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Which is better in B2B Lead Generation? A $1,000 inbound lead or a $1,000 outbound lead?

Pointclear

Knowing the B2B lead generation market like I do, here is what I expected to see : “The inbound lead is better because outbound is dead.” That's not to say that inbound leads are less valuable than outbound leads. I asked this question on Focus.com a few weeks ago and got answers that surprised me.

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PowerViews with Craig Rosenberg: Growth Hacks & Consumerized B2B Software

Pointclear

Social Media: Table Stakes and the Challenges Linking to ROI. Click to start video at this point β€” Regarding social media, Craig says we should probably be looking at the downside of not doing it instead of looking for ROI right now, and he adds, β€œIt’s table stakes.”. Outbound vs. Inbound and the Need for Immediate Proactive Contact.

Software 187
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Dear CEO: Fix these three things and increase revenue

Pointclear

Just three: Agree on your market, media and message. While marketing was touting these leads, proactive outbound prospecting, in fact, was producing the most cost-effective yet highly qualified sales opportunities. I asked him what percentage of leads delivered by PointClear were considered high quality and he said 100%.

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PowerViews with Andrew Gaffney: Tipping Points & Differentiators

Pointclear

Prioritizing New Media: Start with What the Buyer Needs, Wants & Looks Like. Outbound vs. Inbound: A Balance that Still Requires Personal Contact. He mentions a DemandCon panel he was on with a representative from a semiconductor company who reported they are doing a lot of outbound telemarketing.

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PowerViews with Trip Kucera: Best Practices & Surprising Trends

Pointclear

Prior to joining Aberdeen Group, he spent years in the trenches with companies including Progress Software, LogMeIn, and SuccessFactors. He adds that this is part of a larger, content-driven marketing trend that includes rich media. Social Media is Becoming a Lead Gen Vehicle. ” The Role of Social Media.

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PowerViews with Christopher Hosford – CRM/Marketing Automation/Social Convergence

Pointclear

Social Media’s Maturing: In-House Resources & Social Advertising. Click to start video at this point — Christopher notes the importance of the maturing of social media marketing in the last year by saying, “It’s no longer a hobby. ” Convergence: Technology, CRM & Social Media.

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PowerViews with Chris Hosford – CRM/Marketing Automation/Social Convergence

Pointclear

Social Media’s Maturing: In-House Resources & Social Advertising. Click to start video at this point —Chris notes the importance of the maturing of social media marketing in the last year by saying, “It’s no longer a hobby. ” Convergence: Technology, CRM & Social Media.

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