markempa

JUNE 19, 2006

« PR Has New Rules for Reaching Buyers Directly | Main | How a Blog Turns Into a Book Deal: The Story of my book, Lead Generation for the Complex Sale » Optimizing Lead Generation - Whats the Payback? Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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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

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!

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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!

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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. In a complex sale, my experience is, most of the selling actually happens when the sales person isnt there.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

« New Book: Lead Generation for the Complex Sale is officially released | Main | PR Has New Rules for Reaching Buyers Directly » Why Most B2B Sites Fail to Convert Sales Leads Most people coming to your website arent coming to your website to buy. They are coming to your site for information.

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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 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. Actually, Im focused on getting a special project ready that I’ll be releasing to tomorrow. Stay tuned. Stay tuned.

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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

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. 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

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

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. Kate Maddoxs article in BtoB Magazine , " Integration Key to Lead Generation ," emphasizes the need for close sales and marketing integration.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

This blog draws on the heritage of my Forrester research. Disclaimer The views expressed on this blog are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer, Xerox Global Services, nor those of my former one, Forrester Research. 2) PR and TV are popular for building brand but trade shows and email raise awareness best.

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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

JUNE 13, 2007

« Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott | Main | Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing » The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation Most buyers arent ready to buy when were ready to sell. (See See the above mind map for examples) 2.

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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. Google (web) Analytics is now free for websites that have less than 5-million page views. 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. 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. These experts can become a source of speakers and webinar presenters. You may want to co-market an event and share the attendees list.

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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

Research them, their companies, their clients or customers. Do your research (step 2 above). Over time, as you build your lead generation program, your experts may be interested in co-developing white papers, special research reports, articles, and events with you. Research them, their companies, their clients or customers.

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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

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. If I wanted to compete with you. all I would need to do is read your website or blog. youve got to get people to respond.

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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. That amounts to literally billions of wasted marketing dollars.

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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.

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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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Webbiquity

JANUARY 17, 2011

For anyone in marketing or PR being asked to make “data-driven&# decisions “based on the numbers&# (and doesn’t that include pretty much everyone in marketing and PR these days?), the sources below provide a vast wealth of data, statistics and research results, as well as a bit of interesting social media trivia.

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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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Hubspot

JUNE 1, 2017

1) Telemarketers. Why: You probably already receive robo-calls on behalf of various products and services, and career growth in the telemarketing space is expected to decline by 3% by the year 2024. Think about it -- are you likely to purchase from a telemarketer? 8) Market Research Analysts. Most Likely to Be Replaced.

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