Ambal's Amusings

APRIL 30, 2011

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 lead generation. eBook: “Crafting White Paper 2.0:

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

How is it that a quality white paper on a hot topic can still generate bad leads? Even a well-written white paper, by a respected author, on a hot topic of vital interest to your target audience, can still generate leads your salespeople will consider “junk.” It’s got to be the media, right? It’s the offer.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It’s not your meticulously researched blog posts that get all the online love. It’s employee-generated content (EGC) – the secret sauce that can transform your content marketing strategy beyond your wildest dreams. The numbers are in: employee-generated content generates more than goodwill. Have a seat. Of course not.

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Generation Content Paid Search Agency Trust Marketing 294

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Marketing events have shifted in both form and function as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and new research suggests that marketers are still not entirely confident in virtual event execution. Just 14% said the same about webinars, and 8% echoed a similar sentiment about hybrid events. B2B Marketers Finding Virtual Event Success.

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Contently

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. And just like boxing, crafting a white paper requires strategy, finesse, and a game plan. Execute it well and your white paper can position your brand as an industry champion who’s adept at addressing your customers’ needs.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Because awareness has already been established, lead generation strategies typically are activated in the second stage of the sales funnel — interest. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation? Who Handles B2B Lead Generation?

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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.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 4, 2011

It doesn’t matter what you call your information (white paper/eBook, microsite/landing page), what matters is using information wisely to get found, get known and get clients. Is Your White Paper a Sales Pitch in Disguise? When was the last time you read a white paper that added real value to your research process?

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Paper Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management Microsite 100

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 7, 2021

A few B2B marketing strategies did particularly well in 2020, and demand generation was one of them. For the marketers who were able to pivot quickly, many B2B demand generation best practices helped to ease the pain of 2020. So B2B demand generation has gained influence thanks to the pandemic. The data bears this out.

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Martech

APRIL 28, 2023

With the rapid adoption of generative AI, that evolution is happening in real time. This article will cover three ways to use generative AI: keyword research, content creation and data analysis. Even so, keyword research is an integral part of marketing. of marketers use generative AI for keyword research.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What is demand generation? Demand generation is a marketing strategy that marries your sales and marketing teams through initiatives designed to generate interest in your product or service (read: demand) and ultimately convert leads into customers. Why is demand generation important? Include thorough SEO/SEM strategies.

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Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. MQL qualification criteria vary by industry and target audience, but common factors include: Downloading white papers or ebooks. Attending webinars or events. Signing up for your email list.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Creating high-quality content is only the first step in creating a powerful demand generation strategy. This is where demand generation tactics come in. Business-to-business (B2B) demand generation is a critical part of any successful content marketing strategy. Building awareness is a critical part of demand generation.

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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. You’ll find these firms quoted often in the press.

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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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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?

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Ambal's Amusings

MAY 6, 2010

Which content should be gated to genereate leads? We asked white paper experts: " How should marketers balance the need for free content (helpful for prospects decision making) Vs. the need to have content that produces a steady flow of good leads (that can directed to sales team)? How should marketers leverage content?

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Only B2B

APRIL 3, 2024

You got it—Generating sales-qualified leads. It analyzes diverse online behaviors, including content downloads, registrations for white papers, visits to solution-related webpages, and even interactions with competitor content. What’s the perpetual challenge in every sales funnel? billion (Polaris).

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Trade Press Services

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When generative artificial intelligence (AI) entered the scene, it changed the way individuals and businesses operate and create. Generative AI and natural language processing (NLP) tools such as ChatGPT , Scribe and Google Bard make it easier than ever to access information and push the limits of creativity. Early brainstorming.

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Marketing AI Generation Paid Search Agency Content 52

PureB2B

MARCH 28, 2022

One of the major challenges the healthcare technology industry faces with marketing is lead generation. As a solution provider to these types of buyers, it’s your role to not only market to them efficiently but generate a pipeline of high-quality leads to manage. Call to Action. Landing Pages.

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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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The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

When beginning a new B2B paid search campaign, it’s impossible to tell which keywords will ultimately convert the best over time and generate the lowest cost per conversion. Failure to do this often results in wasted ad budget and spending valuable ad dollars on terms that generate expensive clicks but don’t convert at the same high rate.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 21, 2020

Traditional market research often falls short when new technology and new ideas have the potential to become game-changers. If you read marketing publications as much as I do, you’ve seen your fair share of blog posts, white papers, and videos that reference it. Now let’s look at some of the hard data.

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Marketing AI Stats Planning Case Studies 554

Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“How can I use research as marketing content?” Today, about 1 in 5 B2B companies are publishing primary research and using it to reach new audiences, generate leads, and as validation for their services. With so few companies taking advantage, primary research can be the secret weapon in your content strategy.

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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. Research shows that as much as 71% of inquiries are are completely wasted and 36% of leads are never contacted at all. Downloaded our white paper? Why is this important? Visited our website?

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PureB2B

JUNE 8, 2021

It might go without saying, but strategic audience research is one of the most important foundations of any marketing strategy and campaign. Sometimes, all they need to do is do an extensive online search or read the latest white papers put up by reputable companies. What is Original Research?

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PureB2B

JUNE 8, 2021

It might go without saying, but strategic audience research is one of the most important foundations of any marketing strategy and campaign. Sometimes, all they need to do is do an extensive online search or read the latest white papers put up by reputable companies. What is Original Research?

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Research Campaigns Work Management Marketing Management 62

ClearVoice

APRIL 19, 2021

What is demand generation? Demand generation encompasses a wide range of sales and marketing initiatives designed to develop interest in a company’s products or services and convert leads into customers. Our guide introduces you to demand generation, a dynamic and evolving marketing tactic. What is demand generation?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

This is where an advanced lead generation strategy comes in. The new generation of digitally savvy customers does a bulk of their product research online. At the same time, the goal of lead generation has evolved to meet these changing customer habits. It generates social media shares and inbound links.

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Lead Generation Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 174

Act-On

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And here’s something else to consider: Research shows that while most businesses make sales to between 5% and 20% of new customers, they close deals with 60% to 70% of existing customers. The research also revealed that 70% of leads are lost due to inadequate follow-up. Lead scoring allows you to master the follow-up.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

Research shows that laughing in a social context causes your body to release endorphins, the “feel-good” hormones. Leverage Your Superpower with Employee-Generated Content. One secret the legends of advertising didn’t know was the power of employee-generated content. But employee-generated content builds trust.

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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!

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

This means doing keyword research (determining the best keyword phrases to target based on a combination of relatively search volume and low competition or difficulty); mapping the selected keywords to specific pages; then optimizing the navigation, content, URL, and other elements of on-page SEO for each page.

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FunnelEnvy

APRIL 4, 2022

Search engine optimization is a widely-promoted marketing discipline in part because of how impressive it looks to generate traffic increases. Besides the amount of traffic you generate, you’ll want to consider your conversion rate. This can also be accomplished through a longer-form medium, like reports, white papers, ebooks, etc.

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Traffic SEO Generation Conversion Rate 73

Hinge Marketing

MAY 23, 2016

Professional services firms have been relatively slow to adopt online lead generation techniques. Further, many professionals still hold the mistaken belief that the only way to generate new client leads is through referrals and networking. Online Lead Generation Techniques that Work. 3) Lead Generating Website.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

For example, your team might tackle a set of social media posts for a retailer for the first half of their day, while during the next half, they dig into heavy research to craft a white paper for a medical equipment manufacturer. Research shows that the more content you publish, the more your web traffic and conversions rise.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 18, 2019

Here are six ways you can generate more logistics leads today: 1. Spend More Time Selling and Less Time Researching. In the age of the internet, people go online to research their problems. Blogs, white papers, webinars – whatever makes sense for the market you’re targeting. Identify Your Target Market.

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