Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2010

May 12th, 2010 |Written By: Jay Baer | View Comments Tweet Guest post by Jennifer Maggiore, CEO of Maggiore Consulting, a multi-media lead generation firm and co-host of Locals Only: a Phoenix-based live Internet show. I feel like the other guy in the story- will you try social media if I give you some great case studies?

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markempa

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa. I agree with all of the suggestions in the case study. If youre supporting multiple sales channels with lead generation, youll probably like this case study by MarketingSherpa.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 19, 2010

Since April, 2010 Western River has collected more than 1,100 of these customer stories. And once the system was set up and the business rules determined, the company spends almost no time managing the program. said Brandon Lake, Vice President of Western River. How are you integrating social media into other programs?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

However, even within the business (non cat) blogging arena, there are a wide variety of potential measures to gauge your momentum. This sounds simple, but it’s shocking how many bloggers aren’t clear on the core business rationale behind their blog initiative. Is anyone out there? Does anyone care? What’s the Point?

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

The faux testimonials on the back of the book are priceless, including: “This book is the greatest business book in the world, besides mine.&# - Author who only gives testimonials for people who give him one in return Stratten’s rant against direct marketing – “People still teach courses on how to cold-call better!

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

MarketingSherpa published a great case study that explains how landing page design impacts lead generation results. BTW – every page is a landing page to search engines) The case study features, Ken Kornbluth, President MarketingPilot who says, "…People are really calling from our landing pages.

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Online Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2010

But I tried to offer some hope during a May presentation in Shanghai to the Worldcom Public Relations Group , the world’s leading network of independently owned public relations firms: My 7 Best Practices for Social Media Tool Adoption: Understand your assessment context before you begin. and great speech!)

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markempa

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

This new case study by MarketingSherpa demonstrates the practical application of the halo effect. We see the halo effect demonstrated in places like the Harvard Business Review where its quite common to see business executives collaborate on papers with a professor or sponsor research projects.

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The Effective Marketer

JUNE 23, 2009

To get more insight into the formula and how it works, after watching the presentation, check out some of their website design case studies. Actually, most of the businesses these days are not selling one product. So, in this case they should have the different lists of bulk email IDs. But it is not. What do you think?

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Golden Spiral

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Kindle and iPad didn’t come on the scene until 2007 and 2010 respectively. It’s case study after case study, experience after experience. That understands how to, for example, talk about business goals in such a way that investors don’t get spooked and your competition doesn’t find an angle to gain an advantage.

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The Effective Marketer

JULY 21, 2009

They caution us saying it could be dangerous to our business if incorrectly used and it’s only helpful to build relationships and goodwill. Let’s put aside the fact that the press and the Internet in general are full of stories about how social media is transforming businesses and think in terms of marketing strategy. Please share!

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Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

As the world continues to watch the devastation caused by the BP oil spill, it shines the light much brighter on the impact that major companies have on society while increasing consumer concerns about business practices. link] [link] WebPro360 And, it's not just about businesses 'tooting' their own horn.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Almost every company has at least some decent content for leads who are in the later stages of their buying process, including: brochures, case studies, success stories, sell sheets, etc. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Thats where you have the biggest influence.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

– Get Your Social Media Story Straight | [link] (via @ShellyKramer) cravendickens I've always been a great believer of showing clients 'look what went wrong when…' case studies. A great (and yes tragic) case study. link] Sodapopgirl @jaybaer One of the best articles I have read on this topic.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

None of that is impacted in the slightest by whether you’re selling to consumers or other businesses. You will see in 2010 that most companies will, hopefully, leave behind both notions (media is important, and B2C and B2C are different) due to results that we will start seeing in the market. Nicely said, Esteban.-=

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Take a look at this a business model that we are developing: [link] This blog post is a thinly veiled application that my firm is building for a variety of clients from Corporate Jets and Banking to Education industries. You are right on target when you say things like “Integrating Social Media into the business plan&# That’s it.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 22, 2010

Be Your Own White Knight I know this blog is called Convince & Convert, and originally I thought that was a perfect description for the social media and real-time business revolution. No stack of case studies or conference road trips will do it, either. But now I realize that it’s not. It has to come from you.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

It is profoundly important for business to realize that social media isn’t a set of tools or “the place to be.&# It is profoundly important for business to realize that social media isn’t a set of tools or “the place to be.&# Social Media is not the future, it’s present day mainstream business.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Tami [link] Tami Hello jay, Great points and not just for Social Media but for doing business in general! Sounds like a great case study. Sounds like a great case study. link] [link] Hot In Business The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters | Integrated Marketing and Media | Social Media Consulting -.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You are indeed the perfect case study. You’re in an industry (photography) and are a business type (small) where a lot of people would say “social media isn’t for me&#. You are indeed the perfect case study. Jason Baer Thanks very much for the kind words. Those type of comments are why I do it.

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The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This represents substantial growth when compared to 2009 cut-backs; however, even with the 2010/2011 snap-back in spending, most marketing budgets will remain below pre-recession levels. For example, an IDC survey of technology marketers revealed that 2010 revenue grew at a healthy 5.8% world-wide, and that this greatly exceeded the 3.7%

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Online Marketing Institute

MAY 18, 2010

Longer sales cycles due to more complex products and services and business purchasing processes often require more information. Identifying topics related to these different types of content and media for optimization will give you a better picture of what you have to work with. View Comments Rate this Post: ( 1 votes, average: 4.00

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Socialmention.com is basically a social search engine, if the business name is unique it can be a good option. Have you looked at any tools that allow local users to speak on behalf of the businesses social media channels but then give an overview to the home office to watch all activities? That said there are some options.

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Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Business Mobile 2.0 Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! You’re likely running educational webinars or speaking at industry conferences.

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Online Marketing Institute

JULY 31, 2012

B2B: Business Media. 2010 Eddie and Ozzie Awards Call for Entries OPEN! Business Development. Sales/Business Development. --> ENTER a CITY and/or SELECT STATE. Case Studies in Custom Content. Business Dinner. Business Meeting. Advertising and Public Relations. Featured Jobs.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

February 25th, 2010 |Written By: Susan Baier | View Comments Tweet Guest post from Susan Baier, a 20-year marketing strategy veteran with an MBA in Entrepreneurship. killer case study by @susanbaier) [link] susanbaier Hi Lisa, thanks for the nice comments! “Motive&# is a great word for the WHY. Thx for sharing.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 22, 2010

While many businesses are excited about opportunities to reach their customers on the social web, few actually believe they have done so successfully. Lion Brand’s Lion Brand Notebook: Lion Brand is a yarn company that has been in business for over a century.

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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. Should Investor Relations Teams Use Twitter? - B2B Voices , September 1, 2010 Image via CrunchBase.

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Webbiquity

JULY 26, 2010

the BMZ) was officially launched a year ago as the first content aggregation hub for leading business-to-business bloggers. Add WordStream’s Advanced Keyword Tools to Your Website for free , June 8, 2010. Pricing Based on Customer Expectations , May 26, 2010. Should You Use Foursquare for Your Business?

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

is now out of the business entirely. Be Business-Friendly It wasn’t that long ago that MySpace wasn’t just big, it was positively cool. MySpace has rarely created features specifically for business, or done much to make MySpace a safer, more controllable venue within which corporations can participate. Cutting edge.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 19, 2010

is Crucial to your Content Marketing Strategy May 19th, 2010 |Written By: russhenneberry | View Comments Tweet Guest post from Russ Henneberry , who writes, speaks and executes on content marketing plans for small businesses. Many businesses today are holding onto the hopes that this is all a fad, that this will all go away.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 20, 2010

May 20th, 2010 |Written By: Jay Baer | View Comments Tweet Originally, he was called Machaca. Social media does take time, however, it'll take far less time if people, businesses, and companies work from ways that already work versus ways they're not really sure about. Two problems arose. Anyways, great read as usual Jay.

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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. Like hooking their toilet up to Twitter.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Swept up in a frenzy created by mainstream and business media, companies rush to adopt the hot new thing, to ensure that the competition doesn’t have some sort of secret weapon. And anyone who tells you they absolutely know what will work for your company definitely does not understand this business. Proposals are written.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

That means that sales must provide input to marketing (and marketing needs to accept and value the input) on the development of things such as sales collateral, white papers, case studies, articles, advertising, e-mail campaigns, value proposition development etc. as a joint team. Microsoft RSVP. and it pointed toward this web site.

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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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Convince & Convert

MARCH 9, 2010

March 9th, 2010 |Written By: Jay Baer | View Comments Tweet Are you treating social media like a checklist? A recent study by Econsultancy called “ The Value of Social Media &# shows that companies are overwhelmingly using the “Big 4″ of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin for their social media efforts.

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