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!

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markempa

MAY 9, 2007

« B2B Lead Generation Blog is todays TypePad Featured Blog | Main | The Difference Between ROI and Marketing Accountability » How Lead Nurturing Improves Lead Generation ROI I know theres a lot of emphasis on lead generation (thats a good thing) but, getting a ton of leads doesnt guarantee that increased sales will follow.

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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. What can you send via email?

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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 21, 2005

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

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markempa

JULY 28, 2006

In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa. They conducted their third annual study of business technology marketing. In the meantime, I do want to quickly share some interesting research from MarketingSherpa. 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. This is why I think marketers should hold back and nurture early stage leads ( with a human touch ) on behalf of their sales team.

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markempa

JANUARY 4, 2006

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

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markempa

MAY 13, 2007

In addition, we cant ignore research showing the average tenure of a CEO is six years. But for a marketing leader, its less than 24 months. 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

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

OCTOBER 11, 2006

RainToday recently released the results of a new, year-long research project called How To Become A Thought Leader. RainToday recently released the results of a new, year-long research project called How To Become A Thought Leader. Become a thought leader ! Become a thought leader !

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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

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! They are coming to your site for information. Do you have your web site’s good content under lock and key?

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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? Research shows that the number one priority for B2B websites is lead generation.

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markempa

JUNE 16, 2005

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. 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. B2B trends seem to be leaning in the direction of podcasting as another marketing channel according to Podcast Alley a.

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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. I got a copy of the handbook and finally had a chance to read it. This book is the real deal. They have an early adopter discount until 2/28. This book is the real deal.

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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. You may want to co-market an event and share the attendees list. You may want to co-market an event and share the attendees list.

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

Develop an intelligent system to identify when your trigger events happen. Understand trigger event implications and what to do once they happen. You can research new business opportunities based on trigger events, for little to no cost, by leveraging press releases, websites and news wires.

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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. Intellectual property is difficult to protect and is quickly commoditized by the market. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. If I wanted to compete with you.

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markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Even with these expanding options in list building sources the drudgery of careful research is sill the most productive course of action, because you best understand the nuances of your ideal customer profile. Your database will become one of your most valuable assets if you treat it like one.

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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. That amounts to literally billions of wasted marketing dollars. That amounts to literally billions of wasted marketing dollars.

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

Jill dispels a sacred cow held by sales (and marketing) which, HOT leads - those leads that say they are immediately ready to buy - are always good things - when in fact they may be your poorest opportunities. Research shows, that top sales performers have the best opportunity screening skills.

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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). There are a number of things you can do to share your expertise and establish a reputation for creating value.

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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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