Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The event did not produce the return on investment (ROI) you had anticipated. That’s because marketing leaders tend to pour all their energy into the most visible parts of an event: the sizzle. In this blog, I’ll give you 13 marketing tactics to boost your event ROI before, during, and after your events. Invite People!

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markempa

MAY 4, 2005

« Seven lead generation tips | Main | Lead generation for the complex sale (book update) » SWOT Team: Adding webinars to the marketing pool I just heard that my comments on webinars were picked up by the SWOT Team , Hank Stroll and Meryl K. Evans, contributing writers for MarketingProfs.com. Just scroll down the page a bit.

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The Point

JUNE 26, 2013

From a marketing perspective, does it matter if prospects actually attend Webinars once they register? Anecdotally, our experience is that the difference in lead quality between Webinar registrants who show up on the day, and those who don’t, can be minimal at best. (One First, let’s talk about “optimal” attendance. Add to Calendar.

Webinar Metrics 100

Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership Lead Nurturing Telemarketing 100

markempa

MAY 23, 2005

« 2 New RSS Feeds for the B2B Lead Generation Blog | Main | Blogging & RSS Events » Tips for better webinars, webcasts and improved ROI Webinars have reached critical mass and most B2B marketers, it seems, have added them to their marketing mix. But lately, Ive watched some really bad webinars and webcasts.

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Webinar Metrics ROI 120

markempa

JANUARY 4, 2006

« Top Six Lead Generation Challenges for the Complex Sale in 2006 | Main | This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking » Use Event Marketing Successfully for Lead Generation Events are a highly visible way to demonstrate your marketing prowess. Or the lack of it. Or the lack of it.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Event Marketing Generation B2B Marketing 120

markempa

JANUARY 25, 2006

« The Lead Generation Advantage for Small Businesses | Main | The halo effect and lead generation » Podcasts vs. Webinars which is better? An interesting conversation started on podcasts vs. webinars at the Church of the Customer Blog. I use podcasts and they are no doubt more “buzz” worthy than webinars.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Generation 120

markempa

OCTOBER 2, 2006

« Podcast: Marketing and Sales for Big Complex Selling (pt 3) | Main | White Papers and Lead Generation, Key for BtoB Marketers » Webinar: A Multimodal approach to Lead Nurturing for Complex Sales Join me for a complimentary webinar hosted by the American Marketing Association and sponsored by WebEx.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

AUGUST 11, 2005

« Two new reports on marketing and lead generation | Main | Combine Your Cold Calling Efforts With Email Marketing » Lead Generation via white papers and webinars MarketingSherpa published a great article today on how Redhats Director of Marketing Communications, Chris Grams, broke the rules for distributing white papers and webinars.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Leads 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

I interviewed Ruth Stevens , author of Trade Show and Event Marketing , to get her views on what marketing and sales can do to increase the effectiveness of their event marketing and she gave some helpful insights. Show Agenda Why did you write Tradeshow and Event Marketing and what were you hoping to address?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Event Marketing Trade Show B2B Marketing 120

Valasys

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Every B2B telemarketing campaign that you organize will leave you faced with a single reality; there are just too many telemarketers in the business and it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract the attention of the right business prospects. Webinar creation. Telemarketing. Advantages of Telemarketing.

Telemarketing 65

Telemarketing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Generation Storytelling 65

markempa

JUNE 15, 2005

The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor." The study found that, 58% of polled executives rated their marketing departments lead development capabilities as "fair" or "poor."

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Webinar Metrics Generation BtoB 120

The Mx Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Over the last year, my role as internal marketing communications manager here has entailed helping create multiple B2B webinars, as part of our own demand gen strategy. As a marketing practitioner who has put together many live events, conferences and meetings, I figured this part of my job would be relatively easy.

Webinar Metrics 75

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership B2B 75

markempa

JUNE 13, 2007

« Podcast: The New Rules of Marketing & PR Interview with David Meerman Scott | Main | Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing » The Physics of Trigger Events for Lead Generation Most buyers arent ready to buy when were ready to sell. So in the context of lead generation, what’s a trigger event?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead 120

markempa

JUNE 29, 2007

« Online Lead Generation and Management Strategies that Get Results | Main | Off-Topic: On Selling Ideas in 1776 » Podcast: Interview with MarketingSherpas Anne Holland Would you like some inspiration or some fresh ideas for your marketing and lead generation strategy?

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Generation Telemarketing 120

The Mx Group

JANUARY 18, 2018

In an age when modern marketing dominates content and conversations, tried-and-true tactics like telemarketing are often left out. Kerry Cunningham, research director at SiriusDecisions, concurs. “We Hear Real-World B2B Telemarketing Success Stories. Later this month, we’re hosting a webinar focusing on this very topic.

Telemarketing 63

Telemarketing Demand Generation Demand Generation 63

markempa

APRIL 18, 2005

The best lead generation techniques are: Your website Search engine marketing Outbound telemarketing Direct mail Trade shows (if the audience is highly qualified) Nigel includes a link to Ruths PPT slides via PDF. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Generation Telemarketing 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

Main | Getting your sales channel to really follow-up on sales leads » Embattled CMOs share strategies to improve marketing influence I liked todays article by Kate Maddox, " Embattled CMOs share strategies ," which gives highlights from the CMO Summit last month.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Webinar Metrics 120

markempa

JUNE 28, 2007

FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Online Lead Generation 120

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Small companies blogging for leads while big companies watch | Main | Revised Lead generation strategy map for complex sales » Should blogs and RSS be a part of your lead generation strategy? Well examine each and provide tips on how a Blog or RSS strategy can compliment what you are doing today."

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markempa

JULY 16, 2007

to Generate and Follow Leads » Inquiry management and search marketing strategy BtoB Magazines Carol Krol interviewed Kevin Lee, executive chairman of Did-it Search Marketing on "Effective Search Strategies." Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Work Management Marketing Management Search Marketing 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« Should blogs and RSS be a part of your lead generation strategy? Read More] Tracked on March 22, 2006 at 10:29 PM Comments Revised Lead generation strategy map for complex sales To be successful at generating leads for a complex sale, marketers cant rely on one specific tactic but rather they need to leverage a portfolio of tactics.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Marketing Budget B2B Sales Generation 120

markempa

NOVEMBER 22, 2006

BtoBonline:E-mail, telemarketing garner highest direct marketing response rates FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Response Rate 120

Response Rate Lead Generation BtoB Telemarketing 120

ViewPoint

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

By increasing the marketing spend to increase leads, especially qualified leads, I turned the dollars loose on: Telemarketing to previous leads who did not buy. Look to immediate events that can draw in potential buyers: webinars, local shows that you rejected before, etc. Use a telemarketing service to set appointments.

Forecasting 149

Forecasting Sales Qualified Leads Telemarketing Marketing Management 149

markempa

AUGUST 16, 2007

« 7 Tips to Improve Sales Follow-up & Close More Leads | Main | Content ideas for lead nurturing and tactics to use » Webcast: Closed-Loop Lead Generation & Management Join me for a complimentary webinar on how to " Achieve a Closed-Loop System for Lead Generation and Management."

Webcast 120

Webcast Lead Generation Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 120

markempa

OCTOBER 28, 2005

« Telemarketing is the top lead generation tactic | Main | Dont Depend on Technology To Fill the Sales/Marketing Chasm » Lead Generation Summit Notes In case you missed it. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B to B Generation Lead 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

« Telemarketing big with Xerox | Main | Webinar: A Multimodal approach to Lead Nurturing for Complex Sales » Podcast: Marketing and Sales for Big Complex Selling (pt 3) I wanted to share the final installment from the podcast series I did with 800-CEO-READ.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

JULY 27, 2005

« New Lead Nurturing Webinar | Main | Two new reports on marketing and lead generation » Getting into big companies My good friend, Jill Konrath, President of Selling to Big Companies and Leapfrog-Strategies Inc., The first event is on Thursday, July 28th, 2005 at 2pm EDT. Heres a link to her free articles.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paid Search Agency Companies Generation 120

markempa

JANUARY 19, 2006

« Use Event Marketing Successfully for Lead Generation | Main | Improve your online sales lead tracking » This Years Hot New Lead Generation Strategy is Thinking I finally caught up on a long overdue "to read" pile on my desk. Focus on developing the optimal mindset first, then strategies, and finally tactics.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

« Better Sales and Marketing Integration | Main | Telemarketing is the top lead generation tactic » New Cartoon Series Depicts "Sales Lead Hell" Building off my last post, I wanted to share something fun. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Sales Leads B2B Sales Lead 120

markempa

JUNE 7, 2005

« A Lead Generation Fable | Main | In defense of thought leadership » Lead Generation Execution Susan Getgood wrote a thoughtful post that offers some strategies and tactics for better lead generation execution. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Lead 120

markempa

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

« E-Book: What Sales Really Needs from Marketing | Main | Telemarketing big with Xerox » Podcast: Marketing and Sales for Big Complex Selling (Pt 1) I had a great time chatting with Todd at 800-CEO-READ on lead generation. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 120

markempa

AUGUST 17, 2007

A lead nurturing program can leverage existing investments that you have made in other marketing tactics such as events, white papers, contributed articles, or any other thought leading content. What can you send via email? How can you leverage events? Leverage past archived and recorded (archived) events with email links.

Lead Nurturing 120

Lead Nurturing Lead Generation Tactics Lead Ranking 120

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 15, 2010

People respect their peers first and foremost and the results of the event exemplified this point: high conversion rates from our email promotions, 55% attendee rate, and people stayed for the entire event — very little drop-off. It was also interesting to watch the conversation on Twitter both during and after the event.

Lead Generation 100

Lead Generation Budget Programs Work Management Lead Ranking 100

The Mx Group

JANUARY 31, 2018

We recently hosted a webinar with two B2B telemarketing pros: Kerry Cunningham, senior research director with SiriusDecisions, and Kelly Olson, our in-house strategic telemarketing expert. If you know who you want to reach out to, telemarketing is a very successful tool in ABM-related, appointment-setting campaigns.

Telemarketing 48

Telemarketing Demand B2B Account Based Marketing 48

PureB2B

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Telemarketing, cross-posting material on LinkedIn, cold email, and running PPC advertising are all popular B2B content syndication methods. Inbound content syndication strategies. It is an excellent method to see whether your content connects with your target audience before spending additional time and money on promotion.

Effectiveness 118

Effectiveness Telemarketing Advertising Agencies Sales Qualified Leads 118

markempa

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Some of the other topics include: New B-to-B Search Marketing; Maximizing White Papers, Ezines Webinars & Podcasts; Marketing to Fortune 500; Video, Viral & Web 2.0 Register here FREE lead generation consultation from InTouch Just Tell Us How To Contact You First and Last Name Company Email Telephone Ext.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Demand 120

The Effective Marketer

MAY 18, 2010

After interviewing many marketers for different positions at my company and meeting marketing professionals regularly at events, I came to the conclusion that there are two types of marketers: Passionate Marketers Job Marketers The first group is comprised of those that, as the name suggests, have a real passion for marketing.

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Planning Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Budget Creation 100