Sales Engine

AUGUST 2, 2017

The Fallacy of the Linear Buying Process Most marketing and sales leaders in the business-to-business world know that customers now direct the buying process. Previously, sales representatives controlled what prospects could learn, when, and from whom.

Lead Ranking 168

Lead Ranking Case Studies Case Study Marketing Qualified Leads 168

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 11, 2013

The report also does a “deep dive” into organic search, paid search, and social media metrics. BtoB Research Defining the Modern Marketer. BtoB Research, in coordination with Eloqua, surveyed hundreds of online marketing professionals to uncover the core competencies of Modern Marketers. View the full report.

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report Research B2B Marketing BtoB 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2005

Main | Research confirms that B2B Companies Continue to Struggle with Lead Generation and Follow-up » Word-of-mouth marketing gets BtoB people buzzing I just heard that I was quoted in BtoB Magazine on word-of-mouth marketing (WOM). Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth BtoB Buzz WOM 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? Well, this may be true, but social.

Social Media 120

Social Media Lead Generation B2B Marketing Social Marketing 120

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 23, 2011

You want to target micro-segments where people think about buying auto insurance. We know that people buy auto insurance when they buy a car. Using social data, we have discovered that people tend to think about auto insurance when their kids are going to prom. Social Media – the Next Frontier!

Media 100

Media BtoB Paid Search Agency Social Media 100

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 24, 2009

Yesterday’s BtoB Leading Edge, Demand Generation in the Digital Age was a great way to make sure your organization’s demand generation programs are best-in-class.      Social media is not going away and needs to be embraced by ALL marketer s. Social media was mentioned a lot during the show.

Demand Generation Agencies 48

Demand Generation Agencies BtoB Demand Generation Demand 48

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New Graphics and Refined Research Weve just updated the Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator with some hot new graphics, and refined value quantification research and analytics. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

ROI 40

ROI Social Media Marketing Budget Budget Programs 40

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011 Social Media ROI a Requirement for 2011 With social media spending continuing to increase this year, CMOs are being tasked to justify the investment. Rising dramatically for 2011 is the quantification of conversion and revenue as a result of social media efforts.

ROI 40

ROI Social Media Budget Programs Marketing Budget 40

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 21, 2013

Think about what that means in B2B buying cycles, where multiple individuals are impacting the decision making process. Engagement metrics provide guidance to how well are message is resonating with an audience in short term, and whether your content efforts are being accepted in social media circles. People Are The Regulators.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing SEO Marketing Automation Services Ad brokers 120

Vision Edge Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2013

This metric is increasingly important given the brand impact of social media, word of mouth, social networks, etc. Recently we’ve been asked about measuring brand equity.

Word of Mouth 100

Word of Mouth WOM Allocation Lead Scoring 100

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. Some of the leads are “hot” and ready to buy while others are long-term and need nurturing. 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

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

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2013

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. Storytelling through content marketing, blogs, social media & more.

Twitter 100

Twitter Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing 100

Writing on the Web

JULY 9, 2010

Just last week, BtoB Magazine Online reported that Dow Jones hired an online marketing company. will work with Dow Jones Local Media Group to make an exclusive online reputation management plan. You’ll be able to buy those with the peace of mind that no one will actually start a site devoted to lying about your hygiene!

Tips 100

Tips Ning BtoB Digg 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 26, 2010

This is why Google is so interested in buying apps like Yelp or launching their own phone like Nexus One since they realize this is the year mobile search really takes off and if they just stick to browser based search their overall share will diminish. Related posts: Social Search could it be a Google Killer? Email this to a friend?

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Google Mobile Advertising B2B Thought Leadership 100

markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

The DMA report found that the phone and e-mail produced the highest response rates respectively—among direct marketing media channels in terms of generating leads. The DMA report found that the phone and e-mail produced the highest response rates respectively—among direct marketing media channels in terms of generating leads.

Response Rate 120

Response Rate Lead Generation BtoB Telemarketing 120

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 17, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011 Value Selling Tools and the Buying Lifecycle With two economic downturns in the past ten years, buyers are more frugal than ever, demanding that each investment help them do-more-with-less, provide a bottom-line impact, and deliver superior value. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

Budget Programs 40

Budget Programs Marketing Automation Services Enterprise Management ROI 40

Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 29, 2010

As a result, most BtoB marketers tend to credit sales-ready leads to the last marketing touchpoint. The “Mapping Marketing to the Transforming Buying Process,” report released by DemandGen Report revealed serious disconnects. The report was based on a survey of over 70 BtoB marketers and was conducted by Genius.com.

B2B Marketing 60

B2B Marketing Top of Funnel BtoB Peer-to-peer 60

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

After 9 years of Search Engine Marketing – I think it is safe to say any keyword you are going to buy is maxed out when it comes to the Google AdWords auction process. And as more people find out about this gem of an advertising experience CPC and CPM prices will continue to march upward – I have already begun to see this in my own ad buys!

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising B2B 100

The Effective Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking The Danger of Email Marketing Benchmarks A recent article from BtoB Online about email deliverability reminded me of how dangerous this whole thing of email marketing deliverability numbers can be. United States License.

Advertising Benchmark 100

Advertising Benchmark Work Management Marketing Management Planning 100

markempa

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

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads BtoB 120

markempa

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

Industrial Marketing Today

MARCH 8, 2011

Building a thriving online community around your social media strategy takes a lot of hard work. 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. In “Who says engineers don’t know how to have fun?”

Communities 60

Communities Peer-to-peer BtoB Sales Qualified Leads 60

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Sirrius Decisions projects that penetration of marketing automation systems will increase from less than 10% in 2005 to more than 50% of BtoB marketers by 2015. As many others have noted, the rise of social media and the explosion of online content has fundamentally altered the b2b sales process.

Manticore 100

Manticore Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Marketing Automation 100

markempa

JUNE 8, 2007

« 10 Lead Generation (Prospecting) Tips for Sales People | Main | The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation » Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott Before the Internet and social media tools, companies could only communicate through the filter of advertising or media ink placed by a PR firm.

PR 120

PR Rules Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

« Now Announcing the "Start With A Lead" Podcast Show | Main | Your questions answered on Lead Generation via Podcasts » On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs Would you buy this business card? When you buy a list of names, you are basically buying business cards on a list.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Marketing should nurture leads via a relevant and consistent dialog with prospects, regardless of their timing to buy. Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

ViewPoint

JUNE 28, 2012

Rich earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, and he’s twice been named to BtoB Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential people. Social Media Mantra: Listen First. Below, you can read highlights from our discussion or use the links to start the video from different parts of the conversation. Then Speak.

Marketing Automation Services 120

Marketing Automation Services Planning Allocation CMO 120

Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 14, 2010

Here are seven content marketing strategies that you can use to engage your prospects and move them forward in their buying cycle. Customize them to suit your particular product line, which makes it much easier to specify and buy your valves. BTW, it recently won BtoB Magazine’s BtoB Social Media Awards 2010 in the blog category.

Webinar Metrics 60

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Product 60

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

« E-books: A Hip and Stylish Younger Sibling to the Nerdy Whitepaper | Main | Lead Generation for the Complex Sale Listed Among BtoB Magazine’s Best Marketing Books » Article: Why Most B2B Websites Fail To Convert Sales Leads Check out a new article that I wrote for RainToday , called “ Why Most B2B Web Sites Fail to Convert Sales Leads.”

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

Im a big proponent of educational marketing, because it allows you to reach people early in their buying process. Just remember, they should be EARLY in their buying process ! During each call your goal is to be a trusted advisor, and not simply focused on whether they are ready to buy. Ask why they downloaded the white paper.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Today, the customer split is 55/45 in favor of B2B clients Read the full case study on BtoB Online at [link] Case study #2: Driving qualified traffic and growing in-house list using emails with videos links Business challenge: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Social Media with Email Marketing – is it the Super Combo?

Email Marketing 60

Email Marketing Planning Web 2.0 BtoB 60

Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2013

Social media, mobile, and digital channels are enabling a constant stream of connectivity. The report underscores research from a comprehensive survey created in conjunction with BtoB Magazine , and explores the skills and technologies marketers need to optimize ROI initiatives. The first is typical demographics.

Marketing Strategy 48

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Eloqua Work Management 48

MLT Creative

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

BtoB Magazine recently presented a webinar that spoke to this phenomena, called, “From Caveman to Customer: What the Evolution of Storytelling Means to Marketer.” Social capital bridges social ties you never would have had — and thus provides you with opportunities to access information, resources and, of course, prospects!

B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies BtoB Skype 40

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 10, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 10, 2010 15 Subscribe Whatever Happened to Marketing Strategy? But you are smart.

Marketing Strategy 100

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning Paid Search Agency 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 10, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 10, 2010 15 Subscribe Whatever Happened to Marketing Strategy? But you are smart.

Marketing Strategy 100

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning Paid Search Agency 100

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Integrate social media into your marketing automation to make social marketing automation (I like this one because Marketo kicks butt with B2B social media marketing.). Buying behavior has changed- make sure your marketing changes with it. BarbraGago : Enter into social media as a peer.

B2B Marketing 48

B2B Marketing Buyer Personas B2B Lead Scoring 48