Valasys

JUNE 25, 2019

According to a report by Resourceful Selling, 91% of the top-performing sales organizations collaborate across all departments to close sales leads. On the flip side, a study from Marketing Sherpa shows that only 56% of the marketers check for the validity of their leads before passing them on to their sales teams.

Enterprise Management 61

Enterprise Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing Management 61

markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

« New Book: Lead Generation for the Complex Sale is officially released | Main | PR Has New Rules for Reaching Buyers Directly » Why Most B2B Sites Fail to Convert Sales Leads Most people coming to your website arent coming to your website to buy. They are coming to your site for information.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

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. Teamwork between the sales and marketing is essential to get the maximum ROI from marketing and lead generation programs.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Sales Leads Sales Qualified Leads 120

ViewPoint

JANUARY 26, 2012

These are the five essential channels you can rely on for generating a steady stream of inquiries that you can then convert to qualified leads, and have a prayer of closing enough sales to meet your revenue quota. Your website The source of your cheapest and most qualified sales leads is right at your fingertips: your company website.

B to B 120

B to B netFactor Media SEM 120

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 19, 2010

However, it is difficult for companies to gain inbound responders in large volumes, and too many companies do not have an optimal responder program in place to drive whatever responders they receive to an eventual sale. Need to Drive Leads?

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 100

SalesIntel

JULY 30, 2021

Read the full case study to learn how they used SalesIntel to build better processes and run targeted campaigns that delivered 10X results. Read the Case Study. The problem with calculating your Marketing ROI starts with the definition of a sales lead and goes way beyond conversion rates, channel attributions, and much more.

Sales Management 52

Sales Management Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Digital Marketing Funnels 52

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 21, 2010

The study shows that there are specific keyword combinations used dependent upon the buying stage of the person searching on Google. While this study was focused on IT Buyers, the implications for the B2B Marketer should be relevant across the prospect universe no matter which industries you serve.

Paid Search Agency 100

Paid Search Agency Web 2.0 Customer Satisfaction Keywords 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 5, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy August 5, 2010 Subscribe Holy Cow! Disclosure: I am a former employee of the Nielsen Company). Bigger than Lindsay Lohan.

Social Media 100

Social Media Web 2.0 Burn Rate Media 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 18, 2010

Nurture your email list with an invitation to visit a resource center that provides thought leadership from well-known experts, webcast and podcast replays, short videos and product demos, customer testimonials and case studies. You can also look to 3 rd party list sources but expect a lower response rate and thus a lower ROI.

Tactics 100

Tactics Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Leads 100

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2010

A recent study by GetResponse showed that adding social sharing in an e-mail increased click-through rates by 30%, adding a twitter share option increased response rates by 40% and adding as many as three sharing options increased response rates up 55%.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Burn Rate Web 2.0 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

We tried to capture a lot of this in a ‘living case study’ on our blog, called Project Open Kimono: a B2B Case Study – kind of a behind-the-scenes view of the campaign itself.&# So the Manifesto campaign itself is proving the ideas we explore in it.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Planning B2B Paid Search Agency 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 3, 2010

Too often we grab the latest product brochure, sales presentation or case study and post it online. But customers are looking for you to demonstrate an understanding of their needs before they are ready to engage in the sales process.

Lead Scoring 100

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They reported in a separate study by Technorati that blogs are right up there with many traditional media in terms of importance and influence on their buying behavior. Blog Topics and Technology The main motivation for all bloggers was &# meeting like minded people,&# self-expression and expertise sharing according to the study.

Marketing Mix 100

Marketing Mix Marketing Report Blogspot Blogger 100

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Here goes one mini case study : [link] kenny madden Dec 22 2010 Like it. Michael Brenner Dec 22 2010 Excellent case study. Result was great!

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Web 2.0 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The event titled “How Big Brands Use Social Media&# highlights 8 real-life social media case studies. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Click here to cancel reply.

Web 2.0 100

Web 2.0 Paid Search Agency Customer Satisfaction Telemarketing 100

ViewPoint

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Carlos is a recognized thought leader in B2B marketing and known for his keen insights on the development and implementation of lead management processes, as well as marketing automation. Carlos has been named three years in a row—from 2009 to 2011—to the Sales Lead Management Association’s 50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management.

Demand 120

Demand Process Work Management Marketing Management 120

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

Give them leads they can close and then we can all share in the success of hitting the numbers. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring 100

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2010

The study included 5-waves with over 3,000 professionals on Toolbox.com. George Krautzel , co-founder and president of Toolbox.com, summed up the importance of the findings of the study. “As About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Social Media 100

Social Media Peer-to-peer Social Marketing B2B Marketing 100

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I didn’t base it off a recent study. Confessions Of A B2B Marketer 5 Sales Closing Techniques 7 Tips For Successful Lead Follow-up About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. That post is still one of my most popular.

Business 100

Business Peer-to-peer Web 2.0 Customer Satisfaction 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Here’s a great example of how one firm used segmentation to optimize their media spend and increase conversions: Mini Case Study Challenge : A large virtualization company launched a paid search campaign to generate leads for their compliance solutions for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

Landing Pages 100

Landing Pages Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Work Management 100

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Here’s a great example of how one firm used segmentation to optimize their media spend and increase conversions: Mini Case Study Challenge : A large virtualization company launched a paid search campaign to generate leads for their compliance solutions for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

Landing Pages 100

Landing Pages Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Work Management 100

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

No, Social Currency&# the author talks about a recent study on brand valuation conducted by Vivaldi partners in conjunction with MIT called Brand Social Currency. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

Social Media 100

Social Media Brand Identity Branding Media 100

markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

« White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers | Main | Lead Generation for the Complex Sale » How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers Would you like to be more visible and generate sales leads on a limited budget? Become a thought leader ! So everyone cant be one.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Generation 120

Belkins

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The price of badly calculated intrusion into your prospect’s routine is too much to handle, so telemarketing stepped back long ago, making way for account-based marketing and account-based sales development. Only after this can you start studying your company and your place within your niche. Explore your current base.

Sales Qualified Leads 40

Sales Qualified Leads Resource Management Burn Rate Ideal Customer Profiles 40

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 24, 2010

A recent study from 360i showed that 75% of the tweets from brands/marketers can be classified as general brand information/news and only 16% are used to converse with consumers. This may be an untapped opportunity for brands to truly connect and build trust with their audiences.

Organization 100

Organization Planning Paid Search Agency Allocation 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2010

Are yoy selling to hammock manufacturers, then sales may say you need content on hammocks.com. And according to the study “ The Role of Search in Business-to-Business Buying Decisions ,” 65% of respondents stated that they prefer search engines to review sites, manufacturer sites and industry portals.

Top of Funnel 100

Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 100

markempa

MAY 9, 2007

« B2B Lead Generation Blog is todays TypePad Featured Blog | Main | The Difference Between ROI and Marketing Accountability » How Lead Nurturing Improves Lead Generation ROI I know theres a lot of emphasis on lead generation (thats a good thing) but, getting a ton of leads doesnt guarantee that increased sales will follow.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Nurturing ROI Generation 120

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

displayed various studies that show that clicks are the preferred method to measure marketing performance. ROI” and “Sales” are the 4 th and 5 th most important metric according to Chief Marketer April 1, 2010 study. The metrics you chose should be quantifiable and aligned to your sales goals. Ask your partners.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Sales Management Lead Ranking ROI 100

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

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2010

According to this study , none of the Global Fortune 100 CEOs had a blog and only 2 had a presence on Twitter. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media B2B Budget Programs 100

markempa

JULY 13, 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 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

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

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. What can you send via email? How can you leverage events?

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Tactics Lead Scoring 120

markempa

JULY 21, 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.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Webinar Metrics 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

That’s a good thing - but as many of us know – generating a ton of clicks/visitors does not mean that more sales leads will follow. So what else can you do to improve the traction of your website to generate more leads? So what else can you do to improve the traction of your website to generate more leads?

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

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.

Lead Qualification 120

Lead Qualification Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

MAY 24, 2005

« Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff | Main | How to leverage word of mouth for more leads » Velocity of Lead Follow-Up Is Critical To Winning the Complex Sale Many things with lead generation seem easier than they are. The speed of lead follow-up is a major contributor to this problem.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads B2B Sales Marketing Analytics Tools 120