Hubspot

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Demand generation and lead generation are two strategies that make up a large part of inbound sales but are often referred to interchangeably despite being two different practices. What is lead generation? There is often confusion about demand gen vs. lead gen, and below we’ll go over the differences.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 9, 2019

Want more leads? Maybe… but probably what you really want is better leads. It’s 2019, after all – B2B marketers have evolved past “lead gen 101” They need leads that contribute to pipeline. Leads that become closed deals and real revenue. Only 46% said it was lead quantity. Google Trends.

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BOP Design

JULY 15, 2022

Whether you are looking to overhaul your lead generation and nurturing or just looking to ensure your these processes are optimized, there are several steps you can take to get a better look at what is working and what needs to change. Next, look for areas to streamline the lead generation and nurturing process.

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Unbound B2B

JANUARY 10, 2023

Quick Summary: Outsourcing Lead Generation means hiring an external company to help you generate business leads. The cost-per-lead acquisition is different for every business based on size and market competition. Outsourcing lead generation services can save you time and money.

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Anteriad

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Anteriad outlines 7 winning lead gen strategies to help you hit your B2B marketing goals and finish strong in Q4. Read the article.

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markempa

AUGUST 25, 2014

Tweet Our sister publication, MarketingSherpa, publishes three weekly newsletter case studies, and in the B2B beat in particular, those weekly articles routinely feature a story covering marketers tackling lead generation for the complex sale. Case Study #1 – Local B2B Marketing: 150% boost in lead generation.

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Do you wish to increase your lead generation business in 2022? But, in 2022, what are you going to do better to enhance your B2B lead generation strategies? Conventional lead generation tactics for B2B marketers will not work in 2022. Lead Generation Techniques That Will Flourish in 2022.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 24, 2018

Compared to how much time we invest in every other element of a lead generation campaign – the advertising, the content download, the landing page – the opt-in form often just gets slapped in like an afterthought. They can – if optimized correctly – deliver more leads and better leads. 4 Lead Gen Form Strategies.

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SalesIntel

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How can you stand out from the crowd when there are so many businesses fighting for sales leads? To assist you in overcoming the lead gen challenge, we’ve put up this guide to help you plan your approach. We will go over all you need to know about B2B lead generation. Generate Leads from Your Webinars.

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Metadata

MARCH 15, 2022

Plenty of marketers and salespeople use “demand generation” and “lead generation” interchangeably. The key here is that lead generation is a subset of demand generation. There’s a lot to cover, but here’s our tl;dr version: Demand generation is the process of building an audience across channels.

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Launch Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This comprehensive checklist covers: The components of a successful product launch Key tactics to include in the product launch Marketing elements to focus on leading up to the launch Article: B2B Marketing Webinars: How to Create a Lead Gen Webinar Webinars prove to be one of the most successful lead-generating tactics for B2B organizations.

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Metadata

JANUARY 25, 2023

In: demand-generation. For many years, a focus on lead generation has led to seller-centric strategies and “a shitstorm of gated content.” But now, to borrow from Kaylee Edmondson’s DEMAND fireside chat, Moving From An Old-School Lead Gen Playbook to a Demand Gen Machine —“Lead generation’s just not hitting like it used to hit.”

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markempa

DECEMBER 22, 2014

My dad taught me many lessons growing up, and one that stands out as relevant to lead generation went something like this: He said, “Choose your friends carefully because we become like the people we spend most of our time with, and [like it or not] we’re judged by the company we keep.” You might also like.

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Optinmonster

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Are you looking for the best lead generation tools to grow your business? Lead generation is more than just getting people to visit your site. And just like any tough job, lead generation requires the right tools–even for professional marketers. What Is a Lead Generation Software/Tool?

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Biznology

JUNE 4, 2019

You’ve been involved in the lead generation world for a long time. Certainly, technology lets us deliver more leads to sales, faster than ever before. But just as often these are bad leads. Lead generation success rests on quality— not quantity, and not speed. What’s working in lead gen and lead development?

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PureB2B

MARCH 28, 2022

One of the major challenges the healthcare technology industry faces with marketing is lead generation. It’s safe to say that there’s a large gap in the identification and conversion processes of marketing qualified leads, especially when looking at priority buyers. Lead Generation Options Galore. Call to Action.

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Optinmonster

JANUARY 28, 2021

Are you looking for a lead generation tool for your eCommerce store but can’t decide between OptinMonster and Privy? If you run an online business, you know how important it is to grow your email list with high-quality leads. Why Is OptinMonster the #1 Lead Gen Software? What Is Privy? What Is OptinMonster?

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markempa

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Here are four steps to engage and develop leads via influencers: Step 1: Target — Map out the key players, experts and opinion molders in your industry. Look at speakers at industry events, authors, bylines of contributed articles in trade journals and blogs authors. Also be sure to interview your sales team and your potential buyers.

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markempa

APRIL 6, 2015

Tweet Ask most executives and marketers what salespeople need to sell in this economy, and they will say one thing: more leads. That’s why many marketing and lead generation programs tend to focus on quantity. An early-stage lead shouldn’t be expected to give up the same kind of details as a later-stage lead.

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markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Marketing gives us leads? Lead generation is an iterative process that requires consistent closed-loop feedback. Centralize the lead qualification process. Do not force-feed leads at a time when their focus might be on closing important sales efforts. Share best-practice lead generation information.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Inbound lead generation is critical to organizations looking to build a true pipeline. Keep reading for tips and guidance on creating, assessing, and improving your strategy for lead generation marketing. In general, buyers go through three phases when making a decision: Awareness, Consideration, and Intent.

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Contently

JULY 16, 2017

This story is part of Contently’s Accountable Content Series, a collection of articles, webinars, case studies, and events we’ve designed to help marketers deliver measurable brand impact and business outcomes with content. According to Forbes, 93 percent of B2B marketers claim content marketing drives more leads than traditional marketing.

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Aberdeen

APRIL 16, 2019

You’re looking for any way to improve your lead gen capabilities while sales is trying to win accounts. Salespeople talk about accounts, they talk about customers… they don’t talk about leads. It’s the strategy that can replace lead generation and get your team on the same page as sales.

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markempa

OCTOBER 14, 2012

Tweet We surveyed 1,915 marketers for the 2012 MarketingSherpa Lead Generation Benchmark Report , and asked them about their most widely used lead gen practices. Which of the following lead generation tactics does your organization currently use? Is email a lead gen tactic?” Click to enlarge.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 30, 2020

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, scope, and industries are trying to turbocharge their lead generation efforts. Generating more leads might just require a few changes to your current sales and marketing strategy, however, generating quality leads and at scale is quite another challenge.

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ViewPoint

APRIL 17, 2012

” But in a recent post on the Sales Lead Management Group on LinkedIn, Kevin McArdle, the regional sales manager for Eloqua (Chicago), advocated that sales departments should take over lead gen and he makes the following points: Sales departments are responsible for revenue. Marketing’s plate is full.

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LeadSquared

DECEMBER 2, 2020

After this, the next step to kick-start sales is lead generation. B2C lead generation is all about finding new prospects interested in your product, engaging them, and then turning them into a potential buyer. B2C lead generation challenges. B2C lead generation strategies.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Facebook and LinkedIn have historically fought for the top spot, while Facebook has a larger number of users the focused audience of professionals on LinkedIn has proven to be a powerful tool for B2B lead generation. Ready to boost your social media presence to drive more leads?

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Biznology

MARCH 27, 2015

That’s why webinars become interesting as a lead generation tactic. That’s why you see webinars rated as one of the top lead-gen tactics today (source: Placester ). Have webinars been successful in your lead-gen efforts? Save this article as a PDF. The post Are you doing webinars for lead gen?

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markempa

MAY 24, 2010

BtoB Magazine just published their 2010 Lead Generation Guide. BtoB: 2010 Lead Generation Guide. The guide contains information about trends, expert columns, market statistics and vendor lists. I recommend you check it out.

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Martech

MARCH 18, 2024

This article is not about demonizing intent data but rather trying to reposition what it can and cannot do for a marketing program. Finding needles in haystacks I’ve already written about the short-sighted approach that B2B marketing takes when it comes to lead generation, and intent data gives new hope to that dying strategy.

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SendX

MAY 6, 2021

As simple as it sounds, without leads, you don’t have customers, which means you don’t have a viable business. An effective lead gen strategy is the bedrock of any successful enterprise. Stand out from your competitors by adopting a set of lead-gen strategies that are engaging, effective and data-driven.

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ViewPoint

JANUARY 9, 2014

Last August I wrote a blog for Top Sales World titled “Lead Generation Hogwash: The Top 7 Lies.”. I detailed 7 lies to be aware of to avoid a lead generation disaster (read the blog for the specifics): Any list will do. Automated systems accurately score (prioritize) leads. More leads are better than fewer leads.

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Varicent

MAY 17, 2018

on lead generation with social influencers. Leads generated from influencer marketing move down the funnel quicker than others because they've been educated about who you are from someone they know and trust.". I'm always scribbling down notes after reading his articles. As far as podcasts, I do love podcasts.

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Contently

JUNE 29, 2017

So, how do you—or others—use article content to influence leads in the B2B process? The top of the funnel might require articles, videos, and research papers. A lot of short-sighted marketers don’t see how top-of-funnel content like articles and videos drive leads. I’ve lightly edited our exchange.

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Strategic-IC

MAY 21, 2018

Quality lead generation is a crucial part of a marketing strategy. To be effective, lead generation strategies must do more than check off points on a ‘success tactics’ list. Below are some key tactics and approaches to consider in your campaigns, to enhance lead generation and help you engage the right audience.

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Martech

JANUARY 22, 2024

Each persona is “tuned” with specific context that effectively “primes the pump” so you can start chatting without worrying about telling me to “act like a CMO/lead gen expert/marketing manager” etc. These articles share a prompt from a user and then suggest ways to improve or adjust it to get better responses.

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