The ROI Guy

MAY 18, 2017

Back in the day, technology purchase decisions were more complex and as such, IT used to own the majority of the budget and lead almost all of the decision making process. Nearly 3 in 4 of today’s enterprise purchase decisions aren’t driven by IT, but from C-level executive management or the business unit taking the lead.

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, December 06, 2010 Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B Sales & Marketing as We Know It? These two market drivers will have important implications into 2011 and beyond for B2B sales enablement and marketing strategies and budgets.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010 IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales Enablement Define Marketing for 2011 I just had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Randy Perry, VP Business Value at IDC. In this blog post, I present a few of the key research metrics and advice.

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xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Engage: Buyers initiate further contact with providers (or accept proposals from providers) to get help in moving toward a purchase decision.

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xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets. Engage: Buyers initiate further contact with providers (or accept proposals from providers) to get help in moving toward a purchase decision.

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Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 48

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Dave Pollards environmental philosophy, creative works, business papers and essays. In search of a better way to live and make a living, and a better understanding of how the world really works. September 2006. Its time for the knowledge champions of the world to get together, and to get our act. together. I believe time is running out.

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