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Lead Gen: A proposed replacement for BANT

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Making matters worse, BANT does not align with customer buying behavior early in the decision process when Marketing and Sales generally need to engage prospects to win new business. So, even if Marketing owns an inside sales operation, asking the reps to use BANT criteria is misguided. Lead qualification in a post-BANT world.

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How to use LinkedIn as a Marketing Platform for Lead Generation

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The marketing and advertising professionals can effectively use LinkedIn as a marketing platform for lead generation by following the steps below: Step 1: Segment Your Qualified Leads. Marketers should have a definite plan for lead qualification. Step 2: Determine Your LinkedIn Marketing Strategy.