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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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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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Demand generation just isn’t a subset of marketing. 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. We’ll walk you through our approach to creating a winning B2B demand generation strategy.

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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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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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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. But nine times out of ten when I ask someone about their strategy, what they share with me is just a list of tactics. Not at all what I’d call a strategy.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I was part of a client conversation recently about the merits of different demand generation channels (paid social, content syndication , email, search, etc.) Now, third-party intent data is a powerful tool , and, if you’re a B2B marketer, deserves to be a part of your demand generation planning. No, they won’t.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 17, 2017

According to the “B2B Content Marketing 2018: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America” report, 71 percent of today’s B2B marketers leverage ebooks/white papers for content marketing purposes. When selecting a white paper topic, make sure it aligns with your overall marketing strategy. Build a Landing Page.

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The Point

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

At our agency , we’ve developed and executed a wide range of MDF-funded programs for dozens of tech clients. Work with your BD representative or agency partner to define clear expectations and KPIs. If you do invest in lead generation, set clear expectations for sales follow-up. Define your message. . * Or an ad on LinkedIn.

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Crimson Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Delivering “the right content to the right persona at the right time” could well be the mantra of the demand generation function of business today. It’s clear that the more targeted sellers can be about providing information their potential buyers need, the easier it will be to engage and nurture those leads.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

For many B2B Marketers, advertising on LinkedIn is becoming a demand generation staple. At our agency , we’re seeing great results across a broad swath of clients from LinkedIn Sponsored Updates in particular, at a cost per lead similar to, or sometimes better than, traditional search marketing.

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The Point

APRIL 19, 2017

The best demand generation campaigns start with content that your prospects want. Does the topic help to qualify the prospect as someone suffering from a problem or pain point your product/service can solve? Clients often ask: “What’s the maximum shelf life for demand generation content?”

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Directive Agency

MARCH 25, 2020

The top SaaS companies are all leaders in demand generation. Consistent brand activation is necessary when your target buyer isn’t ready to purchase. If you are unable to manage your demand generation campaigns effectively, you may be wasting money and missing growth opportunities. Take a look at what we found.

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The Point

JANUARY 23, 2018

. * Technology changes rapidly, and tech companies often have windows of opportunity to realize revenue from products or services before they become obsolete. Inevitably, this short-term outlook trickles down to a company’s demand generation strategy. But here’s the reality: most demand generation is a long-term process.

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The Point

AUGUST 27, 2019

is its ability to target specific audience demographics: job title, industry, etc. At our demand generation agency , LinkedIn advertising is a staple of most client campaigns, and yet when we propose LinkedIn to clients, we often hear comments to the effect of: “We tried and couldn’t make it work.” Non-Content Offers.

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KEO Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2015

People sometimes use the terms “lead generation” and “demand generation” interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things, with very different goals and tactics. Lead generation is about identifying prospects and collecting their information. So how do you create an effective demand marketing strategy?

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2016

If you’re going to drive the customers and interest you need to survive you need to start generating demand for your product or service. What Is Demand Generation? Demand generation is the idea of creating a need for your product or service in the minds of your potential customers.

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markempa

APRIL 24, 2009

If you have a great B2B story to tell, think about sharing it with other B2B marketers at MarketingSherpa’s 6th Annual B2B Demand Generation Summit 2009. Here’s what they are looking for: B-to-B marketers to present Case Studies on real-life tests and tactics in demand generation.

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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. There was once a time when we would generate a lead and our job would be done. Gated & Secondary Offers.

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The Point

MAY 17, 2021

Whereas ad groups that are problem- or issue-focused, say “How to Manage a Customer List,” are better suited to educational white papers or ebooks that don’t sell your solution quite so overtly, but nonetheless serve to capture interest from prospects suffering the problem that you can solve.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 13, 2022

From SEM to marketing automation, successful B2B demand generation strategies are key to achieving business goals and reaching your audience. Our work with Sendbird, a chat API startup, spanned essential components of demand generation — encompassing strategy, infrastructure and execution.

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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. IMPACT : Use ABM strategies to deliver personalized, relevant content to specific buying roles within large accounts.

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The Point

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In fact, ABM works best in combination with more traditional, funnel-based demand generation, and integrating ABM into the overall demand generation mix (focused on high-value, high-propensity accounts, say) can pay real dividends for most companies. Good content is at the center of any effective demand generation.

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Walker Sands

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

That’s why we’re pleased to announce that the work and expertise of our web and demand generation teams have earned our agency a platinum and two gold AVA Digital Awards in 2022. Additionally, using D&B data, the team created custom blocks personalized by region and industry to better target users with relevant content.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But this abundance demands a focused, strategic approach to lead generation that minimizes wasted spending and drives meaningful results. Demand-Gen vs. Lead-Gen: The False Dichotomy The debate between demand-gen and lead-gen has become quite polarized. Sales enablement Includes playbooks, ROI tools, and battle cards 4.

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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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markempa

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

I’ll be speaking on “Blogging, Podcasting, Speaking Gigs, & Book Authorship: How to Generate Leads and Measure ROI as an Authority.” Some of the other topics include: New B-to-B Search Marketing; Maximizing White Papers, Ezines Webinars & Podcasts; Marketing to Fortune 500; Video, Viral & Web 2.0

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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. Based on responses from more than 200 BtoB marketing professionals, it provides useful insight on the types of demand gen programs and content that are trending in the marketplace.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

By putting informational content, content of real value (versus content that simply sells your product) in front of prospects on a regular basis, you’ll generate conversations with buyers who, at minimum, have an active interest in solving the very problem or issue that your solution or service can address.

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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

MARCH 8, 2018

But as news items, they belong in a press release, or on social media, not in a demand generation email designed (presumably) to drive engagement. But when it comes to using that report to generate leads, put the self-congratulation aside, and market the report as a tool for buyers, not a reason to buy your product.

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The Point

MAY 20, 2014

At our agency , we use Litmus , an online service, to test email designs across a range of technologies, including Outlook, Gmail, iPhone, etc., For more email tips, download a copy of our white paper: “ Top 10 B2B Email Marketing Mistakes.”. Janrain failed to test the email fully before launching.

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The Point

JANUARY 21, 2014

I received an email recently from Kevin Payne, Senior Director of Field Marketing at customer service software provider [24]7. I would a) break it up into 2 paragraphs at minimum, and 2) tie the copy back to the offer in action-oriented terms, as in: “In a new white paper from Forrester, learn how …”.

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The Point

MAY 16, 2018

There are many, legitimate reasons for why it may make sense to mount a concerted, integrated campaign to target a competitor’s customer base: A competitor gets acquired. That’s the type of approach that generates engagement, leads, and sales conversations with people that have a genuine need for what you do. No thank you.

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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.”

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The Point

APRIL 22, 2020

However, as much as it has a reputation as a way to generate “guaranteed” leads, content syndication is not a cure-all, and indeed, more than most demand generation channels, is likely to generate sales leads that gravitate towards the early stages of the buying cycle. Photo by Tyler Franta on Unsplash.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Can PESO do the same for demand generation ? Examples in a demand generation context include social media advertising, display advertising, or sponsored content. Earned Media generates engagement through activities that are not paid placements. The #PESO Model & Your Demand Generation Strategy Click To Tweet.

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