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Report: B2B Blogging Trends in 2011

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Tony Karrer and Tom Pick, founders of the popular B2B Marketing site B2B Marketing Zone just released a compelling report on B2B Blogging Trends in 2011. 2011 may be the year when B2B companies finally realize blogs are more than just a PR vehicle for propagating so-called thought leadership.

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Lead Generation Losing Out to Social Media? Not So Much.

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A recent industry study on Lead Management Optimization, conducted by CSO Insights and conducted in partnership with SMEI and Marketo , sheds insight on the relative budget marketing organizations are investing in areas such as lead nurturing, social media, and lead generation. Simply said: social media is not a budget category.

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DMA Webinar: Top 10 Tips for Lead Nurturing Success

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how to integrate social media into your lead nurturing strategy …. Wednesday, December 7, 2011. . • the top 5 questions to ask about your current lead management process …. • Top 10 Tips for Lead Nurturing Success. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET. The Webinar is free of charge to DMA members ($29 to non-members).

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Quick Tips for Lead Generation Success (Podcast)

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With the new year almost upon us, here’s a quick way to increase the effectiveness of your lead generation programs in 2011. Take 7 minutes out of your day to listen to the first part of a podcast I recorded recently with social media expert Steve Farnsworth about trends and best practices in B2B lead generation.

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Sorry, But “How Many Touches Does it Take to Make a Sale?” is No Longer a Valid Question

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Here’s Kathleen Schaub, now Vice President of the CMO Advisory Practice at IDC, interviewed back in 2011 : “The Internet and social media have triggered a turbulent change – the rich dialog has shifted online and away from the sales person. Today’s reality is a different world entirely. They often know more than sales people.