markempa

JUNE 8, 2007

« 10 Lead Generation (Prospecting) Tips for Sales People | Main | The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation » Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott Before the Internet and social media tools, companies could only communicate through the filter of advertising or media ink placed by a PR firm.

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

Thats a question I know a lot of very busy B2B marketers ask themselves which is why I found Tessa Wegerts ClickZ article on " Facebook as a B2B Marketing Tool " interesting. Overall, social networking sites are proving to be great tools for job seekers and recruiting. And if not, should you start?

Social Networks 120

Social Networks Lead Generation Network Marketing B2B Marketing 120

markempa

MAY 13, 2007

« How Lead Nurturing Improves Lead Generation ROI | Main | Collaboration Huddles and 35 Other Ways to Improve Sales and Marketing Teamwork » The Difference Between ROI and Marketing Accountability Whats the difference difference between ROI and marketing accountability?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Top of Funnel B2B Marketing 120

markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

« Webinar: A Multimodal approach to Lead Nurturing for Complex Sales | Main | How to Become a Thought Leader and Attract Customers » White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers Complex sales cycles make the development of multi-modal marketing strategies critical.

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation Paper Generation 120

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.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

During this podcast, I share my thoughts on how to use technology tools like podcasts, blogs and RSS for new business development and lead generation. During this podcast, I share my thoughts on how to use technology tools like podcasts, blogs and RSS for new business development and lead generation.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Work Management 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool Content is king in demonstrating your thought leadership and expertise. This is especially important in generating postitive word of mouth (WOM) too.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

" Ive written a number of times that educational content is an important tool for lead generation. If youre involved in marketing to IT or financial buyers, you should consider using white papers or e-books. Im a big proponent of educational marketing, because it allows you to reach people early in their buying process.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

markempa

APRIL 19, 2007

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. « On B2B Demand Generation tools and Lead Generation Dashboards | Main | On Lead Nurturing: Looking for a "hot" date?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2006

David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. David not only compares them to the older whitepapers, but also discusses their use as a valuable marketing and lead generation tool. So “get hip” and read this article.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

« This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking | Main | Marketing Spend Shifting to Below-the-line » Improve your online sales lead tracking I liked the lead tracking tips provided in Michael Ortners article, " Eight Ways to Improve your Online Lead Tracking ," on MarketingProfs.com. Use tagged URLs.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Leads Leads 120

markempa

MARCH 28, 2005

Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. Link: Daily Doses: Land more writing clients by taking advantage of the latest (and easiest) marketing tool. His brief mention created a noticeable spike in visitors. Thank you Bob and welcome fellow writers!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Thought Leadership Generation Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

If you dont have a analytics tool already, you should check it out. In the task of converting inquiries to leads and ultimately in determining return on investment, your web site log files are an important tool for measuring to what extent search engine optimization is working.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Analytics Generation Google 120

markempa

JULY 20, 2005

If your a business marketer that focuses on marketing services, I recommend RainToday.com. It is a excellent source for insight, advice, and tools focused for service business marketers. If your a business marketer that focuses on marketing services, I recommend RainToday.com.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JULY 13, 2006

Also see: Using Thought Leading Content as a Lead Generation Tool Podcasts are a great way to share your thought leading content which is why I found this report by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann very compelling. B2B trends seem to be leaning in the direction of podcasting as another marketing channel according to Podcast Alley a.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Purchase B2B Thought Leadership Generation 120

markempa

DECEMBER 21, 2006

How about concentrating budget dollars on better measurement tools for sales and marketing, process mapping or outside services to qualify and manage leads and capture and report on results? I suggest marketers take the following steps: Sales and Marketing must collaborate on defining leads and marketing objectives.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Lead Generation B2B Sales Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 9, 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. « Using thought leader content as a lead generation tool | Main | Why dont sales people update the CRM and what can be done about it?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Customer Surveys Peer-to-peer B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet. I agree that Blogs and RSS will continue grow in importance (as lead generation tools) but, Im not sure that they will replace any of these modalities - at least not yet.

RSS 120

RSS Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. Your thought-leading content can be a lead generation tool, but only if it is easily accessed. FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext.

B2B Sales 120

B2B Sales Lead Generation Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

APRIL 6, 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

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Leads Lead 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

Ultimately, marketers are in the driver’s seat and need to take responsibility to prove their value by showing that marketing is not only an art but also it is a science.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Budget Programs Marketing Budget Lead Scoring 120

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. To begin collecting trigger events, Id start with using free tools like the following: Technorati watchlists Google news alerts via email Yahoo!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Leads 120

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Other sources of names or lists: Trade associations Trade shows Trade conferences Standard Rate and Data Service ( SRDS ) Public libraries like HillSearch.org New social networking tools or community based contact information sharing tools such as Spoke , LinkedIn and Jigsaw.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Analyze competitive information, and develop a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Improve relevance of sales tools and marketing materials with sales input. Do your lead generation messaging align with your target audiences needs?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing Lead Scoring 120

markempa

APRIL 3, 2005

What low budget tools can we use to measure landing pages? MB) Show length (16:17 minutes) Show notes Links to companies and articles mentioned in the podcast: Taguchi Method for marketing measurement Elance Offermatica Vertster MarketingSherpa: Landing Page Handbook Tell me what you think! Other landing page resources?

Landing Pages 120

Landing Pages Lead Generation Generation Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 10, 2005

Using Thought Leader Content as a Lead Generation Tool FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. I realize this is going to be a challenging project but I think you can do it. Okay, lets get going.” Okay, lets get going.”

Sales Cycle 120

Sales Cycle Lead Generation B2B Sales Leads 120

markempa

JULY 7, 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!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Leads 120

markempa

JUNE 8, 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. Map tools, skills, and performance metrics along with the process. Map the process without showing how the results will be measured.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation ROI Process Generation 120

markempa

MAY 9, 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

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Activities Marketing Qualified Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

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!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Work Management Leads 120

markempa

MAY 20, 2005

Secondly, experts - stay experts - by continually updating their knowledge of industry trends, information, key players, tools and ideas. 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! they need you.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

For example, our first event had just 85 live attendees but 14-months later that same event has tracked over 1500 unique archive attendees. Collect and Use Feedback Make sure you collect feedback both during and after the event via on-line survey tools like surveymonkey. Tips on how to effectively promote your events.

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Webinar Metrics ROI 120

markempa

MAY 18, 2005

Though there are scores of books on direct marketing, branding, advertising, marketing tactics, PR, varied sales approaches, cold calling, etc.; Unlike other books that utilize mostly traditional direct marketing tactics, I will offer the proven approach that has produced documented returns of 2000% to 5000% ROI.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

markempa

APRIL 12, 2007

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. Simply put, it’s not about the tools it’s about the process and the people. Everyone can walk away form the meeting on the same page.

ROMI 120

ROMI Lead Generation Work Management B2B Marketing 120