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Demand gen vs. lead gen: Have we reached a final verdict?

Martech

They’ve now spent decades gating content assets, conducting webinars and following up with those leads to drum up business. Given the size of many of the brands using the lead gen playbook, it’s easy to see why they support it. Their growth was built on a lead gen model. You can count MQLs. We can do that.”

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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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Even great demand gen can’t overcome a lack of brand marketing

Martech

The new demand gen philosophy If you haven’t been close to the conversation, some great points are being made about the flawed strategies that have come to represent the majority of demand generation: The prevalence of lead gen as the main success metric of marketing efforts, feeding near-term dashboards instead of actual revenue outcomes.

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How to Recognize and Respond to Buying Signals (and Close More Deals!)

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Buying signals in marketing are essential for qualifying leads by showing prospective buyers the right content at the perfect time. Buying signals in sales combine verbal cues and intent data, positioning your team to tailor prospect-focused communications. How do you access buyer intent data? How to respond to buying signals.

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Who should own lead generation for a complex sale?

markempa

The rest of their pipeline will come from sales-ready leads from marketing. A well-crafted, researched, intentional lead generation strategy can’t come from sales. Get them involved in the planning process, work back from revenue and calculate lead/opportunity targets for both marketing and sales.

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B2B Lead Quality: Guide to Reducing Lead Rejections and Accelerating Sales

Inbox Insight

But with mounting pressure to demonstrate impact through hitting MQL targets, it’s easy for B2B marketers to overlook quality and become fixated on the latter.

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How to Recognize and Respond to Buying Signals (and Close More Deals!)

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Buying signals in marketing are essential for qualifying leads by showing prospective buyers the right content at the perfect time. Buying signals in sales combine verbal cues and intent data , positioning your team to tailor prospect-focused communications. How Do You Access Buyer Intent Data? Consider this.