Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

The faux testimonials on the back of the book are priceless, including: “This book is the greatest business book in the world, besides mine.&# - Author who only gives testimonials for people who give him one in return Stratten’s rant against direct marketing – “People still teach courses on how to cold-call better!

Social Media 115

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Follow/fan/friend is just opt-in – and all you've done is agreed to be sent direct marketing. Those two areas are a lot more interesting than the devolution of Social Media into direct marketing. Social network connectivity is becoming the post-modern email newsletter.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

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Lead Generation 120

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AUGUST 22, 2007

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Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 21, 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. If you cant do that, your brilliant lead generation plans and tactics wont matter. Create content thats relevant for each stage of the buying cycle.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 2, 2006

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Lead Nurturing 120

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AUGUST 15, 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. Meet experts; mingle with your peers; and discover new data, strategies, and tactics (includes search, podcasting, email & microsites).

B to B 120

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 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. Each year, it seems, a few hot new lead generation tactics get lots of media attention. Do you rely on a minimum of tactics, maybe to save a dollar?

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Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 2, 2010

The old email marketing strategy of batch and blast or spray and pray is no longer effective. However, there’s no denying the low cost of email marketing. Therefore B2B and industrial marketers continue to favor email marketing over other direct marketing channels.

Email Marketing 60

Email Marketing Planning Web 2.0 BtoB 60

markempa

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. The content flows logically, escalating from fundamentals to tactics and development." " Read the entire summary and review.

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APRIL 5, 2006

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Demand Generation Agencies 120

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JUNE 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 mean, come on. mean, come on.

PR 120

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MARCH 2, 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. MB) Whats the proper role of marketing? What tactics work and which dont? MB) Whats the proper role of marketing? Who should do what?

Segmentation 120

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JUNE 7, 2005

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Lead Generation 120

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markempa

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. Act like a good financial manager - Your lead generation efforts should include a portfolio of tactics that you apply consistently over time.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

MARCH 8, 2006

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Webcast 120

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JANUARY 3, 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. Though there are scores of books on direct marketing, branding, advertising, marketing tactics, PR, varied sales approaches, cold calling, etc.,

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 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. from FreshSqueezedMarketing I saw an interesting link to a Marketing Sherpa study on Lead Scoring by Brian Carroll on his B2B Lead Generation Blog.

Lead Qualification 120

Lead Qualification Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JULY 5, 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. The variety tactics we use now different but the overall process of selling ideas is virtually the same.

Lead Generation 120

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

I’ve been in marketing or advertising (online or otherwise) for 20 years. He talks to people about riding his bike to work, the ladies in his office, events going on in South Portland, stuff like that. Just good ol' direct marketing principles, describe my problem like you know me and get me to trust you.

Social Media 121

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markempa

OCTOBER 28, 2005

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Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 13, 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 If you dont have this new playbook your competitors will.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

Most orgnisations and agencies are still very tactical across the board. Most orgnisations and agencies are still very tactical across the board. Maybe better characterized as the defining difference between looking at social media as a strategy or a tactic. And the PR world is riven with tactical behaviors.

PR 160

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

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. Click image to enlarge) Are there any tactics/modalities that Im missing? Click image to enlarge) Are there any tactics/modalities that Im missing?

Lead Generation 120

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JANUARY 25, 2006

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Lead Generation 120

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

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Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

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. It will definitely help you budget, forecast, and benchmark your marketing results.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Report 120

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic. That is, “social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic.&# At the same time, word of mouth marketing IS important, and effective.

Social Media 147

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MAY 25, 2005

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. Cullinane asserts that we can manage word-of-mouth just as we would any other lead generation tactic.

Word of Mouth 120

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

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. So rather than go on a screed about it, I thought Id share some tips on what Ive learned from promoting dozens of web events. The results.

Webcast 120

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JULY 11, 2005

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. Marketers must remember that were in charge of controlling what is measured.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

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. Act like a good financial manager - your lead generation efforts should include a porfolio many tactics that you apply consistently over time.

Lead Generation 120

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MAY 9, 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. With the same tactics and budget as the previous year, return on investment was 120 percent greater than before.

Lead Generation 120

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Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

link] cdebie RT @jaybaer: Social Media is the Servant of Strategy, Not the Master [link] [link] Paul Williams Social media is the marketing magic bullet right now. Totally agree, social media tactics are the result of a strategy that indicates social media venues are where your customers are!

Social Media 134

Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Marketing & Strategy 134

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Last week, I interviewed three men that are helping create an all-new field of marketing and customer service – the emerging discipline of influence mining. Influence mining makes the old school, direct marketing notions of sorting consumers by purchase history seem dinosaurian by comparison. It’s in our DNA.

Paid Content 133

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 133

markempa

FEBRUARY 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. What can marketing do to help? Whats the proper role of marketing and sales in these plans? What tactics work and which dont?

Lead Generation 120

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NOVEMBER 1, 2003

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. Strategy vs. Tactics – what’s going on? Strategy vs. Tactics – what’s going on? Listen to lead generation interview (File size is 1.48

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