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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

You can review both How To Align Marketing With Sales and Marketing Leads: Quality Vs. You can review both How To Align Marketing With Sales and Marketing Leads: Quality Vs. Quantity for more detail on the emerging need for marketing to drive real sales and to quantify efforts. Then ran marketing for 2 firms.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Rob and I support and have adopted what we call the “Tele-Web” concept of driving the most efficient leads for sales through pull-based inbound programs. Unclear lead criteria: speak with sales to uncover the specific lead criteria and scoring that will define a quality lead. Thanks for emphasizing the point! This is a constant.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In order to meet new revenue and ROI goals, marketers need to improve their strategic skills (50%) and sales skills (40%). 58% of respondents said their role, as marketers did not end even after they handed off qualified leads to sales. This one has a puzzling contradiction (see #3).

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Paid Search Agency 100

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In order to meet new revenue and ROI goals, marketers need to improve their strategic skills (50%) and sales skills (40%). 58% of respondents said their role, as marketers did not end even after they handed off qualified leads to sales. This one has a puzzling contradiction (see #3).

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JULY 6, 2010

by Michael Brenner, July 6, 2010 Related Posts: Need to Drive Leads? Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. All rights reserved.

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JULY 1, 2010

How to Get Your Voice Heard Using Social Media Getting yourself noticed is not an easy task especially when you are looking to promote your brand and generate sales. Share: Read more from Social Media Social Media Campaigns 2 Comments Post a comment Jeremy Victor Jul 1 2010 excellent list Brian. Click here to cancel reply.

Social Media 100

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OCTOBER 17, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Generation 120

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

At the time, I was leading a large online demand generation program and had some thoughts about the state of the marketing and sales funnel. It serves as the basis for your sales and marketing strategy.&# Marketers sell stuff and sales people market stuff. Or I need to generate 1000 “leads” to generate 1 sale.

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JUNE 9, 2010

Below are some of the metrics that you can use for measurement: Followers/Connections Impressions Clicks Sales/Registrations It is recommended to use these two free tools for tracking your campaigns: Google Analytics – use those on your landing pages to track site metrics such as traffic sources, time on site and sales funnel.

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JUNE 3, 2010

Too often we grab the latest product brochure, sales presentation or case study and post it online. But customers are looking for you to demonstrate an understanding of their needs before they are ready to engage in the sales process. Michael Brenner Jun 3 2010 Ryan, Thanks for your comments. Get creative. Great stuff here.

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JANUARY 23, 2007

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. John originally hoped that Jill and I would debate or lock horns (Jill from the sales viewpoint and me from the marketing viewpoint).

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AUGUST 26, 2010

How to Get Your Voice Heard Using Social Media Getting yourself noticed is not an easy task especially when you are looking to promote your brand and generate sales. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider. All rights reserved.

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JUNE 22, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy June 22, 2010 1 Subscribe 10 Reasons Why Mobile is Hot! Mobile growth is hot. Summit Holy Cow!

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JULY 10, 2006

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. He shows the folly of marketers who throw sales leads over the wall and expect sales people to catch them.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

In their research with 1,000 sales executives in the U.S., Brazil and China, Ogilvy found that social media is extremely influential over buyers’ purchase decisions, that sales people see this change but do not think their companies are adapting quickly enough. Related Posts: What Is The Future Of The Social Media Role?

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AUGUST 1, 2007

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. But as you may already know, generating tons of “leads” doesn’t guarantee sales will follow. « 9 1/2 Ways. If so, what’s the status?

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 19, 2010 2 Subscribe Life Is Short! Michael Brenner Aug 24 2010 Thanks Jessica, obviously still checking in.

Web 2.0 100

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MAY 18, 2010

Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider. All rights reserved.

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Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency 100

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JULY 9, 2007

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. Sadly, sales leads often land on the scrap heap because marketers throw leads over the wall and then expect sales people to catch them.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy November 30, 2010 Subscribe Internet Trends From The Web 2.0 Summit Share The 7th Annual Web 2.0

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 5, 2010 Subscribe Holy Cow! What we do online is changing. But what does this mean for the B2B Marketer?

Social Media 100

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy December 21, 2010 4 Subscribe Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011? Result was great! I will check it out.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Web 2.0 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

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. To be successful, sales and marketing efforts must be better aligned. To be successful, sales and marketing efforts must be better aligned.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 120

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy November 24, 2010 Subscribe A B2B Marketing Manifesto? All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Sales projections? These had to be validated by the sales folks. Confessions Of A B2B Marketer 5 Sales Closing Techniques 7 Tips For Successful Lead Follow-up About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Operational dependencies?

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Business Peer-to-peer Web 2.0 Customer Satisfaction 100

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JUNE 24, 2010

by Michael Brenner, June 24, 2010 Related Posts: 10 Reasons Why Mobile is Hot! Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Michael Brenner Jul 1 2010 Gil, thanks for stopping by and commenting on the post.

Web 2.0 100

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AUGUST 3, 2010

With this approach you will reap the rewards of understanding your audience and providing them value which they will return in the form of leads and sales. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Media 100

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider.

Planning 100

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Michael Brenner Nov 11 2010 Thanks Andrew! Chelsie Baugh Dec 1 2010 Michael, Thanks for the insight on reasonings behind why businesses blog!

Marketing Mix 100

Marketing Mix Marketing Report Blogspot Blogger 100

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AUGUST 16, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It was originally a blog post I wrote back in June.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Thought Leadership 120

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JULY 21, 2010

For more questions or information about this study contact: Marilou Barsam TechTarget 117 Kendrick Street Needham, MA 02494 mbarsam@TechTarget.com www.TechTarget.com by Michael Brenner, July 21, 2010 Related Posts: How to Nurture The Great Unknown Leads Why Is Search…So…Darn…Hard?! All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider. All rights reserved.

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MAY 21, 2007

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. Still, those sales people succeed in spite of it all. And instead of calling it lead generation, sales people will probably call it prospecting.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. All the best, Steve O Michael Brenner Sep 16 2010 Hi Steve, thanks for your comments. Michael Brenner Oct 2 2010 Thanks Steve and it was great meeting you too.

Social Media 100

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DECEMBER 7, 2006

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. The challenge that many organizations face is that their sales process is a black box. « Where do Your Email Newsletters go?

Lead Generation 120

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Michael Brenner Oct 4 2010 Great point: putting yourself in the customer’s shoes is the really the MOST if not the ONLY important thing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Branding Brand Identity Media 100