markempa

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

According the MarketingSherpa research , " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs." According the MarketingSherpa research , " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs."

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markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

According to their research, " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs." According to their research, " only 17% of B-to-B marketers we queried were sure their CFOs understood the value of lead generation programs."

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Categories B2B Telemarketing Books Cold Calling CRM Current Affairs Direct Marketing Email Marketing Event Marketing Human Touch Lead Generation Lead Management Lead Nurturing Lead Qualification Leadership Marketing Strategy My Podcast Personal Messages Podcasting Public Relations (PR) Referral Marketing ROI Measurement Sales Sales Leads Social Media (..)

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markempa

APRIL 5, 2007

As a lead generation tactic, podcasting is still in its infancy but its expected to be used by many more b-to-b marketers in 2007. As a lead generation tactic, podcasting is still in its infancy but its expected to be used by many more b-to-b marketers in 2007.

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

They measured their response - used phone qualification - worked closely with their sales team - sent on only sales ready leads - closed the loop on each lead - increased revenue - cut costs - gave remarkable reports.

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markempa

JULY 16, 2007

Don’t focus exclusively on Web-based leads because typically in a b-to-b environment, a prospect may choose to communicate with your company by telephone or some other channel. " I think Kevins points serve as a good reminder for web inquiry management. Ive summarized Kevins three points: Don’t be too Web myopic.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

Implementing the 4Ts can help you get the most out of the Internet in your b-to-b sales and marketing efforts, and can help improve the alignment between sales and marketing within an organization.” Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

Last night, I stumbled upon Jeremy Porters notes and observations from DMAs B-to-B Conference session entitled, "Sales and Marketing Integration: How To Make It Happen and Why You Cant Afford Not To." Jeremy Porters Blog: B-TO-B CONFERENCE DAY ONE - SALES & MARKETING INTEGRATION.

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

They posed 10 of the toughest questions B-to-B marketers often ask them about qualifying and scoring leads. They posed 10 of the toughest questions B-to-B marketers often ask them about qualifying and scoring leads. A lead isn’t a lead until it’s been qualified. A lead isn’t a lead until it’s been qualified.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2005

Fellow Revenue Roundtable member, Mike McLaughlins Blog, Guerrilla Consulting won in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" category. Fellow Revenue Roundtable member, Mike McLaughlins Blog, Guerrilla Consulting won in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" category. A big thank you to everyone who voted!

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Last year, the B2B Lead Generation Blog (yours truly) received honorable mention for the "Best b-to-b marketing-topic Blog." Last year, the B2B Lead Generation Blog (yours truly) received honorable mention for the "Best b-to-b marketing-topic Blog." Anyone can nominate. Want to see who won last year?

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markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

« New E-Book Offers Great Advice | Main | Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 » Webinar: Lead Generation Strategies for the Complex Sale Join me for a complimentary webinar this Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 1pm EDT.

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JUNE 27, 2006

« Direct mail for the complex sale that really works | Main | The B2B Lead Generation Blog Wins Best B-to-B Marketing Blog in MarketingSherpas Readers Choice Awards » Podcast: Interview on the Cullinane & Green Report I was interviewed by podcasting experts Joe Cullinane and Roger Green on the Cullinane & Green Report.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2005

Sirius Decisions , a leading B-to-B research firm concludes, "While brand isnt dead, we believe it has become a byproduct of reputation, the first of three overall outputs todays b-to-b organizations must systematically produce in order to be successful.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

Be sure to read their free executive summary, it contains useful tips for B-to-B lead generation. Be sure to read their free executive summary, it contains useful tips for B-to-B lead generation. BtoB Online: E-mail testing MarketingSherpa just released their annual report on e-mail marketing.

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markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

« Speaking at MarketingSherpas B-to-B Demand Generation Summit 2006 | Main | Article: Why Most B2B Websites Fail To Convert Sales Leads » E-books: A Hip and Stylish Younger Sibling to the Nerdy Whitepaper If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are a reader of other blogs.

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markempa

JULY 3, 2006

« The B2B Lead Generation Blog Wins Best B-to-B Marketing Blog in MarketingSherpas Readers Choice Awards | Main | Closed Loop Feedback: The Missing Lead Generation Huddle » Time with Best Selling Author Bryan Eisenberg My good friend, Bryan Eisenberg and I met up while he was on his book tour in Minnesota.

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markempa

MAY 26, 2005

Im listed in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" section. Im listed in the "B-to-B marketing blogs" section. Be sure to check out the other quality blogs that were nominated by MarketingSherpas 185,000+ Readers, many of them are already on my blogroll. If I merit your vote, please let them know.

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JANUARY 4, 2011

There is only one objective in social media: create learning networks - Chris Koch , January 8, 2010. True Confession: I Don’t Have a Social Media Strategy - Dianna Huff - B2B MarCom , July 22, 2010. 22 Educational Social Media Diagrams - Hubspot , May 24, 2010. What’s the Best Social Media Monitoring Tool?

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Social Media in B2B Marketing - Survey Results - Everything Technology Marketing , November 16, 2010 The B2B Technology Marketing Community on LinkedIn conducted a survey earlier this year to explore the rapidly changing landscape of social media in the context of B2B marketing. There better be. Why not use it?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

So, here are the Best of B2B Marketing for August 2010 based on on social signals. Ten social media and technology mega-trends to watch - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , August 10, 2010 I just read a fascinating (and lengthy!) And the hot topics this month are pretty interesting as well - see at the bottom.

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