markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Ive been using Typepad to power my blog since October of 2003 and I think its a super blogging tool. Ive been using Typepad to power my blog since October of 2003 and I think its a super blogging tool. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Thanks TypePad ! Thanks TypePad !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Features Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

" Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. " Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. 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

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

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

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Tactics Generation 120

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. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Ideas or tips of the day.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. Overall, social networking sites are proving to be great tools for job seekers and recruiting. And if not, should you start? Why or why not?

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

My post a few weeks ago, " On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards ," started an email exchange between me and Jeffrey Eisenberg on the subject. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2006

And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers. And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

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

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2009

With the B2B Virtual Edge Trade Show ending just minutes ago, I thought it would be great to share with everyone a summary of what participants said during the event. . ckburgess : Hotel websites are built around product |so are most BtoB websites | build around buyer personas instead. Think big, start small, move quickly!

B2B Marketing 48

B2B Marketing Buyer Personas B2B Lead Scoring 48

markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

« On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards | Main | On Lead Nurturing: Looking for a "hot" date? 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 Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Heres a summary of Michael Ortners eight points: 1. Understand the significance of your Web site. Use tagged URLs. Use tagged URLs.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Leads Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

If you dont have a analytics tool already, you should check it out. Research shows that the number one priority for B2B websites is lead generation. If you dont have a analytics tool already, you should check it out. Research shows that the number one priority for B2B websites is lead generation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Analytics Generation Google 120

markempa

MARCH 28, 2005

Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JULY 20, 2005

It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table. How about concentrating budget dollars on better measurement tools for sales and marketing, process mapping or outside services to qualify and manage leads and capture and report on results?

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet. I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet.

RSS 120

RSS Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 9, 2005

« Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool | Main | Why dont sales people update the CRM and what can be done about it? 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 Customer Surveys Peer-to-peer B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Ultimately, marketers are in the driver’s seat and need to take responsibility to prove their value by showing that marketing is not only an art but also it is a science. Ultimately, marketers are in the driver’s seat and need to take responsibility to prove their value by showing that marketing is not only an art but also it is a science.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Marketing Budget Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

To begin collecting trigger events, Id start with using free tools like the following: Technorati watchlists Google news alerts via email Yahoo! As your sophistication grows, you will be ready to look into third party tools that specialize in tracking trigger events. RSS feeds & via email Don’t try to do everything at once.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Leads 120

markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Analyze competitive information, and develop a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Improve relevance of sales tools and marketing materials with sales input. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Do your lead generation messaging align with your target audiences needs?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JULY 13, 2006

Also see: Using Thought Leading Content as a Lead Generation Tool Podcasts are a great way to share your thought leading content which is why I found this report by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann very compelling. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

APRIL 3, 2005

Show Agenda Why are landing pages such a hot topic? What low budget tools can we use to measure landing pages? Show Agenda Why are landing pages such a hot topic? What low budget tools can we use to measure landing pages? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Generation Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 10, 2005

Using Thought Leader Content as a Lead Generation Tool 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 Okay, lets get going.” Okay, lets get going.”

Sales Cycle 120

Sales Cycle Lead Generation B2B Sales Leads 120

markempa

JULY 7, 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

« Closing the loop to improve lead generation performance | Main | Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool » Process Mapping is an essential step to measuring Lead generation ROI Its been well documented that quality of collaboration between sales and marketing directly impacts ROI. This must be cross functional.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Process Generation 120

markempa

MAY 9, 2006

« Personal lead generation tools | Main | Podcast: The Innovative Marketer » Why CEOs Must Be Actively Involved in Lead Generation Jeff Thull, author of Mastering the Complex Sale , recently published an article, " Sales and The CEO ," that puts CEOs at the head of the sales department.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Activities Marketing Qualified Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 15, 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

Lead Generation Generation Work Management Leads 120

markempa

MAY 20, 2005

Secondly, experts - stay experts - by continually updating their knowledge of industry trends, information, key players, tools and ideas. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 You begin by being genuinely interested in their business. If you can be a good resource for their clients.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

Collect and Use Feedback Make sure you collect feedback both during and after the event via on-line survey tools like surveymonkey. Webinar/webcast resources HRmarketer.com Blog : Using Webinars as an Effective Marketing and PR Tool. Webinar/webcast resources HRmarketer.com Blog : Using Webinars as an Effective Marketing and PR Tool.

Webcast 120

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ViewPoint

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

But it’s only a tool. Too often, these days, I am hearing B2B marketers mouth claims like, ”We got this new [fill in the brand] automation tool, so now we can reduce headcount.” But it’s only a tool. But to get the right mix of strategy and tools, we need better integration. It can’t develop value propositions.

Marketing Automation Services 120

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Work Management Marketing Management 120

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

While social media is the flashy show horse of online marketing, email remains the solid workhorse. According to recent research , 92% of marketers consider email to be one of their “most important marketing tools” and 54% plan increased spending on it in the coming year. by BtoB Magazine. Email Marketing Tips and Tactics.

Marketing Budget 100

Marketing Budget Email Marketing Tactics Tips 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Media Affecting BtoB Buying Behavior by The Proactive Report. He also lists several tools to help track and monitor your brand reputation online. product photos, diagrams, infographics, trade show pics etc.), and how to leverage Flickr through blogs, articles, Facebook and other tools.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Optimization Paid Search Agency Tips 100

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JUNE 9, 2010

9 Social Listening & Tracking Tools - Marketing Genius Blog , May 7, 2010 Here is a list of 9 social media tracking and monitoring tools. 100 Tips for Trade Show Lead Generation - B2B Lead Generation Blog , May 11, 2010 Lead generation remains the top reason most companies exhibit at events and tradeshows.

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