give below work in MS Outlook 2003 as well as 2007 version. Web Design Webinar Yes, Please Share This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

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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

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

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

Lets say you want to invite, via e-mail, a specific group of individuals in your database to a webinar or webcast. Lets say you want to invite, via e-mail, a specific group of individuals in your database to a webinar or webcast. My experience has been been around 45%. But in either case its a big number.

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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

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

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

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

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

MAY 21, 2007

Instead, seek to create the most relevant database possible which contains the right companies and contacts that influence the buying decision. In the beginning, you won’t have all the data you need. Be patient and youll build the opportunity profile over time.

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markempa

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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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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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

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." " Also, Jill Konrath has some great information on trigger events (geared for sales people) in her book Selling to Big Companies and her blog too.

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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

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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Online Marketing Institute

JULY 9, 2009

skip to main | skip to sidebar Strategic Guy Timely views and best practices in the world of technology public relations Sunday, April 12, 2009 Three Phases of Social Media Maturation At Strategic Communications Group (Strategic) weve been through the cycle. media relations, analyst communications, etc.),

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