Ambal's Amusings

JULY 22, 2010

For example, how can trade show marketing strategy be consistent with blogging and other social media strategy? Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! Problems arise when marketers think that social media is a stand-alone strategy or that trade shows are an island.

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

Here are some direct mail content ideas: personal letters, dimensional mailers, books, newsletters, press releases, white papers, event invitations, research reports, case studies, success stories, article reprints and third-party articles. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

A study by John Coe and the Sales & Marketing Institute showed, “70.8% A study by John Coe and the Sales & Marketing Institute showed, “70.8% Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 When you buy a list of names, you are basically buying business cards on a list.

Lead Generation 120

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

eMarketer ). eMarketer ). eMarketer ). eMarketer ). Most outbound marketing spend is on telemarketing, followed by direct mail and trade shows. eMarketer ). eMarketer ). .” Another 20% of both groups say they use social media, but in an ad hoc manner. iMedia Connection ).

Paid Content 100

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Krol writes, "The study found that a relationship between marketing and finance is often lacking. Sixty-one percent of marketers surveyed for the study said there is “some” cooperation between the two departments when establishing metrics and methodologies for measuring marketing ROI, while only 22% said there was “full” cooperation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Marketing BtoB Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JULY 28, 2006

They conducted their third annual study of business technology marketing. Their results show that thought-leading content thats educational in nature performed best as a call to action. In addition to webinars, this data shows that blogs and podcasts are evolving into key elements of the B2B marketers lead generation toolkit.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 9, 2007

Startling as it may seem, recent research (and even studies from ten years ago) shows that longer-term leads (future opportunities), often ignored by salespeople, represent almost 80% of potential sales. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JULY 21, 2005

« New and Improved Lead Nurturing Article | Main | Getting into big companies » New Lead Nurturing Webinar Startling as it may seem, recent research (and even studies from ten years ago) shows that longer-term leads (future opportunities), often ignored by salespeople, represent nearly 80% of potential sales.

Lead Nurturing 120

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Research shows shows that if you require registration on your website to download content such as articles, white papers, studies or other "free" resources, you could be losing 75%-85% of your potential leads! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

B2B Sales 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

from FreshSqueezedMarketing I saw an interesting link to a Marketing Sherpa study on Lead Scoring by Brian Carroll on his B2B Lead Generation Blog. I found the study of interest as much for the fact that it existed at all as. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Qualification 120

Lead Qualification Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

" As I wrote a while back in my post, " in defense of thought leadership ," there are just a few select thought leaders in every industry and field of study. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 So everyone cant be one. So everyone cant be one.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 15, 2005

The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor." The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor."

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa. I agree with all of the suggestions in the case study. If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa.

B2B Sales 120

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Ambal's Amusings

MAY 27, 2010

Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! 140 Characters – Traditionally, long-form tactics, like trade shows, were essential to drive revenue, allowing conversation and marketing collateral to include lots of information. B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009.

B2B Marketing 100

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markempa

JULY 13, 2006

They just announced the results of a joint research study on the emerging role of new media, particularly podcasts , on B2B technology purchase decisions. To learn more about the Emerging Media Series study visit, Podcast Study Report. To learn more about the Emerging Media Series study visit, Podcast Study Report.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

MarketingSherpa published a great case study that explains how landing page design impacts lead generation results. BTW – every page is a landing page to search engines) The case study features, Ken Kornbluth, President MarketingPilot who says, "…People are really calling from our landing pages.

Landing Pages 120

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markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table. A study by the CMO council showed this is a key reason CMOs are losing influence at the executive table. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Budget Programs 120

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 2005

They studied almost 200 business decision makers with the intention of understanding what it is like to be a buyer of your services. They studied almost 200 business decision makers with the intention of understanding what it is like to be a buyer of your services. Ive read both of them and they are terrific. Do you sell services?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

This new case study by MarketingSherpa demonstrates the practical application of the halo effect. This new case study by MarketingSherpa demonstrates the practical application of the halo effect. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

A new study that was covered in BtoB Magazine showed that CMOs who are effective at measuring their marketing performance are more empowered. So after I read this study, Im left wondering. A new study that was covered in BtoB Magazine showed that CMOs who are effective at measuring their marketing performance are more empowered.

CMO 120

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

A recent study found that sales people who came to be regarded as trusted advisors are 69% more likely to come away with a sale. A study by Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics, reports that recognition benefits go back to hunter gatherer societies of more than 10,000 years ago.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group just completed a benchmarking study of best practices for pursuing online leads (registration required). KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group just completed a benchmarking study of best practices for pursuing online leads (registration required).

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads B2B Sales Marketing Analytics Tools 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

There are just a select few thought leaders in every industry and field of study. There are just a select few thought leaders in every industry and field of study. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 These so called thought leaders are just trying to edify themselves.

B2B Thought Leadership 120

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markempa

MAY 28, 2005

Numerous studies show that companies (with complex sales) dont see increased revenue from getting their sales people more appointments. Numerous studies show that companies (with complex sales) dont see increased revenue from getting their sales people more appointments. In some cases, it will negatively impact revenue.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Creativity Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

According to a study done by eMarketer and referenced in the above Hootsuite article, 39 percent of B2B professionals found that social selling reduced contact research time, 33 percent found that it increased the number of incoming leads, and 31 percent found that it leads to deeper relationships with clients.

Social Marketing 151

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LeanData

MAY 12, 2021

percent over their 2019 spend ( eMarketer ). A study by LeadResponseManagement.org uncovered two rather remarkable findings. In 2021, digital spend growth will slow to just 10.9 percent, but overall, total spend will exceed more than $9 billion for the first time. But, rest assured, they are coming.

Rules 52

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

However, most also say that their e-mail lists aren’t large enough to drive the volume of leads their sales organization needs,&# Mike Hotz details three strategies—such as organic list building through trade shows, social media, QR codes and offline venues—for building a large and relevant house email list. by eMarketer.

Marketing Budget 100

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

That means that sales must provide input to marketing (and marketing needs to accept and value the input) on the development of things such as sales collateral, white papers, case studies, articles, advertising, e-mail campaigns, value proposition development etc. as a joint team.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 1, 2006

According to studies, the single biggest challenge for contemporary B2B marketers is effective lead generation. Studies show that almost all efforts are wasted because sales doesnt follow up or they get lost or discarded. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 18, 2005

According to studies, the single biggest issue for contemporary business-to-business marketers is effective lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Why did I write the book?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

« Caution Sales: Hot Leads may burn you | Main | 10 things marketers will focus on in 2005 » Disciplined Lead Qualification improves sales performance Recent studies show that sales people want selling time more than sales leads. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Qualification 120

Lead Qualification Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads B2B Sales 120

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Webinars, virtual events and other digital communications channels are driving trade shows and other live events to extinction, right? Nearly three-quarters of brand marketers still view live trade shows and conferences as either “very valuable” or “essential to doing business.” eMarketer ).

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Social Media Statistics Enterprise Management 100

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Webinars, virtual events and other digital communications channels are driving trade shows and other live events to extinction, right? Nearly three-quarters of brand marketers still view live trade shows and conferences as either “very valuable” or “essential to doing business.” eMarketer ).

Paid Content 100

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Hubspot

MAY 10, 2012

In fact, eMarketer reports that 52% of US small businesses don't feel they are marketed to by other businesses effectively , while 46% feel they're being "sold" to instead of "spoken" to. Let's use HubSpot as a case study. 1) Publish case studies. You might have case study videos on your website -- we certainly do !

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