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The Risks of Over-Reliance on Late-Stage Content

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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.

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4 Ways to Measure ABM Success

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As stated earlier, KPIs related to pipeline or opportunities will only register late in the buying cycle.

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An Opportunity-Based Marketing Framework for ABM

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The OBM Framework (see graphic) provides a straightforward approach to ABM execution by helping companies 1) determine the appropriate channels and tactics for different stages in the buying cycle, and 2) demonstrate the value generated from an ABM investment. An Opportunity-Based Marketing Framework for #ABM Click To Tweet.

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Shifts in B2B Buyer Behavior Support New Priorities for Demand Gen Content

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IMPACT : Use retargeting ads not only to generate net new leads, but also to maintain awareness throughout the buying cycle; expand lead nurturing “beyond the inbox” to include ads on platforms like LinkedIn. FINDING : 63% of respondents said they noticed ads from the solution provider they chose during the research phase.

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A Nurture Strategy for Content Syndication Leads

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However, as much as it has a reputation as a way to generate “guaranteed” leads, content syndication is not a cure-all, and indeed, more than most demand generation channels, is likely to generate sales leads that gravitate towards the early stages of the buying cycle. A Nurture Strategy for Content Syndication Leads Click To Tweet.

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Is One-to-One Marketing the Only True ABM?

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The advantages of this walk-crawl-run approach, versus a scenario where a company immediately vaults into a Tier 1 strategy, are: * lower risk, because Tier 1 accounts are further along the buying cycle and not just target logos; * speed to market, because Tier 3 and Tier 2 programs require less research, planning, and content; * improved conversions, (..)

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Report: Why Demand Marketers Should Expand their Focus Beyond the Lead

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Last year, our firm used the Demand Unit Waterfall as the basis for creating the Opportunity-Based Marketing (OBM) Framework , a proprietary model that helps clients plan and execute ABM strategies, determine the appropriate channels and tactics for different stages in the buying cycle, and establish clear, consensus metrics for ABM success.