Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I agee that ALL marketing spend should be tied to quanitifiable results that the sales team and executives want to see. I’m not sure NPV is the right metric for all marketing tactics. Sometimes, the CEO wants to “evolve a brand&# and sometimes sales folks want to work under the cover of a massive awareness blitz.

New Markets 75

New Markets Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 75

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2010

Related Posts: The New Marketing Accountability Lead Generation Programs That Work B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011 11 Reasons Why Outbound Telemarketing Programs Fail How To Align Marketing With Sales About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 77

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Marketing Marketers 77

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2010

To help out my fellow B2B marketers, here is a list of 7 common mistakes that B2B marketers make when jumping feet first into social media marketing. Using social media as a direct response vehicle - The reason for much of the success from B2C marketers is that the majority of their products are impulse purchases (i.e.

Social Media Marketing 76

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

In the past, I have written about the challenges of Social Media and The Brand , the power of Integrating Social Media and Search and asked Why Do You Tweet? Social Media And Your Personal Brand. So I thought it was best to identify a clear framework for marketers to use to create successful social media strategies.

Whitepaper 76

Whitepaper Telemarketing Customer loyalty Social Media Marketing 76

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Blogs Influence On Buyers When asked “what is your likelihood to purchase a brand, product or service from these information sources?&# 42% reported that blogs influence their purchase behavior. Or from consumer to consumer to relay needed information on products and services. Overall great article.

Marketing Mix 76

Marketing Mix Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 76

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

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Telemarketing 74

Telemarketing Customer loyalty User-Generated Inbound Marketing 74

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The curious and cautious B2B buyers B2B buyers are curious about how a product can make life easier and business better; however, they are also more cautious when making purchases because a mistake can be costly both for the company and their career. Each B2B customer will be thinking about products in the context of his or her own position.

Telemarketing 75

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing User-Generated 75

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The curious and cautious B2B buyers B2B buyers are curious about how a product can make life easier and business better; however, they are also more cautious when making purchases because a mistake can be costly both for the company and their career. Each B2B customer will be thinking about products in the context of his or her own position.

Telemarketing 74

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing User-Generated 74

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 24, 2010

While marketers have embraced these chats as a way of connecting with fellow marketers and sharing ideas, companies/brands have been relatively non-existent in these conversations. This may be an untapped opportunity for brands to truly connect and build trust with their audiences.

Telemarketing 69

Telemarketing Marketing Mix B2C Inbound Marketing 69

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Think about the entire lifecycle from new product ideas all the way to customer retention. Another huge mistake I see marketers make in planning is to put it off because “I don’t have my budget&# or “I haven’t been told what our goals are for next year.&# It starts with reaching across functional areas.

Marketing Plan 75

Marketing Plan Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty 75

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2010

They are looking for companies to be transparent and responsive in their interactions, to provide valuable content and even expecting to be asked for product and service improvement ideas. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Whitepaper 78

Whitepaper Telemarketing Customer loyalty Inbound Marketing 78

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The result of all this was redundancy like B2B marketing has never seen before. Opt-outs increased and our brand image suffered — all because we were spamming our customers. But unfortunately too much of our marketing is done based on gut feel. I think brand marketing in B2B was cut drastically in the recession.

Transform 77

Transform Whitepaper Telemarketing Customer loyalty 77

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2010

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Inbound Marketing 72

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2010

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Inbound Marketing 67

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Telemarketing 78

Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty User-Generated 78

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Telemarketing 78

Telemarketing Marketing Mix Customer loyalty User-Generated 78

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 10, 2010

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Marketing Strategy 71

Marketing Strategy Telemarketing Customer loyalty Transform 71

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2010

Marketing needs to be the engine to identify qualified leads for sales. Whatever you do, do not assume that product brochures, customer case studies, or articles written by your boss will resonate. Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP.

Telemarketing 75

Telemarketing Customer loyalty Social Media Marketing Inbound Marketing 75

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 10, 2010

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JULY 29, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy July 29, 2010 8 Subscribe Why Do You Tweet? To me, social media is all about personal branding.

Branding 75

Branding Social Media Marketing Telemarketing Inbound Marketing 75

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 27, 2010

Include thought leadership whitepapers, customer videos, podcasts, case studies, demos and product comparison guides. Trackbacks & Pingbacks This week’s remarkable blog posts « Brand Alpha Click here to cancel reply. One trick is to compile a list of all the best content from previous campaigns that you already have on hand.

Telemarketing 76

Telemarketing Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Whitepaper 76

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2010

And direct marketers are feeling compelled to jump into the fray. Marketers of all specialties are realizing that the customer is clearly in charge. A single negative brand experience can reach every corner of the globe in minutes. We have lost control of the message. As always, comments and topic suggestions are welcome.

Inbound Marketing 70

Inbound Marketing Telemarketing Transform Customer loyalty 70

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 10, 2010

And direct marketers are feeling compelled to jump into the fray. Marketers of all specialties are realizing that the customer is clearly in charge. A single negative brand experience can reach every corner of the globe in minutes. We have lost control of the message. As always, comments and topic suggestions are welcome.

Inbound Marketing 70

Inbound Marketing Telemarketing Transform Customer loyalty 70

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The shortage of digital marketing talent will create a seller’s market for online, search and social marketers. Display media experiences a resurgence as advanced targeting, re-targeting and behavioral methods allow marketers to demonstrate real value in display. The brand is back, baby!

Inbound Marketing 81

Inbound Marketing Customer loyalty Telemarketing Marketing 81

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2010

It also gave me the ability to directly measure analyst, media, blogger, and customer sentiments and comments about our company, our products, and our employees. Related Posts: B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011 Why am I in Marketing? The 4 Most Common Mistakes in B2B Content Marketing Why Do You Tweet?

Customer loyalty 72

Customer loyalty Customer Telemarketing Inbound Marketing 72

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2010

It also gave me the ability to directly measure analyst, media, blogger, and customer sentiments and comments about our company, our products, and our employees. Related Posts: B2B Marketing Predictions For 2011 Why am I in Marketing? The 4 Most Common Mistakes in B2B Content Marketing Why Do You Tweet?

Customer loyalty 66

Customer loyalty Customer Telemarketing Inbound Marketing 66

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I would add that the first meeting for any new marketing person is to sit down with the head of sales and ask “what do you need?” Next, make sure you go on a sales call but I’ll go further to state that marketers should know how to demo products and how to make that 30-second pitch on why customers should chose you and your company.

Marketing 78

Marketing Marketers Manufacturing Customer loyalty 78

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 8, 2010

So why is this important for B2B Marketers? So what do they mean by “Innovation Insanity&# , here is their definition: INNOVATION INSANITY | There will never be a shortage of smart new ventures, brands, goods and services that deliver on consumers’ wants and needs. How about your clients’ needs?” How about your clients’ needs?”

Energy 65

Energy Telemarketing Customer loyalty Shipping 65

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 8, 2010

So why is this important for B2B Marketers? So what do they mean by “Innovation Insanity&# , here is their definition: INNOVATION INSANITY | There will never be a shortage of smart new ventures, brands, goods and services that deliver on consumers’ wants and needs. How about your clients’ needs?” How about your clients’ needs?”

Energy 56

Energy Telemarketing Customer loyalty Shipping 56

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 4, 2010

The user guides and help for a company’s products can do a lot to build trust and goodwill (or undermine them, if not done well). I still believe the point of the post holds true: that focusing on common goals will allow groups like marketing and your team “compress&# your focus to common customer needs.

PR 76

PR Marketing Mix Inbound Marketing Telemarketing 76