markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

« New Book: Lead Generation for the Complex Sale is officially released | Main | PR Has New Rules for Reaching Buyers Directly » Why Most B2B Sites Fail to Convert Sales Leads Most people coming to your website arent coming to your website to buy. Do you have your web site’s good content under lock and key?

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B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Ambal's Amusings

MAY 27, 2010

Is less better than more when it comes to content? Instead of bombarding prospects with "too much content" should companies carefully chose 1 or 2 pieces of important content that will educate prospects? What kind of content is most useful in each phase of the B2B marketing cycle? Content has a job to do.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Planning 100

Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Measuring ROI on content marketing is not straightforward; that is why most firms put measurement on the back burner. We asked our panel of B2B marketing experts "How can B2B marketers measure return on investment (leads generated, market awareness etc) for the money/effort spent on creating and marketing content?

ROI 100

ROI Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 100

Ambal's Amusings

AUGUST 27, 2010

B2B Marketing Content falls under 2 broad category - 1. Content addressed to a Technical Decision Maker 2. Content addressed to a Business Decision Maker. Blog Marketing Interactions Twitter Ardath421. Blog Marketing Interactions Twitter Ardath421. Ardath Albee is a B2B Marketing Strategist.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Business 100

Ambal's Amusings

APRIL 29, 2010

How should marketers leverage content? Which content should be free? Which content should be gated to genereate leads? Her company Marketing Interactions helps companies with complex sales and quantify marketing effectiveness by using interactive e-marketing strategies driven by compelling content.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel Marketing Automation Services Webinar Metrics Content Marketing 100

Valasys

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The company can be your ultimate secret behind the triumphant generation of B2B sales leads & takes into consideration the tracking of your most efficient audiences. Valasys Media allows marketers to streamline their sales lifelines as it allows them to shorten their sales lead time.

Lead Generation 64

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Paid Search Agency Generation 64

markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

« Webcast: Closed-Loop Lead Generation & Management | Main | Off topic: Response to meme - 8 Random Things About Me » Content ideas for lead nurturing and tactics to use When it comes to lead nurturing , I find that many marketers get stuck because they lack enough good content to do it consistently.

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Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Tactics Lead Scoring 120

PureB2B

JANUARY 23, 2017

An essential aspect of nurturing new sales leads is email marketing. It’s a strategy that allows you to reach out to your prospects on a more personal level with relevant content. According to a report by Salesforce , 49% of marketers claim that email is directly linked to the success of their business efforts.

Email Marketing 106

Email Marketing Planning Brand Identity Branding 106

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The common thread amongst these complaints is lack of 1) sales satisfaction and 2) lead quality. So what is it about some content syndication programs that create leads that sales reps don’t want? In today’s economic climate, content syndication is one of the lowest risk lead generation vehicles there is.

Demand Generation Agencies 40

Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency RSS Paper 40

ViewPoint

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Ardath Albee, Marketing Interactions : I think it will take a while for marketers to develop the skills they need to pull it [ABM] off. Kyle, because of the solution he offers, introduces the IP-based marketing element of ABM. Absolutely right, Ardath! Great insight from our first eight experts! Stay tuned!

Account Based Marketing 120

Account Based Marketing Lead Generation ABM Lead Scoring 120

EMagine B2B Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Some of my early favorites consisted of: Managing Sales Leads: How to Turn Every Prospect into a Customer. Direct Mail Copy that Sells. Permission Marketing. Business to Business Direct Marketing. In fact, I’ve been asked at several of my speaking engagements for a list of books that inspired me most.

Account Based Marketing 48

Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing & Strategy 48

Valasys

APRIL 10, 2020

Building a personalized account-based marketing strategy not just helps in creating content and messages tailored to the specific target accounts, but also helps in their effective deliverance, through account-specific interactions and campaigns. Read more on How B2B Appointment setting services help close Sales Leads.

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 13, 2012

Nowadays there are hundreds and hundreds of online tools and platforms that assist us in generating, converting, and nurturing leads into sales. Leads are now email addresses, conversation is written dialog and content, and the phone is saved until later in the sales process. Standard Rate and Data.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Lead Generation 100

EMagine B2B Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Some of my early favorites consisted of: Managing Sales Leads: How to Turn Every Prospect into a Customer. Direct Mail Copy that Sells. Permission Marketing. Business to Business Direct Marketing. In fact, I’ve been asked at several of my speaking engagements for a list of books that inspired me most.

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency Work Management Sales Qualified Leads 52

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Her company Marketing Interactions helps companies with complex sales and quantify marketing effectiveness by using interactive e-marketing strategies driven by compelling content. Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! Think “hub.” Howard Sewell.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency Emarketing Inbound Marketing 100

markempa

NOVEMBER 10, 2005

« B2B Lead Generation Blog Adds FeedBlitz for Email Notification | Main | Google Makes Web Analytics Free but will it help your lead generation? » Winning the Complex Sales Cycle with Thought leading Content David Meerman Scott shares some great ideas on how to leverage your thought leading content on your website.

Sales Cycle 120

Sales Cycle Lead Generation B2B Sales Leads 120

NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2011

When people ask me what I do, I usually give them my standard 15-second commercial; generate quality inbound leads and shorten sales cycles via lead generation, lead nurturing, and content marketing. I created the Lead Generation Journey to showcase the process of “before-during-after” lead generation.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Process Lead Ranking 100

NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2011

When people ask me what I do, I usually give them my standard 15-second commercial; generate quality inbound leads and shorten sales cycles via lead generation, lead nurturing, and content marketing. I created the Lead Generation Journey to showcase the process of “before-during-after” lead generation.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Process Lead Ranking 100

Ambal's Amusings

JULY 22, 2010

Her company Marketing Interactions helps companies with complex sales and quantify marketing effectiveness by using interactive e-marketing strategies driven by compelling content. Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! "Simple Content Creates Quality Leads!"

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Trade Show 100

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 21, 2010

Her company Marketing Interactions helps companies with complex sales and quantify marketing effectiveness by using interactive e-marketing strategies driven by compelling content. Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog.

Sales Qualified Leads 100

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Leads 100

PureB2B

JANUARY 23, 2017

An essential aspect of nurturing new sales leads is email marketing. It’s a strategy that allows you to reach out to your prospects on a more personal level with relevant content. According to a report by Salesforce , 49% of marketers claim that email is directly linked to the success of their business efforts.

Email Marketing 62

Email Marketing Brand Identity Branding Planning 62

Markempa

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Here’s what I mean: Sales work to succeed despite it all. In fact, they must generate their own sales leads and meet their revenue and targets with little marketing support. Using traditional direct marketing methods such as direct mail, phone calls, and email campaigns.

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads Sales Management 52

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog. Mac McIntosh's Sales Lead Insights: A B2B marketing Blog. Marketo's Modern B2B Marketing. Howard Sewell’s blog, Direct Connections. Content Strategy: The Future of Marketing (via Joe Pulizzi with Christine Halvorson). Get Content.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership 100

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

« Webcast: How to Precisely Define a "Lead" Before Marketing Begins | Main | On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs » Now Announcing the "Start With A Lead" Podcast Show I am pleased to announce that Ill be hosting a new podcast show called "Start with a Lead" debuting in April.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 120

Ambal's Amusings

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog. Mac McIntosh's Sales Lead Insights: A B2B marketing Blog. Marketo's Modern B2B Marketing. Howard Sewell’s blog, Direct Connections. Content Strategy: The Future of Marketing (via Joe Pulizzi with Christine Halvorson). Get Content.

ROI 100

ROI B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 100

Hubspot

JANUARY 12, 2018

Although direct mail’s response rate has dropped over time, it’s still a valuable tool for marketers and salespeople. The Direct Marketing Association found direct mail’s response rate is 4.4% -- compared to 0.12% for email. Direct mail advantages and disadvantages. Content kit.

Response Rate 93

Response Rate Press Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency 93

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. I’ve found that creating good content doesn’t require a lot of budget but it definitely requires time, a desire to learn, and a willingness to teach others what you’ve learned.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

" Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. If youre involved in marketing to IT or financial buyers, you should consider using white papers or e-books. Im a big proponent of educational marketing, because it allows you to reach people early in their buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

Start By Defining A Lead Roy Young , President with Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs All Sound And Fury, Signifying Nothing: Executing Your Lead Generation Plan Mike Schultz , Publisher, RainToday.com and Principal, Wellesley Hills Group B2B Sales Lead Success Checklist M.H.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 18, 2010

Her company Marketing Interactions helps companies with complex sales and quantify marketing effectiveness by using interactive e-marketing strategies driven by compelling content. Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! 50 newsletter signups (potential leads).

Viral Marketing 100

Viral Marketing B2B Marketing Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership 100

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. Recording speeches or teleconferences for later distribution.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JULY 13, 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. Simply put, engage early and often.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 120

Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 7, 2010

B2B Lead Generation Blog. B-to-B Offer Strategies: How to Keep Your Sales Pipeline Filled with Qualified Leads. The High-Tech Direct Marketing Handbook. Mac McIntosh’s Blog Sales Lead Insights. Ardath Albee's Blog Marketing Interactions. Not Targeting the Right Stage in the Sales Process.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Lead Scoring 100

markempa

JULY 10, 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. " Read the entire summary and review.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

Likewise, the harmonious interaction of sales and marketing is crucial. If they are askew and going in dissimilar directions, sales and marketing will not empower a successful complex sale or sales lead strategy. Connect sales and marketing metrics together.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing 120

markempa

DECEMBER 6, 2006

« Avoid wasting your Pay-Per-Click lead generation budget | Main | Podcast: Sales and Marketing the Six Sigma Way » Where do Your Email Newsletters go? So I finally got a chance to catch my breath a bit and read some of the content on my "blogs I read" list.

Newsletter 120

Newsletter Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MAY 25, 2005

« Velocity of Lead Follow-Up Is Critical To Winning the Complex Sale | Main | B2B Lead Generation Blog Nominated for MarketingSherpas 2005 Readers Choice Blog Awards » How to leverage word of mouth for more leads I liked this post by Joe Cullinane, author of 21st Century Selling , over at his WOMP blog.

Word of Mouth 120

Word of Mouth Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads WOM 120