Marketing Craftmanship

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Lee Levitt, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 80, continues to be remembered as a PR practitioner who gave much to the profession; as someone who lived up to his characterization as an industry visionary. Lee Levitt embodied craftsmanship in public relations, and left a lifetime of wisdom for those who follow in his footsteps.

PR 100

PR Public Relations Tips Marketing Management 100

Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Best B2B Marketing Ideas of 2010 A guest post by Jeff Ogden , president of Find New Customers Although companies like Marketo, Eloqua and Kinaxis have produced terrific written content in blogs, e-books, etc., 19 , 2010, the marketing take-away I shared was “Think Different.&# They all are very entertaining, too.

B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing Marketing Management Eloqua RSS 40

The Effective Marketer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

What seems to be the opposite thinking of the advertising school became the winning campaign of Banco Hipotecario , a financial services business based in Argentina. This entry was posted on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am and is filed under Communication , Marketing Strategy , Social Media. United States License.

Work Management 100

Work Management Planning Marketing Management Advertisements 100

markempa

FEBRUARY 24, 2006

« Marketing That Reaches Decision Makers In Big Companies | Main | Podcast Segment 4: Selling to BIG Companies » Will Writing a Business Book Generate Sales Leads? If you have more than a passing interest in writing a business book, this is worth checking out. Comments Will Writing a Business Book Generate Sales Leads?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Leads Generation 120

The Effective Marketer

MAY 10, 2010

brand mascots are a common tool to promote your product or service. More recently even Twitter mascots have been showing up as a company’s public face. 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.

Planning 100

Planning Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management 100

markempa

JANUARY 24, 2006

» The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses According to John Jantsch , small businesses have a decided advantage [over big companies] to do highly personal marketing. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 I tend to agree. I tend to agree.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Small Business Marketing Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

She spends her days thinking about social media, public relations and digital strategies for her agency’s consumer focused clients. FTC Disclosure Requirements – The recent changes from the FTC don't just apply to bloggers; rather, anyone who is compensated for promoting a product/service.

Social Media 153

Social Media Paid Content Media Advertising Agencies 153

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

And that means branching out beyond marcomms into other business divisions, bringing them into the discussion and aligning efforts. And that means branching out beyond marcomms into other business divisions, bringing them into the discussion and aligning efforts. What do you think? Though I'd say it's not just restricted to PR.

PR 160

PR Social Media Paid Content Media 160

The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 11, 2010

Yes, the excel matrix may help compare features vs. features, but falls short on so-called “soft” features like technical support, quality of service, and the all too common “gut feeling”. This entry was posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 12:29 pm and is filed under Email Marketing. Like Be the first to like this post.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget 100

markempa

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. Ive been using LinkedIn for several years because its geared more for business people. And if not, should you start? And if not, should you start?

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

PR 120

PR Rules Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 22, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Thought Leadership 120

markempa

MAY 8, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Features Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

« How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers | Main | E-book: Why Naked CRM Doesnt Work » Lead Generation for the Complex Sale I recently did a phone interview on Lead Generation for the Complex Sale with Nettie Hartsock for Allbusiness.coms Must Read Business Books column. Whats your definition of lead generation?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Sales Generation 120

markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

They have consolidated the best advice from top-notch professional service sales experts. They have consolidated the best advice from top-notch professional service sales experts. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 23, 2007

If youre a small business owner (or plan to be one in the future) youll want to put this book on your reading list. If youre a small business owner (or plan to be one in the future) youll want to put this book on your reading list. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 It’s great.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Work Management B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

If so, MarketingSherpa just released their “ Business Technology Marketing Benchmark Guide 2007-08 ” and I had the privilege to interview Anne Holland about this years findings. They interviewed over 1000 marketers, plus this year they gathered in-depth research from 4,658 actual business technology buyers. Very useful stuff.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Generation Telemarketing 120

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. How do you plan to grow revenue?" But AV would not tell me what it costs.

Advertising Mediums 120

Advertising Mediums Consulting Lead Generation B2B Marketing 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Marketing BtoB Lead Ranking 120

markempa

AUGUST 24, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Work Management 120

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation 120

markempa

OCTOBER 2, 2006

The secret to successful lead generation and marketing in the business-to-business space today is the process called lead nurturing, which converts more inquiries into qualified leads and qualified leads into sales. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Public relations (PR) is pretty much the opposite—it produces limited immediate and direct results, but builds your brand in the eyes of prospects, the media, analysts and other influencers over the long term. unemployment rate still near 10%, and uncertain prospects for a quick recovery , marketers need to keep two things in mind.

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Paid Search Agency 40

markempa

JUNE 26, 2006

Johns Duct Tape Marketing Blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for small business and was twice named " Best Small Business Marketing Blog " by the readers of Marketing Sherpa. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Its terrific. Its terrific.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

Thought leadership gives you an edge to combat commoditization and attract more business. The report was written for service providers but I believe the core ideas also apply to most companies with a complex sale. Thought leadership gives you an edge to combat commoditization and attract more business. Become a thought leader !

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

If marketing is a profitable activity, it still doesnt mean that what it is communicating to the universe of buyers is building the business. Who is accountable for all the potential business they lose by saying the wrong the thing to the right people at the wrong time? " I agree with Jeffrey.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

The workhorse of business-to-business direct mail is still the one-page, personalized letter sent in a #10 envelope. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 And once youre done, be sure to keep your lead nurturing library catalog updated.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Tactics Lead Ranking 120

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. 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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Generation 120

The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 6, 2009

In some cases you may have to do some market research prior to changing the product packaging, or contact your customers as a result of new customer service website login options. The important thing is not to forget that the plan you devise may impact other areas (and require more actions) not originally thought. United States License.

Planning 100

Planning Marketing Budget Creation Work Management Marketing Management 100

markempa

JULY 16, 2007

Its simply unrealistic to expect advertising to sell business solutions. Read More] Tracked on August 08, 2007 at 01:31 AM » Sales Lead Management from Rebecca Caroe I have posted in the past on how to generate a pipeline of sales leads for your business. Here and here. The author then writes the following:IR.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Search Marketing 120

markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 120

markempa

MAY 9, 2007

Jill Konrath: Selling to Big Companies Jill Konrath: SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Todays Frazzled Customers Josiane Chriqui Feigon: Smart Selling on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That Gets Results Michael W. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Lead Nurturing ROI Generation 120

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!

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115