The Point

OCTOBER 15, 2019

If your organization is generating plenty of leads but those initial inquiries aren’t converting to sales qualified leads, meetings, or pipeline, a myriad of things could be at fault: 1) sales follow-up may be sub-standard in either cadence, frequency, or message. 2) lead nurturing. Account-Based Marketing (ABM).

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The Point

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Certain lead generation programs – notably content syndication – tend to be popular uses of MDF funds because they’re perceived as easier to launch and manage and because they guarantee a tangible result to the sponsor. If you do invest in lead generation, set clear expectations for sales follow-up. Be realistic.

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PureB2B

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As a demand generation marketer focused on quality leads, creating a solid lead generation strategy should be at the top of your “to-do” list. However, there’s a chance that your lead generation plan needs to pivot or evolve over time with your targeted buyer persona. Invest in Social Media Marketing.

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ViewPoint

JULY 16, 2013

Top performing B2B sales organizations rarely employ just one lead generation tactic. According to recent research, B2B companies are using multiple lead generation tactics including, email marketing, search engine optimization, teleprospecting, inbound marketing, direct mail and trade shows.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Delivering quality leads is far and away the number one priority for B2B marketers in 2017, according to a new study , “The 2017 State of B2B Digital Marketing,” by DemandWave. Measuring and proving ROI (24 percent) and generating enough leads (16 percent) were also named as top challenges.

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Anything Goes Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2006

Whichever the case, creating a white paper will help your organization generate new leads and help close out sales. The next question is - How do I create a white paper? Writing a White Paper - Where do I Start? Writing a White Paper - Where do I Start?

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Whatever demand gen channels you use to generate marketing leads, there’s value in always promoting a mix of content and other offers that span the entire buying cycle: early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage. Use of very short-term metrics will almost certainly devalue those leads and the perceived ROI from the program.

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PureB2B

MAY 15, 2016

This is especially true in B2B businesses that require a steady flow of leads to stay healthy. So it serves marketers well to know the ins and outs of lead management both for better and for worse. Here are the top five reasons your lead generation campaigns may be failing. .

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PureB2B

MAY 15, 2016

This is especially true in B2B businesses that require a steady flow of leads to stay healthy. So it serves marketers well to know the ins and outs of lead management both for better and for worse. Here are the top five reasons your lead generation campaigns may be failing. .

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

B2B marketers are still turning to lead nurturing campaigns to drive sales and grow their customer base, but are their efforts paying off? The “2017 Lead Nurturing and Acceleration Survey Report” from DemandGen recently shed light on how lead nurturing strategies are helping marketers achieve their objectives.

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Digital B2B Marketing

MAY 22, 2012

According to recent research from IDC, lead generation is a top B2B marketing priority , and in the next four years Sirius Decisions predicts 75% of all registrations will be captured online. Sirius Decisions actually labels this as inbound marketing, however I use a more limited definition of inbound marketing.)

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markempa

JULY 29, 2013

Tweet Using online video advertising as another channel to support your lead generation efforts can help you craft a global audience of potential leads. Today’s B2B Lead Roundtable Blog post features three reasons why you should adopt video content into your B2B marketing mix.

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The Point

MAY 27, 2014

Only AcmePro …” In marketing copy, there’s a fine line between assumptive and presumptuous, and this example crosses that line in leaps and bounds. Download a free copy of our white paper on integrated business applications and learn how to …”. Adapted from “The High Tech Direct Marketing Handbook”.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website B2B Lead Generation Using a Business Blog by Achinta Mitra on September 20, 2010 in B2B Lead Generation , Industrial Marketing Blog In B2B lead generation, quantity versus quality is probably the biggest challenge faced by industrial marketers.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 11, 2017

For many B2B marketing professionals, your job isn’t done once a lead is generated or captured via a website form or inbound phone call. There is no ceremonial handing off of leads to sales. After all, a lead isn’t necessarily a closed deal. Send White papers, Guides, Case Studies.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 15, 2021

Email addresses are personal information, and neither consumers nor B2B buyers will provide them unless you offer something compelling in return. Here, lead magnets with useful and relevant content come in handy for businesses of all sizes and industries. Plus, checklists work for both B2B and B2C businesses. Worksheets.

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The Point

MARCH 8, 2018

But when it comes to using that report to generate leads, put the self-congratulation aside, and market the report as a tool for buyers, not a reason to buy your product. The post How to Market an Analyst Report appeared first on The Point. Photo by Billy Huynh on Unsplash.

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Of course, in order to effectively both market AND advertise your business, it’s important to understand the distinctions. What is B2B Marketing? At its most basic , marketing in B2B is simply defined as the processes and activities that make your B2B products and services appealing and interesting to potential buyers.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 7, 2010

Organizations are spending considerable amounts of time and money on tracking and measuring lead generation metrics. However, the role of B2B marketers is changing and evolving more into revenue generation. It not just driving revenues for the company, 44% of marketers said their own compensation was tied to sales.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

What’s your biggest challenge as a B2B marketer? According to a study sponsored by Eloqua, the biggest challenge for B2B marketers is generating enough high quality leads. Converting leads into customers came in 2nd. As a B2B marketer myself, I can relate to these challenges.

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nDash

MAY 26, 2022

With trends changing rapidly in the digital space, identifying technologies B2B marketers should use for managing their content marketing is challenging. In this guide, you’ll learn the importance of B2B marketing tools and technologies B2B marketers should use today. Increase Engagement.

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Prospectr

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

First, Let’s Define Demand Generation. I searched around some blogs to attempt to find a clear definition of demand generation. Kapost is a highly reputable company that discusses B2B marketing at depth. But, the ultimate goal of marketing is to generate qualified leads sales can close, right?

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Valasys

JANUARY 17, 2020

Effective marketing is difficult to get right. B2B marketers need to learn to prioritize Customer Experience Management (CEM) to stay close to their customers and to develop an all-inclusive marketing strategy that strikes a perfect balance between creative demands, budget limits & channel decisions of the marketers.

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Digital B2B Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

However, in B2B, the value of perceptions have been set aside, in favor of the new holy grail of B2B marketing: lead generation. B2B Marketing’s Lead Generation Focus B2B marketers are pitching white papers, webinars and other content at every turn.

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Tomorrow People

APRIL 10, 2018

A content marketing strategy is dead in the water if it can’t deliver significant sales-ready leads. The B2B sales cycle has undergone a complete change and the length of the B2B sales cycle is shrinking as prospects engage later after doing their own research. Going micro with content marketing.

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Schubert B2B

AUGUST 20, 2018

If you’re like many hard-working B2B content marketers, you understand the importance of blogging. But you may not be sure how to convert your blog traffic into leads. Every blogger needs a sustainable marketing strategy for turning blog visitors into valuable business leads and, in the long run, customers.

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The Point

JANUARY 21, 2014

I would a) break it up into 2 paragraphs at minimum, and 2) tie the copy back to the offer in action-oriented terms, as in: “In a new white paper from Forrester, learn how …”. This could also be a way to break up the first paragraph (see above.)”. The revised email can be seen in the second thumbnail to the right.

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Industrial Marketing Today

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Here’s the shocking reality of B2B lead generation – 79% of marketing leads never convert into sales opportunities. Source: Marketing Sherpa/ KnowledgeStorm). B2B marketing and lead generation experts point to a lack of lead nurturing as the primary cause of this poor performance.

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Valasys

MARCH 21, 2023

What is Lead Nurturing? B2B lead nurturing builds relationships with potential customers and guides them through the sales funnel to ultimately become paying customers. However, there can be several bottlenecks that can hinder the lead nurturing process. Statistics show that 76% of leads never convert into sales.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 17, 2020

From using data from an authoritative source to writing informational content in an authoritative way, this is how your business can generate more leads. Use Authoritative White Papers to Build Your Email List. Using white papers to generate leads is a tried-and-tested tactic that people have been using for years.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

In B2B email marketing , does short copy always win over long? You won’t see or find many shorter B2B emails than the one below from BounceX , a New York-based developer of “behavioral automation tools for digital marketers.” The post Winning B2B Email Campaign Keeps it Simple appeared first on The Point.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

An effective B2B email immediately delivers the What (the offer), the Why (the key benefit), and the How (the call to action). For a more detailed discussion of what mistakes to avoid in B2B email marketing, download our free white paper: “ Top 10 B2B Email Marketing Mistakes.”

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The Point

JULY 14, 2011

Is your lead generation email ready for primetime? Sure, your product may be wonderful, but the reason people respond to emails is because they want the offer: the white paper, the Webinar, the information kit. Measure it against these 5 criteria before hitting “send.”. Get to the Point. Sell the Offer.

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The Point

AUGUST 27, 2019

In a remarkably short time, LinkedIn has grown to become a major player in B2B advertising (at about 20% of total industry spend, according to industry watchers ), quickly rivaling search advertising on Google. is its ability to target specific audience demographics: job title, industry, etc. Non-Content Offers. Stale Creative.

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The Point

AUGUST 25, 2015

It’s important to recognize that content syndication leads are not like most sales leads. When someone registers to download a white paper or podcast or case study about the business challenge that your product solves, he or she is expressing an interest in that topic, not necessarily in your product.

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Only B2B

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Generating and acquiring leads can be really simple for most businesses. However, getting MQL marketing leads, the ones that are most likely to convert, are far more difficult since it requires you to put in a lot of research and develop a complex funnel. What is MQL Marketing?

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The Point

JUNE 27, 2012

For today’s B2B marketer, content is the fuel that feeds the demand generation engine. But when lead generation, lead nurturing , customer marketing and social media programs all require a constant feeding of new, compelling content, what do you do when the pace of new programs outstrips your ability to generate that content?

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