markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

« Now Announcing the "Start With A Lead" Podcast Show | Main | Your questions answered on Lead Generation via Podcasts » On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs Would you buy this business card? When you buy a list of names, you are basically buying business cards on a list.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

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 ! Just remember, they should be EARLY in their buying process !

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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. But what about the prospects who are not in your nurturing database yet?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

It also addresses three major CRM challenges: fizzled lead generation efforts, lack of actionable information and the inability to leverage existing sales/marketing knowledge. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

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Lead Generation CRM Work Management Lead Scoring 120

markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

Chock full of useful information, the eBook provides a broad look at the selling process. Each expert concisely provides the one piece of information that, from the author’s perspective, we must know to succeed. Chock full of useful information, the eBook provides a broad look at the selling process. Download the eBook here.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Lead 120

markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Marketing should nurture leads via a relevant and consistent dialog with prospects, regardless of their timing to buy. A key aspect of lead nurturing is the ability to provide valuable education and information to prospects up front, so that you become more than an expert; you become a trusted advisor.

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B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

The 5 steps of successful lead qualification are: Define and Agree On What the Word “Lead” Means Consolidate and Centralize Your Prospect Information Pick up the Phone and Qualify Prospective Leads Handing Off Leads to Sales Closing the Loop The first step in the process requires marketing and sales to come up with a definition for a lead together.

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markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

I’m humbled and thrilled that so many readers have found the content valuable and informative enough to cast their vote for my blog. I’m humbled and thrilled that so many readers have found the content valuable and informative enough to cast their vote for my blog. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

B to B 120

B to B Lead Generation B2B Marketing Generation 120

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

MAY 21, 2007

In lead generation, the job of the marketing department is to develop leads to match the buyer’s readiness to buy and the seller’s expectations of selling. A simple phone call can generate plenty of useful information. Use this information to refine your message to identify more leads just like your best customers.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

DECEMBER 6, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 what are they good for? 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Newsletter 120

Newsletter Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

The article entitled, " It Takes a Committee to Buy into B-to-B ," by Staff Writer Allison Enright, focuses on how marketers can connect with decision makers in big companies. a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.: a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.:

Sales Qualified Leads 120

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation B to B Paid Search Agency 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

Appending data and information. Following up on requests for information. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It is fascinating to see just how versatile––and necessary––the phone is for lead generation, with such applications as: Initial prospecting and qualification.

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads BtoB 120

markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

An inquiry is an interested party who has requested information and needs some level of assistance. An inquiry is an interested party who has requested information and needs some level of assistance. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 There is a difference. There is a difference.

Lead Qualification 120

Lead Qualification Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. Key question: Do you truly understand your potential customers buying process? Every potential customer will have a slightly different buying process. I cite her process on in my upcoming book.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Generation 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

» Blogging & RSS Events Business blogging consultant extraordinaire, Debbie Weil , just informed me that shes launching a half-day seminar on Blogging & RSS. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 The live workshop will take place in Washington, DC on February 17th.

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RSS Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

Centralize your contact information. Centralize your contact information. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Understand the significance of your Web site. Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Use tagged URLs. Determine which visitors become leads.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Analyze competitive information, and develop a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Improve relevance of sales tools and marketing materials with sales input. Map out your customer’s decision and buying process and then map out your value proposition for each role involved in the buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing Lead Scoring 120

markempa

MAY 26, 2005

« How to leverage word of mouth for more leads | Main | RSS Your Press Room for better search engine visibility » B2B Lead Generation Blog Nominated for MarketingSherpas 2005 Readers Choice Blog Awards Thank you for nominating the B2B Lead Generation Blog for MarketingSherpas 2005 Readers Choice Award !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

JULY 20, 2005

Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com. Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 If your a business marketer that focuses on marketing services, I recommend RainToday.com.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

How Clients Buy: The Benchmark Report on Professional Services Marketing and Selling from the Client Perspective by RainToday.com If you are a marketer for a company that sells software, hardware, or IT Services, I urge you to get a copy of MarketingSherpas IT Marketing Benchmark Guide.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Report 120

markempa

JULY 7, 2006

I define closed-loop feedback as the principle of eliciting a continuous flow of pertinent information from the sales team that tracks each qualified lead from start to end, whether to sales close or to rejection. Do database record notes contain enough information to prepare for next steps? Are some sales people getting too few leads?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

See my complete list of RSS Feeds Full posts with comments This is the most information-rich feed. See my complete list of RSS Feeds Full posts with comments This is the most information-rich feed. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Stay to up-to-date with discussions.

RSS 120

RSS Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

Dont for get your audience wants information that is relevant and meaningful. Relevant content builds credibility, generates positive word of mouth (wom) and creates a buzz for future events. Dont for get your audience wants information that is relevant and meaningful. Dont waste their time with a sales pitch.

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Webinar Metrics ROI 120

markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

They provide too much information. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. They provide too much information. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. If I wanted to compete with you.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

We must remember that companies dont buy. Lead nurturing keeps the conversation going with relevant and meaningful personal touches regardless of their timing to buy. Readily available information from the internet and other sources delay the need and value of face-to-face contact until later in the buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

The development of an effective e-mail program depends on how much you know about your target audience and how well you use that information to tailor a relevant message. The development of an effective e-mail program depends on how much you know about your target audience and how well you use that information to tailor a relevant message.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Relevance Resources B2B Marketing 120

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 2, 2010

link] Spark Great information from @jaybaer: Everything you ever wanted to know about Facebook. link] [link] Tim Bryan RT @jaybaer: Everything you ever wanted to know about Facebook, in one convenient batch of awesome Webinars. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 5, 2010

I have recruited a posse of incredibly smart social media, digital marketing, and public relations thinkers to entertain and inform you while I’m learning how to pay with colored money, and my son attends hockey camp. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Paid Search Agency PR Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth 116

markempa

JUNE 13, 2005

She asked, “Id like to do lead nurturing/lead generation on behalf of my sales people but they don’t update our CRM - I dont have the information I need - so I really can’t do anything to help them. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 What do you suggest?” What do you suggest?”

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales CRM B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy. During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Marketing Budget SIC Budget Programs 120

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

" I agree, we do need to strike a balance between collecting information and giving value. " I agree, we do need to strike a balance between collecting information and giving value. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 I like people to opt-in to entering our sales stream.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Properly written and distributed an email marketing campaign can provide incredibly detailed information and customer intuition that will help your sales staff know what your customers are interested in." " Absolutely - we just need to be judicious with how we use that information.

Cold Calling 120

Cold Calling Lead Generation B2B Sales Webcast 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Because helpfulness hasn’t historically been looked at as a marketing objective (tons of great stuff about this umbrella concept in Scott Stratten’s forthcoming new book UnMarketing – buy it ), identifying areas where help could be provided isn’t in the DNA of most companies – yet. .&# Buy your own product.

Social Media 148

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 148

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The B2B prospect hanging out on Facebook Sunday night behaves differently and has different information needs than the same person reading e-mail on Monday morning. Is it good enough to just say “here is our product, go buy it?&# trying to get at information, oops scratch that b. then getting the information out.

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Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 123

Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

You can survey your customers, although that’s not always the best approach because the questions are not fresh in their minds – they’ve already made their buying decision. Those who lack the knowledge of providing useful information or how/what to provide? Answering questions in your niche works very well!

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FAQ Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Social Media 137

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

Here are the highlights: A Colossal Opportunity According to Forrester research, from 2009 – 2014, the average annual growth rate in digital marketing expenditures in the U.S. Thanks for sharing this information! will range from 11% (the relatively mature email marketing), to 34% (social media).

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