The Point
JANUARY 17, 2019
Some years ago, our firm conducted a lead management audit for a technology client who was struggling to convert raw, inbound inquiries into sales qualified leads. During the audit, it became quickly apparent that one of the major issues was at the very front end of the lead qualification process. Click To Tweet.
The Point
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Do I need it in order to do lead nurturing?”. My answer: “It depends how you define “ lead nurturing ,” but technically: no, you don’t need marketing automation in order to nurture leads. It enables you to deploy lead nurturing programs that are more timely, relevant, and, ultimately, effective. Comments welcome.
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The Point
APRIL 1, 2014
One of the reasons for this under-utilization, and the inability of some marketers to deploy, for example, automated lead nurturing at every stage of the selling process, is resistance from the sales organization, and in particular, Inside Sales. Marketo creates task in CRM to remind BDR to call lead 1 week later. Wait 2 weeks.
The Point
APRIL 16, 2019
The key to determining at what point an expensive click becomes TOO expensive is understanding a few key data points: * Maximum Allowable Cost Per Lead (MACPL) * Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) * Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). Failure to Nurture Leads Correctly. In B2B search campaigns, an effective lead nurturing.
The Point
JANUARY 14, 2014
In my experience, most of the mental energy and strategic thinking around the practice of lead nurturing and lead management is usually applied to the goal of accelerating prospects through the sales process – from MQL to SQL, from SQL to Opportunity, and so on. And that lack of focus can be a big mistake. Probably not.
The Point
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
A client writes: “I notice you recommend both email AND phone follow-up to inbound leads from programs like content syndication. Our inside sales reps are fairly prompt about following up with all leads by phone. Our standard best practice is to have the email broadcast immediately upon the lead being imported into the CRM system.
The Point
MARCH 13, 2013
Studies show that responding to new sales leads promptly, literally within minutes, can have a dramatic impact on the rate at which those leads are qualified, and the speed at which they convert to opportunities and, ultimately, deals. Here are 3 keys to crafting a successful autoresponder strategy: 1. Don’t try to do too much.
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