Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. Some marketers define anyone who fills out a form or attends an online or physical event as a lead. And we accomplished this by focusing on giving sales what they wanted: truly qualified leads.

Lead Ranking 275

Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads 275

NuSpark Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Your savvy, educated and overworked prospects will only invest time in reading your materials if your words offer value. They want you to educate them. Not only is there too much going on in our lives, but also we have greater access to the content that will educate and entertain us. Enter the white paper.

Paper 100

Paper Relevance B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 100

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

You are regularly creating content to get traffic and conversions, but is it really turning into the lead and email list numbers that you or your executives are expecting? Require an email address or contact information for big pieces of content, like ebooks and white papers. Gathering Leads for Sales.

Sales Qualified Leads 152

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics Lead Scoring 152

Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

Did you know that only 5-10% of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) convert into paying customers? This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. But how do you identify leads ready to be handed off to your sales team? Attending webinars or events.

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High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

Ambal's Amusings

JUNE 2, 2010

Today white papers have become HOT marketing vehicles, and countless numbers of companies are using them to generate leads and grow their business. Now there’s an online class that will teach you every phase of the white paper planning, development, and marketing process. Jonathan Kantor.

Paper 100

Paper Class Conference Planning 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

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 25, 2020

Automatic reminders to follow up, scheduling software so customers can meet with you at a time that suits both parties, customer information at your fingertips – all are yours with leading-edge sales automation programs. Nurture Leads with Personalized Emails. Get started today – and generate more traffic and leads for your business.

Automation 270

Automation Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 270

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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Paper Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 100

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.

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking CPL Cost per Lead 162

The Point

JANUARY 23, 2018

Response rates from tactical, sales-driven campaigns are likely to be lower (because they only attract highly qualified, late stage leads), so companies need to spend more money to generate relatively few opportunities. This requires a constant re-loading of the sales funnel with new, expensive leads. Look, I get it.

Sales Management 253

Sales Management Sales Qualified Leads Demand Generation Agencies Lead Scoring 253

SnapApp

JULY 28, 2015

Say you’ve created an amazing white paper that’s jam-packed with important information for your audience. Maybe it’s time to make your white paper interactive. At a basic level, an interactive white paper is a dialogue , whereas static long-form content is a monologue. What Is an Interactive White Paper?

Paper 48

Paper Interactive Marketing B2B Marketing Peer-to-peer 48

Ambal's Amusings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

What impact does this have on the readers of our white papers? How do we ensure that our white paper is not only read but also acted upon? Jonathan Kantor addresses this question and more in his new book Crafting White Paper 2.0: Crafting White Paper 2.0 Tell us about The White Paper Company.

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Paper Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 100

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. Better Content.

Sales Qualified Leads 138

Sales Qualified Leads Work Management Marketing Management Account Based Marketing 138

markempa

AUGUST 23, 2006

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Paper Sales Qualified Leads Generation 120

The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Challenge AVNET wanted to deliver thought leadership insights on potential opportunities and solutions to each prospect, and accomplish this without having to develop and maintain separate white papers for each industry. Click here to see a sample of a customized white paper.

Paper 40

Paper Thought Leadership Sample Ideal Customer Profiles 40

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?"

Paper 100

Paper Enterprise Management Marketing Management Case Studies 100

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. Double whammy! Let’s dive in. Content loading.

Paper 54

Paper B2B Marketing Planning Screencast 54

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

The Point

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A client asks: “I know the answer is probably “it depends” but curious if you think there’s a best practice for how many follow-up nurture emails to send TOFU content syndication leads before you stop due to non-engagement?”. When Should I Stop Nurturing a Lead? The post When Should I Stop Nurturing a Lead?

Sales Qualified Leads 227

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 227

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

markempa

OCTOBER 6, 2006

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading!

BtoB 120

BtoB Lead Generation Paper Generation 120

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. Constructing a plan for content creation that educates and engages consumers. Content Creation. Distribution.

Marketing Automation Services 322

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Service 322

BOP Design

JANUARY 4, 2022

And it’s true that B2B content marketing is often a means to achieve that lead generation goal. However, the main goal of content marketing is educating the end-user (aka. Sponsored White Papers Without Substance. Well-intentioned B2B marketers often think that crafting a white paper is the ultimate in lead generation.

Tactics 105

Tactics B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Webinar Metrics 105

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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Paper Enterprise Management Work Management SME 100

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

If you work at a SaaS company, you might hit the content jackpot by turning customer usage data into an annual report that attracts media coverage and leads, for example, Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index or Marketing Insider Group’s blog post frequency research. It’s a beautiful thing when our employer is the data source.

Stats 284

Stats Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Work Management 284

Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

To generate measurable ROI, make sure you are driving paid-click visitors to a clear and relevant call to action, such as downloading an ebook, white paper, or report; registering for a webinar; or subscribing to your email newsletter or blog posts. Just be sure to do it right (soooo many people do it wrong).

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Paid Content Aggregage Marketing Websites Paid Search Agency 243

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. Educating potential customers about the value these products can bring to them is an essential part of meeting those challenges.

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Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 271

Biznology

JUNE 23, 2021

Still, according to a 2021 Forrester study , most marketers admit to having a tough time replicating the “compelling storytelling and lead-generating aspects” of in-person events. Little or no T&E expense. Better audience analytics. Well, of course. Reusable marketing assets. The value of this approach goes beyond virtual events.

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Forrester Personalization Trade Show Webinar Metrics 171

The Point

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

At our agency , we’re seeing great results across a broad swath of clients from LinkedIn Sponsored Updates in particular, at a cost per lead similar to, or sometimes better than, traditional search marketing. The result is fewer unqualified leads from people who would never buy your product.

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Paid Search Agency Linkedin Demand Generation Agencies Ads 187

ClickDimensions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Below, we’ve compiled our top three tips on how to best optimize your website for lead generation in today’s digital-first landscape. Before you dig into new digital lead generation strategies, it is important to take stock of what is already in place on your website and how it’s performing. Conduct an audit. Happy Marketing!

Lead Generation 93

Lead Generation Optimization Marketing Websites Top of Funnel 93

Hinge Marketing

MAY 23, 2016

Professional services firms have been relatively slow to adopt online lead generation techniques. It’s not surprising given that many commonly used online lead strategies such as contests or sweepstakes are simply inappropriate for many professional services firms and their clients. Online Lead Generation Techniques that Work.

Online Lead Generation 118

Online Lead Generation Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 118

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s bylined articles, white papers, how-to guides or videos, new content is the best way to drive new leads and engage with your customers. Go full steam ahead with content creation. Your content should focus on addressing the questions, needs and pain points of your target audiences.

Marketing AI 130

Marketing AI Course B2B Thought Leadership Planning 130

The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If you could layer third-party intent data into every lead gen program you run, would you do it? In other words, would you only ever want marketing leads from prospects pre-determined to be actively researching your category, solution, use case, etc.? My argument: no, you wouldn’t. . Effective demand generation. Click To Tweet.

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Intent Data Demand Generation Agencies Intent Paid Social Agency 149

Stevens & Tate

APRIL 5, 2021

Your company is struggling to generate leads, and you’re looking for a quick and relatively simple solution. A foolproof solution to your lack of leads as well as website foot traffic is lead generation content marketing. In order to attract more leads, the content in the conversion stage should consist mainly of content offers.

Lead Generation 72

Lead Generation Marketing Qualified Leads Generation Content Marketing 72

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

As a bonus, leads generated using content versus paid are 6x more likely to convert than other marketing methods, including paid (more on this later). They want to be informed and educated about brands, products, and services. They want to discover solutions and make purchase decisions without being marketed or advertised.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

Email marketing is a powerful tool for nurturing leads. Leading readers down the marketing funnel naturally is crucial for creating a seamless user journey and boosting conversions. This is the perfect time to offer additional resources like white papers and case studies to help build trust and showcase your expertise.

Top of Funnel 102

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 102

BOP Design

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The recent pandemic brought digital marketing to the forefront as a lead generation tool – especially for industries that drag their feet when it comes to modernizing ( Source ). Many industries were already relying on digital marketing for lead generation and lead nurturing, but the value became even more clear. We said it.

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B2B Marketing Allocation B2B Paid Search Agency 107