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Push vs. Pull: Social Media and the Case for Marketing Optimism

Marketing Insider Group

Push vs. Pull The battle has raged within B2B Marketing departments since the dawn of the web: push vs. pull, traditional direct marketing vs. newer inbound techniques like search. For me, the strength of inbound marketing techniques lies in the power of giving up control to the customer.

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Social Media and the Case for Marketing Optimism

Marketing Insider Group

Push vs. Pull The battle has raged within B2B Marketing departments since the dawn of the web: push vs. pull, traditional direct marketing vs. newer inbound techniques like search. For me, the strength of inbound marketing techniques lies in the power of giving up control to the customer.

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B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011

Marketing Insider Group

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. The one thing that concerns me is that sales and marketing alignment continues to be an issue.