The Point

JULY 18, 2011

Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. Benefits/Applications/ROI (including case studies, if possible).

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Paper Lead Generation Sample Lead Ranking 100

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 15, 2018

While blog posts, online guides, and white papers are great “top of the funnel” content assets, you must nurture the lead all the way through to the purchase. Enter: case studies. But, how do you create a B2B case study that supports your content marketing strategy ? Step 3: Format the Case Study.

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Case Study Case Studies Studies Effectiveness 152

Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

White papers are powerful sources of lead generation. We asked our panel of white paper experts "What are the top 2 components of a white paper that is most effective to generate leads?" He is also the author of the White Paper Pundit blog. Jonathan Kantor.

Paper 100

Paper Lead Generation Enterprise Management Generation 100

Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. According to a Gartner survey, a mere 34% of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) progress to sales-accepted leads (SALs), and only 47% of these SALs become sales-qualified leads (SQLs) , with just over half culminating in successful deals. But how does it work?

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Sales Qualified Leads Intent Data Lead Ranking High Quality Lead 71

The Point

JUNE 28, 2011

I cringe to think of it now, but twenty years ago the task of including an image of the offer – even a white paper – usually resulted in a photo shoot. Yes, I have attended half-day photo shoots in which all we shot was a white paper on a desk.) Still, the same principle applies. Add a drop shadow.

Paper 100

Paper Creativity Landing Pages Cost per Lead 100

Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. But how do you find leads and prime them for buying? Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers. Read several blog posts?

Lead Ranking 246

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Generation 246

Ambal's Amusings

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you know your white paper audience? Are those concerns being addressed in your white papers? We asked white paper experts " How should a white paper that is addressed to a Technical Decision Maker be different from a white paper that is addressed to a Business Decision Maker?

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Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Smart marketers know that one of the best ways to grow your list is by offering your website visitors a lead magnet. A lead magnet is a valuable piece of content offered to website visitors in exchange for contact details, like an email address. Your visitor gains access to the lead magnet by joining your email list.

Small Business Marketing 96

Small Business Marketing Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 96

Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 11, 2010

Many companies are producing video white papers as online presentations based on information that would normally go into a printed white paper. We asked our panel of white paper experts "In what scenarios should video white papers be used? What are components of a good video white paper?

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Paper Enterprise Management Case Study Case Studies 100

The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

But don’t equate “staying in touch” – or lead nurturing success – with simply asking the prospect over and over whether he or she is ready to buy. For a more detailed discussion on this and similar topics, see our white paper: “ Lead Recycling: A More Cost Effective Approach to Demand Generation for High-Technology Companies”.

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Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 224

SnapApp

AUGUST 11, 2015

Sometimes you get tired of the conventional lead-gated eBook and you need something fresh that piques the interest of your audience. So while tools like white papers are powerful, there are many other content options to consider when you really want to connect with your audience. The case for video is a strong one.

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Paper B2B Marketing Planning Screencast 54

Ambal's Amusings

MAY 6, 2010

Which content should be gated to genereate leads? We asked white paper experts: " How should marketers balance the need for free content (helpful for prospects decision making) Vs. the need to have content that produces a steady flow of good leads (that can directed to sales team)? Which content should be free?

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Paper Enterprise Management Buying Cycle Lead Ranking 100

Ambal's Amusings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

How do you concisely convey the information you want to present in your white paper? How long should a white paper be to convey information and yet hold readers interest from start to end? We have invited White Paper Experts to shed light on the following question: "What is the ideal length of a white paper?"

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Paper Enterprise Management Marketing Management Case Studies 100

SmartBug Media

APRIL 3, 2023

But by doing this, your leads will turn out more qualified, and you’ll have a better understanding of what someone needs. How Buyer Personas Affect Personalized Marketing Content and Generate More Leads This is where it all begins. Speaking to your different personas is the exact thing that will make your leads more qualified.

Sales Qualified Leads 98

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Personalization Generation 98

The ROI Guy

APRIL 18, 2012

Leveraging a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study and white paper by Forrester, Alinean created an interactive white paper for Concur, so that prospects not only received the TEI study results showing average opportunities and savings, but a customized analysis of their own unique business case for Concur.

Case Studies 40

Case Studies Paper Case Study Studies 40

The ROI Guy

MARCH 24, 2013

Traditional white papers are likely the staple of your content marketing portfolio, and for good reason. According to a recent IDG survey, 84% of buyers leveraged white papers as a key resource to help them make a purchase decision. Your current white papers just don’t have the same impact as they once had … but why?

Paper 40

Paper Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Automation Services Eloqua 40

The Point

APRIL 22, 2020

I posted recently on LinkedIn that, in the current climate, leads from content syndication and other CPL programs may be an ideal replacement for lost trade shows and other events, and indeed can be an effective way to stay engaged in the marketplace at a time when many buyers are laying low. Quality content = quality leads.

Lead Scoring 162

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking CPL Cost per Lead 162

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 21, 2020

Blame a few fuzzy data in a 2011 study. If you read marketing publications as much as I do, you’ve seen your fair share of blog posts, white papers, and videos that reference it. It makes my case for personalizing content , doesn’t it? Your marketing team should take the lead in communicating that openness.

Marketing AI 557

Marketing AI Stats Planning Case Studies 557

Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Research finds that over half of organizations report higher-quality leads because they use personas. The customer has decided to leverage marketing automation, but with so many potential solutions, they read case studies, white papers, and other resources to narrow down potential solutions. Consideration.

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Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 231

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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Autoresponders Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 100

Prospectr

MARCH 2, 2017

What lead scoring system do you have in place? Lead scoring has huge time-savings and conversion benefits once you have it down well. The first thought with most lead scoring practices is to assign positive values when a prospect takes certain actions on your website. So, they read your blog, case studies, and white papers.

Lead Scoring 196

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Practices Effectiveness 196

Ambal's Amusings

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

White papers come in all shapes and forms. Our Panel of White Paper Experts have written and reviewed thousands of white papers over the years. Which white paper stands out in their mind? Michael Stelzner's Favorite White Paper -- The Expanding Digital Universe. Jonathan Kantor.

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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.

Marketing Management 207

Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Buying Cycle Demand Generation Agencies 207

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

For business-to-business (B2B) companies, in particular, the need to integrate lead generation efforts and guarantee client satisfaction is even more essential for retaining business clientele. This is especially the case when you leverage a strong customer voice or a story that looks at challenges rather than successes.

Tactics 245

Tactics Effectiveness B2B Marketing Management 245

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 19, 2019

Generating high quality leads through LinkedIn for a B2B company can be a daunting task. With 52% of companies planning on increasing LinkedIn ad spend in 2019, it is important to understand how to effectively use that additional budget to improve qualified lead totals. Some offer examples may include: White Paper/Case Study.

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Linkedin Sales Qualified Leads High Quality Lead Tactics 137

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We measure our success in quantifiable ways: search traffic, rankings, subscribers, leads, and new customers. Writing content that converts into leads and paying customers is a tough skill to master. Get started today – and generate more traffic and leads for your business. What a Content Marketing Agency Does.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Let’s begin to build the case from this report. Recognizing the margin by which In-House Attorneys lead this audience, we took a closer look at their consumption habits. That certainly is true in some cases, but I share this with you most are smaller than people expect them to be. By selecting the U.S. Considering that 28.1%

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Work Management Content Marketing Management Paper 217

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

So whether you’re here because you’re a content person looking to enhance your business case for more content dollars or because a content person wants you to understand their perspective on why content is (still) queen, you’ve come to the right place. At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It goes beyond traditional lead generation methods, capturing online behavior signals that reveal a company’s buying intent. Intent data can reveal who’s still actively researching solutions like yours, allowing you to focus your efforts on high-potential leads. Wondering why people buy? Unsure where to start?

Intent Data 71

Intent Data Intent Intent Signal Sales Qualified Leads 71

The Point

APRIL 19, 2017

No one question will help you create content that drives quality leads – leads that convert more readily to pipeline and revenue – more than this one. In broad terms, early stage content tends to work best for top-of-the-funnel lead generation, when not everyone is interested (yet) in ROI, case studies or vendor comparisons.

Top of Funnel 214

Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Paper 214

Biznology

APRIL 14, 2017

And what’s good for the company that makes an investment in online B2B marketing videos is that they are proven to increase metrics such as awareness, conversion rates, quality leads that go into the sales process, thought leadership, social metrics, open rates, and click-through rates in email campaigns.

Top of Funnel 139

Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Video Marketing Lead Scoring 139

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Even though these options might sound like the logical next-step for your business, what you really need is a website that attracts the right people, communicates your company’s specialty, and converts traffic into leads. Creating blog posts , videos, articles, Ebooks, case studies, white papers, etc. Distribution.

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Service 322

Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. They don’t appreciate the power of earned media.

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Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

The Point

JULY 30, 2020

Blogs are historically the province of the PR team, and so they’re not often looked at as a vehicle for driving leads, sales engagement, and revenue. This is one of the most effective ways to convert organic blog traffic to sales leads that you can then nurture over time. from your Blog ”. Photo by Domenico Loia on Unsplash.

Demand 221

Demand Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Budget 221

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

They no longer want to be treated just as “leads” in your system. This is where an advanced lead generation strategy comes in. In most cases, they’ve already made somewhat of an assessment about your products based on your digital platform. In order to do that, recognize that names are not leads, but just names.

Lead Generation 174

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 174

SmartBug Media

APRIL 24, 2023

Ideally, you should write 4-6 blog posts a month, comment on industry blogs, publish white papers on your industry award-winning performance, and shout to the rooftops all of the different ways your company mitigates all concerns about an organization's cyberthreats. With HubSpot, lead nurturing is a breeze.

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Planning Word of Mouth Content 98

Only B2B

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lead generation is an important aspect of client acquisition. You’ve definitely heard of lead generation and how entrepreneurs and marketers are all over it, maximizing its power and tailoring it to your exact specifications. But how much do you know about B2B lead generation and its potential to redefine the term entirely?

Lead Generation 117

Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking 117