Lenny's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We networked aggressively on LinkedIn with our alma mater networks etc. We asked our angel investors and combed their LinkedIn networks. And if we sell to friends, they might buy it because they feel bad or whatever. They should buy it because they see value in it, and that’s how we’ll know it’s a good idea.

Ideal Customer Profiles 112

Ideal Customer Profiles CPO B2B Startups 112

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

After all, you need to be able to recognize a brand to trust and buy from it. Brand awareness creates a community that generates word of mouth buzz, ‘I love this product, and I know you will too.’ According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , the answer is yes. It is the bedrock of your sales funnel.

Brand Identity 131

Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy Eye-Tracking 131

Smashmouth Marketing

JULY 1, 2010

Does the sales team have the tools and information it takes to make prospects feel they are gaining value and in control of the buying cycle? Accelerate word of mouth marketing (WOM) - How many of you bought iPhones because someone let you hold it? Create tools, buzz and reasons for customers to bring you prospects.

Lead Ranking 100

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads WOM Word of Mouth 100

Outgrow

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

In fact, there are thousands of groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, Quora, and Reddit that cater to different kinds of audiences. Many of these groups are buzzing with discussions, debates, and conversations. This increases the chances of your giveaway/contest gaining more traction through the word-of-mouth.

Practices 52

Practices Best Practices Peer-to-peer Long Tail Marketing 52

accelerate agency

APRIL 12, 2023

Customer journey When organizations are considering buying a SaaS solution, it’s usually not a quick decision. Undertake intelligent referral marketing Referral marketing is like the digital equivalent of word of mouth advertising. Think about when you head to a site thinking of buying something.

Marketing Budget 52

Marketing Budget Paid Content Work Management Paid Search Agency 52

Outbrain

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There was pretty much only one way to buy or barter for the things you need: face to face among your immediate community. We now live in a digital age, and we can buy anything we want from anywhere in the world, without leaving home. For thousands of years, human civilization has been built around local commerce. Native advertising.

Advertisements 26

Advertisements Advertising Marketing & Strategy Word of Mouth 26

accelerate agency

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Referral marketing is like the digital equivalent of word of mouth advertising. It involves getting current customers to recommend your service to people they know, both privately through emails, or publicly on platforms like LinkedIn. Think about when you head to a site thinking of buying something. On-site content.

Paid Content 81

Paid Content Marketing Budget Work Management Paid Search Agency 81

Webbiquity

JULY 28, 2010

He’s a ClickZ columnist, frequent speaker, and has served on advisory boards for ad:tech and the Word of Mouth Marketing Association. Research shows that two out of three word-of-mouth conversations reference a brand, product or service—and these conversations are increasingly moving online through social media.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing Planning Media 100

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? B2B marketers may never have the same amount of buzz as those in B2C and thats okay.

Social Media 120

Social Media Lead Generation B2B Marketing Social Marketing 120

Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2017

The direct link between social media and a new customer might not always be as direct as a Google Adwords or media buying campaign. Instead of hoping and waiting for prospects or consumers to visit your website when they’re ready to buy, your brand will already be top of mind. How to Find the Information in Sprout.

Social Media 105

Social Media Paid Content Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 105

markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

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. Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog. I really enjoyed learning from his experience in the trenches.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

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 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog. Paul also writes the insightful Buzz Marketing for Technology Blog. 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 Leads Lead 120

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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

PR 120

PR Rules Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

Do you have to understand the customer buying cycle? Do you have to understand the customer buying cycle? 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 Whats your definition of lead generation?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Generation 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

LinkedIn – only if I have made a personal connection. When I personally want to engage with a company/professional, I typically follow on Twitter, sometimes Facebook at a later date (if I love their content), then ultimately email updates if available. I reserve email subscriptions for those I truly want to receive more from.

Social Media 135

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 135

markempa

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 « Why dont sales people update the CRM and what can be done about it?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership B to B 120

markempa

MAY 20, 2005

« Asking for referrals does more than generate leads | Main | Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff » Lead Generation via Industry Experts Proactively building relationships with industry experts is a powerful way to generate sales leads and positive word of mouth (WOM).

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Ive been using LinkedIn for several years because its geared more for business people. Ive been using LinkedIn for several years because its geared more for business people. 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

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

SoftwareCEO.com gives some good ideas on how to proactively generate more word-of-mouth leads in their "tip of the week" section (on their main landing page) 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 Word of Mouth Leads Lead 120

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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Features Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

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

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 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

MAY 9, 2007

Lead nurturing is all about having consistent and meaningful communication with viable prospects (those that are “a fit” for your solution) regardless of their timing to buy. It’s not “following-up” every few months to find out if a prospect is “ready to buy yet?” companys focus.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Nurturing ROI Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too. Thought leaders often do the following things; they write, speak, do research, analyze trends, and openly share insightful ideas with people (regardless of their timing to buy). What thought leadership content am I missing?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

I use podcasts and they are no doubt more “buzz” worthy than webinars. People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. Key question: Do you truly understand your potential customers buying process? Every potential customer will have a slightly different buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

« Lead Generation Summit Notes | Main | Podcast: How to Nurture Leads » Dont Depend on Technology To Fill the Sales/Marketing Chasm I found this article by Janet White, author of Buying Right: Vendor and Software Selection on CRM Guru interesting. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Lead Generation B2B Sales 120

markempa

AUGUST 22, 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MARCH 6, 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Thought Leadership 120

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

A key tenant of Modern B2B Marketing is that buyers will use search and the ready access to information to take control of the buying process – and as a result do not want to engage with Sales until they are much further along in the cycle. But this was not always true: Before Google (more than 10 years ago).

Lead Generation 48

Lead Generation Social Media Social Marketing Lead Scoring 48

markempa

AUGUST 30, 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

As Ive written before, Im a big proponent of educational marketing tools such as white papers because they allow you to reach people early in their buying process. Just remember, they should be EARLY in their buying process ! Just remember, they should be EARLY in their buying process !

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation Paper Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 26, 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. 3: Positioning: How To Test, Validate, And Bring Your Idea To Market

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120