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Demand Gen vs. Lead Gen: Which is ‘Best’ for Startups?

Zoominfo

I spoke with Mitchell Hanson , ZoomInfo’s senior director of demand generation, to learn more about how startups can maximize the impact of their lead-generation initiatives and make every marketing dollar work harder. Demand-Gen vs. Lead-Gen: The False Dichotomy The debate between demand-gen and lead-gen has become quite polarized.

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Redefining ‘leads’ in B2B: Why data enrichment is key for lead gen

Martech

Lead generation for B2B has undergone quite a transformation. Gone are the days when gating all content to meet quarterly MQL KPIs was effective. But have we deviated too far from sustainable lead generation practices and become too reliant on pay-to-play databases to fuel outbound initiatives? In your inbox.

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Top Three Signs You Need a Better Lead Gen Plan

PureB2B

Sometimes companies keep lead generation teams in-house; sometimes they outsource lead gen efforts to a third-party company. Either way, the goal remains the same: attract target customers, keep them engaged, and maintain a padded pipeline of sales-qualified leads. How’s My Lead Gen Looking?

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How to Use Intent Data to Fuel Lead Gen Efforts

Oktopost

Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. Since B2B buyers primarily research solutions on their own, effective marketing is crucial. Intent data is your key to simplified B2B marketing lead generation. How Can Intent Data Boost Lead Generation?

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Is it Fraudulent to Spend Money on Lead Gen Without an ROI?

ViewPoint

Naturally, not every lead gen program will be a success. The causes and effects have been analyzed until they are well understood. We know what is most effective, and we act on basic law. If the results are not giving management the required return on investment, you are a fraud.

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7 Tried-and-True Lead Gen Hacks for When Your Lead Numbers Are Low

SmartBug Media

Our marketing team has tried and proven seven easy, cost-effective lead generation hacks that might make a difference when you’re running out of time. Get Started with Emergency Lead Gen Hacks. These seven lead gen hacks might not be the most strategic, but they don’t require much effort or time.

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Content Marketing and Social Media: 25 Insights and Stats from Three Research Reports

Webbiquity

And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Among the key findings: Brand awareness campaigns are the cheapest, while lead gen and sales campaigns are the most expensive. The two most common types of campaigns are sales-oriented (29.3%) and lead gen (25.6%).