Sales Engine

JANUARY 11, 2017

As a marketing leader, have you been tasked with building a demand generation program designed to funnel leads to salespeople? For most B2B companies with a complex, relationship based selling process, a demand generation program that provides actionable sales intelligence is one of the best options at their disposal.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 16, 2020

“How do you understand the difference between lead generation vs demand generation?”. I posed this question to four different friends who work in various spheres of marketing, and here are the responses I got: “Demand generation is part of lead generation.”. Lead generation is part of demand generation.”.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Paid Content 104

Sharpspring

AUGUST 4, 2020

Driving interest in a product or service can seem like a daunting task, but it actually doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right B2B demand generation strategy, you’ll soon find yourself swimming in clients!In What Is B2B Demand Generation? That’s where demand generation comes into play.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation 54

The Point

APRIL 19, 2017

The best demand generation campaigns start with content that your prospects want. Sounds obvious, but the best content provides information of value, information that the reader doesn’t already have. Clients often ask: “What’s the maximum shelf life for demand generation content?”

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Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Paper 214

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Demand generation just isn’t a subset of marketing. It’s no wonder then that, according to a recent survey, only 73% of those marketers feel they are somewhat successful in implementing data-driven demand marketing strategies. We’ll walk you through our approach to creating a winning B2B demand generation strategy.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Cost per Lead 52

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

The Point

AUGUST 27, 2019

At our demand generation agency , LinkedIn advertising is a staple of most client campaigns, and yet when we propose LinkedIn to clients, we often hear comments to the effect of: “We tried and couldn’t make it work.” Use text in your image to convey additional information or detail (e.g. Non-Content Offers.

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Paid Content Advertising Agencies Linkedin Advertisements 241

The ABM Agency

JANUARY 28, 2021

Demand generation has long been one of the go-to B2B marketing strategies used to increase interest and excitement in a product or service. When executed successfully, a demand generation strategy either creates a market where one doesn’t exist, builds market share, or amplifies brand awareness.

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

For example, ad groups that are focused on search queries around a particular product category, say “CRM Software,” are ideal for demos, trials, buying guides and other information tailored for active buyers. Photo by Niklas Ohlrogge on Unsplash.

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Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Buying Cycle Demand Generation Agencies 207

Walker Sands

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

That’s why we’re pleased to announce that the work and expertise of our web and demand generation teams have earned our agency a platinum and two gold AVA Digital Awards in 2022. At Walker Sands, we’re proud of our ability to create B2B websites and digital marketing programs that drive real business results.

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CMS Development Demand Generation Agencies Work Management Advertising Agencies 98

Crimson Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Delivering “the right content to the right persona at the right time” could well be the mantra of the demand generation function of business today. It’s clear that the more targeted sellers can be about providing information their potential buyers need, the easier it will be to engage and nurture those leads.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

By putting informational content, content of real value (versus content that simply sells your product) in front of prospects on a regular basis, you’ll generate conversations with buyers who, at minimum, have an active interest in solving the very problem or issue that your solution or service can address. Click To Tweet.

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Lead Nurturing Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 224

The Point

JULY 17, 2017

Demand Gen Report has published the results of this year’s “B2B Buyer’s Survey,” and the trends identified merit close attention for those marketers involved in B2B demand generation and content development. But that’s exactly the kind of information buyers want.

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Paid Search Agency Demand Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 241

The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

However, these kinds of data points enable much more informed and intelligent bidding decisions versus the simple CPA numbers that many advertisers use. A search offer can be anything: a how-to guide, a third-party research report, white paper, Webinar, video, demo or free trial. Using an Inappropriate or Low-Quality Offer.

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Cost per Acquisition Paid Search Agency Campaigns Cost Per Click 235

The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Research firm Software Advice have released their 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark Report , a handy reference for anyone planning 2015 marketing spend. Based on responses from more than 200 BtoB marketing professionals, it provides useful insight on the types of demand gen programs and content that are trending in the marketplace.

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Trade Show Demand Generation Agencies BtoB Lead Scoring 100

The Point

MARCH 8, 2018

By which I mean that most analyst reports – Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Wave Reports, and the like – are marketed as press announcements vs. information of value that might attract prospects actively evaluating your type of solution. Now, these sentiments may be newsworthy. See what I mean? via @spearmktg. Click To Tweet.

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Marketing Report Planning Gartner Demand Generation Agencies 216

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But this abundance demands a focused, strategic approach to lead generation that minimizes wasted spending and drives meaningful results. Demand-Gen vs. Lead-Gen: The False Dichotomy The debate between demand-gen and lead-gen has become quite polarized. Sales enablement Includes playbooks, ROI tools, and battle cards 4.

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Lead Gen Startups Demand Allocation 130

The Point

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In fact, ABM works best in combination with more traditional, funnel-based demand generation, and integrating ABM into the overall demand generation mix (focused on high-value, high-propensity accounts, say) can pay real dividends for most companies. Good content is at the center of any effective demand generation.

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Sales Qualified Leads Work Management Marketing Management Account Based Marketing 138

KEO Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2015

People sometimes use the terms “lead generation” and “demand generation” interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things, with very different goals and tactics. Lead generation is about identifying prospects and collecting their information.

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Directive Agency

MARCH 25, 2020

The top SaaS companies are all leaders in demand generation. If you are unable to manage your demand generation campaigns effectively, you may be wasting money and missing growth opportunities. The Cloud Application Services (SaaS) industry is forecasted to grow almost 17% in 2020 (according to Gartner ).

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The Point

MAY 16, 2018

How about: * a white paper on “10 Most Popular PBX Features (& Top 10 Pet Peeves)”. * a “Business Phone System User Satisfaction Survey” (with a free gift card for responding). * a product comparison matrix or third party report comparing leading phone systems (“How Does Your Current System Rank?”). No thank you.

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Campaigns Tips Demand Generation Agencies Lead Scoring 191

The Point

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Secondly, the paragraph is all first person: “We’ll explain the advantages Ethernet delivers …” so it sounds like a sales pitch, versus second person: “You’ll read about the advantages Ethernet delivers …” which would imply information of value and the benefits of responding. I like the way the call to action is presented (finally!)

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Email Campaigns Demand Generation Agencies Campaigns Copywriting 100

The Point

DECEMBER 23, 2011

For most B2B marketers, information offers like white papers, case studies, and analyst reports strike an effective balance between response rate and lead qualification. You can expand the appeal of content like these by packaging them into information kits. The following is a recipe for a good information kit.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2016

If you’re going to drive the customers and interest you need to survive you need to start generating demand for your product or service. What Is Demand Generation? Demand generation is the idea of creating a need for your product or service in the minds of your potential customers.

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Webinar Metrics 83

The Point

APRIL 22, 2020

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. Photo by Tyler Franta on Unsplash.

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking CPL Cost per Lead 162

The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Overcomes Marketing Information Overload, Transforming Traditional White Papers into Dynamic, Personalized Engagement Tools Alinean, the leading creator of value-based interactive sales and marketing tools for B2B vendors, today launched a new demand generation tool for B2B marketers – Alinean Interactive White Papers.

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The Point

MAY 11, 2015

However, I’m also concerned that, as marketers, in our haste to throw off our reputation as a bunch of do-nothing artists, we run the risk of relinquishing a creative legacy that still has an important role to play, in demand generation , and in marketing as a whole. Sure, data rules the roost.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Webinars are a great way to inform, engage, and sell your brand to your audience. Webinars are lead generation tools that provide free, valuable information that will demonstrate why your audience needs to invest in your services or products. Keep it informative and interesting. However, where do you start?

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Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership Planning Sales Qualified Leads 346

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 4, 2019

One of the first things a visitor will subconsciously look for is confirmation your page provides the information they are looking for. Classifying the benefits of your product and services provides them with a concise user experience. An image or text enticed a person to visit your site and directed them to a specific landing page.

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Landing Pages Conversion Top of Funnel Classified Ads 322

ANNUITAS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

It details the results of a study by United Kingdom PR agency Hotwire called The Changing Face of Influence , and there is a lot of interesting information there. Decision makers look to the channels they’re using as part of their daily routine – we don’t want to check whole new sources of information if we don’t have to.”.

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The Point

JULY 8, 2014

In early 2014, Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS), a leading provider of managed IT, cloud, and recovery services, announced that it was splitting off as a separate company from SunGard Data Systems Inc. In this case, there was no offer per se, no white paper or Webinar or other information of value.

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Case Study Case Studies Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency 100

Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2017

It occurs as people sign up or exchange their contact information for any asset of value: an informative newsletter subscription, webinar registration, contest entry, white paper or eBook download—the possibilities are almost endless. Organizing and segmenting those leads is also necessary.

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The Point

APRIL 23, 2015

Generally speaking, it’s a principle of advertising design that suggests that advertisers, in order to engage the reader and drive that individual to act, should present key selling information in a location within the ad that is immediately visible at first glance, one that doesn’t force that reader to take additional action (i.e.

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Demand Generation Agencies Design Advertising Agencies B2B 100

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

An ideal client profile (ICP) describes characteristics of a business that make it an optimal fit for your products and services. Further, the information obtained from an interview typically reflects just one individual’s problems while an effective buyer persona should be representative of the broader problems your solutions solve.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

That’s why it’s important to offer as many subscription options as possible, including RSS, Email, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and aggregation services like Flipboard. As in: “For a more detailed discussion of [Topic A], download our free white paper on [Insert Title Here].” Create a separate demand generation blog.

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Business Blogging Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Generation 100

Sales Engine

MAY 19, 2016

In the context of digital marketing and demand generation, lead intelligence is the sales rep’s ability to predict high probability pain points that a prospect may have before trying to establish contact so that they may have a more fruitful consultative conversation. This can take several forms: Web pages viewed.

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Sales Qualified Leads B2B Marketing Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 159

Only B2B

JANUARY 17, 2018

Lead Generation vs. Demand generation: What Marketers Tend to Confuse. Lead Generation vs. Demand generation: Stop Being Confused. In this post, we will focus on two significant “ purposes ” of content marketing: Demand Generation and Lead Generation. What is demand generation?

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