Veteran business marketer Bob Bly unlocks the secrets behind the seven key strategies and tactics of business-to-business direct marketing. He takes the reader step-by-step through the different types of communications and media at the marketer's disposal.

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Kennedy dares marketers to dramatically simplify their marketing, refocusing on what works. Updated to address the newest media and marketing methods, this marketing master plan — from marketing master Kennedy—delivers a short list of radically different, little-known, profit-proven direct mail strategies for ANY business. Strategies are illustrated by case history examples from an elite team of consultants—all phenomenally successful at borrowing direct marketing strategies from the world of mail-order, TV infomercials, etc., to use in ’ordinary’ businesses including retail stores, restaurants, and sales.

The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the main theoretical and managerial issues of B2B marketing. It shows the significance of B2B marketing in modern economies within the complex network of buying and selling relationships between organizations.

This revised te×t includes coverage of electronic commerce, database marketing and research into direct and on-line marketing.

Updated with cutting-edge online examples and the latest success stories, this accessible handbook will enable any company to profit from business-to-business techniques. Practical yet visionary, this resource provides a blueprint for success by explaining seven proven strategies for increasing profits by direct marketing. Chapters include website references, internet-use statistics, and other developments such as CRM, search-engine optimization, blogging, wikis, podcasting, and social networks. Packed with real-world advice, this new edition also features a personal password to access the companion website for regularly updated news, links, and additional resources.