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

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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.

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BtoB Work Management Advertising Agencies Social Media 100

ViewPoint

MAY 9, 2013

LinkedIn revamps contacts tool to boost relationship management. The LinkedIn Contacts tool that began for some select users could help marketers organize, maintain, and nurture business contacts. Via MediaPost Communications/Online Media Daily. Via ClickZ. Lead Generation Poses Biggest Challenge for B2Bs. Via eMarketer.

PointClear 120

PointClear B2B Marketing BtoB B2B 120

Sales Engine

AUGUST 2, 2017

The linear track of anonymous to marketing-qualified lead (MQL) to sales-accepted lead (SAL) to win or loss does not conform to the reality of the way BtoB purchasers shop and buy. Either way, prospects who showed promise by engaging with marketing are lost, simply because they weren’t ready to make a purchase.

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Lead Ranking Case Studies Case Study Marketing Qualified Leads 168

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.   Why?

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Demand Generation Agencies BtoB Demand Generation Demand 48

NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 19, 2010

BtoB Magazine, a national trade journal, recently conducted a survey of 400 B2B Marketers, and found that half of them were dissatisfied with the return on tweets. Twitter is like any social media strategy; the more time you put into it, and the more you learn how to use it to engage, the better your results will be. Related posts.

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Twitter B2B Marketing Effectiveness BtoB 100

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

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Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Search Marketing 120

ViewPoint

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Biographies of company contacts (OneSource). Crain’s BtoB magazine named Ruth one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Marketing. the HIMMS Media Group, and the Business Information Industry Association. Out-of-business indicator, plus credit rating and parent/subsidiary linkages (Salesforce.com).

Lead Ranking 120

Lead Ranking Marketing Management Salesforce.com Lead Scoring 120

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 21, 2013

Citing additional Forrester research, Mullen indicates that more than half of US online adults are already annoyed by the amount of advertising they see, and 37% would rather not be contacted by brands at all. This MarketingSherpa 2013 Marketing Analytics Benchmark Report chart outlines key social media metrics routinely tracked.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing SEO Marketing Automation Services Ad brokers 120

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

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

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

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

Walker Sands

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For a company to succeed, it needs to be seen as dependable by clients, partners, employees and the media. Finally, media coverage is crucial to helping a company gain clout in its industry and amongst peers. Over the years, Walker Sands has established relationships with media outlets that cover B2B industries. Be Strategic.

Peer-to-peer 40

Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership B2B BtoB 40

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact , recommends brewing up some off-season excitement around your seasonal business, including promoting customer success stories on your company blog or via social media and pushing out valuable content that engages customers year-round. Although your customers may expect seasonal sales/deals (i.e.,

Planning 120

Planning Marketing Budget BtoB Word of Mouth 120

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 7, 2010

Also, your thought leaders email address should be at the end of the summary area or in the contact field labeled “public&#. For a good example check out these searches for the terms Facebook Marketing and Social Media. 10 BtoB Marketers Predictions for 2010 Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions.

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Search Marketing Linkedin Optimization B2B Marketing 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

JULY 29, 2010

As a result, most BtoB marketers tend to credit sales-ready leads to the last marketing touchpoint. The report was based on a survey of over 70 BtoB marketers and was conducted by Genius.com. Johnson (GPJ). This tendency often neglects the other marketing channels that played a role in early stages of the purchase funnel.

B2B Marketing 60

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

markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Ive written that consistent, patient, long-term contact with sales prospects results in better ROI. Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration. This is an ongoing pattern for lead generation failure.

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B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads BtoB 120

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JULY 9, 2009

7 Tips on how B2B marketers can leverage social media - B2B Lead Generation Blog , June 29, 2009. Email and Social Media- 7 tips for getting the most out of your campaigns - Modern B2B Marketing , June 29, 2009. No patience for the ROI of Social Media discussion - Buzz Marketing for Technology , June 15, 2009. Top Other Items.

Social Media 40

Social Media Twitter Social Marketing B2B Marketing 40

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

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

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. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This! Share this on del.icio.us. Stumble upon something good?

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising B2B 100

markempa

OCTOBER 22, 2005

Telephone leads all media with the highest response rate of 5.53 Thanks to Carol Krol over at BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the report. Telephone leads all media with the highest response rate of 5.53 Thanks to Carol Krol over at BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the report. Dimensional mail was close behind at 5.28

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Tactics Generation 120

markempa

JANUARY 23, 2005

" 3 of the top 10 trends are: CMO scrutiny Efficacy measurement Better lead management Top Marketing Trends: 10 things marketers will focus on in 2005 FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation BtoB B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 120

Industrial Marketing Today

JANUARY 14, 2011

Build a larger base of loyal customers and spread the word via social media channels. They use the entire spectrum of content and social media marketing. This, theoretically, delivers customer contacts on targeted topics – leading to increased sales, as well as insight into future opportunities (technologies, developments, etc.).”.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing High Quality Lead Planning BtoB 60

markempa

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.

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Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

I have found marketers often overlook the lists and data they already have in search of new contacts rather than building upon relevant conversations. 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

markempa

APRIL 6, 2006

A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Leads 120

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

Paul Gillin

JANUARY 24, 2013

Decision-makers believe that social media has made managing crises more difficult and more expensive,” Gillin said. “We A popular speaker and writer, he has addressed more than 150 conferences and groups and published more than 200 articles about social media marketing since 2008. Contact information: Paul Gillin. 508-656-0734.

Press 50

Press Peer-to-peer Amazon BtoB 50

Paul Gillin

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Here are a few that I welcome into my inbox: Bulldog Reporter’s Daily ‘Dog – This e-mail arrives every morning packed with news and insight about the latest happenings in media and corporate communications. Marketing Charts – This is an invaluable daily digest of the latest market research in media and consumer behavior.

Direct Marketing 50

Direct Marketing BtoB Word of Mouth Conference 50

markempa

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

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

How do you go about finding those companies and how do you find the level of contacts you need from within the companies?" How do you go about finding those companies and how do you find the level of contacts you need from within the companies?"

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 120

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Pam is a marketing communications/social media manager and freelance blogger who loves Boston, photography, charity events, sushi, wine, and the Red Sox. Social media is a great inbound marketing tool that allows businesses and marketing teams to interact with prospects, cater to customers, promote their content, and yes, generate leads.

Social Media 28

Social Media Sales Qualified Leads Generation Media 28

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. 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 Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

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.” The internet has given us a new type of relationship we never would have had without it: online relationships. ” Online or Offline – It Doesn’t Matter!

B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies BtoB Skype 40