Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In Needs Awareness and Research phases, the first two stages of the industrial buy cycle (see my earlier post Deconstructing the Four Stages of the Industrial Buy Cycle ) your prospects and customers use a variety of online content to find solutions to their current problems and needs.

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Buying Cycle Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer Web 2.0 60

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too. If you’re really good, people (you don’t even know) will start recommending you to their collegues and peers. B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. They said they were thought leaders.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This is because B2B has a smaller potential customer base, a higher average price point, and a customer decision funnel that is more influenced by word of mouth and reputation. Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 149