Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2019

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. Strategic landing pages are used by 68% of B2B businesses to acquire leads ( source ). Ready to learn more?

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ViewPoint

APRIL 25, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to interview Ardath Albee about the importance of lead nurturing and I think you’ll be interested to read some of the valuable feedback she provided. PC: Ardath, you’ve written a lot about the importance of using lead nurturing to engage leads across the entirety of the buying process.

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markempa

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Research shows that about 80% of leads marketers generate end up getting lost, ignored or discarded. So, instead of continually struggling to find new leads for Sales, marketers should begin focusing on developing effective lead management processes for converting more leads into sales pipeline.

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BOP Design

JULY 15, 2022

Whether you are looking to overhaul your lead generation and nurturing or just looking to ensure your these processes are optimized, there are several steps you can take to get a better look at what is working and what needs to change. In this article, we take a look at tips to freshen up or revive your B2B lead gen and nurturing process.

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Smashmouth Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The Sales Lead Management Association has opened up voting for the 50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management. I'm on the list, so if I've earned your respect in the world of demand gen and lead generation, I'd love your vote. So choose wisely. Members of SLMA and non-members are allowed to vote.

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Optinmonster

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Are you looking for the best lead generation tools to grow your business? Lead generation is more than just getting people to visit your site. And just like any tough job, lead generation requires the right tools–even for professional marketers. What Is a Lead Generation Software/Tool? Why is this important?

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markempa

JUNE 16, 2014

Tweet Getting to the heart of lead cost is not easy. In today’s B2B Lead Roundtable Blog post, I wanted to explore cost per lead by sharing a few tips and insights from the panel of industry experts that spoke on the subject at MarketingSherpa Lead Gen Summit 2013. Move toward thinking of lead cost in aggregate.

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The Point

JUNE 29, 2009

Here’s an interesting post by Mike Damphousse of Green Leads that I found through Funnelholic (thanks Craig) on how lead nurturing impacts the effectiveness of calling campaigns designed to secure qualified sales appointments.

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markempa

JANUARY 12, 2015

Tweet It’s a new year, and you’re likely kicking off marketing and lead generation programs to drive more new leads for 2015. Most new leads go nowhere. It’s not about more leads; it’s about doing better with the ones you already have. Create a universal lead definition. . Here’s how.

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markempa

JANUARY 19, 2015

Tweet For the new year, I’m sharing 15 ideas on how to make your lead management more effective. This post isn’t just about generating more leads; it’s about generating better and higher quality of leads. These 15 tips (across all three blog posts) will help make your lead management more effective.

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ViewPoint

APRIL 17, 2012

James Obermayer, Executive Director and CEO of the Sales Lead Management Association and President of Sales Leakage Consulting is a regular guest blogger with ViewPoint. Tony Tissot of eTrigue remarked that lead generation is the responsibility of marketing, but getting the outcomes agreed upon should be the goal.

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markempa

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Tweet The ultimate goal of B2B marketing and lead generation is to help the sales team sell. Marketers spend a lot of time and effort creating inbound leads but struggle getting those leads to convert into customers after they hand them off to sales. The more you can humanize your lead follow-up the better. Serve them.

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Outbrain

JANUARY 13, 2020

Tailor specific content, comms and offers according to the current status of the leads. Don’t be discouraged by rejected leads. Don’t let hot leads cool down! For B2C and B2B organizations, a working lead generation process is a must, and when done right, it can become the main driver of new business.

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markempa

MAY 7, 2010

Last year, I launched the B2B Lead Gen Roundtable Group on LinkedIn. It started with a simple goal: to create a group to discuss and share ideas that focus on the many aspects of B2B lead generation such as lead nurturing, lead management, teleprospecting, social media and more.

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markempa

MARCH 16, 2015

Without some of us even noticing, LinkedIn developed into a useful publishing platform and lead generation tool for marketers and sales people looking to build relationships with prospects. But if you’re looking for an easy lead source, you won’t find it here. Here are some ways to make the most of LinkedIn for lead generation: 1.

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

To achieve Sales-Marketing alignment beneficial to both teams, Harman and her team of marketers developed a four-step process to provide the tools Sales needed to capture leads and improve transparency between Marketing, Sales and the entire operation at Carousel. Fostering Sales-Marketing Alignment: A 5-Step Lead Management Process.

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Lead Liaison

JULY 23, 2018

Let’s face it: generating leads at trade shows isn’t as easy as it once was. Vibrant booth displays and creative signage may catch the eye of trade show attendees, but this alone won’t result in new leads for your business. Interactive Lead Generation Idea #1. Interactive Lead Generation Idea #2. Host a Fun Trivia Game.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 9, 2014

Last August I wrote a blog for Top Sales World titled “Lead Generation Hogwash: The Top 7 Lies.”. I detailed 7 lies to be aware of to avoid a lead generation disaster (read the blog for the specifics): Any list will do. Automated systems accurately score (prioritize) leads. More leads are better than fewer leads.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Last week Focus.com’s Mastering Lead Management Virtual Event brought some of the leaders of B2B Demand Generation and Sales 2.0 shannan0 : segment your data (leads) for optimal success based on ideal targets and existing customer profiles. cjablonski : Marketers must manage and engage relationships with buyers.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

1. Shifts in Sales and Marketing Roles When transitioning to a CoE, teams must rethink how they qualify and prioritize leads, manage customer outreach, and use digital tools to engage with customers. Improved Conversion Rates One of the benefits of creating a CoE is it can help you increase your lead conversion rate.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 30, 2020

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, scope, and industries are trying to turbocharge their lead generation efforts. Generating more leads might just require a few changes to your current sales and marketing strategy, however, generating quality leads and at scale is quite another challenge. What is a lead generation tool?

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markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. 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! Now look like heroes.

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markempa

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Tweet As the holiday season quickly approaches an end, and marketers prepare to make 2014 their best year yet, we pulled together the top blog posts on the B2B Lead Roundtable Blog to share the most popular topics, chosen by marketers just like you. Use social media to generate leads and connect with prospects. Marketing team FTW!

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markempa

MAY 13, 2009

A few weeks ago I wrote a post called 5 steps for using LinkedIn as a lead generation tool and step number five was ‘create your own LinkedIn group and share relevant content.’. Well, last Thursday I launched the B2B Lead Gen Roundtable Group on LinkedIn. What’s your take on lead distribution? What do you do?

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Avitage

AUGUST 7, 2013

A failure to appreciate the required competencies for demand management success is a root cause of this phenomena. Just the terms “lead gen” and “demand management” often carry no distinction within these organizations.

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Avitage

AUGUST 7, 2013

A failure to appreciate the required competencies for demand management success is a root cause of this phenomena. Just the terms “lead gen” and “demand management” often carry no distinction within these organizations. Lead Management Strategy'

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markempa

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Companies that adopt closed-loop lead management processes report higher return on marketing investment (ROMI) than those that do not, making this a key investment for B2B marketers. The challenge that many organizations face is that their lead management process is a black hole.

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The Point

AUGUST 8, 2011

A recent industry study on Lead Management Optimization, conducted by CSO Insights and conducted in partnership with SMEI and Marketo , sheds insight on the relative budget marketing organizations are investing in areas such as lead nurturing, social media, and lead generation.

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PureB2B

MAY 15, 2016

This is especially true in B2B businesses that require a steady flow of leads to stay healthy. So it serves marketers well to know the ins and outs of lead management both for better and for worse. Here are the top five reasons your lead generation campaigns may be failing. . In business, failure is always an option.

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PureB2B

MAY 15, 2016

This is especially true in B2B businesses that require a steady flow of leads to stay healthy. So it serves marketers well to know the ins and outs of lead management both for better and for worse. Here are the top five reasons your lead generation campaigns may be failing. . In business, failure is always an option.

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Smashmouth Marketing

MARCH 19, 2009

I woke up this morning to these three tweets relating to @nivenor1 's recent market2lead blog post titled: The SCOTSMAN vs. BANT for Effective Lead Management nivenor1 : New post about BANT vs. The SCOTSMAN on our blog [link] , now its off to Guatemala for 10 days! Tags: lead gen marketing b2b sales2.0 Do you agree?

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ViewPoint

OCTOBER 13, 2011

If I may be so bold as to paraphrase a line from MasterCard, here is what I have to say about outsourcing in general: “Building your own internal campaigns for lead gen and doing a decent job without losing focus on your core business—fair enough. If it is working, don’t change it.

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markempa

JUNE 26, 2008

After a talk on lead management, I spoke with several marketers from a company where one said, “We don't need to qualify our leads because our web forms do the qualifying for us. Start by creating a lead generation form that balances your need for information and potential buyers need for not being hassled.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 15, 2009

Third, track the life of each lead to its conclusion and close the loop; so much could be learned if this actually occurred on a consistent basis. Will sales, freed of the lead generation effort, do more cultivating of higher level relationships and penetrating accounts more broadly? More than one-third have NO process in place.

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The Point

DECEMBER 14, 2012

One of the most frequent questions we’re hearing from clients during this planning season pertains to the balance between pure lead generation on the one hand, and lead nurturing on the other. Even the most sophisticated lead nurturing program, however, depends on a stream of new leads entering the top of the sales funnel.

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markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. 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

APRIL 18, 2007

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. 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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