Good video content engages customers and prospects like no white paper or webinar can. Videos are easily accessible at any time, from any place, and adapt readily to mobile devices. And integrating video content into a campaign microsite or lead nurturing program is an effective way to add spark and… Read More
Category Archives: B2B Marketing
Why Direct Mail & Focus Groups Don’t Mix
Recently, a client sent us results of a focus group they had conducted, results that included an evaluation of direct mail concepts we’re developing for one of their products. As part of the research, the client interviewed a number of small business decision-makers and asked for their opinions of the… Read More
Dialogue Marketing: A Conversation with Maria Pergolino
Late last year at the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco I was fortunate enough to chat with Maria Pergolino, Marketing Director at Marketo (and renowned Content Marketing Queen.) In an engaging 15-minute discussion, we touched upon topics including: • striking the balance between demand generation and lead nurturing • how… Read More
Help Your Favorite Local Businesses Get Found on Google
According to various industry statistics, a large percentage of consumer search activity is related to location. By one account, more than 97 percent of all consumers use the Internet when researching products or services in their local area, of whom 90 percent use search engines. If, like me, you’re one… Read More
Email Marketing: Tips on Open Rates, Offers & Lead Quality
Recently I was invited to participate in a discussion with Sridhar Ramanathan, a 20-year Silicon Valley veteran and General Partner at the Aventi Group, a leading consulting firm specializing in accelerating revenue for technology companies. We discussed the changing role of email marketing, how to choose the best offer, and… Read More
Call Every New Sales Lead 6 Times? Sorry, that’s Crazy.
I only recently came across the results of research published late last year by Leads360, a leading provider of hosted (SaaS) solutions for managing sales leads. In their August 2010 report, “Building the Optimal Inquiry Response Strategy,” Leads360 use the data collected to make some startling claims, amongst them the… Read More
Report: B2B Blogging Trends in 2011
Tony Karrer and Tom Pick, founders of the popular B2B Marketing site B2B Marketing Zone, just released a compelling report on B2B Blogging Trends in 2011. The 42-page white paper includes insights from industry thought leaders such as Ardath Albee, Jay Baer, Kristin Zhivago, as well as yours truly (see… Read More