Although it may sound obvious, have you ever stopped to think who should own the lead generation activity in your company? Our experience, supported by the latest research into B2B lead generation and nurturing, suggests that over 50% of businesses have no formal process in…
Hosting a successful event, and by successful we mean well attended by the right people, typically involves a great deal of hard work. Blanket emails. Postal mailings. Telesales. You try everything to ensure a decent attendance. It’s a long and costly process, but there is…
Marketing automation. It’s one of those ideas that I disagree with on every level. As with any trend in marketing, automation has become seen as something necessary simply because it’s there and everyone else is doing it, or at least they’re trying to. But once…
In today’s climate, where budgets are scrutinised and ROI is more important than ever before, having agents sat on the phone methodically ploughing through call lists makes little or no sense. It’s expensive. It’s slow. It’s a major drain on your marketing budget. And you’re…
The web seems to be full of articles of hints, tips and tricks on how to get your message re-tweeted, your posts liked on Facebook and ways to win business on LinkedIn. But in the world of B2B marketing does any of it consistently generate…