Do you know of a growing B2B company that sells only domestically? I can’t think of one. U.S. producers of products and services for other companies and institutions are highly…
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How to find your best B2B prospects
Before I begin my post, I’d also like to invite you to the next Biznology webinar on July 10th, where Mike Moran is going to interview me about trends in…
Read MoreRead this article before you start a social media program
Are you a B2B business exec whose instincts are saying you should be doing something with social media, but you’re not sure what? You’re not alone. I estimate about half…
Read MoreAre you ready for GDPR, Europe’s upcoming data privacy requirements?
Privacy is probably one of the least appealing topics in marketing. But this one’s a doozy. On May 25, 2018, any company that is not compliance with the European Union’s…
Read MoreThe 10 most fascinating people in B2B marketing in 2016
Given the enthusiastic reception given to my debut “most fascinating” list last year, let’s make a tradition of it. Here’s my fresh list of ten innovative thinkers and doers in…
Read MoreBeware of dubious data providers: A 9-point checklist
Are you hounded by email pitches offering access to all kinds of prospective business targets? I am, and I hate it. As a B2B marketer, I am always interested in…
Read MorePush versus pull marketing: in B2B, you need both
The other day, a marketing colleague told me she was feeling under pressure to move all her efforts to inbound, or “pull,” marketing. “Outbound is bad,” she said. What? Well,…
Read MoreReferrals: the best new business you can get
Hands down, the best new leads come from referrals. These prospects are likely to be highly qualified, since someone close to you thinks they might be a good fit. Even…
Read MoreNew developments in B2B marketing list acquisition
To reach cold prospects among business audiences, sales and marketing teams often begin by developing a list of prospective targets. Marketers can find just about every target company, title and…
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