ClearVoice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Creating high-quality content is only the first step in creating a powerful demand generation strategy. Regardless of how good your content is, it’s only effective if it reaches your target audience. This is where demand generation tactics come in. Best practices for an effective demand gen campaign.

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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.

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Sales Engine

JANUARY 11, 2017

As a marketing leader, have you been tasked with building a demand generation program designed to funnel leads to salespeople? For most B2B companies with a complex, relationship based selling process, a demand generation program that provides actionable sales intelligence is one of the best options at their disposal.

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The Point

JULY 18, 2011

Dollar for dollar, white papers continue to be some of the most effective offers for most high-technology marketers. Prospects are usually more likely to download or otherwise register for a white paper vs. a Webinar, free trial, etc. Benefits/Applications/ROI (including case studies, if possible).

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

As a sales professional or as a marketer, if you engage with a qualified prospect and that prospect doesn’t convert immediately to an opportunity, there’s every reason to stay in touch with that individual over time. The post Why Lead Nurturing Success Means Not Asking for the Sale appeared first on The Point.

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ANNUITAS

APRIL 17, 2014

No doubt about it we all want to have ground-breaking strategies , be thought of as strategic thinkers, and win awards for our companies or agencies with our strategy of the year. It turns out there are some common pitfalls among marketers. A couple emails, a webinar and three white papers do not make a marketing strategy.

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Sharpspring

AUGUST 4, 2020

Driving interest in a product or service can seem like a daunting task, but it actually doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right B2B demand generation strategy, you’ll soon find yourself swimming in clients!In What Is B2B Demand Generation? That’s where demand generation comes into play.

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The Point

APRIL 19, 2017

The best demand generation campaigns start with content that your prospects want. Even the best data, and sparkling creative, can’t save you or your campaign if your content and offer isn’t up to scratch. Here are 8 simple questions to help you decide whether that content is good enough.

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Demand generation just isn’t a subset of marketing. It’s the outcome of all kinds of marketing activities working together. It’s no wonder then that, according to a recent survey, only 73% of those marketers feel they are somewhat successful in implementing data-driven demand marketing strategies.

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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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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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Sales Engine

MAY 19, 2016

In the context of digital marketing and demand generation, lead intelligence is the sales rep’s ability to predict high probability pain points that a prospect may have before trying to establish contact so that they may have a more fruitful consultative conversation.

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The Point

AUGUST 27, 2019

LinkedIn’s big advantage over its key competitor – and the reason it’s now cannibalizing so many marketing budgets previously reserved exclusively for paid search (SEM). – Non-Content Offers. Or opt for LinkedIn’s Lead Gen Forms, which generate a pre-populated contact form inside the app. Stale Creative. Stale Creative.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. A typical definition of a lead is any potential customer who has expressed interest in a company’s goods or services. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Research firm Software Advice have released their 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark Report , a handy reference for anyone planning 2015 marketing spend. The ultimate measure of effectiveness is ROI, that is: if I spend a dollar on demand generation, which channel is going to generate the highest return on that investment?

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The ABM Agency

JANUARY 28, 2021

Demand generation has long been one of the go-to B2B marketing strategies used to increase interest and excitement in a product or service. When executed successfully, a demand generation strategy either creates a market where one doesn’t exist, builds market share, or amplifies brand awareness.

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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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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. Even better, some sales automation programs allow you to integrate them with your content marketing platform.

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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. Another channel where a healthy content mix is vital is paid search (SEM).

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Savvy B2B marketers know that a successful content marketing strategy can generate demand, drive relevant traffic, and establish your brand as a thought leader. Lately it’s been established that content creation is integral to successful SEO. Creating Content for Prospects and Customers.

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The Point

MARCH 8, 2018

Technology marketers love analyst reports. Sure, they’re expensive to license, but they’re instant fodder for all sorts of content marketing, they bring credibility and name recognition to a campaign, and – bonus – they say nice things about your product. Now, these sentiments may be newsworthy.

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The Point

JULY 17, 2017

Demand Gen Report has published the results of this year’s “B2B Buyer’s Survey,” and the trends identified merit close attention for those marketers involved in B2B demand generation and content development.

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The Point

AUGUST 20, 2015

Results are in from a recent survey on B2B Lead Generation by the B2B Technology Marketing Community on LinkedIn ( free report download here ), and the numbers tell a disheartening story. Marketing automation has yet to solve the reporting issue. B2B marketers are focused on the short term, to their detriment.

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The Point

JULY 23, 2012

In an ideal world, all B2B sales leads would be pre-qualified and ready to buy. Of course, in the real world – a world of sales quotas, quarterly revenue goals, and impatient investors – not all stake-holders, especially salespeople, are interested in the notion that the most effective lead generation strategy is a long-term proposition.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

For a more detailed discussion of what mistakes to avoid in B2B email marketing, download our free white paper: “ Top 10 B2B Email Marketing Mistakes.” Let me count the ways in which this campaign went off the rails: 1.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

If you’re not generating leads – as in: a lot of leads – from your company’s blog, you’re missing out on what is perhaps not only your best opportunity to convert organic Web traffic into actionable, measurable sales inquiries, but also the best way to actually show real ROI from your social media investment.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Business owners and marketers have had to quickly and repeatedly adapt their strategies , redefine how they do branding , and adjust their infrastructure in these unprecedented times. Among the aspects proving to be particularly challenging is content marketing. Quick tips to boost ROI through effective content.

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The Point

JULY 27, 2016

A prospective client asks: “What are the best demand generation strategies for finding people who are ready to buy our product?”. My response: Finding highly-qualified, late-stage prospects has less to do with demand generation channels or tactics, and much more to do with content. No it doesn’t.

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The Point

MAY 16, 2018

How about: * a white paper on “10 Most Popular PBX Features (& Top 10 Pet Peeves)”. * a “Business Phone System User Satisfaction Survey” (with a free gift card for responding). * a product comparison matrix or third party report comparing leading phone systems (“How Does Your Current System Rank?”). Again, I do not.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Your team is discussing new ways to highlight your business’s value position and drive more leads. Everyone agrees it’s a great idea, and you raise your hand to lead your organization’s first-ever webinar series. Sure, webinar marketing initiatives can lead to high-value impact and brand loyalty for your business.

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nDash

MAY 26, 2022

With trends changing rapidly in the digital space, identifying technologies B2B marketers should use for managing their content marketing is challenging. In this guide, you’ll learn the importance of B2B marketing tools and technologies B2B marketers should use today. Why are B2B Marketing Tools Important?

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The Point

MAY 23, 2017

There is a growing trend in the content syndication space, and among Cost Per Lead (CPL) programs in general, for media vendors to offer B2B clients the option of pre-qualified leads. For the average B2B marketer, I’m not so sure this is a wise move. Here’s why: First, some context. Here’s why: 1.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 17, 2017

It does much of the work for the marketer. It can even qualify leads, so that businesses aren’t wasting time with people who are unlikely to buy. Others use ads with effective landing pages that generate leads and jumpstart sales. The Lead Generator. Getting people involved is lead generation.

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The Point

JULY 14, 2015

In an era when “demand generation” and “content marketing” are virtually synonymous, most B2B sales leads are the result of a prospect downloading or requesting content. raw inquiries convert to either MQLs (Marketing Qualified Leads) or better. Step 1: Fulfill marketing content via email.

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Only B2B

JANUARY 17, 2018

Lead Generation vs. Demand generation: What Marketers Tend to Confuse. Lead Generation vs. Demand generation: Stop Being Confused. For most people “ content marketing ” is ALL about “ marketing content ”. What is demand generation? That’s sad.

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The Mx Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

As a savvy B2B marketer, you know why content marketing is critical if you want to connect with modern customers. The B2B space is embracing content marketing — so B2B buyers expect it. Informative content that demonstrates your company’s expertise and services can help attract B2B buyers.

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Launch Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The following post is an excerpt taken from the B2B Marketing for Executives: A Deep Dive on the Big Rocks First white paper that dives into the key foundational pieces (i.e. the ‘Big Rocks’) of B2B Marketing including marketing strategy, messaging, lead generation and more! Let’s get into it!

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