The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

With ready access to an unprecedented wealth of on-line information, and skepticism toward vendors as a result of direct marketing overload, buyers have revolted and taken the buying cycle into their own hands. Throughout the buying lifecycle, buyers are skeptical, and vendor credibility is an issue.

Interactive Marketing 40

Interactive Marketing Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer Buying Cycle 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

According to Forrester’s Mr. Santucci, “Today, buyers are looking for business partners that will help them drive business results or outcomes – rather than bundle their products and services into solutions.” However, new research shows that most buyers rely on vendor relationships and recommendations and not search.

Demand Generation Agencies 40

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Peer-to-peer Demand 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Two economic downturns over the past decade have made buyers more spendthrift, and more skeptical of vendor claims. Matter of Trust - although the research indicates that buyers truly rely on vendor content to help drive purchase decisions, with so much noise, buyers have become skeptical of vendor claims.

Peer-to-peer 40

Peer-to-peer Marketing Automation Services Spending Marketing Budget 40