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OCTOBER 5, 2017

In the lead-up to an event, there’s a lot of email competition and it’s all too easy for recipients to hit the delete button. Use your inside sales people or a B2B telemarketing service to follow up on the phone. And isn’t that why you plan events in the first place? What do you do to ensure your events succeed?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2006

» Avoid wasting your Pay-Per-Click lead generation budget Thanks to Jim Berkowitz and his CRM Mastery E-Journal for pointing me to the MarketingProfs article, Five Proven Ways to Waste Money With Pay-per-Click Advertising by John Grant.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2006

« Reaching Decision Makers | Main | Lead generation with Podcasts » Best Practices in Demand Generation Sridhar Ramanathan, over at the Pacifical Group Blog , just published an article on the best practices demand generation.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. But I still wonder about the value of social networking tools for lead generation and business development that Wegerts article brings up.

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 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. « Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation | Main | Podcast: Tradeshow and Event Marketing with Ruth Stevens » Target Marketing: What’s a Lead?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

According the MarketingSherpa research , " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs." " Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

" The result was a special 36-page report with 10 all-new articles (mine included) aptly named "The One Piece Of Advice You Cant Generate Leads Without." This is a series of articles from various thought leaders in the B2B marketing industry based around the question "Wh. " I think youll find it valuable.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

MAY 8, 2006

prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call? The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Cold Calling Leads 120

markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

« Teleseminar on Selling to BIG Companies with Jill Konrath | Main | Marketing That Reaches Decision Makers In Big Companies » Macs Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation Success I liked the article, " A Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation ," by Mac McIntosh in Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

« Lead qualification and scoring for better leads | Main | Target Marketing: What’s a Lead? Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

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. Fellow e-Book author David Meerman Scott just wrote an article for MarketingProfs.com thats really helpful. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

A lead nurturing program can leverage existing investments that you have made in other marketing tactics such as events, white papers, contributed articles, or any other thought leading content. How do you build your library of relevant lead nurturing content? What can you send via email?

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

I traveled with Guy Maser VP of Marketing for GlobalSpec and I thought he had a great message about helping marketers get the most out of their internet lead generation investment. Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read.

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

« The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation | Main | Online Lead Generation and Management Strategies that Get Results » Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing As someone in B2B, do you feel left out of the social media buzz?

Social Media 120

Social Media Lead Generation B2B Marketing Social Marketing 120

markempa

JANUARY 23, 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 Budget Management Spending B2B Marketing 120

markempa

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

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Lead Generation B2B Sales 120

markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

» Marketing That Reaches Decision Makers In Big Companies I was quoted in an article on B-to-B marketing in Marketing News, a publication of the American Marketing Association. If youre doing marketing or lead generation for a complex sale, youll want to read it.

Sales Qualified Leads 120

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation B to B Paid Search Agency 120

markempa

MARCH 21, 2006

I wrote a post called, " Asking for referrals does more than Generate Leads ," based on the Harvard Business Review article, “The One Number You Need to Grow” by Frederick F. Jim Lenskold and Bill Lee just wrote a practical article on MarketingProfs which builds on Reichheldss research and ideas.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Peer-to-peer Lead Scoring 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. If marketing is a profitable activity, it still doesnt mean that what it is communicating to the universe of buyers is building the business. Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

« This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking | Main | Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line » Improve your online sales lead tracking I liked the lead tracking tips provided in Michael Ortners article, " Eight Ways to Improve your Online Lead Tracking ," on MarketingProfs.com.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Leads Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

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! " Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

I was recently interviewed on the subject for the article " Reaching the Decision Maker " by Scott Bekker, editor in chief of Redmond Channel Partner magazine. The article also features comments from my friends Mac McIntosh and Jill Konrath. The article also features comments from my friends Mac McIntosh and Jill Konrath.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

MARCH 2, 2006

« Podcast Segment 1: Selling to BIG Companies | Main | Generating Real Sales Leads from Tradeshow/Conferences » Consistent Lead Generation Pays Over Long Term In many ways, the disiplines of B2B and B2C marketing and lead generation are different.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration. The article is based on a recent white paper , as well as research by CSO Insights. The article is based on a recent white paper , as well as research by CSO Insights.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

Main | Getting your sales channel to really follow-up on sales leads » Embattled CMOs share strategies to improve marketing influence I liked todays article by Kate Maddox, " Embattled CMOs share strategies ," which gives highlights from the CMO Summit last month.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 120

markempa

AUGUST 18, 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

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation 120

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Sell More - bizjournals.com - Strategize to get more leads.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Word of Mouth Leads Lead 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2005

Richard Karpinski wrote the piece which, from what I can tell, is one the the first articles on WOM for B2B marketers. I wrote a post a while back you might want to check out, " Word of Mouth Marketing relies on reputation not branding."

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth BtoB Buzz WOM 120

markempa

MARCH 28, 2005

« Podcast: How Trigger Events improve Lead Generation | Main | New PDF Tracking Gives Us Pause » My Mention In Writers Digest Bob Bly mentioned me in a recent Writers Digest article. Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

I also passed along this recent article " Closed Loop Marketing " by Greg Anderson. I think Anderson does a nice job explaining some of different ways that closed loop marketing adds value and contributes to sales and marketing teamwork.

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

" I liked this article because touches on two points that Ive been writing and speaking about for some time. " I liked this article because touches on two points that Ive been writing and speaking about for some time.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Marketing Budget Lead Scoring 120

markempa

APRIL 6, 2006

A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Bannans article examines how John Costigan Cos. is using podcasts to generate sales leads and revenue for their sales training events. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Bannans article examines how John Costigan Cos. Ideas or tips of the day.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

MarketingProfs featured an article by Rob Engelman called, Seven Strategies for the New Year. The article is geared for individuals like sales people, entrepreneurs and professionals who have to do lead generation for themselves. MarketingProfs featured an article by Rob Engelman called, Seven Strategies for the New Year.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 29, 2005

« Marketing to Small-Medium Businesses Via IT Consultants & Resellers | Main | Marketing accountability and ROI Measurement » Improving Lead Generating And Conversion Rates I liked this article by Charlie Cook over at SalesMastersWorld. He writes, "Marketing is a lot like farming.

Conversion Rate 120

Conversion Rate Lead Generation Generation Conversion 120

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! They are coming to your site for information. Do you have your web site’s good content under lock and key?

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

JUNE 23, 2005

« B2B Marketing and PR Internship | Main | Improving Lead Generating And Conversion Rates » Marketing to Small-Medium Businesses Via IT Consultants & Resellers I was quoted in a special report by MarketingSherpas contributing Editor, Dianna Huff.

Advertising Mediums 120

Advertising Mediums Consulting Lead Generation B2B Marketing 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

This gives us a bit of marketing ESP (extra-sensory perception) to combine our shared knowledge from various mediums such as email newsletters. I explain more in my article, " Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing ," on RainToday.com. Plus, you can track many other elements as well.

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