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

The ROI Guy

Now, in B2B, we have seen a similar dramatic shift towards prospects taking charge of the buying cycle, using on-line content marketing, resources and tools to drive research, comparisons and purchase decisions. Even with a continued recovery and more financial optimism through 2011, the shift to frugality is fundamental and permanent.

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

The ROI Guy

We call the economic buyer trend Frugalnomics, where buyers seek quantifiable proof of bottom-line impact, significant ROI, fast payback and superior value from each purchase. When ranking the important factors that influence IT purchase decisions, survey respondents indicated that economic factors once again reign.