Albacross

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When it comes to driving traffic and converting visitors to your site, there are two ways to do this: through lead generation and demand generation. Content is crucial in today’s marketing world and plays a vital role in both, lead and demand generation. How to utilize lead generation?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

For a long time, “ lead nurturing ” was thought of as something you did with the leads that sales didn’t want. The theory was: leads come in, the sales team gets the hot ones, and the rest go to lead nurturing. Today, of course, a comprehensive lead nurturing strategy is much more than that.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. No matter where the lead was sourced.

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Inbox Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

One strategy has proven to be a game-changer – lead generation. This blog explores the significant benefits of lead generation, highlighting its importance and role in modern business. Understanding the significance of lead generation in B2B Lead generation is the backbone of any successful marketing strategy.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. Ready to learn more about the state of B2B lead generation? That won’t change.

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The Point

JUNE 23, 2020

Today, ABM is a very real and effective way of driving demand, but even its most fervent disciples would acknowledge that, at most companies, ABM co-exists with other strategies rather than having replaced them altogether. Report: Why Demand Marketers Should Expand their Focus Beyond the Lead Click To Tweet.

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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. 2) lead nurturing.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

This means sending emails, posting on social media, and even sorting through leads can be done automatically (though a human should still be monitoring the output). Efficient lead management: Leads are scored and segmented automatically, ensuring timely follow-ups and higher conversion rates.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 1, 2016

Demand generation leaders know it’s not true, though. And most marketing and sales data is just that — garbage. So what is the key to better demand generation analytics? We must take a different approach — a structured approach — to demand generation analytics. Garbage in; garbage out.

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ANNUITAS

MAY 5, 2016

Three common mistakes can wreak havoc on demand generation planning, no matter how ready you think you are to move forward. However, without sound strategy that puts the buyer as the focal point, new content is at risk of missing the mark with target personas and ultimately, buyers. It also may require a few leaps of faith.

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The Point

MARCH 22, 2019

Lead scoring – as a fundamental part of a company’s lead management strategy – has officially fallen out of fashion. Two reasons I can think of: One is that lead scoring is routinely set up as part of an initial implementation of a marketing automation platform. So, is lead scoring a dying art?

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DealSignal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

These critical success factors—which I’ll be sharing in this blog—ensured success with every demand generation program I launched. What Is Demand Generation Marketing? A common misconception about B2B demand generation is that it’s the same as lead generation for a particular product or service.

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DealSignal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

These critical success factors—which I’ll be sharing in this blog—ensured success with every demand generation program I launched. What Is Demand Generation Marketing? A common misconception about B2B demand generation is that it’s the same as lead generation for a particular product or service.

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DealSignal

JANUARY 20, 2023

Generating useful leads that can be turned into sales fast can be a daunting task for marketers. In fact, according to a study published by hubspot , 61% of marketers consider lead generation the toughest part of their job. However, there is a solution to this problem, and it comes in the form of “hot leads”.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 19, 2014

Take a look at an excerpt from a Leadspace Radio via Sales Lead Management Association with Carlos Hidalgo , CEO and founder of ANNUITAS. I never heard a Buyer say, ‘I’m in the sale acceptance stage of my buying process.’ How can we STOP DOING lead nurturing campaigns? We eat it up.

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LeadSloth

JUNE 7, 2010

This week there are a couple of interesting Lead Management events, so I thought I’d share them with you in a short blog post: Hubspot Show & Tell , new features including lead management, June 8th (tomorrow). Genius Demand Gen Academy , series of 12 webinars, starting June 9th. More info & registration ».

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ANNUITAS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

As we go into event season-it’s good to remember that building a Demand Generation Strategy isn’t easy. In reading many of the blogs and listening to some of the webinars and speeches that have been given about Demand Generation one would think that the path to Demand Generation is just a few simple steps away.

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The Point

MAY 19, 2020

It wasn’t that long ago, when marketing automation first burst on the scene, that the height of lead nurture sophistication was the simple, automated sending of multiple, sequential emails. How does your current lead nurturing. 18 Common Features of a Best-in-Class Lead Nurture Program #leadnurturing Click To Tweet.

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ANNUITAS

MARCH 27, 2014

In reading many of the blogs and listening to some of the webinars and speeches that have been given about Demand Generation one would think that the path to Demand Generation is just a few simple step away. Is success on impacting pipeline and generating demand really just a few simple steps away?

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PureB2B

JUNE 12, 2016

“Demand generation is the process of creating and/or boosting awareness of a particular company or product with the intention of increasing leads. Lead generation is the process of collecting actual leads directly from consumers or client prospects and using those leads to boost revenue.”.

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ANNUITAS

JULY 7, 2016

When I explain that I’m a Demand Generation Strategy Consultant the confusion and lack of understanding is further magnified. What is Demand Generation? We do this using buyer research, technology, content, data and lead management best practices. or “consulting for whom?” I can see their gears turning.

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The Point

AUGUST 25, 2020

Not every Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy starts from the same place. For others, it’s identifying a target account list. Just us every journey starts with the first step, however, it’s generally a good idea in ABM planning to first conduct an honest assessment of where you are, what you need, and who does what.

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The Point

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some years ago, our firm conducted a lead management audit for a technology client who was struggling to convert raw, inbound inquiries into sales qualified leads. During the audit, it became quickly apparent that one of the major issues was at the very front end of the lead qualification process. Click To Tweet.

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NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 21, 2012

B2B lead generation and lead management is a complicated process that can’t be detailed all in one book. It’s easier said than done which is why firms like mine exist, to implement proper lead generation tactics that build revenue. Books are listed by funnel category. Brian Carroll. Ardath Albee.

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The Mx Group

JANUARY 18, 2018

What we’ve seen firsthand with many B2B clients is that they can overcome their toughest demand generation challenges, and get better results from their modern marketing efforts like ABM , by leveraging telemarketing. Support your inbound and outbound efforts, as well as your channel, third-party reps and inside sales.

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ANNUITAS

APRIL 26, 2011

Lead management continues to be a hot topic in the world of B2B marketing as we turn the corner and head into the second half of 2010. As a leader in lead management process development, our firm has seen a lot of confusion in the market about what constitutes lead management. So what are these myths?

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Ledger Bennett

MARCH 11, 2019

TAKE THE DEMAND GENERATION MATURITY INDEX SURVEY NOW In fact, I can’t even count the number of times a CMO has pressured timescales. Greg Dorban Demand Generation Maturity. In order to guide conversations and manage expectations, we developed the Demand Generation Maturity Index.

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The Point

DECEMBER 14, 2012

One of the most frequent questions we’re hearing from clients during this planning season pertains to the balance between pure lead generation on the one hand, and lead nurturing on the other. The fact that B2B marketers are even asking this question shows how far demand generation thinking has progressed.

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LeanData

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It’s a common sales and marketing Catch-22: A prospect submits a form on your website, requesting more information. Panelists will look at use cases demonstrating proper speed to lead, focusing on data hygiene and rapid, accurate assignment. . Match and route leads to the right rep based on specific routing and territory rules.

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Tony Zambito

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Recently, I published two articles related to 5 ways buyer behaviors are affecting B2B sales , and 5 ways they are affecting B2B marketing. Without question, changing buyer behaviors are also impacting how we think about Demand Generation or as it has been conventionally called – lead generation.

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The Point

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The analysts at Demand Gen Report just published their “ 2018 Lead Nurturing & Acceleration Survey Report ” and one conclusion is no surprise: many B2B companies are still really bad at lead nurturing. It’s not just that 44% of respondents said that their lead nurturing “needs improvement.” Think about that.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Frustrations with Demand Generation. As we were going through a refresh of our targeted personas, we noticed an increase in engagement with leadership roles that have revenue responsibility (sales leaders, business unit leaders, and even CEOs). Why is marketing’s story so different than sales?

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 15, 2020

We juggle lead generation, demand generation, CRM management, partnerships, teammate training, securing buy-in, and so much more. Among all the responsibilities, one that continues to be a challenge is generating the right amount of traffic and leads for organizations. Ownership: Marketing Team.

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The Point

JULY 1, 2019

For the last decade or more, it’s been an accepted principle – almost a key tenet – of B2B demand generation that business buyers don’t want to talk to a sales rep until the last possible moment. It’s why, for example, we marketers have assumed control for more and more of the lead funnel. For example: * Lead Scoring.

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LeadSloth

AUGUST 17, 2009

Earlier this year I downloaded Silverpop’s lead management workbook , and I planned to write about it. Unfortunately, not enough time… Last week I received a copy of Marketo’s Lead Nurturing workbook. Both books show how you can increase sales by nurturing all leads, from inquiry to opportunity.

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NuSpark Consulting

APRIL 26, 2012

Content drives leads into the funnel; content nurtures leads into sales opportunities. Marketing and Sales alignment is essential to a well-oiled lead funnel. I understand the importance of a sound media, social media, conversion and content strategy that generates quality leads until they are sales-accepted.

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Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 20, 2009

Summary: Active Conversion helps marketing and sales departments make the best use of leads they’ve generated outside the system. That's fewer functions than traditional demand generation, but if those are the functions you need, who cares? Leads can enter from channels other than email.

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