ViewPoint

JUNE 5, 2017

I recently chatted with Jonathan Farrington of Top Sales world about the transition from finger pointing to collaboration between sales and marketing. The status quo--where marketing complains about sales not following up on their leads and sales says the leads are no good--is not the place to be. Segment and stratify.

Top of Funnel 149

Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads PointClear Cost per Lead 149

ViewPoint

JULY 26, 2018

While most companies scramble to create content, they remain unaware that podcast content is the least expensive tactic per impression and listener. WHY IT MATTERS: “While most companies scramble to create content, they remain unaware that podcast content is the least expensive tactic per impression and listener.”. __.

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Thought Leadership PointClear Case Studies Budget Programs 120

ViewPoint

JANUARY 13, 2017

Most marketing and sales folks I talk to agree … in theory. If you fall into this category, and are looking for actionable how-tos, take a look at the account-based marketing primer just published and available now on SlideShare. Determine which portion of your market you can reach and close most cost effectively. Dan McDade.

Account Based Marketing 120

Account Based Marketing PointClear ABM Cost per Lead 120

ViewPoint

JUNE 7, 2016

Nurture leads until they’re ready to turn over to sales is the sixth of 7 Truths about Sales and Marketing that CEOs need to know. This post is part of a series about the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results. Many sales reps lack insights on the best way to follow up on a lead.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads PointClear 120

ViewPoint

AUGUST 22, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. High Performance Marketing: It’s Not What You Think. Via Content Marketing Institute.

PointClear 120

PointClear B2B Marketing Webcast Advertising Agencies 120

Biznology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Here’s my fresh list of ten innovative thinkers and doers in the world—and I mean the wide world—of B2B marketing which, for most companies, involves a global scope. Gary Skidmore founded one of the more effective B2B call center operations in the pre-modern B2B marketing days. But to me, what sets Ann apart is her personality.

Enterprise Management 80

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing PointClear Advertising Agencies 80

ViewPoint

JULY 25, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. 6 Marketing Trends to Watch in 2013: New Research. Via OpenView Labs. Via Funnelholic.

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PointClear B2B Marketing Trends B2B 120

ViewPoint

JUNE 6, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. B2B Trade Show Marketing Circa 2013: Everything is the Same, Everything is Different.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing PointClear B2B Trade Show 120

ViewPoint

APRIL 2, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. The B2B Marketing Advantage of LinkedIn. PR Giant to Set Up New Content Marketing Unit.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing Linkedin PointClear Marketing Automation Services 120

ViewPoint

MAY 9, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. Via Marketing Land. Lead Generation Poses Biggest Challenge for B2Bs.

PointClear 120

PointClear B2B Marketing BtoB B2B 120

ViewPoint

APRIL 12, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. The 7 Biggest Misconceptions of Successful B2B Marketing.

PointClear 120

PointClear B2B Marketing CMO Marketing Management 120

ViewPoint

MAY 23, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. B2B Email Marketers Focus on Targeting Content. billion two years ago.

B2B Marketing 120

B2B Marketing BtoB PointClear B2B 120

ViewPoint

OCTOBER 15, 2013

James Obermayer, Executive Director and CEO of the Sales Lead Management Association and President of Sales Leakage Consulting is a regular guest blogger with ViewPoint. Slightly more than two-thirds of those surveyed said they listen to more online radio than they did a year ago as they access content on more Internet connected devices.”.

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PointClear Marketo Internet Marketing Broadcasting 120

Onalytica B2B

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Typical techniques of social selling include sharing relevant content, interacting directly with potential buyers and customers, personal branding, and social listening. Be sure to follow them to stay up to date on the best content and resources on Social Selling! ” Koka Sexton - Content and Social Team at LinkedIn.

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Enterprise Management PointClear Brand Identity Branding 0

MLT Creative

MARCH 14, 2011

Dan McDade, president and CEO of PointClear spoke at the BMA Atlanta luncheon on March 10 at Maggiano's. The author of The Truth About Leads addressed the group of B2B marketers (ironically half sales, half marketing) about his philosophy for achieving marketing and sales alignment. Agree on definition of lead.

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Marketing Qualified Leads Lead Ranking B2B Sales PointClear 40

ViewPoint

AUGUST 14, 2012

This is the first in a series of four blogs about B2B Lead Generation marketing and sales metrics, and proverbs. Something else not well understood in many marketing and sales departments is the importance of certain metrics. Other expressions contain useful advice that you don’t really get—because you don’t understand.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads PointClear Generation 120

ViewPoint

JUNE 28, 2018

Companies with optimized sales and marketing organization achieve results by doing three things well. Just three: Agree on your market, media and message. Deliver fewer, but better, leads to sales. Here is what you must do to fix it: Agree on market, lead definition, message. What constitutes a good lead?

Enterprise Management 136

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads 136

ViewPoint

JULY 14, 2015

This is the final installment of a three-part series in response to the following question: As we enter the second half of 2015, have companies made the adjustments necessary to utilize lead scoring or is the status quo killing results? Because we care about quality leads. Lead scoring models are: Based on assumptions.

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Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Top of Funnel Leads 120

ViewPoint

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

In a recent conversation on marketing approaches, friend and colleague Elizabeth Fairleigh, thE Connection , shared an interesting comment: “I was thinking about outbound telephone calls and why they are relevant today. These include custom content, nurturing emails, landing pages, SEO, webinars and podcasts. Personal connection.

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Lead Qualification Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 120

Biznology

JANUARY 6, 2016

With a tip of the hat to Barbara Walters , I’d like to introduce ten fascinating people who have brought new ideas and admirable energy to the B2B marketing world this year. This round-up represents only a small sample of the fresh thinking that drives the upward march of B2B “modern marketing.” We are lucky to have them.

B2B Marketing 48

B2B Marketing PointClear Work Management B2B 48

NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 21, 2012

B2B lead generation and lead management is a complicated process that can’t be detailed all in one book. It’s easier said than done which is why firms like mine exist, to implement proper lead generation tactics that build revenue. General B2B Marketing & Lead Generation. Content Marketing.

Demand Generation 100

Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand Generation 100

MLT Creative

MARCH 1, 2011

Here's what's on tap for marketing industry events for March 2011. London, UK: The UK’s largest and longest running multi-channel marketing, media and advertising event. Orange County, CA: Spend an evening with best-selling author, speaker and marketing expert, Seth Godin. March 2-3, Innovative e-Marketing.

Paid Search Agency 40

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Enterprise Management 40

ViewPoint

AUGUST 2, 2017

There are many factors that impact the percent of leads that should be closed by sales. This blog will take you through five factors that impact lead close rate and a calculation you can use to determine the minimum close rates your product or solution requires. The five main factors in lead close rate are: Market definition.

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Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking ROMI 192

Biznology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

In our fast-changing marketing world, a smart B2B practitioner keeps up to date by learning from thought leaders. And there is no dearth of blogs on B2B marketing. Howard is a seasoned lead generation pro, and a terrific writer. The Business Marketing Institute, by Eric Gagnon. Here’s my list of six current faves.

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PointClear B2B Marketing B to B B2B 80

ViewPoint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. How Marketing Can Deliver Qualified Leads. Via Chief Marketer. Via CMO.com. Via Eloqua.

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PointClear B2B Marketing Eloqua Multi-Channel 120

Online Marketing Institute

JULY 31, 2009

Home Forrester Research « Getting Up Close and Personal | Main | Social Technographics Data Now Available » March 20, 2008 B2B Lead Management Market Heats Up [Posted by Laura Ramos ] Since the start of this year, I’ve been receiving a boatload of briefing requests from companies wanting to show me their lead generation and management solutions.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Lead Management 40

ViewPoint

JULY 11, 2013

Online content in the sales and marketing industries is dynamic and constantly changing. The Marketing Sphere represents recent good reads from our digital circles about B2B marketing selected by PointClear colleagues. B2B Marketers Benefit from Customer Reviews. Via Fusion Marketing Partners.

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PointClear B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies B2B 120

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2010

Best of B2B Marketing. The 20 craziest things you can do on Twitter - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , July 7, 2010 OK, we’ve heard all the great business success stories about connecting and learning through Twitter. But that’s content for another blog post. July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010. Featured Sources.

Ning 40

Ning Paid Content Sales Management Facebook 40

Hubspot

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Marketing departments, whether one person or one hundred, have kiiiind of a lot of balls to juggle. Lead generation , PPC, SEO, website design, social media, PR, content creation. Lead Generation. Wait, you can outsource lead generation? outsourcing all of your marketing. outsourcing all of your marketing.

Enterprise Management 28

Enterprise Management Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 28