Bluetext

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Government efforts to engage PE and VC-backed startups puts federal marketing and messaging in the spotlight Venture Capital-backed companies accounted for less than 1% of the $411 billion DoD contracts awarded last year. He talked about how even the savviest, largest government contractors still get federal marketing wrong.

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WriteSpark

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Ideas and Resources for Technology Marketing Communications and Public Relations from Janice King, freelance high tech copywriter and author, Copywriting That Sells High Tech. Content Marketing. A customer who is willing to provide a reference for your product and company is a tremendous asset for your marketing efforts.

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The Effective Marketer

AUGUST 30, 2010

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Marketing Content That Sells When talking with lead nurturing and marketing automation vendors they all make it seem very easy. How is it that your product or service will benefit me?

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WriteSpark

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Ideas and Resources for Technology Marketing Communications and Public Relations from Janice King, freelance high tech copywriter and author, Copywriting That Sells High Tech. Content Marketing. « How Marketers Can Help Salespeople Succeed with Large Companies | Main. | Technical Article Writer.

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

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. But I still wonder about the value of social networking tools for lead generation and business development that Wegerts article brings up.

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The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 6, 2009

Marketers are used to creating marketing plans, including advertising campaigns, trade show schedules, etc. Many marketers I know have calendars posted on the walls marking important dates, deadlines, events, and so forth. A great marketing plan is created! Spreadsheets abound, and ideas flow.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

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. When I see the challenge that marketers face when it comes to getting their budgets approved, I wonder why it has to be so hard?

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markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 " I think youll find it valuable.

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 What can you send via email?

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

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. Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read.

Online Lead Generation 120

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

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 qualification and scoring for better leads | Main | Target Marketing: What’s a Lead?

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markempa

APRIL 5, 2006

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. The article is based on a recent interview with he did with Charlie Shafton, Director of Marketing Programs at Aspect Software.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

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. However, as Krol’s article shows, the telephone shouldn’t stand alone. Validating direct marketing lists. Building a database.

Telemarketing 120

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2007

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. I read a good article on " What’s Wrong With Social Media For B2B Marketing " by John Miller who also writes the Modern B2B Marketing blog.

Social Media 120

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

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. Fellow e-Book author David Meerman Scott just wrote an article for MarketingProfs.com thats really helpful. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

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. prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call? " by Jeanette Borzo. " by Jeanette Borzo.

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markempa

MAY 13, 2007

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. Our exchange spawned an article by Bryan Eisenberg over at ClickZ. Marketers are constantly reminded that more leads are needed.now!

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markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Mac is also an expert that I cite in my upcoming book.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

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. « Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation | Main | Podcast: Tradeshow and Event Marketing with Ruth Stevens » Target Marketing: What’s a Lead?

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

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. He explained that his company had invested "big dollars" to install a new marketing automation software system. It just doesnt happen.

Work Management 120

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markempa

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

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. If youre doing marketing or lead generation for a complex sale, youll want to read it. In 2005, 3.5

Sales Qualified Leads 120

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markempa

MARCH 21, 2006

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. During two years of research, Reichheld discovered, that the answer to this basic question, Would you recommend our products/services to a business peer?,

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JANUARY 23, 2006

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. Link: Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line. Link: Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

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. If youre involved in marketing to IT or financial buyers, you should consider using white papers or e-books.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

AUGUST 18, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

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. He shows the folly of marketers who throw sales leads over the wall and expect sales people to catch them.

B2B Sales 120

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markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

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. The article also features comments from my friends Mac McIntosh and Jill Konrath.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

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. Also, if you’re a B2B marketer with a complex sale, check out Tracking ROI From Web Generated Leads for additional ideas on this topic.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2006

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JULY 5, 2007

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2007

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Demand Generation Agencies 120

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markempa

APRIL 6, 2006

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. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J. Bannans article examines how John Costigan Cos. A new article in BtoB Magazine by Karen J.

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

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. Scobles Link Blog pointed me to this interesting article by Pheedos Bill Flitter, " A Sound Case to Include Blogs and RSS in Your Marketing Mix."

RSS 120

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markempa

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

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markempa

MAY 9, 2006

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. I like the article because it emphasizes the key role that CEOs play in developing a successful go-to-market strategy.

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