The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 VMware launches new version of ROI / TCO Calculator Virtualization is one of the key cost savings initiatives that IT executives are implementing in order to tighten their belts in these uncertain economic conditions. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 How TCO is a common sense sales and marketing Tool for Today’s Chaotic Economy My friend and board member Bill Kirwin, original father of TCO analysis with Gartner, put it best when he wrote this article for us on the power of using TCO as a sales and marketing advantage to win deals in these tough economic times.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

When we look at marketing budgets however, we find that marketing spending is not aligned in most cases with this financial decision making criteria. Most organizations continue to spend much more on branding and relationship management versus value-based sales and marketing initiatives.

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The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Microsoft Virtualization with Hyper-V - better value? The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. ► January (10) Is The End of the Social Media Story Already Writt.

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MAY 6, 2010

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 22, 2010

The research implies growing skepticism over sales pitches and marketing fatigue make these once effective channels less so at raising awareness. Surprisingly least effective, considering the growing budgets and efforts put forth in new channels, awareness is less often generated via social media, blogs and banner advertising.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 17, 2011

It is best to look at what tools are needed to address each stage in the buying lifecycle, and have tools specifically designed to help move the decision making from initial engagement to delivery. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Is Marketing Too Busy? Latest Research.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 25, 2011

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

At the same time, B2B buyers are taking advantage of the wealth of information available via the Internet and social media to become more empowered, taking charge of the buying cycle. These two market drivers will have important implications into 2011 and beyond for B2B sales enablement and marketing strategies and budgets.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 14, 2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 The IT Hierarchy of Needs: Categorizing IT Projects for Success The book written by Nicholas Carr, “Does IT Matter,&# continues to stir debate with various pundits, and certainly remains a hot topic in recent budget planning meetings between the CIO and Cx-level executives.

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The ROI Guy

JULY 22, 2010

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The good news is that the second half of 2010, projections are in line with Gartner’s survey in the fourth quarter of 2009 when CIOs reported IT budgets would increase, on average, by only 1.3%, and spending outlooks are more positive than earlier surveys. for 2009, showing that a spending recovery is in place, but marginally.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010 Leaders indicate Growing Investment in Smart Digital Content The migration of B2B marketing budgets from traditional marketing vehicles toward digital channels continues according to a study by Booz & Co. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Sources: IDC Executive Tele Briefing on Sales & Marketing Strategies for 2010 Uncovering The Hidden Costs Of Sales Support, Forrester Research, Inc., April 2009 Sales Enablement: Measuring its Impact. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

We’ve been working closely with many leading companies to figure out new ways to develop more adaptive go-to-market models designed to help sales organizations add more value to executive-level buyers. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Unfortunately, most of todays buyers suffer from Information Overload as a result of current "carpet bombing" marketing strategies. Todays buyers have more sources of information than ever including traditional, on-line and social media sources. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New.

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The ROI Guy

AUGUST 4, 2010

Delivery credibility to Overcome the Skeptics – Frugal buyers absolutely require vendor assistance in diagnosing issues, developing roadmap/plans, and quantifying the value of proposed solutions. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

AUGUST 5, 2010

As an example, the ROI% of a planned project might be a significant 500%, but the net benefits of $10,000 on a $2,000 investment are so small that the project is not worth comparing to the millions of dollars in benefit that most corporations are seeking. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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The ROI Guy

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New. Estimate the Benefits of Windows 7 Professional Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 Alinean Research Reveals Best Practices to Fight F. Is Marketing Too Busy?

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