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Bulls, Bears, Bernanke and BtoB Lead Generation

ViewPoint

It would be cool if we could do both, but as you will see it appears that lead rates are the result of GDP, not the other way around. Here are the results for Q1, 2001 through Q2, 2012: The numbers say the following to me: Leads trend in the direction of GDP. When the GDP is up, the lead rate increases, and vice-versa.

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9 Key Points & Action Items from BtoB Magazine’s Social Media Report

KoMarketing Associates

As B2B marketers work on refining 2012 strategic marketing initiatives, social media has become a central focus. The emergence of a converged media imperative ties the value of user generated content (social shares, organic reviews, etc.) LinkedIn was considered the “most important channel” for B2B marketers.

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New Infographic: B2B Lead Generation & Content Marketing Trends

NuSpark Consulting

The infographic summarizes key data from a variety of research reports covering B2B and technology lead generation, media strategy, and content marketing trends, from initial solution research to lead nurturing. Chief Marketer’s 2012 Business-to-Business Lead Generation Survey: Your Best Prospects.

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Is Lead Generation Slipping Away From Marketing?

ViewPoint

I responded in saying it is a leadership issue and having sales control the lead generation task without hiring someone to do it (which just drives up sales expense) is not the answer. Tony Tissot of eTrigue remarked that lead generation is the responsibility of marketing, but getting the outcomes agreed upon should be the goal.

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B2B Lead Generation: The Best of PowerViews

ViewPoint

Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of interviewing nineteen influential B2B sales and marketing leaders to discuss their views in areas like traditional and new media strategies, current and future trends, B2B lead generation, and sales lead management. I hope you enjoy them: Today's Featured Guests.

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The Content Experiment: An Interview with Rishi Dave [Podcast]

Crimson Marketing

Content marketing is a core part of how you can drive your inbound lead generation funnel. Rishi Dave is the Executive Director of Digital Marketing at Dell, where he is globally responsible for implementing marketing, lead generation, and content strategies for Dell.com, social media, communities, and mobile.

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10+ Essential Research Reports & Guides for B2B Marketers

KoMarketing Associates

At the forefront are lead generation, lead nurturing, and building a brand that distinguishes the organization from the competition. BtoB Research Defining the Modern Marketer. Optify B2B Lead Generation Report. MarketingSherpa’s 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. ” View the full report.