Webbiquity

JULY 6, 2010

These are the posts that readers have “voted&# as the best by their traffic so far. Almost) 100 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Blog Posts and Articles of 2009. But social media provides marketers with the tools to monitor, participate in and help shape the conversations. Post on Google Buzz. Tweet This!

RFP 100

RFP Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Digg 100

markempa

APRIL 18, 2007

« Closed-Loop Marketers More Likely to Reach ROMI Goals | Main | Lead Generation via Podcasts: An Interview With Paul Dunay » On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards CEOs continue to demand better ROI measurement and accountability from marketers.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Lead Generation Marketing Automation Services Demand Generation 120

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Best of B2B Marketing. September 4, 2009 to September 11, 2009. Tools for Business Teams Doing Twitter - B2B Marketing Savvy , September 7, 2009. Six Steps to a Successful Small Business Content Marketing Strategy - Content Marketing Today , September 4, 2009. bizsolutionsplus , September 8, 2009.

Lead Nurturing 40

Lead Nurturing Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2009

Best of B2B Marketing. Digital De-Tox: Some Lesser Known Tools for 2.0 Clarity - B2B Marketing Savvy , July 28, 2009. Lessons on Using LinkedIn for Lead Generation - B2B Lead Generation Blog , July 29, 2009. Buzz Marketing for Technology , July 23, 2009. - Buzz Marketing for Technology , July 23, 2009.

Social Media 40

Social Media B2B Sales Twitter Market2Lead 40

The Effective Marketer

JULY 21, 2009

Otherwise it’s just buzz. I don’t know about you, but so far it seems like Social Media is nothing more than just another media, another tool in the marketer’s arsenal. The same questions you would ask before using any marketing tool available you should also ask of the Social Media tools. What is it for?

Social Media 100

Social Media Planning Work Management Social Marketing 100

markempa

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

A recent BtoB Magazine article by Carol Krol, " Copy this: Telemarketing big with Xerox " shows that, although the phone may not be as buzz worthy as other lead generation tools, it remains the backbone to successful lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads BtoB 120

markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. Ive been using LinkedIn for several years because its geared more for business people. In B2B, I think our reputation matters as much as our brand.

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Ive been using Typepad to power my blog since October of 2003 and I think its a super blogging tool. Ive been using Typepad to power my blog since October of 2003 and I think its a super blogging tool. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Thanks TypePad ! Thanks TypePad !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Features Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2007

« 10 Lead Generation (Prospecting) Tips for Sales People | Main | The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation » Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott Before the Internet and social media tools, companies could only communicate through the filter of advertising or media ink placed by a PR firm.

PR 120

PR Rules Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

« On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards | Main | On Lead Nurturing: Looking for a "hot" date? Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog. Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog. I really enjoyed learning from his experience in the trenches.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

My post a few weeks ago, " On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards ," started an email exchange between me and Jeffrey Eisenberg on the subject. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

For many B2B marketing pros (especially those in technology), a time-tested tool is the white paper. As Ive written before, Im a big proponent of educational marketing tools such as white papers because they allow you to reach people early in their buying process. Just remember, they should be EARLY in their buying process !

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation Paper Generation 120

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2006

And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers. And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

« Direct mail for the complex sale that really works | Main | The B2B Lead Generation Blog Wins Best B-to-B Marketing Blog in MarketingSherpas Readers Choice Awards » Podcast: Interview on the Cullinane & Green Report I was interviewed by podcasting experts Joe Cullinane and Roger Green on the Cullinane & Green Report.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Work Management 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

" Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. " Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

A best practice would be to use your Facebook and Twitter programs to move your best fans to subscribe to your email updates, where you can have a better chance of actually reaching out to them consistently. LinkedIn – only if I have made a personal connection. I’ll have to look into the new Exact Target tool.

Social Media 137

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 137

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2010

From social media cartoons and contextual advertising gone wrong to dysfunctional agency-client relationships and the best (and worst) online ads, here are some of the most amusing, creative and remarkable blog posts and videos of 2009. 2009 The Year in Social Media by The Group News Blog. Post on Google Buzz.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 100

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

The best list is one that you have diligently created and rigorously maintained over time with excellence. Utilizing existing in-house lists is the best place to start building your framework. Usually, I have found that the best company level data lists come from data companies like Dun & Bradstreet or InfoUSA.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Ranking 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Use tagged URLs. Use tagged URLs.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Leads Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 22, 2005

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 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. Telephone leads all media with the highest response rate of 5.53

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Tactics Generation 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

If you dont have a analytics tool already, you should check it out. In the task of converting inquiries to leads and ultimately in determining return on investment, your web site log files are an important tool for measuring to what extent search engine optimization is working.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Analytics Generation Google 120

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? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

To begin collecting trigger events, Id start with using free tools like the following: Technorati watchlists Google news alerts via email Yahoo! As your sophistication grows, you will be ready to look into third party tools that specialize in tracking trigger events. RSS feeds & via email Don’t try to do everything at once.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Leads 120

markempa

APRIL 6, 2006

« Best Practices in Demand Generation | Main | Personal lead generation tools » Lead generation with Podcasts The audience for podcasts is tiny, when compared to other marketing mediums, but growing especially, in the context of the complex sale. Link: BtoBOnline.com: Firm showcases owners personality with podcasts.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JULY 20, 2005

It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

MARCH 28, 2005

Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Even the very best lead generation program cannot compensate for poor teamwork and collaboration, but unfortunately we continue hear about it time and again. Share lead generation best practices amongst the sales team. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing Lead Ranking 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet. I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet.

RSS 120

RSS Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 9, 2005

« Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool | Main | Why dont sales people update the CRM and what can be done about it? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Customer Surveys Peer-to-peer B2B Marketing 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Stratten writes: &# The space between the best services, often what a new customer receives and the worst experience is what I call the Experience Gap. UNdercover The best parts of UnMarketing are when the author uses his own circumstances to make a point about the importance of people and customer experience. Thanks so much.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115

markempa

JULY 13, 2006

« Sales Leads Are Too Valuable For Sales People Alone | Main | MarketingSherpa Data on the Best & Worst Lead Generation Offers for 2006 » How Podcasts Impact B2B Purchase Decisions A key aspect of lead generation is to engage people as early in their buying process as possible, because thats where you can make the biggest difference.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

DeLegges interview with Carl Howe comes to the same conclusion, “As more companies begin to see marketing as a quantitative business tool as opposed to a black art,” observed Howe, “ attitudes towards marketing will improve and marketing spending will increase.” 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Marketing Budget Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

Relevant content builds credibility, generates positive word of mouth (wom) and creates a buzz for future events. Collect and Use Feedback Make sure you collect feedback both during and after the event via on-line survey tools like surveymonkey. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Webinar Metrics ROI 120

Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2010

With the rapidly increasing use of social media tools for marketing and PR comes growing pressure to demonstrate results. Which tools are most important for social media participation, analyzing what’s being said, and separating important substance from the noise? ROI Is Dead by StraightUpSearch. by Dave Fleet.

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Budget Social Marketing Paid Search Agency 100