markempa

MAY 20, 2005

« Asking for referrals does more than generate leads | Main | Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff » Lead Generation via Industry Experts Proactively building relationships with industry experts is a powerful way to generate sales leads and positive word of mouth (WOM). Do your research (step 2 above).

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markempa

AUGUST 11, 2006

And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers. And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers. This is the perfect time to release a book on corporate blogging.

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markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

Research shows that Podcasts do impact B2B purchase decisions. Research shows that Podcasts do impact B2B purchase decisions. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 9, 2007

Startling as it may seem, recent research (and even studies from ten years ago) shows that longer-term leads (future opportunities), often ignored by salespeople, represent almost 80% of potential sales. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MARCH 21, 2006

During two years of research, Reichheld discovered, that the answer to this basic question, Would you recommend our products/services to a business peer?, Jim Lenskold and Bill Lee just wrote a practical article on MarketingProfs which builds on Reichheldss research and ideas. correlated directly to growth rates.

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markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

Here are some direct mail content ideas: personal letters, dimensional mailers, books, newsletters, press releases, white papers, event invitations, research reports, case studies, success stories, article reprints and third-party articles. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 8, 2006

My research shows that executive buyers choose the sales person who has been a resource and developed a relationship with them regardless of their timing to buy. My research shows that executive buyers choose the sales person who has been a resource and developed a relationship with them regardless of their timing to buy.

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markempa

MAY 13, 2007

In addition, we cant ignore research showing the average tenure of a CEO is six years. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! The media who criticize leaders for thinking long-term?

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markempa

JULY 28, 2006

In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa. In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Stay tuned. Stay tuned.

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markempa

JULY 9, 2007

Often when prospects have an identified need, they can spend months researching and seeking information on solutions that may satisfy that need. Often when prospects have an identified need, they can spend months researching and seeking information on solutions that may satisfy that need.

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markempa

JULY 21, 2005

« New and Improved Lead Nurturing Article | Main | Getting into big companies » New Lead Nurturing Webinar Startling as it may seem, recent research (and even studies from ten years ago) shows that longer-term leads (future opportunities), often ignored by salespeople, represent nearly 80% of potential sales.

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markempa

JUNE 19, 2006

Contrarily, my research shows that for the complex sale, it is far more effective to support proven sales people with good lead generation than hiring additional sales people. percent higher More than 10 percent decrease in ramp up time for new sales people I expect there will be more research on this very important subject.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Related Article: BtoB Magazine: Unisys gets boost from good data I recommend you start by collecting all of your existing in-house marketing lists into one place. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Your database will become one of your most valuable assets if you treat it like one.

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too. Thought leaders often do the following things; they write, speak, do research, analyze trends, and openly share insightful ideas with people (regardless of their timing to buy).

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Research shows shows that if you require registration on your website to download content such as articles, white papers, studies or other "free" resources, you could be losing 75%-85% of your potential leads! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JANUARY 4, 2006

« Its a New Year for Lead Generation for the Complex Sale | Main | Use Event Marketing Successfully for Lead Generation » Top Six Lead Generation Challenges for the Complex Sale in 2006 Based on our research, I think companies with complex sale will face the following six lead generation challenges in 2006: 1.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

Research shows that the number one priority for B2B websites is lead generation. Research shows that the number one priority for B2B websites is lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 If you dont have a analytics tool already, you should check it out.

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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." Bottom line: its the numbers.

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Im more impressed by the amount of research and testing that went into this book. Im more impressed by the amount of research and testing that went into this book. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 I got a copy of the handbook and finally had a chance to read it.

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

« Lead generation ROI depends on a good handoff | Main | How to leverage word of mouth for more leads » Velocity of Lead Follow-Up Is Critical To Winning the Complex Sale Many things with lead generation seem easier than they are. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

We see the halo effect demonstrated in places like the Harvard Business Review where its quite common to see business executives collaborate on papers with a professor or sponsor research projects. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JUNE 16, 2005

« Research confirms that B2B Companies Continue to Struggle with Lead Generation and Follow-up | Main | Marketing to Small-Medium Businesses Via IT Consultants & Resellers » B2B Marketing and PR Internship Wanted: an exceptional college student to work with me on special projects.

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

You can research new business opportunities based on trigger events, for little to no cost, by leveraging press releases, websites and news wires. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

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markempa

JULY 13, 2006

They just announced the results of a joint research study on the emerging role of new media, particularly podcasts , on B2B technology purchase decisions. They just announced the results of a joint research study on the emerging role of new media, particularly podcasts , on B2B technology purchase decisions.

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 If I wanted to compete with you.

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

Research shows, that top sales performers have the best opportunity screening skills. Research shows, that top sales performers have the best opportunity screening skills. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

MAY 19, 2005

It was confirmed after two-years of research that the answer to this single question is the number one indicator and correlated directly to growth rates. I submit that if you are not asking and getting the answer to this question, you could be generating word of mouth, but not the good kind.

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