The Effective Marketer

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Outlook Productivity Tips How to use MS Outlook to become more productive Most people have MS outlook as their business email client, but very few really know how to take full advantage of all the options Outlook offers.

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The Effective Marketer

MAY 10, 2010

brand mascots are a common tool to promote your product or service. I particularly like the tips a FastCompany article, “ Brands with character ”, gives: Give the brand human traits Create a life, backstory to your character/mascot Plan for the long run Don’t overcomplicate What mascots do you consider memorable and why?

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The Effective Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The answer may lie in a tool most people already have… MS PowerPoint! Instead of waiting for the designer to come up with a Photoshop or HTML mockup of something that doesn’t resemble what I asked for, the PowerPoint slide can serve as a guideline and visual discussion tool for everyone involved. Start prototyping today!

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The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 13, 2011

Leave a Reply Cancel reply Email Subscription Subscribe to the RSS feed Follow Daniel on Twitter Connect via LinkedIn Follow Me On Twitter! Get yours [link] 8 hours ago Good tips for corporate bloggers - "13 Tips for Creating a Top-Ranked Blog" - from @ MarketingProfs [link] 1 day ago Why #MarketingAutomation Projects Fail?

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Onalytica B2B

JANUARY 8, 2019

My very first professional job was an inside sales rep for a PC-based software company that sold developer tools in the early 90’s. In 2009 I dove headlong into working with Eloqua and Salesforce and at that point I was hooked on designing demand generation workflow and measuring results. If you have an idea, let me know!

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Exo B2B

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Long ago, there was a time when, in the ExoB2B blog, we would put together a compilation of the best posts of the year , every year, as a way to reuse our best content. Speaking of influence, we’ve arrived at my second tip: 2- The publication of annual rankings. 4-Compilations of the best blogs.

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The Effective Marketer

JUNE 21, 2009

What I liked best was the tips on tools you can use and where to find additional resources. SEO is such a complex subject that you can barely scratch the surface in one hour so knowing where to go for more information is invaluable.

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

« Lead generation with Podcasts | Main | Why CEOs Must Be Actively Involved in Lead Generation » Personal lead generation tools If you do lead generation (a.k.a. The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. " by Jeanette Borzo.

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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.

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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.

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The Effective Marketer

JULY 21, 2009

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. Choosing the right social media strategy While some may say that since your employees are already using social media (facebook pages, tweeter accounts, linkedin posts, etc.) What is it for?

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Outbrain

MARCH 9, 2020

We love The Affiliate Guy Daily because it covers all the best features of a podcast – it’s regular, short, and actionable, focusing each episode on a practical tip to help boost your affiliate marketing bottom line. Get expert tips on SEO and SEM from the experts! The Affiliate Guy Daily with Matt McWilliams.

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WebMarketCentral

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

But which social media tool do marketers find most valuable? What's the best tool for social media research and learning? How can you maximize the business value of tools like LinkedIn and Twitter? tools (delicious, Feedburner, LinkedIn et al.), practices, blogs and more.

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The Effective Marketer

MARCH 7, 2009

I was prepared for a sales pitch but Albert delivered one of the best presentations of the day while at the same time informing us of all the great tools available for Marketers from Google. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Email Subscription Subscribe to the RSS feed Follow Daniel on Twitter Connect via LinkedIn Follow Me On Twitter!

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The Effective Marketer

JUNE 23, 2009

Class: Advanced SEO Tactics: On Beyond Keyword Research (GF401) Professor: Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz SEOmoz is one of the best places for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) information, and the presentation was full of nice tidbits about SEO. The best take away from the presentation is their conversion formula: C = 4m+3v+2(i-f)-2a.

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WebMarketCentral

DECEMBER 31, 2009

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? This tutorial is clear and generously illustrated with screenshots.

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Outbound Engine

MARCH 3, 2020

However, over the past decade, the percentage of American adults on social media grew from 26 in 2009 to 72 percent in 2019 ! The best way to get the ball rolling is to create personas. Here are some tips on sharing valuable content: Always put the audience first. What’s acceptable on Facebook may not fly on LinkedIn.

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Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2010

LinkedIn Events Setting up an event in LinkedIn is a fairly simple process. LinkedIn users will be shown events that match their specific business needs based on the information they’ve added to their LinkedIn profile (Job Title, Industry, etc.), As a B2Ber, I can really appreciate these tools.

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The Effective Marketer

JULY 12, 2009

Ok, now that we have a tool to fix those ugly Excel charts, let’s see what we can do about the main goal of your chart: The message. So the next best thing is to think about the story. So the next best thing is to think about the story. This entry was posted on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 8:15 pm and is filed under Communication.

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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.

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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.

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The Effective Marketer

MARCH 9, 2010

Design #1 Email Sender: Marketo Email Title: Social Best Practices for Marketing in the Cloud What I Like: Clean design; date and time of the webinar on top easy to find; orange “Free Webinar&# button calls attention to the important action (register now!) Click on the images for larger version. Like Be the first to like this post.

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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 !

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The Effective Marketer

MARCH 12, 2009

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 12th, 2009 at 9:22 pm and is filed under Communication , Marketing Management , productivity. 2 Responses to Better Time Management with Smart Calendars Better Time Management with Smart Calendars « The Effective Marketer says: March 13, 2009 at 12:02 am [.] This is a GREAT time saver.

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Anything Goes Marketing

MARCH 8, 2009

LinkedIn: Starting an Alumni Group When Linkedin started a groups feature (like Facebook groups) I thought about how I could network with former colleagues. LinkedIn tip : Look for ways that you can create niche groups that pull together people with similar interests. Did you go to ITI?

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

« 2 New RSS Feeds for the B2B Lead Generation Blog | Main | Blogging & RSS Events » Tips for better webinars, webcasts and improved ROI Webinars have reached critical mass and most B2B marketers, it seems, have added them to their marketing mix. Tips on how to effectively promote your events.

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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.

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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

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markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

« On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards | Main | On Lead Nurturing: Looking for a "hot" date? 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

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 !

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Anything Goes Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2009

2009 has been a long year but as I reflect back on my many conversations, I've created a top 5 list of items to avoid in 2010: 1. Addictomatic is a free tool that will get you started down this path. Consider using data tools that are included in your marketing automation system to clean up your data. You may see a theme here.

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

« This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking | Main | Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line » Improve your online sales lead tracking I liked the lead tracking tips provided in Michael Ortners article, " Eight Ways to Improve your Online Lead Tracking ," on MarketingProfs.com. Use tagged URLs.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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