Just How Effective is Cold Calling Anyway? Let’s be honest for a moment; no one likes cold calling. Cold calling was once the standard method of gaining new business for many industries, the number one lead generation technique, especially financial services. For everyone from the boiler room operations seeking donations to the New York Stock Exchange pitchmen, effective cold calling was the tried and true path to take towards lead generation and growing revenues.
Those days are gone; what appears to be forever. The glory days of cold calling are over, replaced by the internet. Some people could not be happier.
Even the term sounds contradictory; “Effective Cold Calling.” That seems akin to “Jumbo Shrimp” or “Military Intelligence.” It sounds that way. ...
What Does the NJ Supreme Court and Inbound Marketing Have in Common? If you follow the local industry news you know about the March 6, 2010 NJ Supreme Court unanimous decision on KPMG LLP’s previous Appellate Court negligence ruling. Big Win was the title of the article. Big Win indeed.
What does the NJ Supreme Court have in common with inbound marketing? Not much other than the ruling. It’s the publication of the ruling that is now an integral part of the future of KPMG’s inbound marketing campaign. This wave of news across various media is PR (public relations- a critical facet of inbound marketing).
I am sure KPMG LLP’s marketing department is celebrating even more than the principals of the company ...
Direct Mail vs Digital Marketing Stats May Surprise You. Both digital marketing and direct mail have their place in the world and come with their own advantages and disadvantages. But painting digital marketing as more ecologically friendly is actually a misconception.
Here's what you should know about direct mail:
A study from the U.S. Postal Service recorded that only 1.8% of household waste is from advertising direct mail messages and catalogues.
Direct-mail accounts for only 2.4 percent of landfill waste
54.7 percent of all paper in the U.S. is currently recycled.
The printing industry - and direct mail - actually saves trees. 60% of America's forested lands are in private hands. Growing trees is an INCENTIVE to keep the land rather than to sell it ...
CPA's and Financial Planners Must Market Differently. It isn’t a question IF accounting firms, CPA’s and financial planners convert to internet marketing, it is more of a question of when. The traditional marketing model is broken, as people shy away from traditional marketing efforts like telemarketing, direct mail, television and radio advertising and other “old school” methods of customer acquisition.
When was the last time you hosted a dinner event promising no-obligation value-packed workshop? What was the real cost-benefit you derived from this tactic?
Accounting, CPA's, and financial planning firms that embrace innovation, creativity and non-traditional marketing moves experience better brand awareness, increased lead generation and lead to customer cycles that are measurably shorter than in years past. Customers and potential customers ...
Is Blogging a Good Investment for Accountants? Many of those in the accounting world assume that blogging is a platform mainly for those who are involved with Internet marketing as their main business. The truth is, many major companies have blogs, even those that are not directly involved in the technological field. Blogging can be a huge contributor to inbound marketing and new client development, even for those in the financial arena.describe the image
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There are definite concerns regarding the return on investment, as with any marketing ploy. This is particularly true in the case of blogging, as the main resource needed is time, and we all know time is money. It can feel frustrating maintaining a blog without seeing any ...
How do CPA's Reach New Clients?
Accountants, CPA’s, financial services firms and financial consultants live to “get found!” Those accounting firms that have already embraced inbound marketing are experiencing significant growth in lead generation, lead capture, internet marketing “buzz” and have differentiated themselves from their competitors in new client development.
Let’s face it, the traditional model of marketing and advertising is broken. Prospective customers are sick of being “sold” and have switched to commercial free radio, use caller id, get their news online, DVR television programming to speed through commercials and have shunned traditional sales techniques. Now they search for products or services online. Those firms that embrace internet marketing are winning, leaving their out-dated competition in the dust. Through the use ...
Is the customer always right? Is there a bigger falsehood in the retail or service industry than "the customer is always right"? It is right up there on the international list of famous cliches with "I am Not A Crook", and "Everything is Under Control".
Once upon a time stores demanded sales associated be properly trained and versed in both product and client relations. Sadly, this is no longer the norm,
National chain stores spend millions on sales development through advertising programs like television and newsprint, touting their great prices, wonderful selection, and great service. But when you get into the store is your experience really a satisfying one?
Recently I an issue with a 6-month store-brand computer component and tried to return ...
One of the questions I am frequently asked is, "When is the best time to make sales calls?" I'm always hesitant to answer this question, simply because I despise cold calling and believe that anyone who tells you they enjoy cold calling is either a liar or a sales consultant.
Yes, I never want to give prospectors and new business development pros a reason not to make calls. There are times when following up a referral or a target of opportunity requires a cold call. But I'm always afraid that if I mention times that are better than others people could interpret that to mean they should not make calls at those other times.Clock2
Finding the "good times" to reach high-level ...
What is Inbound Marketing? We love deploying inbound marketing strategies for companies looking to enhance their new client development or brand awareness. It is an incredibly effective method for enhancing a company's marketing because it integrates:
Search Engine Marketing
Social Media
Content Marketing
Public Relations
Email Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Inbound Marketing easily supports pay-per-click or other online advertising campaigns. Moreover it provides the kind of analytics previously reserved for Fortune 500 companies. This allows you to know what tactics and message is working but who it is working for and the overall ROI of your marketing spend.
Perhaps more importantly Inbound Marketing is better aligned with the preference of behavior of the decision makers you wish to speak directly with.
The platform we often recommend is HubSpot because it is feature-rich and offers an ...
Why Isn't Your Business Blogging? If there is one thing that I learned from my involvement with HubSpot, it's that everyone should be creating content in one way or another. Blogging is best when it is a team effort. This encourages a fun, creative, and expressive energy an fosters real team collaboration. Not only should everyone create content, but they should support the blog content by tweeting, commenting, liking, and pinning each other’s work.
The best content is human and transparent. Blog about your mistakes and your successes. Blog about how you have learned from a poor experience with a customer and how you've since improved on your customer service. Show your readers that you promote a culture of accountability and ...
