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

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

" Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge. Her article summarizes some new research by the Association of National Advertisers in conjunction with Marketing Management Analytics.

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JANUARY 4, 2006

If youre planning any type of event marketing, Ruth Stevens new article on MarketingProfs.com is a great place to start. Her book, Trade Show & Event Marketing , is definitely worth checking out too. If youre planning any type of event marketing, Ruth Stevens new article on MarketingProfs.com is a great place to start.

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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.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders. Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders.

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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?

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AUGUST 16, 2006

« Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 | Main | Article: Why Most B2B Websites Fail To Convert Sales Leads » E-books: A Hip and Stylish Younger Sibling to the Nerdy Whitepaper If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are a reader of other blogs. So “get hip” and read this article.

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markempa

JANUARY 23, 2006

« Improve your online sales lead tracking | Main | The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses » Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line This article is a little hard to read if you arent up on buzzwords. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

In this month’s issue of Target Marketing , I wrote the cover article on " What’s a Lead? This article also emphasizes the critical role that the (often overlooked) phone plays in the lead qualification process. In this month’s issue of Target Marketing , I wrote the cover article on " What’s a Lead?

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markempa

MAY 13, 2007

Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. 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

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

« Lead Generation Summit Notes | Main | Podcast: How to Nurture Leads » Dont Depend on Technology To Fill the Sales/Marketing Chasm I found this article by Janet White, author of Buying Right: Vendor and Software Selection on CRM Guru interesting.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

I read a good article on " What’s Wrong With Social Media For B2B Marketing " by John Miller who also writes the Modern B2B Marketing blog. Johns article highlights something most of us in B2B marketing have come to accept. Johns article highlights something most of us in B2B marketing have come to accept.

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AUGUST 18, 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! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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.

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AUGUST 24, 2007

I also passed along this recent article " Closed Loop Marketing " by Greg Anderson. 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

JUNE 14, 2006

« New Book: Lead Generation for the Complex Sale is officially released | Main | PR Has New Rules for Reaching Buyers Directly » Why Most B2B Sites Fail to Convert Sales Leads Most people coming to your website arent coming to your website to buy. They are coming to your site for information.

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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.

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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.

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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! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2006

But, Scott Masons article in DM News , written primarily for B2C marketers, illustrates an important truth for us all: Lead generation isnt just about instant gratification. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Related Article: BtoB Magazine: Unisys gets boost from good data I recommend you start by collecting all of your existing in-house marketing lists into one place. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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.

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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.

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« One-to-one lead generation for B2B companies | Main | Website Landing Pages impact Lead Generation results » Strategize to get more referral leads This article is a good reminder that our personal connections with our existing customers are an excellent source of future business via referrals.

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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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 His brief mention created a noticeable spike in visitors.

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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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 based sales qualifying service InTouch Inc.,

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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. " The BtoB article concludes, "In the end, word-of-mouth is only effective if it complements strong, traditional marketing techniques.

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APRIL 6, 2006

A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Bannans article examines how John Costigan Cos. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Bannans article examines how John Costigan Cos. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Ideas or tips of the day.

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markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

MB) Also, an interesting article " Its Not Too Late To Start Blogging (But It Will Be Soon) ,"was just published on RainToday.com by Larry Bodine. MB) Also, an interesting article " Its Not Too Late To Start Blogging (But It Will Be Soon) ,"was just published on RainToday.com by Larry Bodine.

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markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

I liked the collaboration tips in Sherri Leopards article, " Five Steps to Connect Marketing to Sales, and Sales to Financial Results " in MarketingProfs.com. I liked the collaboration tips in Sherri Leopards article, " Five Steps to Connect Marketing to Sales, and Sales to Financial Results " in MarketingProfs.com.

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

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markempa

JULY 27, 2005

Heres a link to her free articles. Heres a link to her free articles. 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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

I explain more in my article, " Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing ," on RainToday.com. I explain more in my article, " Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing ," on RainToday.com. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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 is referring to an article about generating leads from SalesMasterWorld.

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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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