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Why Marketing Needs to Own Demand Generation Right Out of the Gate

Webbiquity

Lead generation (lead gen) and demand generation (demand gen), perhaps you use these terms interchangeably? Demand gen encompasses the sales, marketing and customer service actions that find, attract, convert, keep, and grow the value of customers. Lead Gen and Demand Gen: Which Comes First?

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Good revenue, bad revenue and lead gen in B2B marketing

TaylorMadeIn KEW

Especially in B2B, there’s often a conflict between salespeople’s motivations – immediate reward based on sales targets – and the needs of a business where long-term customer relationships are a priority. Bad revenue drains our resources and diverts us away from revenue that is profitable. Not all leads are created equal either.

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Your B2B Marketing Budget Playbook for 2021 Success [Research]

Marketing Insider Group

Neglecting customer retention to focus on lead generation. Actually acknowledging dynamic customer/buyer needs. Focus on Dynamic Customer Needs. Today, we see many B2B companies shifting away from product-driven messaging and lead generation in favor of customer retention. Shorten That Planning Cycle.

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How B2B Brands Can Drive More Leads This Year

Webbiquity

B2B brands are looking to tap the increased social media penetration for generating more leads. Beyond those commonly used methods of generating leads, here are a few new tactics that can enhance your lead gen efforts this year. Relevant, high-quality content can help leads start flowing in. Leverage LinkedIn.

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The Difference Between B2B Demand Gen & B2B Lead Gen (Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse)

Directive Agency

While my Snapchat anecdote is not a B2B example , it should have illuminated how demand gen and lead gen are often codependent. Without demand gen, lead gen campaigns will have a tougher time reaching buyers. And without lead gen, the marketer will have a harder time qualifying its impact on sales.

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Why Content Marketing Is Important for B2B Brands

Top Rank Marketing

So, instead of cramming your blog post full of keywords, write something that is actually useful to your customers and you will be rewarded with additional organic traffic. If you keep doing this by consistently publishing relevant and valuable content, you can foster strong, long-lasting connections with your target audience.

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8 Tips by B2B Marketers for LinkedIn Lead Generation

Oktopost

Not a bad zinger, but here we are four years later and LinkedIn is widely acknowledged as an invaluable resource not just for headhunters and job seekers, but for marketers and sales professionals too. A remarkable 80% of B2B leads that come from social media originate from just one platform, and that’s LinkedIn.