http://www.linkedin.com/answers/browse/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN New questions in Lead Generation en-us Copyright (c) 2007 LinkedIn, Corp. All rights reserved. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:44:05 GMT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:44:05 GMT 10 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation http://www.linkedin.com/img/logos/logo.gif http://www.linkedin.com/answers 129 36 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/advertising/MAR_ADP_ADV/597383-6291224 Is it to purchase/rent of emails that are guaranteed to have previously opt-in? What other techniques have you found useful? I don't need an email marketing website (like MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.); that is already in place. What are different options for finding the email lists? Thanks in advance! marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/advertising marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:02:21 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/advertising/MAR_ADP_ADV/597383-6291224 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/597115-37142969 marketing-sales/business-development marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:38:33 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/597115-37142969 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596949-60215180 Asseance has a great P.O.S program with back office accounting and a unbelievable amount of additional features, all of which are completely customizable. The program can be run from any type of organization but we have been focusing on Associations, Retail, Food and beverage, and Golf and country clubs. All of which have been working wonderfully. I need to get the company name out there, we have been spending a lot of time on the development side of things and not so much on image, any suggesti ... marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:31:12 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596949-60215180 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/597111-17081391 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:27:40 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/597111-17081391 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596846-12266206 Hi, am looking for a Que Management System for Banks, Hospitals. if someone is interested pls let me know. marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:40:25 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596846-12266206 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596759-13820556 More specifically, I am looking to identify people who can spend upto a day a month generating quality appointments at a CIO level for my boutique consulting firm in North America/Western Europe/UK. Places like oDesk.com and eLance.com seem inappropriate for this kind of skill, and I am not yet ready to hire a full-time or almost-full-time person for this. What forums could be appropriate for posting this sort of requirement? Any suggestions? marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:54:24 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596759-13820556 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596364-48799750 I only ask because there are properties around here that IMO are priced well below fmv and they are just not moving. marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:05:21 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596364-48799750 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596357-4926970 How do you obtain new business? How satisfied are you with your methods? marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:44:19 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596357-4926970 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/596016-58217753 marketing-sales/business-development marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:19:22 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/596016-58217753 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596077-6231829 Primary Industry Target - Retail, Computer Hardware, Telecom, Manufacturing, BFSI Contact Titles - Information Technology (Manager level and above), Support (Technical and Customer), CIO, CTO, Operation marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:08:20 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596077-6231829 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596014-9071399 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:29:32 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596014-9071399 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596240-30131784 ...that's different from a f2f at someone's office? Or a visit from a rep? marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:46:54 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/596240-30131784 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595797-2126523 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:35:17 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595797-2126523 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595901-6231829 Looking to do Email campaign targeting the below Industries and contact titles within each Industry Primary Industry Target - Retail, Computer Hardware, Telecom, Manufacturing, BFSI Contact Titles - Information Technology (Manager level and above), Support (Technical and Customer), CIO, CTO, Operations marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:40:49 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595901-6231829 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/595731-219909 I have a handful of clients that have expressed interest in these. Information on participation fees would be really helpful as the organizers keep this information fairly private until you go into serious negotiation mode. This alone has me suspect. Also, I can't help but feel these are akin to time-share offers where you get "a free nights stay" if you sit through a 2-hour time share pitch: are the CIOs that attending these just suffering through vendor meetings to get the free perks. Or, i ... marketing-sales/business-development marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:56:10 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/595731-219909 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595007-59819811 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:49:54 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/595007-59819811 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/information-technology/telecommunications/TCH_ITS_TCI/594541-19435768 Software being talked about, can be the slices of the end-to-end telco enterprise directly focussed on Billing & Financial management systems. Status quo is that the customer-current vendor relationship is reasonably stable. But customer needs convincing about upgrades to later versions of software. What are the key focus factors to pursue here ? I am aware of capabilities of enhanced scalabilitiy, more feature rich versions, greater ease of deployability, more customization flexibilities th ... technology/information-technology/telecommunications marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:03:43 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/information-technology/telecommunications/TCH_ITS_TCI/594541-19435768 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594389-36802004 Hello there I have worked for years now in sales still some times am at odds how generate leads? I want brain storm from others to have better ideas? marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:46:23 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594389-36802004 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594480-56339794 will be become difficult marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:35:59 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594480-56339794 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594106-22652210 Are there superior or lower cost services to salesgenie or infousa? marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:57:14 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594106-22652210 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594064-25214268 I wondered if there was any definitive ecommerce guide to online ad spending per advertiser channel? I'm particularly interested in comparing MSN, AOL, and Yahoo CPM per banner size + additional targeting criteria. marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation marketing-sales/business-development Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:37:51 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/594064-25214268 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593833-17641069 There is a lot of value in my organisation being able to cross-sell our products from one organisation to their direct competition. If we start working with one particular client we also want to be able to know who their competition are (both direct and indirect). Currently I use Hoovers.com and LinkedIn to carry out this research, though both have their limitations. Can anyone recommend a quicker way of finding this information?<br>Clarification added November 27, 2009 4:28 AM: Thank ... marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:56:46 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593833-17641069 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593652-51103171 What is more effective for lead generation: exibiting at 5-6 big trade fairs a year or SEO? The company is a small exporter of medical products, 15 people. marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:39:11 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593652-51103171 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593525-732790 This year, like for many has been a bumpy year, we have had busy periods when it should have been dead, and its been dead when things have normally been really busy, I gave up trying to work it all out to be honest. But with the recession almost at an end what are your plans for next year, new budgets will be put in place in Jan10 with some companies so are you planning now? And if telemarketing is not part of your plans, why not? I am always curious as telemarketing is the only form of market ... marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:11:31 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593525-732790 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593097-708304 Hello, I manage a lead generation business for real estate. I am looking for a vendor that will call leads that we capture online and ideally live transfer them to our agents once they have qualified the lead. Also, I would ideally like to be able to set up an inbound phone number and have the same agents answer those calls. The best vendor will be the one that: (a) can guarantee quick outbound call response times, (b) has experience in lead nurturing, (c) offers some type of web service A ... marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation marketing-sales/business-development Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:16:40 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/593097-708304 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/blogging/TCH_BLG/593025-28335 One of my clients sells PowerPoint templates online - and asked me: Should their blog about Effective Presentations (thought leadership strategy) be integrated within the navigation of their web site? And should it have the same look and feel? I used to subscribe that the blog be part of the web site – but now, not so sure. The issue is credibility. Does staking out a thought leadership position in an area that you have a vested interest in selling a product/service increase or decrease trust a ... technology/blogging marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:50:54 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/blogging/TCH_BLG/593025-28335 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592909-8710411 As part of a fun fundraising activity with my organisation (Glamorgan Business School), I'm conducting sponsored crowdsourcing. This is one of the questions I've been asked - any and all answers are very welcome. More information on our GlamGift campaign can be found here: http://bit.ly/4tZMaJ Sponsorship for more crowdsourced questions welcome marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation technology/information-technology/telecommunications Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:56:41 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592909-8710411 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592778-18123023 Hi, we want to target ecommerce retail sites for a special offer. Does anyone know if there is an online directory of such retailers available? A Google search doesn't help - far too much noise out there. marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:42:21 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592778-18123023 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592792-59545036 marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:25:13 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation/MAR_SLS_LGN/592792-59545036 http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/internet-marketing/MAR_ADP_INM/592079-22245195 I'm doing a seminar soon and would love to show attendees some examples of websites that look nice but aren't really well done at all in terms of user-friendly design or SEO optimization. For example, maybe there's "mystery meat" navigation or little or no onsite SEO such as appropriate tags or too many images and little text. If you mention a site, please explain the problems you see in a sentence or two. Thank you! marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/internet-marketing marketing-sales/sales/lead-generation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:52 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/advertising-promotion/internet-marketing/MAR_ADP_INM/592079-22245195