The introductory post in this series addressed the problems and costs of applying the cost-per-lead metric to measure the success of B2B lead generation investments. In the second post, we looked at elements of a..
The introductory post in this series addressed the problems and costs of applying the cost-per-lead metric to measure the success of B2B lead generation investments. In the second post, we looked at elements of a..
Posted by Dan McDade on May 2, 2012 8:21:00 AM
Tags: B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Inbound Marketing, PowerViews, Social Media, Outbound Marketing
I'm pleased to have Paul Gillin as a guest for our fourth episode of PowerViews. Paul is a veteran technology journalist, author of several books, a consultant and speaker. He is a regular contributor to BtoB Magazine..
Posted by Dan McDade on May 1, 2012 8:22:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Nurturing, Lead Qualification, Lead Management, Increase Sales, Cost Per Lead, Sales Leads, Marketing ROI
In the first blog on the fallacy of using the cost-per-lead metric to measure the success of B2B lead generation investments, we looked at the nature of the problem and associated costs to the organization.
In this..
Posted by Dan McDade on Apr 24, 2012 8:03:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Management, Increase Sales, Cost Per Lead, Sales Leads, Marketing ROI
As much as marketing and sales best practices—not to mention just plain common sense—dictate that cost-per-lead not play a prominent role in managing and measuring B2B lead generation investments, the metric continues..
Posted by Dan McDade on Apr 18, 2012 8:03:00 AM
Tags: B2B Marketing, Marketing & Sales Alignment, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Inbound Marketing, PowerViews, Social Media, Outbound Marketing
My guest today for this third PowerViews interview is Trip Kucera, Senior Research Analyst at Aberdeen Group. His focus in the Marketing Effectiveness and Strategy practice helps his clients achieve extraordinary..
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 May 3, 2012 8:11:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing & Sales Alignment, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Management, Increase Sales, Cost Per Lead, Sales Leads, Marketing ROI