markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

Sherpas data shows that more decision makers (not just influencers) are attending webinars and watching archived events. This indicates the importance of relevant educational events and online content for lead generation. This indicates the importance of relevant educational events and online content for lead generation.

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. " by Jeanette Borzo. " by Jeanette Borzo.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 9, 2007

« B2B Lead Generation Blog is todays TypePad Featured Blog | Main | The Difference Between ROI and Marketing Accountability » How Lead Nurturing Improves Lead Generation ROI I know theres a lot of emphasis on lead generation (thats a good thing) but, getting a ton of leads doesnt guarantee that increased sales will follow.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

The moral of the story is that sales and marketing cant make use of the collaborative features available in CRM solutions unless they have already made human collaboration a part of their process. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Work Management 120

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

April 30, 2009 — Laura Ramos Email, Search, and Direct Mail Deliver Results Over Time I am very appreciative to Roy Young and Ann Handley at MarketingProfs for partnering with Forrester and me on the B2B marketing budget trends and effectiveness survey. What’s making a comeback?

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markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

The article also features comments from my friends Mac McIntosh and Jill Konrath. Link: Redmond Channel Partner Online | Feature: Reaching the Decision Maker. The article also features comments from my friends Mac McIntosh and Jill Konrath. Link: Redmond Channel Partner Online | Feature: Reaching the Decision Maker.

Lead Generation 120

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

September 4, 2009 to September 11, 2009. Featured Sources. The following are the top items from featured sources based on social signals. Tools for Business Teams Doing Twitter - B2B Marketing Savvy , September 7, 2009. Top 40 B2B Marketing Blogs - B2B Marketing Zone - WebMarketCentral , September 9, 2009.

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markempa

JUNE 16, 2006

He features my recent book launch as a direct to consumer news release case example. He features my recent book launch as a direct to consumer news release case example. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

" The interview is featured in the November 8, 2005 issue of Marketing2IT. " The interview is featured in the November 8, 2005 issue of Marketing2IT. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Read How to Nuture Leads article on Marketing2IT.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

Features and benefit are cool, but sooner than later everyone’s car has the same features anyway. Features and benefit are cool, but sooner than later everyone’s car has the same features anyway. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

MarketingProfs featured an article by Rob Engelman called, Seven Strategies for the New Year. MarketingProfs featured an article by Rob Engelman called, Seven Strategies for the New Year. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

BTW – every page is a landing page to search engines) The case study features, Ken Kornbluth, President MarketingPilot who says, "…People are really calling from our landing pages. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Ten times more people call now. Most landing pages dont do that!

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 27, 2010

While I was away, Convince & Convert featured 11 guest blog posts from friends, clients, and colleagues. Some of the guest writers blog on occasion at their own sites. None of them blog routinely.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 24, 2010

For every vote you cast for the keynote at South by Southwest featuring me and Amber Naslund , we’ll donate $1 of our book advance to Make-A-Wish Foundation ®. Go to [link] If you don’t have an account, please make one.

Paid Search Agency 111

Paid Search Agency PR Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth 111

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Features being considered for inclusion in new releases include CRM integration; deep analysis of customers’ social graph and content they’ve produced (keyword analysis of your Tweets, for example); and even semi-automated social media response mechanisms. link] ethan Hi Jay, Thank you for the review.

Social Media 129

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

After Google Voice and its third-party apps were turned down by Apple due to “it duplicating features that the iPhone comes with (Dialer, SMS, etc),&# Google built a completely browser-based app , avoiding the restrictions and not having to split the profits. You know what’s not a good idea?

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Unbelievable turnout (more than 260) for a first-time event, and tremendous kudos to Fred Von Graf , who organized it practically solo. What’s the one thing that defines you – and it’s not features and benefits. link] Park Howell Sorry I missed you at today’s event. Then this is the blog post for you.

Social Media 168

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Plus, event invites, and photos in which you’re tagged. Social Integration in an Instant One of the outstanding new add-on features of NutshellMail is their Facebook app, which enables Facebook fan page managers to easily add an email newsletter tab to the page.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

However — and this came up frequently at the recent Social Media AZ event — in B2B applications, they haven’t been as useful because people still often use a different e-mail address for personal and business use. I don’t know why every salesperson isn’t going to these utilities before picking up the phone.

Social Media 124

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

Of course, you can talk about the run-of-the-mill features and benefits of your product, but that doesn’t create any real kinship. In fact, on a regular feature on the Today show… they show how the products regularly don't work. The radio is a nice little bonus feature. Your points are good however.

Social Media 122

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 10, 2010

With a comprehensive eBook featuring ideas and opinions from some of the best social media minds, concisely chronicling the state of social media today – and where we’re headed. So many of his points fit neatly into sound bites, that it seemed a natural – and relevant – forum for a conversation.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2010

I like Icerocket.com and recently mentioned it in a video, but like Social Mention for it’s more advanced features. The More Things Change, The More Things Change | Social Media Marketing | [link] [link] Tena Hartwig great post featuring @bulbstorm!

Paid Search Agency 124

Paid Search Agency Social Media PR Advertising Agencies 124

Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Home Members Only News Features Columns SEM SEO PPC Social Media How To Google & Search First Time Here? Terry Whalen , March 17th, 2010 at 4:42 pm ET : Premium member since 07/2009 Hi Andy, Thanks for the article – your points on measuring B2B lead quality seem very valid and straightforward. Are All Leads Created Equal?

Paid Content 40

Paid Content PPC Sales Qualified Leads Allocation 40

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 19, 2010

Tougher to do in some CPG categories where history and tradition is rooted in feature/benefit selling. Engaging people in their passions all helps make the business more meaningful. The brand relationship starts to look like a friendship and not a transaction. Awesome post!! clintonbon Love the example you put forth, great post!

Social Media 143

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 143

Webbiquity

JULY 26, 2010

B2B, Buzz & Brand ROI: Creating Customers That Create (MORE!) Paul Gillin ( Event Marketing Communities Forecast Loyalty Custom Publishing Direct Marketing Event ). The hard questions about social media for B2B solutions providers , June 11, 2009. Blog as hub, site as spoke , June 23, 2009. Post on Google Buzz.

B2B Thought Leadership 100

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Advertorials Thought Leadership 100

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

We also find Facebook fan pages that try to explain product features (wrong again, as it’s unlikely that non-customers are going to fan your page, thus talking about features is preaching to the converted).

Social Media 118

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

In the early days of IT, product selling was prevalent, pitching products to innovators who were shown a product’s features and functions and then figured out on their own how to apply it to a pain / opportunity. Declining from 2009 is budget allocations and spending for search ads and search engine optimization, as well as display ads.

Work Management 40

Work Management ROI Marketing Management Marketing Budget 40

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

I'm betting the featured hot spots reciprocate the recommendation in turn. I'm betting the featured hot spots reciprocate the recommendation in turn. Not too different than this guy I met at an AZIMA event who was just freely sharing his hard earned knowledge. Thanks again and Keep it up! link] Thos003 Make sense.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 151

Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Home Members Only News Features Columns SEM SEO PPC Social Media How To Google & Search First Time Here? In the last MarketingSherpa Search Marketing Benchmark Guide (2009), data indicated that the average CPC for B2B lead generation efforts was $3.33, vs. $0.78 for B2C retailers and $1.93 for B2C lead generators.

Paid Content 40

Paid Content PPC Cost Per Click Paid Search Agency 40

Convince & Convert

JUNE 7, 2010

Saw Zappos featured this wkend on tv. [link] [link] Hot In Marketing Delivering Happiness Delivers Indeed | Book Reviews | Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert [link] [link] LoriBurke I want to win this book too.

Social Media 119

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 119

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

[link] Ariel Roberge RT @Tinkweb: Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush [link] [link] Steve Woodruff Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush | (@jaybaer) [link] [link] Montreal Design Buzz TR @tinkweb: Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush [link] [link] [link] Terametric RT @jaybaer: What exactly is Influence Mining? Every week.

Paid Content 135

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 135

Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. It’s a good mix of coach-speak, highlights, community service footage, and cheerleader features.

Social Media 121

Social Media Paid Search Agency Media Advertising Agencies 121

Bannerflow

MARCH 4, 2021

Not only did the ad feed the hype machine already buzzing around the release of the title, it built a whole world extending beyond the game. The buzz it generated was so big that every media outlet wanted to cover it. Instead of trying to compete with Microsoft’s big budget productions and lavish thrills, Sony took a new tack in 2009.

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Advertisements Advertising Campaigns Best Practices 97

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

Mentioning – or even featuring – corporate involvement is an effective means to raise awareness and need, especially for lesser-known (but equally deserving) charities and causes. link] [link] WebPro360 And, it's not just about businesses 'tooting' their own horn. Great thoughts, Laura!

Social Media 139

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 139

Convince & Convert

JULY 15, 2010

RT @jdmartinezq: RT @tcreativo: En #SocialMedia hay que activar fans, no coleccionar nombres [link] #estrategia [link] Josh Lysne @JasonFalls @HK_Business @marketingfails @CarlThress Thanks for the kind words and RT of my post on Jay Baer's blog [link] [link] José Duarte RT @jdmartinezq: RT @tcreativo: En #SocialMedia hay que activar fans, no coleccionar (..)

Social Media 142

Social Media Paid Content Media Act-On 142

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Offering regional and national programs, CIO (and CSO) events bring together some of the most respected names and thought leaders in information technology and security. Subscription Services » Reprints » Feature. New Top-Level Domains Expected in 2009. More White Papers » FEATURED SPONSORS. ); SPONSORED LINKS.

Enterprise Management 100

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 100

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

In Search of Mass Influencers In a fascinating new Forrester Research study about online peer influence, Augie Ray and Josh Bernoff determine that consumers generated more than 500 billion online impressions about products and services in 2009. In particular, sales and leads (as opposed to chatter, sentiment, buzz, purchase intent, etc.).

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 150