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. You might also find value in my recent webinar on lead nurturing relevant.

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markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

Their data shows that over 50% of tech buyers admitted to short listing a vendor after receiving a well timed and relevant phone call. Sherpas data shows that more decision makers (not just influencers) are attending webinars and watching archived events.

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration. The article is based on a recent white paper , as well as research by CSO Insights. The article is based on a recent white paper , as well as research by CSO Insights.

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markempa

OCTOBER 11, 2006

« White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers | Main | Lead Generation for the Complex Sale » How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers Would you like to be more visible and generate sales leads on a limited budget? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 11, 2006

« Webinar: Eight critical success factors for lead generation | Main | New E-Book Offers Great Advice » New Book on Corporate Blogging Its exciting when someone you know launches a new book. And, as my recent post about MarketingSherpa’s research shows, blogs have become a great lead generation tool for marketers.

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markempa

JULY 28, 2006

In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa. Their results show that thought-leading content thats educational in nature performed best as a call to action. In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa.

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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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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markempa

AUGUST 30, 2007

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Call for speakers: MarketingSherpa’s B2B Marketing Summit 5 dials to tune in your lead generation process Recent Comments Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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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

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

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

MAY 13, 2007

In addition, we cant ignore research showing the average tenure of a CEO is six years. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 The media who criticize leaders for thinking long-term?

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

« Podcasts vs. Webinars which is better? 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. These experts can become a source of speakers and webinar presenters.

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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

A new report by MarketingSherpa shows that marketers need to do a better job capturing and communicating their value. 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. So why not begin with that?

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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

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. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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

MAY 20, 2005

Look at speakers at industry events, authors, bylines and contributed articles in trade journals, and blogs. Research them, their companies, their clients or customers. Do your research (step 2 above). Look at speakers at industry events, authors, bylines and contributed articles in trade journals, and blogs.

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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

MARCH 30, 2005

Recent research shows that reputation makes a huge difference for B2B companies in the following areas; demand creation, lead generation and overall revenue growth. Recent research shows that reputation makes a huge difference for B2B companies in the following areas; demand creation, lead generation and overall revenue growth.

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markempa

MAY 24, 2005

Take sales lead follow-up for example, research shows that sales people do not fully pursue around 70% of leads generated by marketing. Take sales lead follow-up for example, research shows that sales people do not fully pursue around 70% of leads generated by marketing.

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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

JUNE 8, 2005

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). Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

JUNE 9, 2010

100 Tips for Trade Show Lead Generation - B2B Lead Generation Blog , May 11, 2010 Lead generation remains the top reason most companies exhibit at events and tradeshows. came across this helpful post by Mike Thimmesch on 100 Trade Show Lead Generation Ideas that’s worth checking out. Webinar (71).

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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. Reichheld’s research shows us that people put their personal reputations on the line when they act as a reference or make a recommendation to someone else.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 18, 2012

While prospective buyers are using search and social to research products and services before making purchase decisions, marketers and PR professionals can use those same tools to research buyer wants and needs. BtoB Magazine ). BtoB Magazine ). BtoB Magazine ). And their competition. And…even social media itself.

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