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A Nurture Strategy for Content Syndication Leads

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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.

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In Defense of Demand Generation in the Age of ABM

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Much has been made of the argument that Account-Based Marketing (ABM) gained traction so quickly in B2B marketing primarily because traditional, funnel-based demand generation has stopped working. A recent video making the rounds on LinkedIn asked: “ Is Demand Generation Losing its Effectiveness ?” (The answer provided was: yes.).

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How to Approach Demand Gen in Challenging Times

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Even then, we’re having many conversations on how clients should approach demand generation strategy in the coming weeks. Plus, most inbound strategies are performance-based (either CPC or CPL), so the risk and cost is lessened if response turns out to be less than normal. Continue to run, develop, and even expand nurture programs.

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Key B2B Demand Generation Strategies for 2015

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We discussed what’s new, what’s working, and what’s on the horizon in B2B Demand Generation. In our business, demand generation and content marketing are nearly synonymous. Good content is the fuel that feeds demand generation success. AN) Hello, Howard. HS) Content is everything these days. 2015 is no exception.

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Beware the Siren Call of Pre-Qualified Leads

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There is a growing trend in the content syndication space, and among Cost Per Lead (CPL) programs in general, for media vendors to offer B2B clients the option of pre-qualified leads. Naturally, you pay a big premium (in the form of a higher CPL) for pre-qualified leads. Here’s why: 1. You know your business. Click To Tweet.

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Can You Shortcut ABM and Still Make it Work?

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Generating leads from key accounts. But short of a more dedicated, coordinated effort to generate account-level engagement from specific, key influencers, you can still generate leads from key accounts and lay the foundation for a more concerted ABM initiative at some later date. Can you shortcut #ABM and still make it work?

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Accelerating the Pace of Inbound Leads: An Interview with Paul Albright of Captora

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As co-founder and CEO of Captora , Paul is now channeling his expertise into a new generation of marketing technology that captures and converts new buyers across inbound marketing channels. In the process, we accelerate new leads, at a lower CPL, by engaging conversion-ready buyers before they’ve found your company (or your competitors).