Dilbert picks on sales people and marketers. Apparently we have a reputation for hype and lies. When going on sales calls or in meetings, it is Dilbert who heroically tells the credible truth.
Today’s Engineer has an article called Engineers as Credible Marketers that says articles written by your engineers become much more credible sources, according to customers.
The article suggests the use of a ghost author to make the creation of such an article easier on everybody, as well as more likely to be published. The article focuses on trade publications, but there is no reason you can’t create a white paper as sales collateral or published on a site like Vertilog.

I love < HREF="http://www.blogger.com/r?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertoons.com">business cartoons<> and Dilbert is one of the best. Funny how “funny business” is so true!
and Dilbert is one of the best. Funny how “funny business” is so true!
I’m looking for a specific Dilbert cartoon where Marketing hold a meeting without Engineering present and decide to mail out gerbils in plastic bags.>>Can you help me locate this?>>Thanks in advance
I’m looking for a specific Dilbert cartoon where Marketing hold a meeting without Engineering present and decide to mail out gerbils in plastic bags.Can you help me locate this?Thanks in advance
Gary–funny you should ask, but I have it. Its from March 19, 2004.>>I’ve posted it here: http://www.b2blog.com/2006/dt040319.gif>>You owe me! 🙂
Gary–funny you should ask, but I have it. Its from March 19, 2004.I’ve posted it here: http://www.b2blog.com/2006/dt040319.gifYou owe me! 🙂
Hi
Do you have the one about the boss telling the marketing manager how sales would be flat for two years and rise in the third year?
Someone mentioned it and I can not locate it.
Thanks
HiDo you have the one about the boss telling the marketing manager how sales would be flat for two years and rise in the third year?Someone mentioned it and I can not locate it.Thanks
Wish I had that one. Current market conditions would make that one useful!
Wish I had that one. Current market conditions would make that one useful!