Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 7, 2010

The recently released B2B Marketing Skills Survey jointly done by Genius and BtoB Magazine reveals some new trends and contradicts certain popular beliefs. Organizations are spending considerable amounts of time and money on tracking and measuring lead generation metrics. How has your role changed? Leave your comments below.

Lead Generation 60

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Web 2.0 B2B Marketing 60

Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Develop your email marketing strategy first Before you begin developing customized content and using sophisticated analytics, the first order of business is to develop a sound and sustainable email marketing strategy. Each has its own pain points and needs the right content to address them. WHAT : What do you expect your list to do?

Email Marketing 60

Email Marketing Planning Web 2.0 BtoB 60

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

In the recent BtoB magazine article, " Tech Media Evolution a Bellwether ", the major technology publishers were examined to understand how quickly the shift to interactive marketing was occurring. It's about all the different ways you can engage the audience and the various ways you can develop leads with content.”

Interactive Marketing 40

Interactive Marketing Advertising Agencies BtoB Peer-to-peer 40

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. I’ve found that creating good content doesn’t require a lot of budget but it definitely requires time, a desire to learn, and a willingness to teach others what you’ve learned. It must be relevant!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 25, 2011

Heres our three key takeaway opportunities: 1) Buyer Facilitation versus Selling, 2) Buyers, Fueled by the Internet, Firmly in Control, 3) Most Prominent Inhibitors to Sales Achieving Quota is “Inability to Communicate Value Messages&#. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

ROI 40

ROI Marketing Budget Work Management Budget Programs 40

markempa

NOVEMBER 9, 2005

« Podcast: How to Nurture Leads | Main | Winning the Complex Sales Cycle with Thought leading Content » B2B Lead Generation Blog Adds FeedBlitz for Email Notification I have an announcement for readers who use Bloglet to get email notification for the B2B Lead Generation Blog.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ▼ February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Social Media Marketing Budget Budget Programs 40

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 20, 2011

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

SMB 40

SMB ROI Marketing Budget Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Enterprise Management Marketing Budget Budget Programs 40

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Management 40

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ▼ February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Social Media Budget Programs Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

MAY 6, 2010

Several of these new Alinean -powered tools will also be used later in the sales cycle, once a customer has a specific solution in mind, in order to justify the solution to executives and assure value versus competitive offerings, positive ROI and quick payback. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management ROI 40

markempa

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

« Winning the Complex Sales Cycle with Thought leading Content | Main | Embattled CMOs share strategies to improve marketing influence » Google Makes Web Analytics Free but will it help your lead generation? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Analytics Generation Google 120

The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Although some channels are more effective than others, the survey results and advice from Harte-Hanks reveals that connecting through all of these channels are required, although allocations should be adjusted to reflect the effectiveness early in the sales cycle. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 10, 2011

Most organizations spend much more on branding and relationship management versus value-based sales and marketing initiatives. From these findings, to better align sales / marketing with buyer requirements, perhaps more budget should be allocated to business benefit and financial assessment content, tools and support.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Spending 40

The ROI Guy

JULY 15, 2009

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Marketing Budget Budget Programs Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 17, 2011

Diagnostic Example: Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization Assessment Microsoft wanted to provide analysis and roadmap advice to help get more C-level engagements, engage earlier in the sales cycle, and shift customer perceptions from tactical product provider to strategic partner. Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

Budget Programs 40

Budget Programs Marketing Automation Services Enterprise Management ROI 40

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Social media is a great inbound marketing tool that allows businesses and marketing teams to interact with prospects, cater to customers, promote their content, and yes, generate leads. And a good chunk of B2B marketers are on top of this: According to BtoB Magazine , 48.9% Not providing valuable content.

Social Media 28

Social Media Sales Qualified Leads Generation Media 28

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Budget Programs Marketing Budget Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010 IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales Enablement Define Marketing for 2011 I just had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Randy Perry, VP Business Value at IDC. As a result, sales is being invited later into the decision making process, sales cycles are extending and deals are stalling.

Work Management 40

Work Management ROI Marketing Management Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

During the B2C Internet revolution many a vendor’s world was turned upside down by failing to recognize and invest in the fundamental shift towards empowering consumers with content and buying tools. The Death of a Salesman? of respondents), and peers (28.7%), especially early in the lifecycle. this year, an increase from 3.1%

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Automation Services 40

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Most revenue benefits like improving lead conversion rates or reducing sale cycle length 2. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. .

ROI 40

ROI Marketing Budget Budget Programs Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Budget Programs 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 40

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Automation Services 40

Ambal's Amusings

AUGUST 27, 2009

B2B marketers are producing, managing, and distributing marketing content to reach prospects and turn them into customers. We have invited B2B Experts to shed light on the following question: How to use content effectively for demand generation? Mac McIntosh's Sales Lead Insights: A B2B marketing Blog. Get Content.

Demand Generation Agencies 100

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand B2B Marketing 100

Anything Goes Marketing

MAY 17, 2009

sds09 cahidalgo : # sds09 - Tony Jaros - lead nurturing business rules must be established by BOTH marketing and sales in order to be effective. sds09 Sales/Marketing Funnel stharris : # sds09 Most case studies are after purchase. amyblack : # sds09 how do you increase adoption? . chadhorenfeldt Tweet This!

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Work Management Trends Lead Ranking 100

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 14, 2005

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

ROI 40

ROI Work Management Marketing Management Budget Programs 40

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JUNE 9, 2010

- Buzz Marketing for Technology , May 26, 2010 In a recent conversation I was having with the Bloom Group they believe “the practice of publishing white papers must come to a close because of the utter proliferation of white papers, and the poor content contained within so many of them.” Do I Really Need a Content Strategy? Tweet This!

Paid Content 40

Paid Content B2B Marketing Marketing Management B2B 40

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

In this post I will provide some of the latest thinking along with my own thoughts on how to better align marketing with sales. In BtoB Magazine , Karen J. Bannan wrote “ Creating a true partnership between marketing and sales ”. In the article, she offered this call to action for marketing and sales: “Partner or Perish”.

Sales Management 100

Sales Management Top of Funnel Planning Paid Search Agency 100

The ROI Guy

JULY 22, 2010

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management ROI Marketing Automation Services 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Using this content, buyers are taking control of the buying cycle from direct / channel sales, making the content that marketing delivers more important than ever in driving shorter sales cycles and increasing the number and value of transactions. How do you ensure your content won’t get filtered out?

Enterprise Management 40

Enterprise Management Paper Work Management Marketing Budget 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Transferring knowledge to sales representatives, and then helping these reps more effectively share this knowledge with customers and prospects is the mission of sales enablement, and it has become a vital best practice to overcome Information Overload, fight Frugalnomics and take control of Internet driven Buying Cycles.

Work Management 40

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Budget ROI 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010 Leaders indicate Growing Investment in Smart Digital Content The migration of B2B marketing budgets from traditional marketing vehicles toward digital channels continues according to a study by Booz & Co. In order to break through, leaders are recognizing the need for smart and engaging value-added content.

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget ROI Budget Programs Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

AUGUST 5, 2010

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi. 5000 - Fastest-Growing Priva.

ROI 40

ROI Budget Programs Marketing Budget Work Management 40

The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To. The Big O – Outcome Selling The Demand Spectrum and Value-Based Sales & Market. ► February (8) Boost Sales 10% with an Investment in Sales Enable. . Content Marketing and the Forgotten Sales Professi.

Budget Programs 40

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Work Management Marketing Management 40