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New Marketing Report: B2B Lead Generation Trends 2013

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Finally, the new 2013 B2B Lead Generation Report is available! Download it here: [link] ) The B2B Technology Marketing Community on LinkedIn conducted the 2013 lead generation survey to better understand how B2B marketers are adjusting to new challenges, and to identify new trends and best practices. The results are in.

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Lead Generation Checklist - Part 4: Clear and Universal Lead Definition

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In part 4 of the lead generation checklist, we take a look at a critical component of lead generation efforts: a universal lead definition. This will get sales and marketing on the same page to share a common understanding and treatment of the leads in your funnel.

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Take the 2013 Lead Generation Survey and Receive Free Report

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Our 40,000+ member B2B technology marketing community on LinkedIn is conducting a lead generation survey to better understand how B2B marketers are adjusting to new challenges around lead gen, and to identify new trends and best practices for 2013.

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5 Steps to Social Media Leads with Content Marketing

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The number one marketing trend for 2011, according to the 17,000 member B2B technology marketing group on LinkedIn, is the increasing integration of social media with traditional marketing tactics to drive qualified leads. Until the marketing automation system indicates that your lead is qualified and ready for direct sales engagement.

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Lead Generation Checklist - Part 1: Conversations, Not Campaigns

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Lead generation tactis are changing rapidly. Think of lead generation as a series of conversations with your audience, not campaigns. As Brian Carroll in his excellent B2B Lead Generation Blog points out, this way you will become a trusted advisor rather than just another sales person.

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Lead Generation Checklist - Part 2: Sales and Marketing as One Team

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Here comes part two of the lead generation checklist series by Brian Carroll. In many if not most organizations, sales blames marketing for not producing a sufficient number of truly qualified leads, and marketing points the finger at sales for not following up on the great leads that were produced.

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Lead Generation Checklist – Part 3: Develop and Intensify Your Ideal Customer Profile

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In part 3 of his lead generation checklist, Brian Carroll explains how to develop and itensify your ideal customer profile. Attributes used for segmentation include demographics such as industry and company size, psychological characteristics such as technology adoption patterns (innovators, early adopters, early majority, etc.)