Convince & Convert

AUGUST 16, 2010

3 must-read articles about social media (plus a bonus from the Convince & Convert vault) Sent twice per week (usually Monday and Friday) Sent at 1pm pacific time 3-2-1: it’s the greatest newsletter in the history of social media newsletters.

Newsletter 114

Newsletter Social Media Media Paid Search Agency 114

Valasys

DECEMBER 18, 2019

According to research by Forbes, 89% of the companies today compete primarily based on customer experience, as compared to 36% back in the year 2010. The articles published on the platform are relevant & comprehensive & derived from original research. Read more: How Omnichannel Reputation Management Assists in B2B Branding.

B2B Marketing 59

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B Best Practices 59

ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

Clickbait – Clickbait is a catching or intriguing headline for an article that is intended to drive website clicks, but has no actual relevance to the content on the landing page. . It would be like word of mouth advertising, but at scale (thanks to social media). Holidays and events. Cars and motorcycles.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Media 111

markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

A lead nurturing program can leverage existing investments that you have made in other marketing tactics such as events, white papers, contributed articles, or any other thought leading content. How can you leverage events? Leverage past archived and recorded (archived) events with email links. What can you do online?

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Tactics Lead Scoring 120

markempa

MARCH 27, 2005

« Sales Leads Via RSS via Salesforce.com | Main | My Mention In Writers Digest » Podcast: How Trigger Events improve Lead Generation Have you ever wondered why some sales happen twice as fast others? Listen to podcast on trigger events (File size is 5.58 In this podcast, Ill tell you her secret. Brian also gives some.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Marketing Budget Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 27, 2010

link] Kevyn Faulkenberry Are You Growing Enough Voices – [link] Good article on PitchEngine for releases. link] [link] Corey Tyhurst Awesome Article RT @jaybaer: Are you growing enough voices? While I was away, Convince & Convert featured 11 guest blog posts from friends, clients, and colleagues. Cheers to another great post.

Paid Search Agency 117

Paid Search Agency Blogger Advertising Agencies PR 117

markempa

MAY 20, 2005

« Asking for referrals does more than generate leads | Main | Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff » Lead Generation via Industry Experts Proactively building relationships with industry experts is a powerful way to generate sales leads and positive word of mouth (WOM).

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. But I still wonder about the value of social networking tools for lead generation and business development that Wegerts article brings up.

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

» Avoid wasting your Pay-Per-Click lead generation budget Thanks to Jim Berkowitz and his CRM Mastery E-Journal for pointing me to the MarketingProfs article, Five Proven Ways to Waste Money With Pay-per-Click Advertising by John Grant. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

link] Maddie Grant Social Media and Email – More Alike than Different [link] [link] {events by canvas} RT @maddiegrant: Social Media and Email – More Alike than Different [link] [link] Gustavo Arruda RT @jaybaer: Social Media & Email…More Alike Than Different? .' Great article!

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

" The result was a special 36-page report with 10 all-new articles (mine included) aptly named "The One Piece Of Advice You Cant Generate Leads Without." This is a series of articles from various thought leaders in the B2B marketing industry based around the question "Wh. " I think youll find it valuable.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

" Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge. Her article summarizes some new research by the Association of National Advertisers in conjunction with Marketing Management Analytics. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Marketing BtoB Lead Scoring 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Baer’s review of a new marketing book called UnMarketing by Scott Stratten is as insightful as most articles are on his excellent Convince and Convert blog. link] links for 2010-09-07 | Glenn Friesen [.] The rise of [.] link] UNcanny Insights From UnMarketing | Book Reviews | Social Media … | eBook Reviews [.]

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115

Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

Consider the Followers-Per-Tweet Equation [link] [link] webcopywriter Is Your Twitter Addiction Paying Off [link] [link] indiebusiness Good article – [link] Takeaway: Twitter is about interacting with people in pursuit of definable goals. I love the Twitter culture and community, and I spend quite a bit of time using Twitter.

Twitter 126

Twitter Paid Content Paid Search Agency PR 126

Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2010

May 12th, 2010 |Written By: Jay Baer | View Comments Tweet Guest post by Jennifer Maggiore, CEO of Maggiore Consulting, a multi-media lead generation firm and co-host of Locals Only: a Phoenix-based live Internet show. Karamitsos Interesting article…compares people ambivalent about social media to Sam in Green Eggs and Ham.

Paid Search Agency 121

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies CAN-SPAM PR 121

markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

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. That’s the old-school marketing to which I think you refer — and another article we need to write.

Social Media 123

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 123

Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2010

I've been asking co-workers for suggestions on books/articles about content strategy. RT @jaybaer: 5 Steps to Winning Fans with Content Strategy [link] Stacey4fam Great article! Perfect timing! I also think #4 is difficult to grasp for some people. Thanks again for the great information. – Thanks Mike! Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 141

markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

« The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation | Main | Online Lead Generation and Management Strategies that Get Results » Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing As someone in B2B, do you feel left out of the social media buzz? Johns article highlights something most of us in B2B marketing have come to accept.

Social Media 120

Social Media Lead Generation B2B Marketing Social Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« One-to-one lead generation for B2B companies | Main | Website Landing Pages impact Lead Generation results » Strategize to get more referral leads This article is a good reminder that our personal connections with our existing customers are an excellent source of future business via referrals.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Word of Mouth Leads Lead 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2006

« Reaching Decision Makers | Main | Lead generation with Podcasts » Best Practices in Demand Generation Sridhar Ramanathan, over at the Pacifical Group Blog , just published an article on the best practices demand generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders. Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 120

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. includes slides & worksheet) [link to post] (RT @jaybaer) #smaz – Posted using Chat Catcher [link] Park Howell Sorry I missed you at today’s event. Sessions start October 5.

Social Media 167

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 167

markempa

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

A recent BtoB Magazine article by Carol Krol, " Copy this: Telemarketing big with Xerox " shows that, although the phone may not be as buzz worthy as other lead generation tools, it remains the backbone to successful lead generation. However, as Krol’s article shows, the telephone shouldn’t stand alone.

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads BtoB 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

« Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation | Main | Podcast: Tradeshow and Event Marketing with Ruth Stevens » Target Marketing: What’s a Lead? In this month’s issue of Target Marketing , I wrote the cover article on " What’s a Lead? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads B2B Marketing Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

« Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 | Main | Article: Why Most B2B Websites Fail To Convert Sales Leads » E-books: A Hip and Stylish Younger Sibling to the Nerdy Whitepaper If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are a reader of other blogs. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

MAY 8, 2006

prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call? The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Cold Calling Leads 120

markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

« Teleseminar on Selling to BIG Companies with Jill Konrath | Main | Marketing That Reaches Decision Makers In Big Companies » Macs Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation Success I liked the article, " A Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation ," by Mac McIntosh in Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Bryan writes, "Measuring the ROI of lead generation isnt the same thing as full accountability.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

He’s a former journalist turned PR guy and straight shooter at New Media Cowboy. I think pitchengine and its concept is going to rock PR world.

Social Media 115

Social Media SEO Marketing Websites PR 115

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

link] [link] David Murray Get your Sieves and Long Toms ready, Influence Mining is the next Gold Rush [link] via @jaybaer [link] Arizona Social Media C&C Blog Post – Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush [link] RT Please [link] Joe Fernandez Hey Jay, Thanks for taking the time to set up this interview and put this article together.

Paid Content 134

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 134

markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

I also passed along this recent article " Closed Loop Marketing " by Greg Anderson. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Unless this is understood, our attempts to measure results after the fact simply wont work.

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

link] Alirio Pirela How to avoid a social-media lawsuit [link] [link] Grapevine Marketing RT @jaybaer: Protecting Yourself From Social Media Lawsuits [link] [link] Lee J Hopkinson Interesting article on things to consider about your IP (intellectual property) on social networks. Check out this timely article. An important reminder.

Social Media 155

Social Media Paid Content Media Advertising Agencies 155

markempa

JANUARY 23, 2006

« Improve your online sales lead tracking | Main | The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses » Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line This article is a little hard to read if you arent up on buzzwords. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Management Spending B2B Marketing 120

Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

What #BP Can Learn From the Umpire [link] [link] Steve App Absolutely brilliant article via Mr. Jay Baer RT @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? RT @sawaob12: brilliant article @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? We may be the least vindictive, grudge-holding society ever. What BP Can Learn From the Umpire. Schatschneider agreed.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 157

markempa

AUGUST 18, 2006

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120