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		<title>A Rant about Social Media, B2B Lead Generation, and Realistic Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/a-rant-about-social-media-b2b-lead-generation-and-realistic-expectations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B2B Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nurturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pipeline Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a Partner in a Business Development firm that provides both traditional B2B lead generation AND social media, I get a lot of interesting questions about what works, what doesn’t, and which one generates business most effectively.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips for Successfully Outsourcing B2B Lead Generation</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/3-tips-for-successfully-outsourcing-b2b-lead-generation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/3-tips-for-successfully-outsourcing-b2b-lead-generation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B2B Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buying Cycles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nurturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pipeline Management]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=170</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Dedicated Account Manager
In order to successfully connect with a prospect, you need one Account Manager dedicated to developing a business-to-business relationship with them.
Outsourcing your B2B lead generation to a firm that uses dedicated Account Managers will dramatically increase the effectiveness of the campaign by developing one-on-one relationships with prospects.
Using multiple sales representatives to contact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is B2B Lead Generation Via the Phone Dead?</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/is-b2b-lead-generation-via-the-phone-dead/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/is-b2b-lead-generation-via-the-phone-dead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=165</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever met a “Serial Networker”…someone who constantly attends networking events, but never actually closes any business?  I sure have.  They are the first to grab their drink and start shaking hands.   They’re great at making introductions, but never seem to convert those conversations into leads or business.  Why?  Because one aspect of sales hasn’t changed…you still need to ASK FOR THE SALE.]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Website Trustworthiness Down, Social Media Up for B2B Lead Generation</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/corporate-website-trustworthiness-down-social-media-up-for-b2b-lead-generation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/corporate-website-trustworthiness-down-social-media-up-for-b2b-lead-generation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=160</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An Observation: 
If you go to a Ford dealership&#8217;s website, they claim to sell the best vehicles for the money.   If you go to a Honda dealership&#8217;s website, they claim the same. 
A Question:
Who’s right?
The Problem:
Today, most corporate websites have become much like advertisements.  Digital billboards if you will, touting corporate successes, achievements, and claiming to have the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2009 Turnover Rates Lead to Wasted Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/2009-turnover-rates-lead-to-wasted-marketing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/02/2009-turnover-rates-lead-to-wasted-marketing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lead generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=157</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Turnover rates in 2009 topped out at over 3% across the United States (bls.gov).  Though your company may have been lucky enough to bypass layoffs, the massive increase in cutbacks means you may be marketing to the wrong person.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping the “Social” in Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/01/keeping-the-%e2%80%9csocial%e2%80%9d-in-social-media/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2010/01/keeping-the-%e2%80%9csocial%e2%80%9d-in-social-media/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=152</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are endless outlets available that allow you to quickly publish your content and network with other businesses.  Companies are increasingly using social media to reach their customer bases because it is a fast way to advertise news, events, products, and facts, but if you're not engaging your customers, what are you really getting out of it?]]></description>
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		<title>B2B Lead Generation in 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/b2b-lead-generation-in-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/b2b-lead-generation-in-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=145</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get ready for the race! In 2010, the companies left standing from the economic downturn will be aggressively trying to replace lost business and make up for a tough year. 
What does this mean for businesses?
Increased competition and a need to make every marketing dollar count.
 
What is the most effective way to generate business in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 5 Commandments of Using Your Blog for B2B Lead Generation</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/the-5-commandments-of-using-your-blog-for-b2b-lead-generation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/the-5-commandments-of-using-your-blog-for-b2b-lead-generation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B2B Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Marketing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=137</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[1) Make Sure Your Content is Clear and Concise
Posting basic facts about your company wont grab the attention of decision makers in the buying cycle, you need to have an angle.
-Post Helpful Content
When people are in the search phase of the buying cycle, they will search online for a company that fits their needs for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adapting to Inbound Marketing for B2B Lead Generation&#8230;Are You Ready?</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/adapting-to-inbound-marketing-for-b2b-lead-generation-are-you-ready/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/adapting-to-inbound-marketing-for-b2b-lead-generation-are-you-ready/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B2B Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buying Cycles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Marketing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/?p=128</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although it may not be your company&#8217;s style to “tweet”, Facebook, or blog, you need to think about making yourself accessible to other companies who may benefit from your business, and you theirs.
Inbound marketing is a style of marketing that focuses on getting found by customers. And today, Social Media is a leading tool for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Facebook as a Business to Business Lead Generation Tool</title>
		<link>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/using-facebook-as-a-business-to-business-lead-generation-tool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gatewaybizdev.com/blog/2009/12/using-facebook-as-a-business-to-business-lead-generation-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JasonB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B2B Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Marketing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a new era of B2B lead generation arises, it is important to familiarize yourself with the benefits of social media. Facebook &#8211; what was once an online community for college students &#8211; has come to the forefront and morphed into an online marketing powerhouse. If utilized correctly, Facebook can give your company visibility to [...]]]></description>
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