markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

Lets say you want to invite, via e-mail, a specific group of individuals in your database to a webinar or webcast. These lists include all of the demographic data typically needed, and have extended contact information. Lets say you want to invite, via e-mail, a specific group of individuals in your database to a webinar or webcast.

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markempa

JULY 9, 2007

You need to examine each lead ask if they are " sales ready " meaning they are ready to speak to a sales person. Often when prospects have an identified need, they can spend months researching and seeking information on solutions that may satisfy that need. Lead nurturing is a multi-touch process.

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markempa

MAY 23, 2005

« Blueprint for Personal Lead Generation Success | Main | Tips for better webinars, webcasts and improved ROI » 2 New RSS Feeds for the B2B Lead Generation Blog I just added 2 new RSS feeds. See my complete list of RSS Feeds Full posts with comments This is the most information-rich feed. I personally use bloglines.

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markempa

OCTOBER 17, 2006

It also addresses three major CRM challenges: fizzled lead generation efforts, lack of actionable information and the inability to leverage existing sales/marketing knowledge. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 14, 2006

Chock full of useful information, the eBook provides a broad look at the selling process. Each expert concisely provides the one piece of information that, from the author’s perspective, we must know to succeed. Chock full of useful information, the eBook provides a broad look at the selling process. Download the eBook here.

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markempa

JUNE 27, 2006

I’m humbled and thrilled that so many readers have found the content valuable and informative enough to cast their vote for my blog. I’m humbled and thrilled that so many readers have found the content valuable and informative enough to cast their vote for my blog.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

The 5 steps of successful lead qualification are: Define and Agree On What the Word “Lead” Means Consolidate and Centralize Your Prospect Information Pick up the Phone and Qualify Prospective Leads Handing Off Leads to Sales Closing the Loop The first step in the process requires marketing and sales to come up with a definition for a lead together.

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markempa

JUNE 14, 2006

They are coming to your site for information. According to their study, the practice of making users register before providing them with deeper information will send sales prospects running. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

DECEMBER 6, 2006

from From the Innovators Desk I know that we can get a lot of information from newsletters, but it is a pretty cumbersome way to get our information. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 what are they good for?

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markempa

OCTOBER 19, 2006

An inquiry is an interested party who has requested information and needs some level of assistance. An inquiry is an interested party who has requested information and needs some level of assistance. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 There is a difference. There is a difference.

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markempa

MAY 21, 2007

While I disagree that this is the most effective way to generate leads, it’s important to note that the tenets offered in this post can be just as valuable to sales people doing their own personal lead generation as it to a dedicated marketing team. A simple phone call can generate plenty of useful information.

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markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

There is also some excellent information on writing titles and some great ideas about how to market the finished white paper. 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

JANUARY 19, 2006

Centralize your contact information. Centralize your contact information. 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! Understand the significance of your Web site. Use tagged URLs.

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markempa

JULY 10, 2006

A key aspect of lead nurturing is the ability to provide valuable education and information to prospects up front, so that you become more than an expert; you become a trusted advisor. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 20, 2005

Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com. Theres more information about the book at Amazon.com. 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

FEBRUARY 23, 2006

Heres a brief excerpt of the article: If you think finding the right person to target with your business-to-business marketing is harder than it used to be, you’re right. a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.: a marketing and sales information services company in Southport, Conn.: In 2005, 3.5

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markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

Messaging that addresses (in a personalized manner) a specific problem that your prospect is having is more relevant and thus will be more effective than a generic features and benefits message. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

AUGUST 10, 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! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 13, 2006

Nearly 60 percent of respondents said that information on business or technology topics, currently delivered as white papers or analyst reports, would be more interesting as podcasts. 65 percent responded that they listen to podcasts for both personal and business interests.

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markempa

MAY 18, 2007

Develop a marketing program that helps the sales team sell at a personal level. Analyze competitive information, and develop a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Improve relevance of sales tools and marketing materials with sales input. Centralize the lead qualification process.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

The development of an effective e-mail program depends on how much you know about your target audience and how well you use that information to tailor a relevant message. The development of an effective e-mail program depends on how much you know about your target audience and how well you use that information to tailor a relevant message.

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markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. People want different information, in different ways, and at different times during their buying process. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

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markempa

JULY 7, 2006

I define closed-loop feedback as the principle of eliciting a continuous flow of pertinent information from the sales team that tracks each qualified lead from start to end, whether to sales close or to rejection. Do database record notes contain enough information to prepare for next steps? Are some sales people getting too few leads?

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markempa

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

They provide too much information. People use the web for research; they are looking for fresh ideas, insight and actionable information. They provide too much information. 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

MAY 26, 2005

Personality: Is there a clear personality? Usefulness: Is the information either darned useful or very enjoyable to read? 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 13, 2005

She asked, “Id like to do lead nurturing/lead generation on behalf of my sales people but they don’t update our CRM - I dont have the information I need - so I really can’t do anything to help them. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 What do you suggest?” What do you suggest?”

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy. During their sales lead close-loop feedback sessions, they discovered key pieces of information that impacted their overall go-to-market strategy.

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PureB2B

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Telemarketing, cross-posting material on LinkedIn, cold email, and running PPC advertising are all popular B2B content syndication methods. B2B content syndication may utilize any of these content formats: whitepapers, webcasts, articles, and infographics. Telemarketing. Content syndication tactics.

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markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

" I agree, we do need to strike a balance between collecting information and giving value. " I agree, we do need to strike a balance between collecting information and giving value. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 I like people to opt-in to entering our sales stream.

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markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

Lead nurturing keeps the conversation going with relevant and meaningful personal touches regardless of their timing to buy. " Roughly 70% of final customer brand image and preference are determined through direct contact with a sales person.

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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!

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markempa

JUNE 8, 2005

My point: Share your information freely and try to be a resource, otherwise your potential customers will find someone else who will. My point: Share your information freely and try to be a resource, otherwise your potential customers will find someone else who will.

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PureB2B

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Telemarketing, cross-posting material on LinkedIn, cold email, and running PPC advertising are all popular B2B content syndication methods. B2B content syndication may utilize any of these content formats: whitepapers, webcasts, articles, and infographics. Telemarketing. Content syndication tactics.

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markempa

MARCH 2, 2007

« On giving away ideas | Main | Webcast: How to Precisely Define a "Lead" Before Marketing Begins » Going beyond the sales lead Ultimately, the purpose of B2B marketing is to help the sales team sell. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Microsoft RSVP.

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markempa

APRIL 24, 2007

As important as information gathering is, it is important to not get too personal on the first date. Are you asking for far too much information before youve earned their trust? As important as information gathering is, it is important to not get too personal on the first date. Think about your web forms.

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markempa

JANUARY 18, 2005

That may sound extreme but numerous studies have shown that 70 - 80% of leads are never contacted by a sales person. In addition, they found that phone calls aka telemarketing is the single best way to qualify leads and provide some great tips on how to do it right.

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