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? Become a thought leader ! So everyone cant be one.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

" Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge. Personally I am very fond of strawberries and cream; but I find that for some strange reason fish prefer worms. " Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge.

Lead Generation 120

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 26, 2010

When you think about the search behavior of the average person online – we are mostly conditioned to search in very routine ways like pulling up a Google search page, using the toolbar in your browser etc. 10 BtoB Marketers Predictions for 2010 Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions.

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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

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

There, I offer some thoughts on organizing and providing open access to more of your web content to successfully improve your lead generation success. There, I offer some thoughts on organizing and providing open access to more of your web content to successfully improve your lead generation success.

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

« Peformance Measurement, Corporate Culture and the CMO | Main | 2 New RSS Feeds for the B2B Lead Generation Blog » Blueprint for Personal Lead Generation Success Do you generate your own leads? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 As you know it doesnt always stay that way.

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markempa

APRIL 6, 2006

« Best Practices in Demand Generation | Main | Personal lead generation tools » Lead generation with Podcasts The audience for podcasts is tiny, when compared to other marketing mediums, but growing especially, in the context of the complex sale. Short interviews with thought leaders and industry experts.

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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. Brian Carroll and others extended the conversations so I thought I’d revisit the topic with some more thoughts. Every salesperson loves leads.

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markempa

AUGUST 22, 2007

random… Okay this is off the top of my head: I’m the oldest of three I disliked writing until I started blogging (nearly 5 years ago) Seriously thought about being a musician / song writer I love books and Im a voracious reader My "too read" pile of books is still 3 feet high! " Let me see. Ardath, thanks for the tag.

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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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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markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

An excellent way to reach them is by developing thought leading (educational) content in the form of podcasts. If you provide your prospects with high quality thought leading content as part of your lead nurturing process , then you will find that your prospects are calling you first when they are ready to buy.

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markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

Early-stage leads - those who are not ready to speak to a sales person yet – can be developed further with an effective lead nurturing program. Early-stage leads - those who are not ready to speak to a sales person yet – can be developed further with an effective lead nurturing program.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

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

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

How does podcasting help you communicate more directly, and more personally, with your audience? How has podcasting helped you establish and reinforce your thought leadership platform? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

" I asked him where he thought the breakdown was happening and he said, "my sales team. Personally, Ive never seen closed-loop feedback suddenly erupt as a result of software. I asked him where he thought the b. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

A lead nurturing program can leverage existing investments that you have made in other marketing tactics such as events, white papers, contributed articles, or any other thought leading content. The workhorse of business-to-business direct mail is still the one-page, personalized letter sent in a #10 envelope.

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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markempa

JANUARY 23, 2005

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

John concludes, "The result is that there are fewer pundits and thought leaders writing about B2B marketing, resulting in fewer links to those early adopters who do write about business marketing techniques. " Personally, I think the reason B2B marketing receives less attention comes down to time and momentum.

Social Media 120

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markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Lead Generation 120

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Hinge Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2013

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. Today’s modern marketers engage effectively by using the concepts of personalized content to match ‘offers’ to ‘interests.’

Marketing & Strategy 48

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Eloqua Work Management 48

markempa

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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Generation 120

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

This is a series of articles from various thought leaders in the B2B marketing industry based around the question "Wh. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Do you think a typical marketer or sales person (who isnt a good “networker” already) can build relationships and generate sales leads for their company from a social networking tool? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Why or why not?

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markempa

JULY 28, 2006

Their results show that thought-leading content thats educational in nature performed best as a call to action. MarketingSherpa: Best & Worst Lead Generation Offers for 2006 If youre interested, I also highlight how thought leading content influences the lead generation process here and here.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JANUARY 24, 2006

» The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses According to John Jantsch , small businesses have a decided advantage [over big companies] to do highly personal marketing. The bigger an organization gets, the harder it is to be highly personal. The bigger an organization gets, the harder it is to be highly personal.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

In the show, you’ll hear from thought leading experts on a variety of marketing and lead generation topics. In the show, you’ll hear from thought leading experts on a variety of marketing and lead generation topics. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

I never thought of it that way until I read this compelling e-book by Ardath Albee. I never thought of it that way until I read this compelling e-book by Ardath Albee. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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Lead Generation CRM Work Management Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 9, 2007

In a complex sale, my experience is, most of the selling actually happens when the sales person isnt there. In a complex sale, my experience is, most of the selling actually happens when the sales person isnt there. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 9, 2007

You need to examine each lead ask if they are " sales ready " meaning they are ready to speak to a sales person. They are seeking education and information but would rather not talk to a sales person yet. You need to examine each lead ask if they are " sales ready " meaning they are ready to speak to a sales person.

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markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

During this podcast, I share my thoughts on how to use technology tools like podcasts, blogs and RSS for new business development and lead generation. During this podcast, I share my thoughts on how to use technology tools like podcasts, blogs and RSS for new business development and lead generation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Work Management 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

BtoB Online: E-mail testing MarketingSherpa just released their annual report on e-mail marketing. BtoB Online: E-mail testing MarketingSherpa just released their annual report on e-mail marketing. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Relevance Resources B2B Marketing 120

markempa

AUGUST 1, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

« State of the Art Lead Tracking | Main | Blueprint for Personal Lead Generation Success » Peformance Measurement, Corporate Culture and the CMO Yesterday, I met with the CEO, CMO and CSO at a top 500 software company. Sam Decker wrote some great thoughts on this topic a while back. Seems like common sense - doesnt it?

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