It seems like every week I see a new research report naming leads as the top priority of B2B marketing departments. It’s no wonder CMOs focus an estimated 85% of…
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12 tips for successful lead qualification
B2B marketers understand the importance of qualifying a lead before it goes to a sales person, but sometimes the qualification process can get tricky. Today, most established companies assign the…
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Encouraging Engagement Over Time
Rarely does B2B digital marketing convert prospects on the first point of contact. That means success will require engagement over time. Building the required relationship is not always easy. Prospects…
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Prospect Experience Marketing: Find the Gold in Your Lead Generation Program
I recently caught up with Dan McDade, longtime B2B practitioner in lead qualification and nurturing. I’ve been a fan of Dan’s for years. Having sold his call center business to…
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What B2C marketers can learn from B2B
There’s a lot of talk in the B2B world about what we can learn from consumer marketers. We need to treat business buyers as individuals, with their own personas, analyze…
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How to simultaneously attract new prospects and retain loyal customers
One of the challenges business owners face is attracting new customers while trying to retain current customers. Choosing where to spend your energy and how to divvy up your time…
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The state of B2B marketing in Asia—moving toward digital
While teaching in Hong Kong for the semester, I’ve had the chance to meet some very interesting people. A standout in the B2B marketing field is David Ketchum, CEO of…
Read MoreHow much should you pay for a sales lead?
When planning a B2B lead generation program, you need to deliver leads to your sales team at an affordable price. A neat way to determine in advance how much you…
Read MoreB2B marketers still struggle with lead nurturing
I thought it was widely understood by now that staying in touch with a prospect who has shown some interest in your product or service can triple, even quadruple, lead-to-sales…
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