TopLeadGenerators: April 2006 Archives

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Apr27	Everybody Needs Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 27, 2006 Know More: Business Leads, Lead Generation, Leads, Sales 2.0, Business Leads Everybody. Even worthy causes. Read this...its about a couple of twenty-somethings that saw an unfolding tragedy in Africa, formed their own cause here in the U.S., and are now "marketing" it to an unlikely group of "customers", who are getting the message and buying this "product". Notice what they didn't do to "sell" their product: No expensive ads, no brochures, no mailing lists. They have something better than all of that: An authentic story. Do you?... Posted at 10:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	Smarter Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 17, 2006 It's amazing how quickly businesses need to adapt to new technology. It's mind boggling, really. The smart businesses that do, prosper. Those that don't are destined to struggle just to keep their head above water, or are forced to spend... Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Knocking On Doors Dan Tudor April 17, 2006 Do people still do that as a method for getting sales leads? Yes. And, they do it quite successfully. I outline a home demonstration sales professional who told me that he regularly goes door to door and talks with... Continue Reading Posted at 12:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr13	Sales Lead Conversion Rates and Video Dan Tudor April 13, 2006 Interesting discussion on the use of video in converting prospects into buyers from the conversionrater blog. It's hard to argue the value of being able to see and hear someone, in addition to reading their information. I agree with the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr11	Baaaaaaad Idea? Or, Brilliant Marketing? Dan Tudor April 11, 2006 Seth Godin points us to an interesting advertising idea out of Europe, designed to bring sales leads to a hotel chain (when you see the picture, you'll appreciate my attempt at a humorous headline...or, you may just feel sorry for... Continue Reading Posted at 11:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Re-Targeting" Your Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 11, 2006 Sales leads are valuable, and businesses invest a lot in them. Especially internet sales leads. But what if you invest in a Google or Overture ad, get a visitor, and then they don't buy? Is it back to square... Continue Reading Posted at 11:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	Sales Leads by Hosting Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 I like Ron McDaniel's posts over at Buzzoodle, and he has a good one about how to create buzz (and, potentially, sales leads) by being what he terms a "peripheral host". What is it? How will it help you? ... Continue Reading Posted at 9:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Target On Target? Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 Would this prompt you to buy your Easter ham at a Target Superstore? It's simple, direct, visually appealing...and I have to admit, that ham looks tasty! Target is a big retailer, but I like the way they approach advertising and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Political Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 Today is a day of large, planned pro-immigration protests around the country. Politically, there are potentially millions of new votes up for grabs (assuming the 11 million or so illegal immigrants are granted citizenship in some way, shape or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 6	Just Get Them to Open the Envelope Dan Tudor April 6, 2006 That's the objective of every direct mail marketer. I have to admit, if this is a new tactic in direct mail marketing, I'd bite...I would have opened this envelope. Great post from Jim Logan, and comment from Seth Godin. At... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 5	Making Your Own Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 5, 2006 The woman pictured above...take a good look at her. Does she look like a sales professional? Does she fit the stereotype? Do you think you could out-sell her and bring in more sales leads than this kindly older woman... Continue Reading Posted at 11:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	Two Easy Ways to Derail Sales Lead Efforts Dan Tudor April 3, 2006 1. Do something stupid that makes you the laughing stock on a widely read blog like Seth Godin's. Jump the gun too soon, and all that work is down the drain. 2. Do something stupid that makes you look cheap... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sales Leads From TV Commercials Dan Tudor April 3, 2006 As Rich at MarketingBlurb points out, it is expensive. Not only for the advertising, but for the ad production. But he has a great post on a new service available for anyone looking for sales leads via TV commercials. It's... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 1	After You Get the Lead Dan Tudor April 1, 2006 Sales reps LOVE sales leads. But I've seen my share of leads provided turning into leads wasted (and, in all honesty, I've done my fair share of the wasting!). The reason? Sales leads are new life...fresh possibilities...hope renewed. But then... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word of Mouth = Great Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 1, 2006 Sales leads from references and word-of-mouth are gold. They're the best kind of sales lead. Don't believe me? OK, believe a really interesting, solid-from-top-to-bottom study on word of mouth communication from Northeastern University. Read it here. It's fascinating.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Apr27	Everybody Needs Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 27, 2006 Know More: Business Leads, Lead Generation, Leads, Sales 2.0, Business Leads Everybody. Even worthy causes. Read this...its about a couple of twenty-somethings that saw an unfolding tragedy in Africa, formed their own cause here in the U.S., and are now "marketing" it to an unlikely group of "customers", who are getting the message and buying this "product". Notice what they didn't do to "sell" their product: No expensive ads, no brochures, no mailing lists. They have something better than all of that: An authentic story. Do you?... Posted at 10:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	Smarter Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 17, 2006 It's amazing how quickly businesses need to adapt to new technology. It's mind boggling, really. The smart businesses that do, prosper. Those that don't are destined to struggle just to keep their head above water, or are forced to spend... Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Knocking On Doors Dan Tudor April 17, 2006 Do people still do that as a method for getting sales leads? Yes. And, they do it quite successfully. I outline a home demonstration sales professional who told me that he regularly goes door to door and talks with... Continue Reading Posted at 12:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr13	Sales Lead Conversion Rates and Video Dan Tudor April 13, 2006 Interesting discussion on the use of video in converting prospects into buyers from the conversionrater blog. It's hard to argue the value of being able to see and hear someone, in addition to reading their information. I agree with the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr11	Baaaaaaad Idea? Or, Brilliant Marketing? Dan Tudor April 11, 2006 Seth Godin points us to an interesting advertising idea out of Europe, designed to bring sales leads to a hotel chain (when you see the picture, you'll appreciate my attempt at a humorous headline...or, you may just feel sorry for... Continue Reading Posted at 11:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Re-Targeting" Your Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 11, 2006 Sales leads are valuable, and businesses invest a lot in them. Especially internet sales leads. But what if you invest in a Google or Overture ad, get a visitor, and then they don't buy? Is it back to square... Continue Reading Posted at 11:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	Sales Leads by Hosting Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 I like Ron McDaniel's posts over at Buzzoodle, and he has a good one about how to create buzz (and, potentially, sales leads) by being what he terms a "peripheral host". What is it? How will it help you? ... Continue Reading Posted at 9:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Target On Target? Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 Would this prompt you to buy your Easter ham at a Target Superstore? It's simple, direct, visually appealing...and I have to admit, that ham looks tasty! Target is a big retailer, but I like the way they approach advertising and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Political Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 10, 2006 Today is a day of large, planned pro-immigration protests around the country. Politically, there are potentially millions of new votes up for grabs (assuming the 11 million or so illegal immigrants are granted citizenship in some way, shape or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 6	Just Get Them to Open the Envelope Dan Tudor April 6, 2006 That's the objective of every direct mail marketer. I have to admit, if this is a new tactic in direct mail marketing, I'd bite...I would have opened this envelope. Great post from Jim Logan, and comment from Seth Godin. At... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 5	Making Your Own Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 5, 2006 The woman pictured above...take a good look at her. Does she look like a sales professional? Does she fit the stereotype? Do you think you could out-sell her and bring in more sales leads than this kindly older woman... Continue Reading Posted at 11:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	Two Easy Ways to Derail Sales Lead Efforts Dan Tudor April 3, 2006 1. Do something stupid that makes you the laughing stock on a widely read blog like Seth Godin's. Jump the gun too soon, and all that work is down the drain. 2. Do something stupid that makes you look cheap... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sales Leads From TV Commercials Dan Tudor April 3, 2006 As Rich at MarketingBlurb points out, it is expensive. Not only for the advertising, but for the ad production. But he has a great post on a new service available for anyone looking for sales leads via TV commercials. It's... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 1	After You Get the Lead Dan Tudor April 1, 2006 Sales reps LOVE sales leads. But I've seen my share of leads provided turning into leads wasted (and, in all honesty, I've done my fair share of the wasting!). The reason? Sales leads are new life...fresh possibilities...hope renewed. But then... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word of Mouth = Great Sales Leads Dan Tudor April 1, 2006 Sales leads from references and word-of-mouth are gold. They're the best kind of sales lead. Don't believe me? OK, believe a really interesting, solid-from-top-to-bottom study on word of mouth communication from Northeastern University. Read it here. It's fascinating.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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