Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? Creating and calibrating a social media strategy for any company should follow the same process.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 149

markempa

JUNE 14, 2005

Richard Karpinski wrote the piece which, from what I can tell, is one the the first articles on WOM for B2B marketers. Where do you think WOM fits into a traditional lead generation strategy ? BtoBOnline Link: Word-of-mouth marketing gets people buzzing. BtoBOnline Link: Word-of-mouth marketing gets people buzzing.

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? Blogs, podcasts, WOM, etc.)

Social Media 120

Social Media Lead Generation B2B Marketing Social Marketing 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). Give them a call.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 25, 2005

Cullinane asserts that we can manage word-of-mouth just as we would any other lead generation tactic. To be effective at word-of-mouth (WOM) he recommends, "a word-of-mouth process” (WOMP). Leverage Your Social Network. Link: WOMP: WOMP Your Way to Qualified Sales Leads. Leverage Your Social Network.

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads WOM 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2005

« New PDF Tracking Gives Us Pause | Main | Podcast: Landing Pages for Lead Generation » Word of Mouth Marketing relies on reputation not branding The premise of my post is that B2B marketing and B2C marketing are different. Instead they should focus more on reputation building especially, if they have a complex sale.

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth Lead Generation WOM B to B 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

Relevant content builds credibility, generates positive word of mouth (wom) and creates a buzz for future events. Relevant content builds credibility, generates positive word of mouth (wom) and creates a buzz for future events. The results. The results.

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Webinar Metrics ROI 120