The ROI Guy

MARCH 8, 2010

According to a report released Thursday by Forrester Research, B2B interactive spending is expected to double by 2014, reaching an anticipated $4.8B,from from 2009's $2.3B

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Interactive Marketing Spending B to B B2B Marketing 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

IDC research shows that because of frugal buyer sentiment, 62% of B2B vendors need more leads in order to generate the same amount of sales, and 72% indicate an increase in sales cycle time over the past 6 months. Sources: 1) SiriusDecisions B-to-B Buyer's Survey 2010 2) New Realities about B2B Buying, Jeff Ogden, SandHill.com Blog, Jun.

Effectiveness 40

Effectiveness Forrester B to B Sales Cycle 40

Anything Goes Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I focused my research this week on how I can help my customers build out a demand waterfall as defined by the smart people over at SiriusDecisions. During my research, I stumbled upon a great article by the Canadian Marketing Blog called " 2009 B-to-B Demand Creation Trends " eh (Canadian joke).

Lead Ranking 100

Lead Ranking Top of Funnel RSS Lead Nurturing 100

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

From our research and best practices work with leading B2B sales and marketing groups, Alinean provides its top 5 predictions for 2011: 1. The consumer is now in charge: researching specifications, configuring and customizing solutions, getting peer reviews and advice, comparing prices, and “buying now&#.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Automation Services 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Matter of Trust - although the research indicates that buyers truly rely on vendor content to help drive purchase decisions, with so much noise, buyers have become skeptical of vendor claims. Having the right content and tools to help fuel buyer’s decision making process is essential. Death of a Salesman?

Peer-to-peer 40

Peer-to-peer Marketing Automation Services Spending Marketing Budget 40

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Research & Analysis. New Top-Level Domains Expected in 2009. Enhancing Online Sales and Support: New Research Reveals What Works--and What Doesnt. ); ); ); } document.write( ); if (document.getElementById(dclk1231)) { document.getElementById(dclk1231).src src = [link]. }. White Papers |. Webcasts |. Podcasts |. Newsletters |.

Enterprise Management 100

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 100

Online Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2011

5 Most Popular Blog Posts Content Marketing: How to get your subject matter experts on your corporate blog (7) Social Marketing: Twitter contest boosts followers 43% (6) Marketing Research: Cold, hard cash versus focus groups (4) Email Marketing: Improve deliverability by deleting subscribers? (4)

B to B 40

B to B Blogger B2B Thought Leadership RSS 40

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2010

10 Steps to More Scientific Social Media Marketing - Hubspot , November 2, 2010 I’ve spent nearly four years researching and analyzing social communications and contagious ideas for my Science of Social Media presentation. million for 2009 and “triple that&# ($13.5. am extremely passionate about this subject.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

According to sales and marketing effectiveness researcher SiriusDecisions, the basic white paper is still one of the most important pieces of marketing content - used and trusted as the key buying decision tool by over 64% of early stage buyers, and 61% of middle stage buyers. Updated Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator - New.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Paper Work Management Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

AUGUST 4, 2010

Research shows that customers do not want generic messages or the hard sell, but instead want relevant and consultative tips and advice. Less than 17% trust vendor provided business cases unless third party research / proof is provided. Diametrically Opposed Forces: Selling Value in a B. Latest Research.

Budget Programs 40

Budget Programs Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 40