Digital B2B Marketing

APRIL 30, 2012

In April Crain Communications, the publisher of BtoB Magazine, announced the creation of CrainsSocial , a new marketing services group offering social media solutions to marketers. Every provider will look to push the boundaries of your brand and marketing guidelines. Here are three of the key changes marketers need to make.

Advertising Agencies 100

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Agencies BtoB 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Last year I wrote about how some weeks are hard to top and how lucky I was to have launched my first book – Facebook Marketing for Dummies (Wiley) with my co-author Rich Krueger, and I was nominated for BtoB Marketing Magazine’s (a Crain’s publication) list of the Top 25 BtoB Marketers of the Year 2009. Not a shabby list.

BtoB 100

BtoB Work Management Advertising Agencies Social Media 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MAY 4, 2010

I was just reading BtoB Magazine ’s latest issue and an article called Publishers pin hopes on iPad caught my attention enough to blog about it. So as a publisher I would be gearing up my sales force to sell rich media page advertising on the iPad. Share this on Reddit. Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon.

Advertisements 100

Advertisements Advertising BtoB Digg 100

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JULY 16, 2007

to Generate and Follow Leads » Inquiry management and search marketing strategy BtoB Magazines Carol Krol interviewed Kevin Lee, executive chairman of Did-it Search Marketing on "Effective Search Strategies." Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Search Marketing 120

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JUNE 28, 2007

Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. New and innovative online marketing tactics help companies build their brand and generate leads online. 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

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NOVEMBER 22, 2006

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Response Rate 120

Response Rate Lead Generation BtoB Telemarketing 120

LeadSloth

APRIL 24, 2009

Adam Needles ‘ Propelling Brands blog ( @abneedles ). Adam – the former VP Marketing of the 451 Group – is finishing up a graduate project on marketing technology and publishes deep insights about marketing automation. Lately he has published 15+ thought leadership interviews that are extremely insightful.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation B2B Thought Leadership 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

A recent BtoB Magazine article by Carol Krol, " Copy this: Telemarketing big with Xerox " shows that, although the phone may not be as buzz worthy as other lead generation tools, it remains the backbone to successful lead generation. Reconnecting with past customers and leads. Qualifying inquiries from various sources.

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads BtoB 120

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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. " Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Marketing BtoB Lead Scoring 120

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2013

ExploreB2B – Explore B2B – A publishing platform for professionals. BtoBmagazine – BtoB Online – The resource for # marketing strategists. BtoBsocialmedia – BtoBSocialMedia (b2b) offers daily tips on using Twitter, Facebook and other social media to increase brand awareness and social influence.

Twitter 100

Twitter Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Social Media Strategists will become Chief Customer Officers – ok so you know I am also @Avaya_Support on Twitter so perhaps this is a closet fantasy for me but it may just come true – perhaps not this coming year but in years to come. Brand Advocates vs Brand Adversaries – it’s a Very Thin Line! Share this on Reddit.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising B2B 100

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JULY 10, 2006

« BeTuitive Publishing Book Review | Main | How Podcasts Impact B2B Purchase Decisions » Sales Leads Are Too Valuable For Sales People Alone David Meerman Scotts blog post, " Sales Leads Are too Valuable for Sales People ," is worth a read. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

Industrial Marketing Today

MARCH 8, 2011

A recent article by Paul Gillin ( @pgillin ) and published in BtoB Online , caught my attention because it talks about how engineers can have fun while doing serious business. The naming of the site is very clever branding in my opinion. Instead it found a genuine way to connect and engage with its customers.

Communities 60

Communities Peer-to-peer BtoB Sales Qualified Leads 60

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AUGUST 16, 2006

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Thought Leadership 120

Paul Gillin

JANUARY 24, 2013

New Book Explores Recent Epidemic Of Online Customer Assaults on Businesses. ‘Attack of the Customers’ Helps Marketers and Business Owners Manage and Prevent Reputation Threats Carried on Blogs and Social Networks. How to create a culture that puts customers first.

Press 50

Press Peer-to-peer Amazon BtoB 50

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Tech Media publishers have seen an exponential shift in buyer behaviour, recognizing that the B2B buying decisions these publications support are now Internet driven , and that buyers are in control of the buying cycle like never before - seeking trusted sources of diagnosis, advice and recommendations.

Interactive Marketing 40

Interactive Marketing Advertising Agencies BtoB Peer-to-peer 40

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JANUARY 23, 2005

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation BtoB B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 120

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OCTOBER 2, 2006

« Podcast: Marketing and Sales for Big Complex Selling (pt 3) | Main | White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers » Webinar: A Multimodal approach to Lead Nurturing for Complex Sales Join me for a complimentary webinar hosted by the American Marketing Association and sponsored by WebEx.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

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OCTOBER 11, 2006

« White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers | Main | Lead Generation for the Complex Sale » How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers Would you like to be more visible and generate sales leads on a limited budget? Become a thought leader ! Become a thought leader !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Generation 120

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APRIL 6, 2006

A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

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OCTOBER 22, 2005

Thanks to Carol Krol over at BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the report. Thanks to Carol Krol over at BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the report. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Tactics Generation 120

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MARCH 30, 2005

« New PDF Tracking Gives Us Pause | Main | Podcast: Landing Pages for Lead Generation » Word of Mouth Marketing relies on reputation not branding The premise of my post is that B2B marketing and B2C marketing are different. Our reputation leads others to make conclusions about our brand but our brand doesnt create our reputation.

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth Lead Generation WOM B to B 120

Paul Gillin

JULY 15, 2011

I haven’t had a chance to blog here lately because most of my writing is been on assignment for other publishers. In Why Brands Should Love Public Complaints , I make the case that your critics can be your strongest allies. Because a little negativity reinforces the validity of the positive comments you publish.

Case Studies 50

Case Studies Case Study Studies BtoB 50

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AUGUST 11, 2006

Congratulations to Debbie Weil, a recognized blogging expert, on her first offering, The Corporate Blogging Book: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know to Get It Right (Portfolio Publishing, 2006). Many companies are just getting started with using blogs to attract and engage their customers. I will post a review on Amazon soon.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

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NOVEMBER 18, 2005

For example, I get some numerous e-mails from companies that know me (in some cases Im their customer!) BtoB Online: E-mail testing MarketingSherpa just released their annual report on e-mail marketing. For example, I get some numerous e-mails from companies that know me (in some cases Im their customer!)

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Relevance Resources B2B Marketing 120

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JULY 10, 2006

« Closed Loop Feedback: The Missing Lead Generation Huddle | Main | Sales Leads Are Too Valuable For Sales People Alone » BeTuitive Publishing Book Review Each month, one of the folks over at BeTuitive Publishing writes a business book summary and review that is included in their newsletter and blog.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

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AUGUST 23, 2006

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

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OCTOBER 17, 2006

« How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers | Main | E-book: Why Naked CRM Doesnt Work » Lead Generation for the Complex Sale I recently did a phone interview on Lead Generation for the Complex Sale with Nettie Hartsock for Allbusiness.coms Must Read Business Books column. Whats your definition of lead generation?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Generation 120

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AUGUST 30, 2007

Start By Defining A Lead Roy Young , President with Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs All Sound And Fury, Signifying Nothing: Executing Your Lead Generation Plan Mike Schultz , Publisher, RainToday.com and Principal, Wellesley Hills Group B2B Sales Lead Success Checklist M.H.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

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JUNE 8, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

PR 120

PR Rules Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

The goal is not to try to buy the biggest list possible, but instead build the most relevant list possible based your ideal customer profile. 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. So where should you start?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

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JULY 11, 2005

Thanks to Kate Maddox and BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the upcoming 2005 Marketing Accountability Forum. " If the sales team is measured by their ability to bring in or grow customer relationships, then marketing should be measured on their ability to help the sales team get into the right opportunities (a.k.a.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI B2B Marketing BtoB 120

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

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MAY 8, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Features Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

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DECEMBER 6, 2006

That can make it harder to keep to a regular publishing schedule (ahem… you might have noticed that Debbies publishing schedule has been a bit irregular of late). That can make it harder to keep to a regular publishing schedule (ahem… you might have noticed that Debbies publishing schedule has been a bit irregular of late).

Newsletter 120

Newsletter Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 120

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JUNE 14, 2005

Main | Word-of-mouth marketing gets BtoB people buzzing » MarketingSherpas 10 Best Blogs for 2005: B2B Lead generation blog wins honorable mention again! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership B to B 120