NuSpark Consulting

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Lead Management is the process of generating, converting, qualifying, and closing sales leads. Lost in the shuffle of all of those marketing tactics you are trying to get a handle on for your business (Twitter, Facebook, Pay-per-click, SEO, email campaigns, website design) is the concept of Lead Management.

Lead Management 100

Lead Management Sales Qualified Leads Leads Lead 100

markempa

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Today I’d like to discuss the aspects of an effective lead management process. I’m not sure why many organizations think it’s acceptable to only get a return on about 20% of their leads when an optimized lead management process can tremendously help to convert more of those hard earned leads in the sales pipeline.

Lead Management 120

Lead Management Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 2, 2006

« Podcast: Marketing and Sales for Big Complex Selling (pt 3) | Main | White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers » Webinar: A Multimodal approach to Lead Nurturing for Complex Sales Join me for a complimentary webinar hosted by the American Marketing Association and sponsored by WebEx.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 12, 2015

It’s not about more leads; it’s about doing better with the ones you already have. In this extended post, I’ll share 15 ideas on how to make your lead management more effective. Create a marketing funnel, not just a sales funnel. They were prime candidates to be nurtured. Here’s how.

Sales Qualified Leads 120

Sales Qualified Leads Tips Features Generation 120

ViewPoint

DECEMBER 19, 2012

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. As we plan for the New Year, it’s time to stop following and start leading. Want to increase sales 30% or more? Nothing else matters.

Forecasting 120

Forecasting Lock-In Leads Lead 120

Markempa

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Here’s what I mean: Sales work to succeed despite it all. In fact, they must generate their own sales leads and meet their revenue and targets with little marketing support. A good rule of thumb would be to use tactics as a guide to find and maintain strategies that better connect you to prospects.

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Qualified Leads Sales Management 52

PureB2B

AUGUST 19, 2018

These are the leads who need nurturing before being passed off to sales. Lead nurturing allows your sales team to work on qualified, ready-to-buy prospects for a faster sales pipeline. Clogging up your pipeline with leads that aren’t ready slows down the cycle. Leverage Social Proof.

Top of Funnel 89

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Sales Qualified Leads Sales Cycle 89

The Point

JULY 23, 2012

In an ideal world, all B2B sales leads would be pre-qualified and ready to buy. One result of that pressure can be a demand for tactical, sales-driven campaigns designed specifically to seek out hot leads, campaigns that lead with so-called “late stage” offers like demos, free trials, or even price discounts.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Sales Qualified Leads Leads Lead 100

The Point

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Except awareness and thought leadership represent only a fraction of the potential return from social media, and in fact (I would argue) place well behind the windfall that social media makes possible in the areas of lead generation and lead nurturing. expand company’s leads database and community of followers.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies PR Social Media Paid Search Agency 100

markempa

SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

« Better Sales and Marketing Integration | Main | Telemarketing is the top lead generation tactic » New Cartoon Series Depicts "Sales Lead Hell" Building off my last post, I wanted to share something fun. a new cartoon series by MarketingSherpa called "Sales Lead Hell."

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Sales Leads 120

markempa

OCTOBER 22, 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.

Telemarketing 120

Telemarketing Lead Generation Tactics Generation 120

markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

I traveled with Guy Maser VP of Marketing for GlobalSpec and I thought he had a great message about helping marketers get the most out of their internet lead generation investment. New and innovative online marketing tactics help companies build their brand and generate leads online.

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2011

When people ask me what I do, I usually give them my standard 15-second commercial; generate quality inbound leads and shorten sales cycles via lead generation, lead nurturing, and content marketing. The importance of the seller-buyer relationship is mission-critical to a successful sale.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Process Lead Ranking 100

NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2011

When people ask me what I do, I usually give them my standard 15-second commercial; generate quality inbound leads and shorten sales cycles via lead generation, lead nurturing, and content marketing. The importance of the seller-buyer relationship is mission-critical to a successful sale.

Marketing Automation Services 100

Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Process Lead Ranking 100

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2011

In many industries, for example, executives are scrutinizing much smaller transactions, so lead generation, lead nurturing and sales enablement tactics must address this shift in buying behavior. For example, if prospects lack capital budgets, perhaps a “buy-now-pay-later” program will get the sale back on track.

Sales Management 120

Sales Management Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 120

ANNUITAS

APRIL 10, 2014

Taking a tactical versus strategic approach. A recent Forrester study showed that of 25 different tactics listed, B2B organizations are using on average 15 different tactics in their demand generation mix. This tactical approach presents several problems, the first being that the tactic becomes the focal point.

Paid Search Agency 100

Paid Search Agency Enterprise Management Marketing Management Automation 100

The Point

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The demise of email newsletters as an effective B2B marketing tactic has been, to paraphrase Mr. Twain, grossly exaggerated. In fact, email newsletters can be a critical part of an ongoing lead nurturing strategy. Make it look good. A well-designed newsletter increases open rates, readership, sharing, and new subscribers.

Newsletter 100

Newsletter Tips Paid Search Agency Ad Frequency 100

markempa

JANUARY 25, 2018

. #10: How to Improve Lead Routing to Skyrocket Sales . Have you intentionally optimized your sales lead routing and assignment process? If not, you could be losing sales, and marketing ROI not see it. Find out how to get sales enablement right to increase results. #8: If not, you may want to start now.

Lead Generation 0

Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 0

Ambal's Amusings

MAY 27, 2010

And as this idea carries throughout the entire lead management process, it’s important to keep in mind the following items when fleshing out a content marketing strategy: 1. If you want to encourage interaction and sharing as a lead generation tactic, you need to get your point across as quickly and effectively as possible.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Content Marketing B2B Planning 100

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

We are so focused on tactical execution that we lose focus on the results. Debra summarizes at a high-level the need for integrated online programs and also demonstrates how social media can support these tactics. The metrics you chose should be quantifiable and aligned to your sales goals. Think sales, leads, pipeline.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Management Lead Ranking ROI 100

PureB2B

AUGUST 19, 2018

These are the leads who need nurturing before being passed off to sales. Lead nurturing allows your sales team to work on qualified, ready-to-buy prospects for a faster sales pipeline. Clogging up your pipeline with leads that aren’t ready slows down the cycle. Leverage Social Proof.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Sales Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 62

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 14, 2021

But without trust, you will never collect leads. In fact, adding social proof notifications is one of the most effective lead generation marketing tactics requiring the least amount of effort. AeroLeads provides a Google Chrome extension to help you search various professional websites like LinkedIn for sales leads.

Marketing Automation Services 124

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs Enterprise Management Work Management 124

PureB2B

MAY 21, 2017

You should also ask them to refer you to another contact person at their original company so you can continue with the lead nurturing and sales process. Worst case scenario, you lose the sale, but best case scenario, that one contact turns into two opportunities to sell. Stakeholders Aren’t Involved. Key Takeaway.

Top of Funnel 75

Top of Funnel Urgency Marketing Allocation Sales Qualified Leads 75

markempa

AUGUST 16, 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. And Ive got a lot of great feedback and questions.

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 120

markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

Download the Executive Summary During our in-depth interview, Anne shares some terrific insights and helpful data on numerous marketing and lead generation tactics. They also have practical data on search, email, PR, direct mail, lead generation, trade shows, podcasting, telemarketing, budgeting and more. Very useful stuff.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Generation Telemarketing 120

markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

Likewise, the harmonious interaction of sales and marketing is crucial. If they are askew and going in dissimilar directions, sales and marketing will not empower a successful complex sale or sales lead strategy. Bottom-line sales performance reflects just how well sales and marketing are working together.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2006

I like the article because it touches on several critical success factors for B2B lead generation success that Ive addressed including: How do you clearly define a lead?

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

markempa

AUGUST 22, 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

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MARCH 8, 2006

Watch the recorded webcast now Sponsored by Eloqua , provider of the leading integrated demand generation platform for executing, automating and measuring highly effective B2B marketing programs. Register for this webcast registration is closed. Register for this webcast registration is closed.

Webcast 120

Webcast Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation Generation 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

« On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs | Main | Closed-Loop Marketers More Likely to Reach ROMI Goals » Your questions answered on Lead Generation via Podcasts I’m looking forward to launching my new podcast, “ Start with a Lead ,” this April.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JULY 10, 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. " Read the entire summary and review.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

She empowers her clients to create customer-centric nurturing programs that leverage strategic story development to engage prospects until they are sales ready. Ardath’s book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale is now shipping! Brian Carroll's blog B2B Lead Generation Blog. Ardath Albee's Tip.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency Emarketing Inbound Marketing 100

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« A Lead Generation Fable | Main | In defense of thought leadership » Lead Generation Execution Susan Getgood wrote a thoughtful post that offers some strategies and tactics for better lead generation execution.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

« Use Event Marketing Successfully for Lead Generation | Main | Improve your online sales lead tracking » This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking I finally caught up on a long overdue "to read" pile on my desk. So too with lead generation. will remain hot topics in 2006.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

AUGUST 14, 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 Webinar Metrics B2B Sales Generation 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Tweet I’m at MarketingSherpa Lead Gen Summit 2013 in San Francisco on day one, live blogging the Lead Management Workshop that features a dive into larger topics including lead capture, lead qualification and lead nurture. The main principles of the Lead Management Workshop were pulled from that book.

Lead Management 120

Lead Management Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 120

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

We see this all the time with hockey sticks at the end of the quarter, followed by complaints to marketing since there are no sales leads and the pipeline is now cleared out, followed by panicked prospecting to try to make something happen in time to make the numbers. Lead nurturing. Lead scoring.

Sales Management 48

Sales Management Lead Ranking Work Management Sales Qualified Leads 48