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Social media ROI sucks! (Or, you can prove anything if you send out a survey)

ViewPoint

But things can get murky when marketers are asked to rate social media in terms of contributing to business goals. Social distribution of content and messages isn’t considered all that effective in providing business value to companies, according to a recent analysis by Forrester Research. It’s hard to believe.

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Social Selling: What Does it Actually Mean?

PureB2B

The advent of the internet and Google, in particular, has altered customer’s purchasing habits. Customers nowadays utilize search engines like Google as well as social media networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to discover answers to their problems, and they frequently seek suggestions from people on their network.

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The 20 Best Marketing Conferences In 2013

Marketing Insider Group

There are events covering just about every topic in marketing today: social media, online marketing, search engine marketing, inbound marketing, branding, marketing leadership, content marketing, direct marketing, business marketing and more. Photo Source.

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8 Affordable and Scalable Lead Generation Strategies

PureB2B

According to a Forrester survey , 44 percent of online customers think live chat is one of the essential things a website can offer. Also, utilize Google Analytics to determine where your lead originated. Use both Digital and Direct Marketing. Many small businesses overlook the effectiveness of direct mail.

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8 Affordable and Scalable Lead Generation Strategies

PureB2B

According to a Forrester survey , 44 percent of online customers think live chat is one of the essential things a website can offer. Also, utilize Google Analytics to determine where your lead originated. Use both Digital and Direct Marketing. Many small businesses overlook the effectiveness of direct mail.

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Social Selling: What Does it Actually Mean?

PureB2B

The advent of the internet and Google, in particular, has altered customer's purchasing habits. Customers nowadays utilize search engines like Google as well as social media networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to discover answers to their problems, and they frequently seek suggestions from people on their network.

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What is the Number One Strategy for Effective B2B Lead Generation?

KEO Marketing

66% of consumers have made a purchase online as a result of an email marketing message. – Source: Direct Marketing Association. Email marketing is an effective lead generation strategy because it is a close connection with potential clients. Source: Forrester Research). Google, 2015).