When it comes to improving sales lead generation results, using marketing technology without analytics expertise and business acumen results in a numbers glut devoid of action items. And analytics expertise without..
When it comes to improving sales lead generation results, using marketing technology without analytics expertise and business acumen results in a numbers glut devoid of action items. And analytics expertise without..
Posted by Dan McDade on Jan 19, 2012 8:47:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales
When qualifying and nurturing sales leads, the lead farmer (prospect development professional) has a challenging job. The starting point in lead management is usually an inquiry consisting of a name, title, a company,..
Posted by Dan McDade on Jan 17, 2012 8:23:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Nurturing, Lead Qualification
Are marketing resources or sales reps the right resources to do lead qualification and lead nurturing in the B2B complex sale?
The answer is clear, and may surprise you. But first, let's take a look at some lead..
Posted by Dan McDade on Jan 12, 2012 8:08:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Management, Sales Leads
Contrary to popular belief, reps don’t need more sales leads. They need fewer leads—or more accurately, fewer raw, unfiltered, unqualified leads. Best sales lead management practices continually show that reps need..
Posted by Dan McDade on Nov 7, 2011 6:40:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales
At first glance, the idea of outsourcing strategic account management may seem absurd.
After all, B2B companies usually define strategic accounts as their best customers and prospects based on criteria like potential..
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 Karla Blalock on Feb 2, 2012 6:47:00 AM
Tags: Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Sales, Lead Management