Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

The main goal for Marketing in B2B companies is to generate leads for sales teams and increasingly to deliver direct revenue. Some marketers define anyone who fills out a form or attends an online or physical event as a lead. And we accomplished this by focusing on giving sales what they wanted: truly qualified leads.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

But don’t equate “staying in touch” – or lead nurturing success – with simply asking the prospect over and over whether he or she is ready to buy. The post Why Lead Nurturing Success Means Not Asking for the Sale appeared first on The Point. Are you ready to buy yet? Click To Tweet.

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Sales Engine

JUNE 20, 2016

Most marketing and sales leaders in the business-to-business world know that nurturing leads is essential to maintain a digital connection with buyers who want to learn about a business pain, product, or service—but who are not yet interested in talking to a sales person. But can the sales impact of nurturing be quantified?

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 7, 2021

A few B2B marketing strategies did particularly well in 2020, and demand generation was one of them. For the marketers who were able to pivot quickly, many B2B demand generation best practices helped to ease the pain of 2020. So B2B demand generation has gained influence thanks to the pandemic.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Demand generation marketing (or “demand gen,” for short) means finding, learning about, and winning over potential customers. It’s about helping that person realize that your product helps solve their problems (when that happens, it’s called generating demand ). Here’s how.

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The Point

JANUARY 19, 2021

Will B2B marketing, and demand generation in particular, revert to “normal” once the pandemic subsides and economic recovery kicks in, or are recent trends destined to become staple tactics in the months and years to come? I predict we’ll start seeing more credit ratings and payment scores appended to B2B marketing data.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

These are just a few pillars that define demand generation. Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. What is Demand Generation? Demand generation is programmatic.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

These tasks take time away from the value we could potentially be adding in our business. This means sending emails, posting on social media, and even sorting through leads can be done automatically (though a human should still be monitoring the output). These enable businesses to prioritize and pursue the most promising leads.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

Therefore, it may not be surprising that 39% of businesses are looking at marketing automation to drive their demand-generation efforts. Demand generation tools leverage automation technologies to help you understand your customers better and make data-driven decisions. What is a Demand Generation Tool?

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Inbox Insight

AUGUST 12, 2019

Lead generation is an essential element of demand generation but if you think the work stops there, here’s some bad news…. 79% of marketing leads don’t convert ( HubSpot). But before you hang up your coat, here’s a collection of lead nurturing best practices worth exploring. Reading time: 4 minutes.

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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Understanding the differences between demand generation, lead generation and inbound marketing is paramount for business leaders to make logical decisions about where best to apply marketing dollars. Demand Generation. Demand generation is the lynchpin supporting the overall marketing and sales cycle.

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PureB2B

MARCH 8, 2022

Demand generation marketing is often mistaken for lead generation. While lead gen is a core part of a successful demand gen campaign, a more central component of demand generation is the process of converting leads through your marketing funnel. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents 1.

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PureB2B

MARCH 8, 2022

Demand generation marketing is often mistaken for lead generation. While lead gen is a core part of a successful demand gen campaign, a more central component of demand generation is the process of converting leads through your marketing funnel. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents 1.

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The Point

MAY 28, 2020

The current crisis reinforces why most B2B companies are best suited for a hybrid demand generation model that combines both ABM and more traditional, funnel-based tactics. I’ve written elsewhere in this space that one of the reasons ABM became so popular is because companies are just really bad at lead nurturing.).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What Is Lead Generation? What is a Lead? Every company has their own definition of a “good lead.”

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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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Inbox Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

One strategy has proven to be a game-changer – lead generation. This blog explores the significant benefits of lead generation, highlighting its importance and role in modern business. Understanding the significance of lead generation in B2B Lead generation is the backbone of any successful marketing strategy.

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The Point

AUGUST 8, 2013

When a client says “We set up lead scoring but sales doesn’t pay any attention,” it’s a sure sign that something is amiss – and more likely the problem doesn’t rest with sales. Here’s Part 2 of our discussion of the most common B2B lead scoring mistakes.

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The Point

AUGUST 1, 2013

Lead scoring has quickly become an integral part of a demand generation marketer’s arsenal. A well-planned, well-designed, and optimized lead scoring schema can be a key contributor to sales productivity, sales engagement, and the rate at which inbound leads convert to Sales Qualified Leads, opportunities, and deals.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

For a long time, “ lead nurturing ” was thought of as something you did with the leads that sales didn’t want. The theory was: leads come in, the sales team gets the hot ones, and the rest go to lead nurturing. Today, of course, a comprehensive lead nurturing strategy is much more than that.

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The Point

JANUARY 23, 2018

Inevitably, this short-term outlook trickles down to a company’s demand generation strategy. Here’s why: * Many tech products are first of breed solutions and/or of a complexity that demands a more long-term, consultative selling process. This requires a constant re-loading of the sales funnel with new, expensive leads.

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Sharpspring

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This blog will serve as a helpful guide to demand generation strategies and will provide you with all the steps necessary to help you master demand generation tactics. What is Demand Generation? But, what is really at the root of demand generation? Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation.

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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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Metadata

MARCH 15, 2022

Plenty of marketers and salespeople use “demand generation” and “lead generation” interchangeably. The key here is that lead generation is a subset of demand generation. Lead generation is the process of turning your audience into sales prospects. What is demand generation?

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The Point

OCTOBER 29, 2021

However, chat is also a powerful tool that can integrate into virtually any type of B2B demand generation program, campaign or initiative. Successfully converting free trials and (self-serve) demos requires that the user engage with the product early, frequently, and in a manner that drives home perceived value. Lead Nurturing.

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The Point

JULY 30, 2019

Much has been made of the argument that Account-Based Marketing (ABM) gained traction so quickly in B2B marketing primarily because traditional, funnel-based demand generation has stopped working. I would also allow that many of those same companies could benefit greatly from integrating ABM into their overall demand gen mix.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

As new companies join the space, existing companies will find it increasingly difficult to generate new leads. We’ll go out on a limb and say that, as a marketing practice, lead generation will never go extinct. Ready to learn more about the state of B2B lead generation? That won’t change.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 30, 2021

Tracking B2B lead generation metrics is important for B2B marketing – of course. There’s a pillar concept in marketing that proves the value of clarity: Confused people don’t take action. One Lead Generation Metric to Rule Them All. They’re all important enough to make your short-list of lead generation metrics.

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ANNUITAS

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The stats, guides and tips to effective lead nurturing abound in the B2B marketplace and yet with all of this information, still only a fraction of B2B companies are using or effective in the use of lead nurturing according to MarketingSherpa. Figure 2: Nurturing as part of a Strategic Demand Generation Program.

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Inbox Insight

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding the key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics associated with B2B demand generation can be a pivotal factor in the success of your marketing efforts. Demand generation refers to any way of creating demand. Why should B2B marketers focus on demand gen KPIs?

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

B2B SaaS marketers who follow best practices can still absolutely find the leads they need. Whether they do it via SEO and content marketing or many other strategies, SaaS B2B lead generation still has a ton of opportunities. Just take the shift towards prioritizing lead quality over lead quantity as an example.

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The Point

OCTOBER 30, 2013

A client asks: “I notice that you’re recommending we gate our offer content behind landing pages as part of the lead nurturing campaign. It’s why click-to-lead conversion rates are never 100%, no matter how good your landing page. Why is that necessary when we already know who these people are? Here’s why: 1.

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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 19, 2014

Take a look at an excerpt from a Leadspace Radio via Sales Lead Management Association with Carlos Hidalgo , CEO and founder of ANNUITAS. How can we STOP DOING lead nurturing campaigns? It’s not perpetual -which demand generation should be. We eat it up. Listen to the full interview here.

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The terms “demand generation” and “lead generation” are used interchangeably, so it can be confusing to understand how they differ. Moreover, both demand generation and lead generation are relatively similar, although their goals and processes make them distinct.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

108% more acceptance of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs). What percent of our qualified leads are converting? It should happen not once, not periodically, not in meetings, not in emails, but constantly – with every move you make towards your revenue and sales targets. Perfect a Demand Generation Model.

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Only B2B

JULY 5, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of B2B marketing, demand generation plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and success. As we enter 2023, it is crucial to adapt to the evolving nature of B2B demand generation and discover effective strategies to generate demand and engage target audiences.

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