markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

There, I offer some thoughts on organizing and providing open access to more of your web content to successfully improve your lead generation success. There, I offer some thoughts on organizing and providing open access to more of your web content to successfully improve your lead generation success.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 9, 2014

Their fear that you’ll turn on the hard sale based on that form is one reason they lie. Leads suck. If a great conversion rate is 30% of leads to sales qualified leads than 7 out of 10 failed to pass through. James Obermayer | Sales Lead Management Association. The truth is, it''s okay.

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

« BeTuitive Publishing Book Review | Main | How Podcasts Impact B2B Purchase Decisions » Sales Leads Are Too Valuable For Sales People Alone David Meerman Scotts blog post, " Sales Leads Are too Valuable for Sales People ," is worth a read. Every salesperson loves leads.

B2B Sales 120

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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. They are coming to your site for information.

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ViewPoint

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Carlos is a recognized thought leader in B2B marketing and known for his keen insights on the development and implementation of lead management processes, as well as marketing automation. 2012 Trending: Marketing Is Ahead of Sales in Understanding Buyer 2.0. Marketing, too, is tied in on some of their bonus objectives.

Demand 120

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

We discussed the great lead quality vs. lead quantity debate. And the conversation went way later than the restaurant manager and our wonderful server wanted it to. And when quality is required, you need to be able to deliver leads that convert. The debate often goes like this: Sales wants more leads.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 100

markempa

JUNE 29, 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. He writes, "Marketing is a lot like farming.

Conversion Rate 120

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Website Landing Pages impact Lead Generation results | Main | Lead generation modality map for complex sales » Landing Page Handbook: How to Raise Conversions by 40% MarketingSherpa released their Landing Page Handbook: How to Raise Conversions. They have an early adopter discount until 2/28.

Landing Pages 120

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markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

This indicates the importance of relevant educational events and online content for lead generation. They also have practical data on search, email, PR, direct mail, lead generation, trade shows, podcasting, telemarketing, budgeting and more.

Lead Generation 120

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

In order to provide a practical guide to generating real results, here are the B2B Marketing Insider 5 Steps to achieve Lead Generation ROI: Step 1: Set your objective. The metrics you chose should be quantifiable and aligned to your sales goals. Think sales, leads, pipeline. Ask your current customers. Step 5: Optimize.

Lead Generation 100

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

« Off topic: Response to meme - 8 Random Things About Me | Main | B2B Marketing and lead generation via Social networking » Closed Loop Marketing Isnt Software I recently spoke with a reader who was struggling with his closed loop marketing process. Im sharing part of our conversation so that other readers may benefit.

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation 120

markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Categories B2B Telemarketing Books Cold Calling CRM Current Affairs Direct Marketing Email Marketing Event Marketing Human Touch Lead Generation Lead Management Lead Nurturing Lead Qualification Leadership Marketing Strategy My Podcast Personal Messages Podcasting Public Relations (PR) Referral Marketing ROI Measurement Sales Sales Leads Social Media (..)

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2007

« Closed-Loop Marketers More Likely to Reach ROMI Goals | Main | Lead Generation via Podcasts: An Interview With Paul Dunay » On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards CEOs continue to demand better ROI measurement and accountability from marketers.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Lead Generation Marketing Automation Services Demand Generation 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Marketing Qualified Leads 120

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. Also, their close rate on sales leads has increased by 500 percent since they kicked off the program.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 19, 2006

Contrarily, my research shows that for the complex sale, it is far more effective to support proven sales people with good lead generation than hiring additional sales people. I interviewed Barry Trailer, Partner of CSO Insights about their White Paper, "Optimizing Lead Generation - Whats the Payback?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Optimization Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 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.

PR 120

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. Its important to note that these tools will help users begin conversations but they wont do the hard work of building relationships for you.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Cold Calling Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

« Dont Depend on Technology To Fill the Sales/Marketing Chasm | Main | B2B Lead Generation Blog Adds FeedBlitz for Email Notification » Podcast: How to Nurture Leads You can increase your odds of success by adding a lead nurturing program to your marketing operations.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 120

markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

To develop an effective lead generation program, you need a process that identifies decision makers along with their sphere of influence before you can initiate a productive conversation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

MAY 24, 2005

« Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff | Main | How to leverage word of mouth for more leads » Velocity of Lead Follow-Up Is Critical To Winning the Complex Sale Many things with lead generation seem easier than they are. That amounts to literally billions of wasted marketing dollars.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 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.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

During huddles, you can brainstorm, go over marketing and sales programs, and accomplish or think about any or all of the things on the list below: Get feedback from the sales team – look at the conversion process and have regular face-to-face meetings or conference calls. Where is your sales team getting stuck?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 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.

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

APRIL 3, 2005

Anne and her team recently published the Landing Page Handbook which gives step-by-step instructions (based on proven data) on how get up to 40% more sales leads. I interviewed Anne Holland on how marketers can improve their landing page conversion rates and attract more sales leads. I read it and it is terrific!

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Generation Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 25, 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. Comments Podcasts vs. Webinars which is better?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

Categories B2B Telemarketing Books Cold Calling CRM Current Affairs Direct Marketing Email Marketing Event Marketing Human Touch Lead Generation Lead Management Lead Nurturing Lead Qualification Leadership Marketing Strategy My Podcast Personal Messages Podcasting Public Relations (PR) Referral Marketing ROI Measurement Sales Sales Leads Social Media (..)

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 23, 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. Resellers dont want cookie cutter sales lead programs.

Advertising Mediums 120

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markempa

JUNE 7, 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. Thats what this webcast is about.

Cold Calling 120

Cold Calling Lead Generation B2B Sales Webcast 120

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

Ive found it is far more effective to focus on lead generation via micro-conversions that build an opportunity profile over time such as; requesting an email address, then asking for first and last name, later requesting a phone number and so on. So how can we do both? So how can we do both?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 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. Think relationships. Think multimodal. Think multimodal.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

I have found marketers often overlook the lists and data they already have in search of new contacts rather than building upon relevant conversations. Companies don’t buy; people do.

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Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

High quality leads can have subscribed to your blog or newsletter, downloaded a white paper or ebook, or filled out a lead capture form on your website. They must have given you their contact information in order for you to get in touch with them as part of your inbound lead management activities for them to qualify as a lead.

Lead Generation 117

Lead Generation Paid Content Inbound Marketing Lead Scoring 117

markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Its really a dialogue - a conversation. Lead generation starts the dialog with the right people within the right companies to find more immediate opportunities. Lead nurturing keeps the conversation going with relevant and meaningful personal touches regardless of their timing to buy.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation Top of Funnel 120

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2011

Create an automated rule - on the first teleprospecting conversation send an email to the prospect moments after the call. Reference the conversation and the name of the representative, then ask for confidential feedback. For example, let’s say you’d like to gain a customer perspective of your teleprospecting operation.

Sales Management 120

Sales Management Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 120