Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 9, 2009

In this post, he highlights the negative repercussions of using standard templates for your white paper. White Paper Client Interview Template: Good for Sales Letters, Too. In this posting, Apryl Parcher highlights how "Stelzner's method" can be broadly adopted for various marketing documents (not just white papers).

Lead Gen 100

Lead Gen Paper Template Sales Qualified Leads 100

Onalytica B2B

AUGUST 23, 2017

Last week we published our white paper called The Definitive Practical Guide to Influencer Relationship Management. First thing’s first- what does the white paper cover? This white paper is extensive and exhaustive, with each section covered deserving of its own limelight. DOWNLOAD NOW!

Peer-to-peer 192

Peer-to-peer Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth Work Management 192

Webbiquity

MAY 20, 2010

Beyond standard content like case studies and white papers, what other information formats work best for b2b lead generation and nurturing? It is better to have a real conversation, being able to question and to listen to your potential customer using the previously gathered information.&#. What exactly is “Web 3.0?&#

LEADSExplorer 100

LEADSExplorer Resources Best Practices Paid Search Agency 100

Martech

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The course materials were designed and presented by Patrick Johnson, CEO and founder of the global AR agency, Rock Paper Reality. It drives real value for marketers, advertisers, and their customers.” Since my first foray with Second Life’s 3D virtual world – YES, I was an SL power user in 2009! –

Planning 133

Planning Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 133

Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 3, 2010

However, accurately defining and measuring customer engagement in complex business or industrial sales is still elusive. The most simplistic approach to evaluating customer engagement is to measure conversion rates. In other words, think long and hard before jumping into the deep end of customer engagement.

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Analytics Tools Web 2.0 Buying Cycle 60

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 7, 2017

Many folks claim that brand loyalty is yet another thing that millennials have killed (insert eye roll here), but what truly drives a customer to say “this is the brand for me. In this blog, I’ll cover the important factors that make customers coming back for more, and more importantly, singing your praises to their friends and family.

Brand Identity 134

Brand Identity Branding Loyalty Paper 134

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

« Two new reports on marketing and lead generation | Main | Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing » Lead Generation via white papers and webinars MarketingSherpa published a great article today on how Redhats Director of Marketing Communications, Chris Grams, broke the rules for distributing white papers and webinars.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Cold Calling Tips for the complex sale | Main | Give Lead Generation Some Respect » Paper Direct Mail is Not Dead Jim Logan tells us why Paper Direct Mail is Not Dead. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Paper 120

Paper Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 29, 2010

The majority of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) consider customer engagement as their top priority according to a recent study done by Forbes Insights and George P. Nearly 97% of the respondents viewed customer engagement as very (67%) or somewhat (30%) important. Just 59% of companies now measure customer engagement; 36% do not.

B2B Marketing 60

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel BtoB Peer-to-peer 60

Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2010

In this excellent post, Newt Barrett goes beyond these obvious observations, offering case studies of how business organizations have taken advantage of the unique strengths of each medium to drive business results and acquire new customers. Content Marketing with Blogs: Fishing for Business, or Catch-and-Release? by Writing on the Web.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Tips Business Best Practices 100

Biznology

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The year before we did this, I edited 280 white papers (average length, 40 pages). After all that grueling work, I really wanted to know how many times those white papers were downloaded in that year. Steve has been blogging and tweeting about his brand successfully since 2009. So I asked the analytics person. ” I asked.

Paid Search Agency 187

Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 187

Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 21, 2010

As a B2B marketer, we want to reach our ideal prospects and communicate with customers to maintain top-of-mind awareness throughout their buying cycle. Entice them to continue receiving regular communications from you by offering a free white paper or a special report. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

Web 2.0 60

Web 2.0 Buying Cycle B2B Blogger 60

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 31, 2011

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Jonathan Kantor is the principal and founder of The Appum Group, " The White Paper Company ", and has been producing commercial white papers for the past 11 years.

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management B2B Thought Leadership Case Study 100

markempa

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Marketers spend a lot of time and effort creating inbound leads but struggle getting those leads to convert into customers after they hand them off to sales. The way you treat your leads tells them about how you’ll serve as customers (from generating interest, through nurturing and into your sales team). Go beyond what they expect.

Conversion Rate 120

Conversion Rate Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 120

Onalytica B2B

JANUARY 8, 2019

I clearly remember how as a sales rep, I controlled the information my prospects and customers received. This is a complete contrast to today where companies must make as much relevant information as possible broadly available to prospects and customers through a vast array of offline and digital channels.

Marketing Budget 108

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Demand Generation Agencies Work Management 108

Customer Experience Matrix

JANUARY 15, 2010

Its concept of "Meaning Based Marketing" comes quite close to my idea of "content grazing" as a way to reduce marketing complexity while delivering the right content to each customer or prospect. The good folks at Autonomy apparently had similar thoughts. Both are useful additions to the vision.

Multivariate analysis 120

Multivariate analysis Enterprise Management Automation Work Management 120

The Effective Marketer

MAY 29, 2009

Initially I got the paper version of WSJ and later was an avid reader of WSJ.com. Why would you make it difficult for a loyal customer to continue using your product? And better, yet, why would you make it difficult for a customer to start using a more expensive product (the Kindle version was more expensive than the online journal)?

Planning 100

Planning Work Management Effectiveness Marketing Management 100

Everything Technology Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Here is a recent survey report on B2B technology marketing collateral trends from Eccolo Media that you may find interesting: “ Eccolo Media 2009 B2B Technology Collateral Survey Report ”. Key findings in the report: • White papers – especially those that are long on expert content and light on sales jargon – continue to be the No.

Trends 100

Trends Paper Customer Surveys B2B Sales 100

Customer Experience Matrix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

This paper contains step-by-step instructions for building a business case and even a link to a slide deck you can use as a template. Since this is a question that comes up pretty often, I figured I’d share some of the more useful results. If anyone else cares to expand on this list, even better. But lots of people do anyway.

Marketing Automation Services 120

Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Marketing Qualified Leads 120

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Killer Questions to Ask Before Starting a White Paper Project. How can you create a white paper that serves it purpose - create high quality leads, provide useful information to potential customers etc. BONUS TOP POST from 2009. The 6C's of Content Marketing. The 6C's of Content Marketing. Conversation. Continuity.

Viral Marketing 100

Viral Marketing Best Practices Paper Blogger 100

Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 10, 2010

Now that you have a better idea of optimizing your WordPress blog to attract traffic, don’t forget, it is your content that will create fans and convert them into customers. This white paper aims to change that perception of them. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now. Search engines don’t convert, people do.

Business Blogging 60

Business Blogging Optimization Web 2.0 Business 60

Valasys

JANUARY 15, 2020

Whether or not that might be the case, using cryptocurrency in B2B payments not only provides a less expensive, faster, inexpensive & more efficient alternative to cash but also safeguards the privacy of customers while executing transactions. What is Cryptocurrency? How Marketers can Employ Cryptocurrency in B2B Payments.

Digital Asset Management 52

Digital Asset Management Peer-to-peer B2B Marketing Management 52

Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 17, 2010

After all, that’s how your prospects and customers will find your blog and/or Web site. I am referring to optimizing customer engagement in B2B marketing. When developing content, it’s important to build customer personas, and create individual content paths for each of them. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

Optimization 60

Optimization Web 2.0 Planning Buying Cycle 60

markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

« White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers | Main | Lead Generation for the Complex Sale » How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers Would you like to be more visible and generate sales leads on a limited budget? Become a thought leader ! Become a thought leader !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Generation 120

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.

Buying Cycle 60

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

Industrial Marketing Today

APRIL 20, 2010

The first report is titled “2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report” and it is from Michael Stelzner , the founder of WhitePaperSource and the author of Writing White Papers. They have compiled over 50 marketing charts and graphs based on analysis of their 2,500 business customers. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

Social Media 60

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Web 2.0 60

Industrial Marketing Today

APRIL 28, 2010

Leave a Comment Previous post: Focus on Content in B2B Marketing Next post: 7 “Rs&# for B2B Marketing Content Planning FREE Marketing Guides Engineers Can Sell™ White Paper: Most people are skeptical about associating engineers with sales. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

Web 2.0 60

Web 2.0 Privacy Policies Buying Cycle RSS 60

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 19, 2010

The sales team has a much better understanding of the needs of various stakeholders because of their customer-facing role. They have the insight on pain points and issues surrounding the customer. FREE Marketing Guides Engineers Can Sell™ White Paper: Most people are skeptical about associating engineers with sales.

Relevance 60

Relevance B2B Marketing CMS Development Buying Cycle 60

Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 26, 2010

Without a clear understanding of the stages, it is difficult to align your marketing content with your customer’s decision-making process. The white paper has deconstructed the complex industrial buy cycle into four distinct stages that the buyer systematically goes through. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

Buying Cycle 60

Buying Cycle Buy Web 2.0 Allocation 60

Industrial Marketing Today

APRIL 22, 2010

. -- Topsy.com Previous post: Generating More “Educated Leads” on a Small Budget Next post: Focus on Content in B2B Marketing FREE Marketing Guides Engineers Can Sell™ White Paper: Most people are skeptical about associating engineers with sales. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

Distribution 60

Distribution Web 2.0 Lead Ranking Privacy Policies 60

Industrial Marketing Today

APRIL 21, 2010

Leave a Comment Previous post: Social Media and B2B Marketing Do Pair Well Next post: The Distribution Trap – How Innovations Become Commodities FREE Marketing Guides Engineers Can Sell™ White Paper: Most people are skeptical about associating engineers with sales. This white paper aims to change that perception of them.

Budget Programs 60

Budget Programs Education Marketing Budget Lead Scoring 60

Hubspot

APRIL 23, 2020

If you're not offering your customers multiple ways to make payments online, you're leaving money on the table. This makes it as easy as possible for your customers – and your wallet. The more steps a customer has to take to make a payment, the more likely they are to abandon their purchase and go elsewhere.

Marketing Management 88

Marketing Management Mobile Marketing Pricing Price 88

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 24, 2010

Link), was a survey of small business owners and found that the two most common tactics used in 2009 were tweeting e-mail newsletters and sending out blog entries to e-mail lists. This white paper aims to change that perception of them. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now. The first study done by AWeber (aff.

Social Media 60

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Web 2.0 60

Industrial Marketing Today

JUNE 29, 2010

That’s a shame and here’s why — among the top ten in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2009 , IBM was listed at #2, Microsoft, GE and Intel at number 3, 4 and 9 respectively. Use video testimonials and/or interview your customers and convert them into podcasts. Branding is an expense item like the rest of marketing.

Relevance 60

Relevance B2B Marketing Web 2.0 Brand Identity 60

Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 18, 2010

Leave a Comment Previous post: 7 Strategies for Using Content to Market Industrial Products Next post: How to Use a B2B Blog to Win Customers and Influence Prospects FREE Marketing Guides Engineers Can Sell™ White Paper: Most people are skeptical about associating engineers with sales. Get Engineers Can Sell white paper now.

B2B Marketing 60

B2B Marketing Web 2.0 Planning Demand Generation Agencies 60

Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 6, 2010

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website Translate Features into Benefits if You Want Your Marketing Content to Engage and Sell by Achinta Mitra on July 6, 2010 in Content Marketing , Industrial Marketing Strategies , Sales Strategies Marketing 101 teaches you “Customers buy benefits and not product features.”

Features 60

Features Web 2.0 Planning Work Management 60

Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 2, 2010

They are combining video, audio and sophisticated tracking tools to deliver email campaigns with highly customized messages that engage prospects in their preferred format and measure interactions beyond just open and click-thru rates and well into website behavior. Social Media with Email Marketing – is it the Super Combo?

Email Marketing 60

Email Marketing Planning Web 2.0 BtoB 60