As consumers become more resistant to direct sales appeals, white papers —
promotional pieces in the guise of informational articles or reports - are increasingly
alluring. And this exciting new book is the first to tell marketers across industry how to
create effective white papers using a variety of media, all the while building successful
marketing campaigns to create interest, generate leads, build relationships, and
ultimately drive sales. Offering insight into the "Edu-Marketing" revolution,
the book explains the dynamics of white paper marketing and why it works, equipping
readers with the tools to create content, educate buyers, generate leads, and develop
marketing plans using white papers — and measure the results. Packed with practical
illustrations, the book includes more than a dozen cases from such industry heavyweights
as IBM, Comfort Control, Home Depot, and Engineered Software. It also illustrates how
white papers effectively fit into successful Integrated Marketing Communications efforts
to speak with one voice, be where the prospect is, and help the prospect find you.
How the book will help you in the course:
The only book to address this phenomenon directly, this unique handbook helps readers get
into customers' "field of vision," giving prospective clients information
without an obvious sales pitch, establishing a bond, and demonstrating their firm's
credibility for when prospects are ready to buy.
It integrates white paper marketing into a company's overall marketing strategy and
emphasizes building long-term customer relationships.
Its state-of-the-art information on implementing this technique creates better lead
generation and more effective marketing.
256 pages, Paperback