markempa

JULY 9, 2007

Often when prospects have an identified need, they can spend months researching and seeking information on solutions that may satisfy that need. They are seeking education and information but would rather not talk to a sales person yet. They are seeking education and information but would rather not talk to a sales person yet.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

They are coming to your site for information. According to their study, the practice of making users register before providing them with deeper information will send sales prospects running. They are coming to your site for information. Do you have your web site’s good content under lock and key?

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markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

» Blogging & RSS Events Business blogging consultant extraordinaire, Debbie Weil , just informed me that shes launching a half-day seminar on Blogging & RSS. « Tips for better webinars, webcasts and improved ROI | Main | Creative lead generation blunder? Blogging & RSS Jumpstart Half-Day Workshop Cant make it to DC?

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markempa

AUGUST 1, 2007

This chronic lack of visibility has a snowball effect of making it challenging for marketers to measure their effectiveness and understand their return on marketing investment (ROMI). So what can be done about it? So what can be done about it?

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markempa

DECEMBER 6, 2006

from From the Innovators Desk I know that we can get a lot of information from newsletters, but it is a pretty cumbersome way to get our information. what are they good for? Read More] Tracked on February 07, 2007 at 10:39 AM Comments Where do Your Email Newsletters go?

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

For this reason, most leads sent from marketing to the sales organization are lost, ignored, or discarded. An inquiry is an interested party who has requested information and needs some level of assistance. For this reason, most leads sent from marketing to the sales organization are lost, ignored, or discarded.

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

Centralize your contact information. Also, if you’re a B2B marketer with a complex sale, check out Tracking ROI From Web Generated Leads for additional ideas on this topic. Centralize your contact information. Understand the significance of your Web site. Use a Web analytics tool to monitor your Web visitors. Use tagged URLs.

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

A simple phone call can generate plenty of useful information. Use this information to refine your message to identify more leads just like your best customers. Talk to your best customers – How much do you really know about your customers? Ask your customers why they chose to work with you? Would they refer you to other people?

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markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

There is also some excellent information on writing titles and some great ideas about how to market the finished white paper. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

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. " I agree, we do need to strike a balance between collecting information and giving value. Our sales team is very busy.

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markempa

JULY 13, 2006

Nearly 60 percent of respondents said that information on business or technology topics, currently delivered as white papers or analyst reports, would be more interesting as podcasts. B2B trends seem to be leaning in the direction of podcasting as another marketing channel according to Podcast Alley a.

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Marketing should nurture leads via a relevant and consistent dialog with prospects, regardless of their timing to buy. A key aspect of lead nurturing is the ability to provide valuable education and information to prospects up front, so that you become more than an expert; you become a trusted advisor.

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

See my complete list of RSS Feeds Full posts with comments This is the most information-rich feed. See my complete list of RSS Feeds Full posts with comments This is the most information-rich feed. The full front-page text of each post is included (extended entries are not included), along with any comments made to that post.

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markempa

JULY 20, 2005

Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com. If your a business marketer that focuses on marketing services, I recommend RainToday.com. It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com.

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

How Clients Buy: The Benchmark Report on Professional Services Marketing and Selling from the Client Perspective by RainToday.com If you are a marketer for a company that sells software, hardware, or IT Services, I urge you to get a copy of MarketingSherpas IT Marketing Benchmark Guide.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

The development of an effective e-mail program depends on how much you know about your target audience and how well you use that information to tailor a relevant message. in a style easily perceived to be directed exclusively to me, the recipient. in a style easily perceived to be directed exclusively to me, the recipient.

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markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

Heres a brief excerpt of the article: If you think finding the right person to target with your business-to-business marketing is harder than it used to be, you’re right. a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.: a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.:

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markempa

JULY 7, 2006

I define closed-loop feedback as the principle of eliciting a continuous flow of pertinent information from the sales team that tracks each qualified lead from start to end, whether to sales close or to rejection. Do database record notes contain enough information to prepare for next steps? Are some sales people getting too few leads?

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markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. I use podcasts and they are no doubt more “buzz” worthy than webinars.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

These lists include all of the demographic data typically needed, and have extended contact information. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

They provide too much information. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. Intellectual property is difficult to protect and is quickly commoditized by the market. They provide too much information. If I wanted to compete with you. to generate leads."

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

BTW - You can read more about trigger events in Chapter 5 of Lead Generation for the Complex Sale or search my blog archives for " trigger event." " Also, Jill Konrath has some great information on trigger events (geared for sales people) in her book Selling to Big Companies and her blog too.

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2005

She asked, “Id like to do lead nurturing/lead generation on behalf of my sales people but they don’t update our CRM - I dont have the information I need - so I really can’t do anything to help them. I think it was Anne Holland, who then asked the entire audience, “How many of you [marketers] have a problem with sales not updating your CRM?”

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy. During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy.

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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. Discuss common concerns raised by potential customers and how the sales team is addressing them and develop solutions together.

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markempa

MAY 26, 2005

Usefulness: Is the information either darned useful or very enjoyable to read? FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! Personality: Is there a clear personality?

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markempa

MAY 20, 2005

Secondly, experts - stay experts - by continually updating their knowledge of industry trends, information, key players, tools and ideas. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Readily available information from the internet and other sources delay the need and value of face-to-face contact until later in the buying process. Readily available information from the internet and other sources delay the need and value of face-to-face contact until later in the buying process.

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

So rather than go on a screed about it, I thought Id share some tips on what Ive learned from promoting dozens of web events. Dont for get your audience wants information that is relevant and meaningful. So rather than go on a screed about it, I thought Id share some tips on what Ive learned from promoting dozens of web events.

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

My point: Share your information freely and try to be a resource, otherwise your potential customers will find someone else who will. My point: Share your information freely and try to be a resource, otherwise your potential customers will find someone else who will.

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Webbiquity

JULY 26, 2010

Follow the Lead ( Gatekeeper Cold Calling Sales Social ). Marketing Finger ( Resources Studies Social Media Consulting ). Paul Gillin ( Event Marketing Communities Forecast Loyalty Custom Publishing Direct Marketing Event ). How to Calculate Social Marketing ROI , June 24, 2010.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! Microsoft RSVP. and it pointed toward this web site.

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markempa

APRIL 24, 2007

As important as information gathering is, it is important to not get too personal on the first date. Are you asking for far too much information before youve earned their trust? As important as information gathering is, it is important to not get too personal on the first date. Think about your web forms.

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

No other tactic is as accurate when it comes to collecting the qualitative information salespeople require to justify pursuing a prospective lead. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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