markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

" As I wrote a while back in my post, " in defense of thought leadership ," there are just a few select thought leaders in every industry and field of study. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 So everyone cant be one. So everyone cant be one.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Research shows shows that if you require registration on your website to download content such as articles, white papers, studies or other "free" resources, you could be losing 75%-85% of your potential leads! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 21, 2005

« New and Improved Lead Nurturing Article | Main | Getting into big companies » New Lead Nurturing Webinar Startling as it may seem, recent research (and even studies from ten years ago) shows that longer-term leads (future opportunities), often ignored by salespeople, represent nearly 80% of potential sales.

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markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table. A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 13, 2006

They just announced the results of a joint research study on the emerging role of new media, particularly podcasts , on B2B technology purchase decisions. To learn more about the Emerging Media Series study visit, Podcast Study Report. To learn more about the Emerging Media Series study visit, Podcast Study Report.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa. I agree with all of the suggestions in the case study. If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa.

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markempa

JUNE 15, 2005

The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor." The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor."

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

MarketingSherpa published a great case study that explains how landing page design impacts lead generation results. BTW – every page is a landing page to search engines) The case study features, Ken Kornbluth, President MarketingPilot who says, "…People are really calling from our landing pages.

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markempa

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

This new case study by MarketingSherpa demonstrates the practical application of the halo effect. This new case study by MarketingSherpa demonstrates the practical application of the halo effect. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

They studied almost 200 business decision makers with the intention of understanding what it is like to be a buyer of your services. They studied almost 200 business decision makers with the intention of understanding what it is like to be a buyer of your services. Ive read both of them and they are terrific. Do you sell services?

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

A new study that was covered in BtoB Magazine showed that CMOs who are effective at measuring their marketing performance are more empowered. So after I read this study, Im left wondering. A new study that was covered in BtoB Magazine showed that CMOs who are effective at measuring their marketing performance are more empowered.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

eMarketer ). eMarketer ). eMarketer ). eMarketer ). Most outbound marketing spend is on telemarketing, followed by direct mail and trade shows. eMarketer ). .” Another 20% of both groups say they use social media, but in an ad hoc manner. iMedia Connection ). iMedia Connection ). Leaders West ).

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

A recent study found that sales people who came to be regarded as trusted advisors are 69% more likely to come away with a sale. A study by Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics, reports that recognition benefits go back to hunter gatherer societies of more than 10,000 years ago.

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group just completed a benchmarking study of best practices for pursuing online leads (registration required). KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group just completed a benchmarking study of best practices for pursuing online leads (registration required).

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

There are just a select few thought leaders in every industry and field of study. There are just a select few thought leaders in every industry and field of study. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 These so called thought leaders are just trying to edify themselves.

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markempa

MAY 28, 2005

Numerous studies show that companies (with complex sales) dont see increased revenue from getting their sales people more appointments. Numerous studies show that companies (with complex sales) dont see increased revenue from getting their sales people more appointments. In some cases, it will negatively impact revenue.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

3 items that should be in your 2010 email budget by BtoB Magazine. 2009 Email Marketing Metrics Benchmark Study by XDXY eMarketing Tips. by eMarketer. Find the answers to those questions and others here in more than two dozen of the best email marketing guides of the past year. Email Marketing Tips and Tactics.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

That means that sales must provide input to marketing (and marketing needs to accept and value the input) on the development of things such as sales collateral, white papers, case studies, articles, advertising, e-mail campaigns, value proposition development etc. as a joint team.

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markempa

MAY 18, 2005

According to studies, the single biggest issue for contemporary business-to-business marketers is effective lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Why did I write the book?

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markempa

AUGUST 1, 2006

According to studies, the single biggest challenge for contemporary B2B marketers is effective lead generation. Studies show that almost all efforts are wasted because sales doesnt follow up or they get lost or discarded. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

« Caution Sales: Hot Leads may burn you | Main | 10 things marketers will focus on in 2005 » Disciplined Lead Qualification improves sales performance Recent studies show that sales people want selling time more than sales leads. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Webinars, virtual events and other digital communications channels are driving trade shows and other live events to extinction, right? Nearly three-quarters of brand marketers still view live trade shows and conferences as either “very valuable” or “essential to doing business.” eMarketer ).

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Webinars, virtual events and other digital communications channels are driving trade shows and other live events to extinction, right? Nearly three-quarters of brand marketers still view live trade shows and conferences as either “very valuable” or “essential to doing business.” eMarketer ).

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