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Lead Generation Takes Precedence in the Downturn

By Robert Lesser | Published February 19, 2009

In response to a substantial drop in technology spending, B2B marketers will cut budgets and re-jig their media mix. This was one of the main conclusions drawn from the recent BtoB webinar: Outlook 2009: Marketing Priorities and Plans. The webinar featured Kate Maddox, Senior Reporter, BtoB Magazine, Rich Vancil, VP Executive Advisory Group at IDC, [...]

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Technology Spend – A Repeat of 2001?

By Robert Lesser | Published January 21, 2009

Fasten your seat belts. We will be encountering turbulence. Like an airplane riding out choppy flying conditions, technology marketers wonder when the outlook will stabilize. Will our stomachs be spared the next gut-wrenching drop? For those of us with memories of the last downturn, we ask: Will we see a repeat of the 2001 Tech [...]

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The Evolution of Email for Lead Generation

By Robert Lesser | Published December 10, 2008

According to our recent survey of B2B marketers, email is widely used for lead generation: 86% of responders deploy email for lead generation. In fact, email was the top online medium for B2B marketers, besting both webinars and paid search. Although it is often suggested that email is best suited for customer retention, this survey [...]

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