Customer Experience Matrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

I’ve just published the latest edition of our B2B Marketing Automation Vendor Selection Tool (VEST), with updated entries on all your favorites and several new entries to boot. This is always a fun project because it gives me an overview of what all the vendors have been up to for the past six months.

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LeadSloth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The sessions were about lead management, lead nurturing, content marketing, social media and Pardot product sessions. One of the most interesting things Pardot does for their own lead management is to give a 60 second look to each and every lead that is sent to sales. Pardot’s Secret.

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The Point

JULY 21, 2016

It’s well documented that, of the companies who invest in marketing automation, many fail to achieve maximum return from that investment, or even utilize marketing automation technology to its full capacity. In our agency’s work with marketing automation users , we’ve identified 10 of the most common mistakes to avoid: 1.

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LeadSloth

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Most readers of this blog will know that I’m passionate about Marketing Automation and Lead Management. As a consultant, I really enjoy helping organizations optimize their Marketing Automation efforts using the latest techniques and best practices. What’s Going to Happen With LeadSloth?

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Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 8, 2009

Summary: Based on Web traffic rankings, new demand generation vendors with low prices are gaining market presence. But Eloqua , Silverpop and Marketo remain industry leaders. I revisited that data today, adding a few new vendors and dropping some of the very minor ones. You can see that post here.

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Customer Experience Matrix

JUNE 9, 2009

Summary: Marketo's new Sales Insight ranks prospects for sales people, based on recent Web and email activities. It lets Marketo sell seats to sales departments, which could be more lucrative than selling its core demand generation system. But I expect the sales automation vendors to take the business for themselves.

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Customer Experience Matrix

AUGUST 3, 2010

Summary: Marketo continues to follow its own path. Revenue Cycle Management blazes an important new trail for others to follow. I finally caught up with Marketo for a briefing on their Enterprise Edition (announced in March) and Revenue Cycle Analytics (announced in May). It seems that Marketo disagrees.

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Customer Experience Matrix

JUNE 30, 2010

Summary: LoopFuse has launched a free entry-level version of its marketing automation system. It's one example of how vendors are now competing to attract new users. LoopFuse today promised to “transform” the marketing automation industry by offering a free version of its system. LoopFuse knows that, of course.

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Customer Experience Matrix

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I’m going to diverge just slightly from my current obsession with usability to talk about a conversation I had today with Marketo President and CEO Phil Fernandez, who previewed the 3.0 Although I actually think that quite a few demand generation vendors share the Marketo philosophy, it’s still helpful to hear the distinction made clearly.

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LeadSloth

AUGUST 17, 2009

Earlier this year I downloaded Silverpop’s lead management workbook , and I planned to write about it. Unfortunately, not enough time… Last week I received a copy of Marketo’s Lead Nurturing workbook. Both books show how you can increase sales by nurturing all leads, from inquiry to opportunity.

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Valasys

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Adobe will be acquiring privately-held cloud marketing software group Marketo from Vista Equity Partners for a whopping $4.75bn (£3.6bn)! The common and unwavering belief in the power of content and data to drive business results has brought these two magnets together according to Steve Lucas the CEO of Marketo.

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BOP Design

MAY 15, 2018

However, automating for its own sake isn’t the best strategy. Especially for B2B marketing , automation should only be implemented where it provides real value. If you search for “marketing automation” on a search engine, you are served up a ton of ads by, no surprise, marketing automation software providers.

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Customer Experience Matrix

MARCH 26, 2009

Naturally, the vendors showing them to me have all thought very carefully about their designs and made the best choices they could, typically based on feedback from their customers. I say this with the fervor of a reformed sinner, since for many years I looked at flow charts as the mark of an advanced marketing automation system.

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ANNUITAS

MAY 24, 2011

We recently had the opportunity to connect with Jon Miller, Vice President of Marketing and Co-Founder of Marketo. Jon leads strategy and execution for all aspects of Marketo’s hyper-efficient demand center (powered by Marketo’s solution, of course). What would you tell someone asking that question?

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LeadSloth

APRIL 29, 2009

In my previous post I listed the Top-10 Demand Generation blog by marketers and consultants. Today I’ve put together a list of vendor blogs. Most of these vendors blogs really get ‘online marketing’, so they talk about best practices rather then just touting their products, and they post regularly.

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Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Alert Logic was in fast growth mode and wanted to implement marketing automation to support the scaling of their business. They wanted a partner to lead the strategy and implementation of an Enterprise-class marketing automation solution, and with that in mind engaged Launch Marketing to lead the effort.

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LeadSloth

JUNE 23, 2009

The Marketing Automation industry is evolving continuously. Many digital marketers are using marketing automation tools to automate lead nurturing. But if you want to expand your business, you also need to continuously add new leads to your database. Inbound Marketing Automation.

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TrustRadius Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

70% of marketers say marketing automation software is critical to their success. Marketing automation occurs when marketers pass the burden of monotonous tasks to software logic to complete. What is marketing automation and why is it used? Automated marketing began with the “email”.

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The Point

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Recently I was asked to contribute some thoughts to Marketo’s new ebook, “ The Definitive Guide to Marketing Automation.” What are the most important things to look for in a marketing automation vendor? How many FT employees (or equivalents) am I going to need to manage the system? Finance, ERP).

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Customer Experience Matrix

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

My original plan had been to add several marketing automation vendors with significant presence in this market. My original set of products was based on a general knowledge of which companies are most established, plus some consultation with vendors to learn who they felt were their main competitors. How to choose?

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Examples of popular sales tools include CRM software, marketing automation software, and sales forecasting tools. Using sales tools can help increase productivity and efficiency in the sales process by automating repetitive tasks, tracking and analyzing sales data, and providing actionable insights to inform better decision-making.

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NuSpark Consulting

JULY 4, 2011

If you’re a B2B marketer and you’re not hibernating, you obviously know the concept of marketing automation. Marketo, Aprimo, Eloqua, Silverpop and all the rest are there to push this technology towards you. Marketing Automation doesn’t work unless there’s a realistic scoring model in place. Highlights: 1.

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Velocity Partners

JANUARY 28, 2019

This is another post in our Content Performance series, in which we look at what B2B businesses need to make their marketing more effective. Choosing the right marketing automation tool is like picking a needle in a needlestack. But marketing automation is a Sales and Marketing game, not just a marketing one.

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The Point

AUGUST 23, 2011

Do you feign understanding when your CEO talks about “sales and marketing alignment”? Unclear on the difference between lead management and revenue cycle management? Horrified at the responsibility of investigating marketing automation solutions for your company? You can access the Webinar here.

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NuSpark Consulting

JULY 4, 2011

If you’re a B2B marketer and you’re not hibernating, you obviously know the concept of marketing automation. Marketo, Aprimo, Eloqua, Silverpop and all the rest are there to push this technology towards you. Marketing Automation doesn’t work unless there’s a realistic scoring model in place. Highlights: 1.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

The marketing automation space is exploding. And whereas the rapid emergence of flexible, easy-to-use, e-marketing tools is good news for marketers, choosing the right solution for your business can be a daunting process. Download the workbook to learn about topics such as: Competitive challenges facing marketing today.

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MLT Creative

MAY 19, 2010

Once you've grasped the whole marketing automation concept, you're going to need a vendor to help you follow through. Over my next two blogs, I'll highlight different marketing automation vendors, and what they do that sets them apart. This is your chance to set the record straight!

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Biznology

AUGUST 8, 2019

Martin: Twenty years ago, we would buy databases from trade publications and data vendors, and use them to cold call, trying to reach senior executives. Sellers—even smaller brands—are using marketing automation like InfusionSoft, Marketo and a local provider called Doppler emBlue to conduct event-triggered campaigns.

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The Point

DECEMBER 11, 2018

When so many technology vendors claim to be an “ABM solution,” what are the smartest investments? There was a time, not so long ago, when Marketing Automation went through a similar transition. Like Marketing Automation before it, ABM is no exception. Just as you can nurture leads without marketing automation.)

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Marketing automation technology can help. If you’re new to our blog, read on; if you’ve been around a while, consider checking out one of our more advanced posts such as The ROI of Marketing Automation. Marketing Automation Enables Modern Business Processes. What You Can Do with Marketing Automation.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 10, 2011

The three things Carlos Hidalgo recommends to someone getting started with lead management include: Conducting an audit. Go though your lead management steps and determine where you are with you data, lead planning, metrics, etc. Where are you today as an organization? To learn more, watch the video below.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 1, 2009

A few days ago I posted a link to the new IDC Workbook: Optimizing Marketing and Sales Lead Management with Marketing Automation. Jep Castelein writes about vendors and evaluation criteria at LeadSloth on Demand Generation. Mike Cooch from Everon Technology wrote Automate Your Marketing with Marketo.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

With only two marketers, we were struggling to keep up with our growing database across multiple systems. We found that using our CRM to handle our lead management and reporting ended up creating more problems, such as duplication. Ask yourself (and the vendor): Will the software allow me to accomplish my top needs now?

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Customer Experience Matrix

APRIL 8, 2009

The firm also works with Marketo , Silverpop Engage B2B and MarketingGenius depending on client needs. ) On the surface, this is a strength of vendors who promise free implementation and deployment within a few days. That's one reason Pedowitz works with several vendors. Certainly that’s how I’d spin it if I were a competitor.

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WebMarketCentral

MARCH 3, 2009

Marketing automation software vendor Marketo today announced the launch of its Marketo Lead Management 3.0 additional profile is requested as a prospect moves through an interactive process); Native integration with Salesforce.com ; Web visitor profiling; and Automated duplicate lead removal.

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The Point

MAY 18, 2010

I was reminded today of just how successful the marketing automation vendors have been (to their credit, it must be said) in defining their solutions as the answer to today’s marketing problems. And here’s my response: “There are plenty of good software options there for lead nurturing.

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LeadSloth

OCTOBER 4, 2009

In this post some thoughts about the program… First of all, the best thing about this event is that the speakers are marketing practitioners, not vendors. Having seen many of the presentations in San Francisco, I found it useful to classify them in three main categories: Lead Generation. Lead Management.

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