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JULY 11, 2005

Peter DeLegge wrote an interesting article on the matter called, " The Bottom Line on Marketing Accountability." " The key is to look at why are we measuring our marketing ROI in the first place? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It’s al.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

A recent article ( When digital marketing strategies go wrong ) from Revolution Magazine, a UK publication, reviews some of the most interesting social media mishaps. This entry was posted on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 8:15 am and is filed under Uncategorized. What stories or lessons learned do you have to share?

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MAY 10, 2010

A recent article I read on Harvard Business Review, “ Aflac’s CEO Explains How He Fell For The Duck ” made me think about brand messaging and the use of mascots. The article is great because it gives you an insider’s view of how the famous Aflac duck came to being and the challenges Aflac’s CEO had to overcome to get it adopted.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

An interesting article sent to me (thanks, Z.) The article from BBC News UK can be seen here: The Problem With PowerPoint Over the years I’ve read a number of books on effective presentations, listened to podcasts, and attended some presentations and webcasts. No need to raise your hand, we all have been there.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking The Danger of Email Marketing Benchmarks A recent article from BtoB Online about email deliverability reminded me of how dangerous this whole thing of email marketing deliverability numbers can be. United States License.

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JUNE 8, 2005

« Closing the loop to improve lead generation performance | Main | Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool » Process Mapping is an essential step to measuring Lead generation ROI Its been well documented that quality of collaboration between sales and marketing directly impacts ROI.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

2 Responses to Web Prototyping With PowerPoint Dan Moser says: September 28, 2010 at 7:01 am Hi, Thanks for mentioning Justinmind , and congratulations for your article. Like Be the first to like this post. Web Design Webinar Yes, Please Share This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

" Last week, I read a short BtoB article by Carol Krol that shows that this continues to be a challenge. Her article summarizes some new research by the Association of National Advertisers in conjunction with Marketing Management Analytics. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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JANUARY 6, 2009

The action plan in Peter Drucker’s “8 Principles” article involves thinking not only about what to do, but also the expected results. As you plan your day/week/month, make sure that you are spending time on activities related to your original action plan. Spreadsheets abound, and ideas flow. A great marketing plan is created!

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AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. 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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NOVEMBER 22, 2006

» Avoid wasting your Pay-Per-Click lead generation budget Thanks to Jim Berkowitz and his CRM Mastery E-Journal for pointing me to the MarketingProfs article, Five Proven Ways to Waste Money With Pay-per-Click Advertising by John Grant. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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AUGUST 30, 2007

" The result was a special 36-page report with 10 all-new articles (mine included) aptly named "The One Piece Of Advice You Cant Generate Leads Without." This is a series of articles from various thought leaders in the B2B marketing industry based around the question "Wh. " I think youll find it valuable.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

This entry was posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 10:20 pm and is filed under Communication , Teamwork. He says “listen first, speak last”. Good listeners will be better at understanding what needs to get done and will be more effective. The road to effectiveness is not an easy one, but is definitely a rewarding journey.

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JUNE 28, 2007

Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Today, his article in BtoB Magazine gives a great summary of his presentation from the roadshow and is worth a read. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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AUGUST 17, 2007

A lead nurturing program can leverage existing investments that you have made in other marketing tactics such as events, white papers, contributed articles, or any other thought leading content. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 What can you send via email?

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AUGUST 24, 2007

It promised to deliver better ROI measurement for their marketing campaigns. I could hear his frustration when he said, "But we are still unable to close-the-loop and measure ROI on most of the sales leads we pass to sales." Overall, I agree with the idea of software and systems for better ROI measurement and accountability.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

A recent BtoB Magazine article by Carol Krol, " Copy this: Telemarketing big with Xerox " shows that, although the phone may not be as buzz worthy as other lead generation tools, it remains the backbone to successful lead generation. However, as Krol’s article shows, the telephone shouldn’t stand alone.

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JANUARY 3, 2009

Blogs, magazine articles, whole books were written on marketing strategies and tactics and how to tweak your website to get higher Google rankings, how to use Guerilla Marketing and all the other interesting tools in the marketer arsenal but those are mainly that: tools. The answer, my dear friends, is a resounding NO ! United States License.

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JANUARY 5, 2009

In 2004 Drucker wrote an article for Harvard Business Review Magazine titled “What makes an effective executive”. The 8 principles he outlines in his HBR article are more “action oriented”, meaning they guide you towards making the right plans for the right activity and how to behave in general. United States License.

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OCTOBER 31, 2006

Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders. Mac McInTosh wrote a helpful article on, " Targeting Your B2B Lead Generation ," that I think provides some good tips and reminders.

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APRIL 5, 2006

« Reaching Decision Makers | Main | Lead generation with Podcasts » Best Practices in Demand Generation Sridhar Ramanathan, over at the Pacifical Group Blog , just published an article on the best practices demand generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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JUNE 14, 2007

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. Johns article highlights something most of us in B2B marketing have come to accept. Johns article highlights something most of us in B2B marketing have come to accept.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2006

In this month’s issue of Target Marketing , I wrote the cover article on " What’s a Lead? " There, I offer the most important steps that marketing and sales alike, need to take to end their “tug of war” to improve ROI. In this month’s issue of Target Marketing , I wrote the cover article on " What’s a Lead?

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AUGUST 16, 2006

« Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 | Main | Article: Why Most B2B Websites Fail To Convert Sales Leads » E-books: A Hip and Stylish Younger Sibling to the Nerdy Whitepaper If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are a reader of other blogs. So “get hip” and read this article.

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MAY 8, 2006

prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call? The article features tools that will aid sales people, entrepreneurs, and professionals with their personal lead generation efforts. prospecting) for yourself you may want to read the WSJ article, " End of the Cold Call?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2006

« Teleseminar on Selling to BIG Companies with Jill Konrath | Main | Marketing That Reaches Decision Makers In Big Companies » Macs Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation Success I liked the article, " A Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation ," by Mac McIntosh in Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online.

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JANUARY 25, 2009

Drucker, of course, was right on target when included this principle in his article for effective managers (“ What Makes an Effective Executive ”, Harvard Business Review, June 2004) since one of the most important aspects one should be able to master in order to become effective is time management, and meetings are, as a general rule, a time drag.

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APRIL 18, 2007

« Closed-Loop Marketers More Likely to Reach ROMI Goals | Main | Lead Generation via Podcasts: An Interview With Paul Dunay » On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards CEOs continue to demand better ROI measurement and accountability from marketers.

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JULY 10, 2006

Ive written that consistent, patient, long-term contact with sales prospects results in better ROI. Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration. The article is based on a recent white paper , as well as research by CSO Insights.

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JANUARY 23, 2006

« Improve your online sales lead tracking | Main | The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses » Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line This article is a little hard to read if you arent up on buzzwords. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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AUGUST 23, 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.

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AUGUST 18, 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.

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MARCH 2, 2006

But, Scott Masons article in DM News , written primarily for B2C marketers, illustrates an important truth for us all: Lead generation isnt just about instant gratification. My CEO reminisced about a call from a client who raved about the ROI boost from a lead generation campaign that he canceled almost a year earlier.

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JANUARY 19, 2006

« This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking | Main | Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line » Improve your online sales lead tracking I liked the lead tracking tips provided in Michael Ortners article, " Eight Ways to Improve your Online Lead Tracking ," on MarketingProfs.com. Cultivate your leads.

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MARCH 21, 2006

I wrote a post called, " Asking for referrals does more than Generate Leads ," based on the Harvard Business Review article, “The One Number You Need to Grow” by Frederick F. Jim Lenskold and Bill Lee just wrote a practical article on MarketingProfs which builds on Reichheldss research and ideas.

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