I discussed outbound vs. inbound demand generation and prospect development in an earlier blog and identified three areas where building outbound relationships is critical: connecting with executives who don't embrace..
I discussed outbound vs. inbound demand generation and prospect development in an earlier blog and identified three areas where building outbound relationships is critical: connecting with executives who don't embrace..
Posted by Dan McDade on Jun 23, 2010 11:05:00 AM
Tags: B2B Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Marketing & Sales Alignment, Demand Generation, Lead Management
Two recently-released sales metrics reports share a common finding that's impacting lead generation and sales success: there is a decrease in the percentage of field and inside sales reps making quota.
Posted by Dan McDade on Jun 16, 2010 12:38:00 PM
Tags: Lead Generation, Lead Qualification, Lead Management, Marketing ROI
If you want to stir emotion in a marketing VP, bring up the subject of lead follow up. Few subjects can rile like that one. Leads that are discounted, not accepted or simply ignored can cause otherwise cool-headed..
There is a counter-intuitive relationship between lead volume and sales performance.
Posted by Dan McDade on Jun 8, 2010 8:39:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, Prospect Development, Inbound Marketing, Cost Per Lead
I continue to marvel at the high number of companies that only use cost per lead as a basis for lead generation buying decisions.
Jim Obermayer is the founder of the Sales Lead Management Association, and host of the Funnel Radio Channel. Jim recently..
It’s truly strange when companies enter the stealth mode. They hide phone numbers, dial-by-name directories, and employee names,..
I’ve read and heard (from a well-known industry analyst firm) that best-in-class companies close 30% of sales qualified leads..
I've written many blog posts on the fact that cold calling isn't dead. In fact, doing the right amount of research, adding a..
Companies providing complex, high-investment solutions are facing a significant risk management issue in light of Sirius..
Learn what it takes to effectively generate leads in this complex environment. Healthcare solution providers that recognize what's required for lead generation success get better market coverage, improved industry intelligence and more sales opportunities.
Posted by Dan McDade on Jun 24, 2010 1:02:00 PM
Tags: Lead Generation, Prospect Development, Demand Generation, Inbound Marketing