markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Mac writes, "When searching for leads for selling your products or services, you want to find those companies who have a problem for which you have the solution. How do you go about finding those companies and how do you find the level of contacts you need from within the companies?"

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markempa

JULY 16, 2007

Don’t focus exclusively on Web-based leads because typically in a b-to-b environment, a prospect may choose to communicate with your company by telephone or some other channel. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 All leads are not created equal. Dont oversimplify.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

According the MarketingSherpa research , " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs." " Each discipline is vital to the success of the company and they must work together as team.

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markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

According to their research, " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs." Companies Are Severely Mismanaging Lead Generation Ultimately, if marketers want to win over finance they need to demonstrate that marketing is an asset, not a liability.

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markempa

OCTOBER 28, 2005

MarketingSherpas posted their B-to-B Lead Generation Summit Notes. MarketingSherpas posted their B-to-B Lead Generation Summit Notes. FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext.

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markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

As a lead generation tactic, podcasting is still in its infancy but its expected to be used by many more b-to-b marketers in 2007. As a lead generation tactic, podcasting is still in its infancy but its expected to be used by many more b-to-b marketers in 2007. This year, hes planning to do over 120 podcasts!

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

" This also ties in the post Tracking ROI From Web Generated Leads 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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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

They posed 10 of the toughest questions B-to-B marketers often ask them about qualifying and scoring leads. My company wanted to focus mainly on business seminars to improve customer relationships. They posed 10 of the toughest questions B-to-B marketers often ask them about qualifying and scoring leads.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

Last night, I stumbled upon Jeremy Porters notes and observations from DMAs B-to-B Conference session entitled, "Sales and Marketing Integration: How To Make It Happen and Why You Cant Afford Not To." Jeremy Porters Blog: B-TO-B CONFERENCE DAY ONE - SALES & MARKETING INTEGRATION.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

New and innovative online marketing tactics help companies build their brand and generate leads online. Implementing the 4Ts can help you get the most out of the Internet in your b-to-b sales and marketing efforts, and can help improve the alignment between sales and marketing within an organization.”

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markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

« New E-Book Offers Great Advice | Main | Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 » Webinar: Lead Generation Strategies for the Complex Sale Join me for a complimentary webinar this Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 1pm EDT.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2005

Fellow Revenue Roundtable member, Mike McLaughlins Blog, Guerrilla Consulting won in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" category. Fellow Revenue Roundtable member, Mike McLaughlins Blog, Guerrilla Consulting won in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" category. A big thank you to everyone who voted!

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markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

« Direct mail for the complex sale that really works | Main | The B2B Lead Generation Blog Wins Best B-to-B Marketing Blog in MarketingSherpas Readers Choice Awards » Podcast: Interview on the Cullinane & Green Report I was interviewed by podcasting experts Joe Cullinane and Roger Green on the Cullinane & Green Report.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2005

Recent research shows that reputation makes a huge difference for B2B companies in the following areas; demand creation, lead generation and overall revenue growth. Recent research shows that reputation makes a huge difference for B2B companies in the following areas; demand creation, lead generation and overall revenue growth.

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Last year, the B2B Lead Generation Blog (yours truly) received honorable mention for the "Best b-to-b marketing-topic Blog." Last year, the B2B Lead Generation Blog (yours truly) received honorable mention for the "Best b-to-b marketing-topic Blog." Anyone can nominate. Want to see who won last year?

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markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

For example, I get some numerous e-mails from companies that know me (in some cases Im their customer!) Be sure to read their free executive summary, it contains useful tips for B-to-B lead generation. For example, I get some numerous e-mails from companies that know me (in some cases Im their customer!)

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markempa

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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markempa

JULY 3, 2006

« The B2B Lead Generation Blog Wins Best B-to-B Marketing Blog in MarketingSherpas Readers Choice Awards | Main | Closed Loop Feedback: The Missing Lead Generation Huddle » Time with Best Selling Author Bryan Eisenberg My good friend, Bryan Eisenberg and I met up while he was on his book tour in Minnesota.

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Paul Gillin

JUNE 17, 2010

This chapter focuses on drawing the major distinctions between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets and where social marketing has particular value to B2B companies. By early 2010, that number was over 5,000. In fact, B2B companies were among the earliest adopters of social media.

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markempa

MAY 26, 2005

Im listed in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" section. Im listed in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" section. Cast your votes FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. If I merit your vote, please let them know.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

These new channels have made it easier than ever for marketers to reach out to prospects, and marketers are certainly taking advantage of the available efficiency. For example, the typical B2B prospect receives an average of 20.3 Reaching out has never been easier, but making meaningful connections has never been harder.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

According to sales and marketing analyst firm SiriusDecisions, “Successful reps know that establishing credibility and providing value to a prospect or customer throughout the buying cycle is the difference between closing the deal and losing it. April 2009.

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Paul Gillin

MAY 25, 2010

Process Experts was named Best Corporate Blog by BtoB magazine in 2010 and Cahill is now leading the company’s charge into Twitter and Facebook while institutionalizing best practices among all the Emerson Process Management divisions. And as we know, Google loves blogs. Cahill approaches his job with a reporter’s eye.

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, December 06, 2010 Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B Sales & Marketing as We Know It? Now, in B2B, we have seen a similar dramatic shift towards prospects taking charge of the buying cycle, using on-line content marketing, resources and tools to drive research, comparisons and purchase decisions.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Evidence of this shift can be found in IDC’s 2010 Customer Experience Survey. According to SiriusDecision buyer studies, the most favored sources of content during the early stages of b-to-b decision-making are: White papers (64.4%); Peer referrals (51.1%); Webinars (48.9%); Trials or demos (42.2%); Analyst reports (37.8%).

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Formally defined, Demand Generation is the use of targeted marketing programs to address four key objectives for B2B marketers: Building awareness of a company’s products and services; Establishing relevance to a prospective buyer/end user; Supporting validation for the purchase; and Mitigating customer concerns.

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Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 7, 2010

What are the challenges in writing good copy that not only educates prospects and customers but also draws them in as leads for your business? 5 Steps to a White Paper that Pulls in the Perfect Prospect. Fail to incent the prospect to read on. Prospects shouldn't have to slog their way through your copy. White Paper FAQs.

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MLT Creative

DECEMBER 9, 2010

There were many articles from this time last year full of insightful predictions for 2010, and a few recent ones for 2011. markwschaefer Mark Schaefer Look for social optimization to augment traditional SEO as companies establish a meaningful, relevant digital footprint. Then I had another idea.

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Online Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2011

I’m already brainstorming some ideas to help inspire (and reward) my company’s. 4) Personal Branding: The five elements of being seen as a thought leader through crowdsourcing (2) Recognition Blogs are Becoming the New Front Door for Prospects: Is Yours Open? You should even reward yourself when you do your.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Best of B2B Marketing for September 2010. Best Social PR Guides and Tips of 2010 (So Far) - Webbiquity , September 1, 2010 Social media has fundamentally altered the practice of public relations. Your company is managed according. B2B Voices , September 1, 2010 Image via CrunchBase. How Is PR Changing? The Results.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Ten reasons to blog – even if nobody reads it - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , November 7, 2010 Building an engaged community through a business blog can be extremely difficult — sometimes impossible. Look at companies like General Electric who do an amazing job with their blog and yet have almost no “community or comments at all.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

2010 was the year social media moved from cutting edge to mainstream (right?). Inbound marketing spend will grab more share of the marketing budget but will stay far from a majority in most B2B companies. Michael Brenner Nov 18 2010 Hi Chris, Thanks so much for your comments. While the rest of us catch on to what works.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JANUARY 4, 2011

Here it is - the very best posts and the hottest topics for 2010. 50 (of the) Best Twitter Guides, Stats, Tips and Tools of 2010 (So Far) - Webbiquity , October 5, 2010. Ten reasons to blog – even if nobody reads it - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , November 7, 2010. Marketing Genius Blog , May 25, 2010.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2010

July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010. The 20 craziest things you can do on Twitter - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , July 7, 2010 OK, we’ve heard all the great business success stories about connecting and learning through Twitter. Best of B2B Marketing. Featured Sources. The cows at a Buttermine Farms near Woodstock, Ont.,

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

So, here are the Best of B2B Marketing for August 2010 based on on social signals. Ten social media and technology mega-trends to watch - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , August 10, 2010 I just read a fascinating (and lengthy!) And the hot topics this month are pretty interesting as well - see at the bottom. How do you do it?

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Do White Papers Still Engage? New digital marketing channels have made it more efficient than ever to broadcast marketing messages to prospects, but are the current strategies effective at connecting with and educating ever more skeptical and frugal buyers ? They do if they are Interactive!

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The ROI Guy

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 Can a Value Selling / Marketing Program Improve Your Business? This permanent shift towards frugal buyers has forced B2B vendors to fundamentally change the way they reach prospects and convert them to customers. Here are the top six benefits: 1.

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