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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Are we considering the larger implications of social media on the organization as it relates to employee adoption, customer service, product development and innovation? 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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MLT Creative

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

October 2-3, PodCamp Philly 2010 Philadelphia, PA: This event is targeted to audio and video podcasters, bloggers, social media enthusiasts, professionals and hobbyists, musicians, marketers, and people who want to understand more about the new media space.

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The Point

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

And to the extent you rely on telemarketing exclusively, your lead management will be less effective and your sales productivity will suffer. I only recently came across the results of research published late last year by Leads360 , a leading provider of hosted (SaaS) solutions for managing sales leads.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

Related Posts: The New Marketing Accountability Lead Generation Programs That Work B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011 11 Reasons Why Outbound Telemarketing Programs Fail How To Align Marketing With Sales About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

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JUNE 3, 2010

Too often we grab the latest product brochure, sales presentation or case study and post it online. Instead create personas of people that buy your solutions or products. Michael Brenner Jun 3 2010 Ryan, Thanks for your comments. Stay away from arbitrary boundaries like SIC codes and Revenue range or employee size.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The curious and cautious B2B buyers B2B buyers are curious about how a product can make life easier and business better; however, they are also more cautious when making purchases because a mistake can be costly both for the company and their career. Each B2B customer will be thinking about products in the context of his or her own position.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The curious and cautious B2B buyers B2B buyers are curious about how a product can make life easier and business better; however, they are also more cautious when making purchases because a mistake can be costly both for the company and their career. Each B2B customer will be thinking about products in the context of his or her own position.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2010

Using social media as a direct response vehicle - The reason for much of the success from B2C marketers is that the majority of their products are impulse purchases (i.e. 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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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I started in sales, then moved into product management with P&L responsibility. Finally, take a poll: ask marketers if they can a) recite the company’s 30-second elevator pitch on why a prospect should pick them vs the competition b) demo their product c) talk to a customer. Then ran marketing for 2 firms.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Blogs Influence On Buyers When asked “what is your likelihood to purchase a brand, product or service from these information sources?&# 42% reported that blogs influence their purchase behavior. Or from consumer to consumer to relay needed information on products and services. Michael Brenner Nov 11 2010 Thanks Andrew!

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Outbound marketing included trade shows, seminar series, email blasts to purchased lists, internal cold calling, outsourced telemarketing, and advertising. Outbound marketing is when a marketer reaches out to people to see if they're interested in a product. It is costly and the ROI is much lower than inbound marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

It can include 140 character tweets, photos, brief product updates or FAQs. Context: this is important because some traditional marketing assets like white papers or product demos do not perform very well in social media. All the best, Steve O Michael Brenner Sep 16 2010 Hi Steve, thanks for your comments. The reason is context.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

It’s about how customers relate to one another in the context of brands and how those brands, companies, products and people relate to customers … It’s an experiential, holistic concept that we have deconstructed and reconstructed to map to brand value.&# They want a product that exemplifies a need.

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Everything Technology Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2010

When considering outbound marketing tactics such as telemarketing, direct mail and print advertising, the majority of B2B organizations are either not changing or decreasing budgets. this year over 2009. It looks like we are bouncing back from the recession compared to last year when tech companies slashed marketing budgets by over 8%.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Think about the entire lifecycle from new product ideas all the way to customer retention. For example, effective demand generation with high quality content that meets customer needs will produce awareness and will drive consideration of your product. Or to create a plan with only your team’s objectives in mind.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2010

They are looking for companies to be transparent and responsive in their interactions, to provide valuable content and even expecting to be asked for product and service improvement ideas. by Michael Brenner, July 13, 2010 Related Posts: Finding The Time To Tweet or Blog?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 24, 2010

These chats can also allow a brand/product to create significant social capital. Share: Read more from Social Media B2B Marketing , Content Marketing , Marketing Innovation , Social Media , Social Media Campaigns 3 Comments Post a comment Martine Hunter Aug 25 2010 Great post Brian. All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 16, 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 16, 2010 8 Subscribe What Is The Future Of The Social Media Role? Michael Brenner Dec 16 2010 Thanks Tom.

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DECEMBER 16, 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 16, 2010 8 Subscribe What Is The Future Of The Social Media Role? Michael Brenner Dec 16 2010 Thanks Tom.

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MAY 3, 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 May 4, 2010 7 Subscribe Why am I in Marketing? Michael Brenner May 16 2010 Thanks Barb. And the truth is far from it.

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MAY 3, 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 May 4, 2010 7 Subscribe Why am I in Marketing? Michael Brenner May 16 2010 Thanks Barb. And the truth is far from it.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Rose Dec 1 2010 Lots of good points here, Michael. Michael Brenner Dec 1 2010 Hi Diane and thanks for your comment! Michael Damphousse Dec 2 2010 Looking forward to our session! Michael Brenner Dec 2 2010 Thanks Michael. Mark William Schaefer Dec 3 2010 Excellent article Michael. Hope it’s great!

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AUGUST 10, 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 10, 2010 15 Subscribe Whatever Happened to Marketing Strategy? Will Deacon Aug 11 2010 Great post.

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AUGUST 10, 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 10, 2010 15 Subscribe Whatever Happened to Marketing Strategy? Will Deacon Aug 11 2010 Great post.

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Smashmouth Marketing

MARCH 1, 2011

Here are four things you, as a Sales Manager, need to give your team if you want to get more production out of them: 1. They'll feel supported, and a supported rep is a productive rep. That's what having impossible sales goals are like.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

Now I could argue that you need a great product to solve a real customer need: you need some awareness in the marketplace to prove you are “in the game”, you need a website that acts as a viable “store front” for your business, and of course you need great service and support after the sale to keep customers satisfied. Ask your partners.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 26, 2012

Outbound telemarketing The telephone is the Swiss Army knife in the B-to-B marketer’s backpack: a flexible, personal, dependable resource with infinite applications. The DMA’s 2010 Response Rate Report reported a healthy 1.68% response rate to B-to-B prospecting letter mail and 2.18% to its cheaper cousin, postcard mail.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Guys writes, “The backbone of traditional marketing has long been the 4Ps: product, pricing, placement and promotion. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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Lake One

MAY 23, 2019

In the book, Godin labeled most strategies at the time as Interruptive Marketing, which took the form of advertisements in magazines or on the radio or television, unanticipated telemarketing calls, or annoying internet pop-ups. Phone – telemarketing & SMS marketing. Broadcast – TV & radio. Digital Marketing.

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Mac writes, "When searching for leads for selling your products or services, you want to find those companies who have a problem for which you have the solution. Mac writes, "When searching for leads for selling your products or services, you want to find those companies who have a problem for which you have the solution.

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markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

Outsource podcast production or do-it-yourself Hints and tips for marketers to start podcasting for lead generation Listen to podcast now (MP3 22 min 5.6 Outsource podcast production or do-it-yourself Hints and tips for marketers to start podcasting for lead generation Listen to podcast now (MP3 22 min 5.6

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markempa

JULY 16, 2007

from SalesFish Advertising just isnt very good at selling anything, except low cost commodity products. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

To develop an effective lead generation program, you need a process that identifies decision makers along with their sphere of influence before you can initiate a productive conversation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MARCH 21, 2006

During two years of research, Reichheld discovered, that the answer to this basic question, Would you recommend our products/services to a business peer?, During two years of research, Reichheld discovered, that the answer to this basic question, Would you recommend our products/services to a business peer?,

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

Once you understand why clients chose your products or service you can tailor your message around the needs you solve. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

There are more protections for tangible products but not many for service based business, which most companies are evolving to anyway. My skeptical coffee companion had a schotoma (blind spot) because his viewpoint came from a product driven, B2C, branding perspective. You cant even keep all of your people indefinitely.

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