5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Marketing List by Jae-ann Rock
When marketing and selling to Corporate Training and HR, you are always looking for better ways to find quality leads. You might attend trade shows, network via LinkedIn, and/or purchase marketing lists from time-to-time. But – if you are purchasing an INEXPENSIVE list of contacts – you may be inadvertently using THE most expensive way to source quality leads. Although buying an inexpensive list may appear to be a good option to secure lots of prospects for little investment, this is probably the worst way to go about sourcing leads. Why? Well, that “inexpensive” list you purchased probably...
Read MoreMarketing to DE&I to Increase Revenue in 2022 by Jae-ann Rock
Companies are spending more on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) than ever before as they seek to outcompete in the marketplace. A recent survey* of 320 leaders found that: “DE&I spending is strongly correlated with company size as measured by revenues and number of employees…Companies with $10 billion or more in sales plan to spend 23.2% more in 2022, compared to 9.4% more for companies with $100-$499 million in sales and 6.3% more for companies with less than $10 million in sales.” Many companies have been hard at work developing training and HR programs to incorporate...
Read More3 Ways to Refresh Your Marketing Efforts by Jae-ann Rock
If you’ve been struggling to engage more prospects, you may need to rethink your marketing approach. Some simple changes may be all you need to yield better results. We’ve got you covered… Read on! 1.) Provide Value-Added Content Don’t skip this one! We regularly see companies make mistakes in this critical area. First – Value-added content is FREE content that is helpful, insightful, educational, or informative. What are common industry challenges or issues? What are industry-related news feeds or social media feeds buzzing about? Are there industry trends emerging? When creating...
Read MoreRevealed: 5 Lead Gen Strategies for Peak Performance by Pat Ryan
After more than TWO DECADES of specializing in marketing to the world of corporate training and human resources, we have formed some definite opinions about how to most effectively prospect to this group. You need prospects that want and are ready to buy your solution. But not all prospects are ready to buy today. Some will be ready to buy in three months, four months, six months, nine months, a year, etc… So – here’s the key: you must be in front of them at the right moment when they need the benefits of your solution. Repetitive Exposure To be at the forefront of your prospect’s mind WHEN...
Read MoreDo You Know These 4 Buyer Types? by Jae-ann Rock
So, you’ve found the Corporate Training or HR decision-makers at target prospect companies. They have shown interest in your marketing outreach, and now it is time to follow up with a phone call. But, wait! Don’t blow it…How will you make the most of this opportunity? How will you make a positive first impression? How should you communicate your message to maximize call results? What’s the best approach to get them to open up – should you be chatty or direct? Once you find the decision-maker at a target account, it is important to reduce tension and build trust early in your contact with...
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