markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

Im sharing part of our conversation so that other readers may benefit. Im sharing part of our conversation so that other readers may benefit. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It promised to deliver better ROI measurement for their marketing campaigns.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

I have found marketers often overlook the lists and data they already have in search of new contacts rather than building upon relevant conversations. Related Article: BtoB Magazine: Unisys gets boost from good data I recommend you start by collecting all of your existing in-house marketing lists into one place.

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markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

Companies who provided fewer but higher quality "sales ready" leads to their sale people have better sales conversion rates than those that send lots of early stage leads and that creating a "cost per lead" culture just does not work.

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

Its important to note that these tools will help users begin conversations but they wont do the hard work of building relationships for you. Its important to note that these tools will help users begin conversations but they wont do the hard work of building relationships for you.

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

Just like blogs and podcasts , e-books are a terrific way to spread ideas, engage conversations and generate demand. Just like blogs and podcasts , e-books are a terrific way to spread ideas, engage conversations and generate demand. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JUNE 19, 2006

A new white paper by CSO Insights supports my research and shows that companies that support their sales teams with lead generation programs have higher conversion rates and increased sales effectiveness than those who dont. percent higher Conversion rate from leads to first calls is 16.5

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markempa

APRIL 3, 2006

To develop an effective lead generation program, you need a process that identifies decision makers along with their sphere of influence before you can initiate a productive conversation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

It begins with the mindset that lead generation is really a conversation rather than a series of campaigns. It begins with the mindset that lead generation is really a conversation rather than a series of campaigns. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JUNE 16, 2006

Just like many marketers resist changing the way they do lead generation from “campaigns” to “conversations.” Just like you cant dominate a conversation without risking that people may tune you out. It all began in this conversation, Direct-to-Consumer News Releases: Do they suck?

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markempa

JULY 11, 2005

Thanks to Kate Maddox and BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the upcoming 2005 Marketing Accountability Forum. Thanks to Kate Maddox and BtoB Magazine for pointing me to the upcoming 2005 Marketing Accountability Forum. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2009

Clarity - B2B Marketing Savvy , July 28, 2009. Lessons on Using LinkedIn for Lead Generation - B2B Lead Generation Blog , July 29, 2009. Buzz Marketing for Technology , July 23, 2009. Genius is Bringing GURLs to the Social Party - Marketing Interactions , July 28, 2009. Buzz Marketing for Technology , July 27, 2009.

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markempa

JUNE 21, 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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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

« Podcast: Use Feedback to Boost Lead Generation | Main | Going beyond the sales lead » On giving away ideas I had coffee with a potential partner and our conversation ebbed to a discussion about marketing philosophy and lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

An interesting conversation started on podcasts vs. webinars at the Church of the Customer Blog. An interesting conversation started on podcasts vs. webinars at the Church of the Customer Blog. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Comments Podcasts vs. Webinars which is better?

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Youll do better by thinking of lead generation as a process of micro-conversions that build an opportunity profile over time, such as requesting an email address, then asking for first and last name, later requesting a phone number, and so on. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

During huddles, you can brainstorm, go over marketing and sales programs, and accomplish or think about any or all of the things on the list below: Get feedback from the sales team – look at the conversion process and have regular face-to-face meetings or conference calls. Where is your sales team getting stuck?

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2007

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. recent exchange he had with Brian Carroll on his B2B Lead Gene.

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markempa

JULY 7, 2006

Companies that make closed loop feedback work have higher lead-conversion rates than those that do not. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It is important to note that this process works best when youve developed an universal lead definition to assure buy-in from all stakeholders first.

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markempa

JUNE 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.

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Strategize to get more referral leads | Main | Landing Page Handbook: How to Raise Conversions by 40% » Website Landing Pages impact Lead Generation results Lead generation remains the top priority for B2B websites. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

I did a webcast with Jeff Thull on how to have relevant conversations with executives in mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. The challenge of cold calling is make sure each conversation we have is relevant and meaningful. The challenge of cold calling is make sure each conversation we have is relevant and meaningful.

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

Lead generation is a conversation, a dialogue; it is not a series of campaigns. Lead generation is a conversation, a dialogue; it is not a series of campaigns. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Think relationships. Again, companies dont buy; people do. Think multimodal.

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markempa

JUNE 23, 2005

« B2B Marketing and PR Internship | Main | Improving Lead Generating And Conversion Rates » Marketing to Small-Medium Businesses Via IT Consultants & Resellers I was quoted in a special report by MarketingSherpas contributing Editor, Dianna Huff.

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markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

Ive found it is far more effective to focus on lead generation via micro-conversions that build an opportunity profile over time such as; requesting an email address, then asking for first and last name, later requesting a phone number and so on. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Landing Page Handbook: How to Raise Conversions by 40% | Main | Bigger Budgets For Marketers Who Measure Lead Generation Effectiveness » Lead generation modality map for complex sales I asked InTouch client, Cheryl Hatlevig of Adesso Systems , to share her philosophy on doing lead generation for the complex sale.

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Its really a dialogue - a conversation. Lead nurturing keeps the conversation going with relevant and meaningful personal touches regardless of their timing to buy. Its really a dialogue - a conversation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

APRIL 3, 2005

I interviewed Anne Holland on how marketers can improve their landing page conversion rates and attract more sales leads. I interviewed Anne Holland on how marketers can improve their landing page conversion rates and attract more sales leads. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

They have an amazing lead conversion rate, which is triple the amount of their industry peers. They have an amazing lead conversion rate, which is triple the amount of their industry peers. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Does that seem a bit too militant for your taste?

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Its a conversation - a dialog. Its a conversation - a dialog. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 First of all, thought leaders dont refer to themselves as thought leaders. Uh, that’s not the point. First of all, thought leaders dont refer to themselves as thought leaders.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2003

Relationship Mindset – lead generation is conversation Lead Maturation – Banana mindset – sales readiness FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Rising dramatically for 2011 is the quantification of conversion and revenue as a result of social media efforts. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. Provocation-Based Selling: Loosening the Status-Qu. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 17, 2011

The tool suite results in over 1,000 leads per month, with estimated 4 to 5% conversion rate of leads to sales. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. Provocation-Based Selling: Loosening the Status-Qu. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Most revenue benefits like improving lead conversion rates or reducing sale cycle length 2. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. Some other examples of indirect (soft) benefits include: 1. Productivity benefits where there is not a direct automation or elimination of a process step or task 3.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

But marketers often get so wrapped up in driving activity that they seem to forget its about driving sales conversion. This is especially true with complex sales that require multiple conversations on the phone before you may get your first face to face meeting in the later stages of their buying process. So does the second.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

3 items that should be in your 2010 email budget by BtoB Magazine. Achinta Mitra provides step-by-step instructions for integrating Google Analytics with standard ESP email tracking, which produces much richer data to help optimize conversion rates. by BtoB Magazine. Email Marketing Tips and Tactics.

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Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009. Provide a Takeaway that is Conceptual, Conversational & Convertible. Conversational – the idea is powerful enough that the prospect wants to discuss it with others involved in solving the problem your content is designed to address. B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009.

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Anything Goes Marketing

MAY 17, 2009

What I have done is reviewed the tweets from the latest SiriusDecisions Summit 2009 and captured points that I thought were interesting and categorized them. Technorati Tags: B2B Marketing , sales marketing alignment , lead management , lead nurturing , Twitter , BtoB , social media , demand waterfall , marketing automation , marketing ROI.

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