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B2B Lead Generation Blog: Word of Mouth Marketing relies on reputation not branding

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When it comes to word of mouth marketing (WOM), Ive observed that many B2B marketers, marketing blogs and the media seem overly concerned about brand building. So if you want to build a WOM marketing program, you must look at your reputation first - not your brand. They have it wrong. " Read my post on defending thought leadeship.

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Lessons Learned: Crowdsourcing the Best of Mastering Lead Management

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

The first session, Keeping Your Strategy in Lockstep with the Changing B-to-B Buyer , was presented by Carlos Hidalgo, President of The Annuitas Group. cjablonski : Over 70% of purchases are restricted to established vendors or are heavily dependent on WOM recos. Put content in their path that they find YOU.