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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload.

The ROI Guy

As a result, sales is being invited later into the decision making process, sales cycles are extending and deals are stalling. We call this the “Internet fueled buying cycle.&# Can sales be made relevant and valuable again in these key stages of the buying cycle? The End of Sales as we Know It?

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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B.

The ROI Guy

At the same time, B2B buyers are taking advantage of the wealth of information available via the Internet and social media to become more empowered, taking charge of the buying cycle. Powered by Blogger. The Death of a Salesman? The invitation often coming after key decisions have already been made.

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Top 56 B2B Marketing Posts for September 2010

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

And as any blogger can tell you, PR pros understand this, as witnessed by the incredible increase in blogger outreach “pitches&# from corporate PR departments and firms over the past two years. This is an admirable goal, as prospects are looking for experts, not just products or solutions. Blogger Relations.