Many successful brands, leaning on their success in local markets, have taken the brave leap into foreign markets. Unfortunately, some of these brands have stumbled, if not completely fallen on their face. Here are some of the most common global marketing mistakes that companies can make.
Top-level decision-makers are hard to pin down. They’re constantly short on time, and almost always on the move. And, as if these factors didn’t make it hard enough for salespeople to secure a meeting with high-level executives, they also have gatekeepers – secretaries and personal assistants – wh...
When should your prospects be contacted by sales? It’s a tricky question, but one that has to be answered before you can determine at what point marketing should hand over the baton to sales. Effective lead management requires that your teams synchronise their efforts, but before that can happen, yo...
With many companies having no previous experience of telemarketing and others having nothing but bad luck, we felt it was time to set the record straight! There are many common myths of telemarketing that we frequently hear and because of a few bad apples or lack of experience, telemarketing has got...
An effective telemarketing strategy can work wonders for your business. When done correctly, it can be an invaluable tool for B2B salespeople. Telemarketing should have a place in your marketing strategy even in today’s digital age.
While some roles in an organisation require less emotional intelligence (EQ) than others, telemarketing is not one of them. Telemarketers, due to their high levels of engagement with leads or clients, are often the first to face a negative response from a lead or customer. Under these circumstances,...
