Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2015

We recently partnered on a Webinar called “The State of Lead Gen in 2015: 4 Secrets to Boost Your Results” The recorded video of the webinar is right here , and the slides are embedded. I’ll summarize the key points below. Experiment with form type – slide 32 2.

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FunnelEnvy

JUNE 10, 2024

In the ultra-competitive SaaS digital marketing and B2B lead generation world, strategic social media and content marketing to generate leads is only the first step. Many businesses struggle with lead generation forms plagued by low completion rates, unqualified leads, and data errors. Every form submission counts.

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2017

If you’re hoping that your content is going to directly lead to sales on a consistent basis, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. more leads than those who publish less than four times per month, and 93 percent of B2B marketers say that content marketing generates more leads than traditional marketing strategies.

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Inbox Insight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the realm of Account-Based Marketing (ABM), two terms frequently arise that B2B marketers often struggle to comprehend – demand generation and lead generation. Yet, understanding the difference between demand gen and lead gen is crucial to the success of your marketing efforts.

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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? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 25, 2022

In B2B marketing, lead generation is the most crucial step in the sales and marketing pipeline. Marketers know there are many tactics that build a strong lead generation strategy, including search engine advertising. . If you want to generate a pipeline, you need leads. Does Google Ads Work for B2B? .

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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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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It drags down demand and lead generation and sales-ready opportunities. Using a relay race metaphor, this post: Provides a definition of, and the purpose of, demand and lead generation. Lead generation (lead gen) and demand generation (demand gen), perhaps you use these terms interchangeably?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 7, 2018

In survey after survey, year after year, lead generation is a top priority for B2B brands. No matter how big or small, B2B businesses can’t survive without new leads. Generating high-quality leads is essential to get more sales and more revenue. No leads means no clients and therefore, no sales. Email Marketing.

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Metadata

JANUARY 25, 2023

For many years, a focus on lead generation has led to seller-centric strategies and “a shitstorm of gated content.” But now, to borrow from Kaylee Edmondson’s DEMAND fireside chat, Moving From An Old-School Lead Gen Playbook to a Demand Gen Machine —“Lead generation’s just not hitting like it used to hit.”

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The Marketing Blender

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We are continuing our exploration of lead generation, specifically focusing on the reasons why B2B lead generation might not be yielding the desired results. We’re eager to continue our discussion as we delve into the specific challenges that affect the effectiveness of B2B lead generation.

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Oktopost

JUNE 4, 2024

You’ll find one element in every B2B marketing success story: a high-quality lead is a lead that has true potential to convert. Generating high-quality leads is what all your marketing efforts come down to, and a lead generation landing page is a pivotal moment in the journey down your sales funnel.

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markempa

AUGUST 25, 2014

Tweet Our sister publication, MarketingSherpa, publishes three weekly newsletter case studies, and in the B2B beat in particular, those weekly articles routinely feature a story covering marketers tackling lead generation for the complex sale. Case Study #1 – Local B2B Marketing: 150% boost in lead generation. What were the results?

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 24, 2018

Compared to how much time we invest in every other element of a lead generation campaign – the advertising, the content download, the landing page – the opt-in form often just gets slapped in like an afterthought. Having to optimize your forms might not actually be so bad. What to expect when you optimize lead generation forms.

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Televerde

MAY 25, 2021

But with the help of lead gen triggers, you can get the focus back on you. Lead generation is tricky. That is where lead gen triggers come into play. What Are Lead Gen Triggers? A lead generation trigger automatically sends a message or notification after users meet certain conditions.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

And for a small to medium-sized business (SMB) to maintain that success, they need to focus attention on growth strategies, including lead generation. Lead generation is the practice of capturing interest from potential buyers to purchase your product or service. Why is Lead Generation Important for SMBs?

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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? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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markempa

DECEMBER 3, 2012

But, unless you know how to use the optimal amount of liquid, time and pressure, you’re going create an inedible mess and will have wasted more time than you saved. You can’t simply add pressure and expect optimal results. Uncover qualified leads. Lead Generation: How 64% of marketers starve Sales of opportunity ).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. But today’s outbound lead generation tactics are more than just dialing for dollars. Here’s how to effectively execute outbound lead generation, with examples and definitions to get you started on a new or refreshed strategy.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 9, 2019

You have goals for bringing in new leads. Inbound lead generation is critical to organizations looking to build a true pipeline. Keep reading for tips and guidance on creating, assessing, and improving your strategy for lead generation marketing. Step 1: Make Sure Your Personas Are Your Top Priority. Relevance is key.

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Martech

MAY 6, 2024

Prompt: Can I use lead scoring for existing customers? Answer: Yes, lead scoring can be used not only for new leads but also for existing customers. Lead scoring for existing customers can help you prioritize your efforts and allocate resources effectively. What types of lead scoring can I apply to existing customers?

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markempa

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Most lead-generation marketers are not in crisis, but many could use an orderly process to help combat challenges. I chatted with Jen Doyle, Senior Research Manager at MECLABS, about her work as lead author of the MarketingSherpa 2012 Lead Generation Benchmark Report (coming out this spring). Search engine optimization.

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NetLine

JUNE 12, 2019

Is your ABM approach disconnected from your lead gen goal? The parade for account-based marketing seems to be a never-ending celebration, often leading to misguided trust in whatever strategy most people are doing. These five myths could be getting in the way of a successful lead gen strategy.

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Martech Advisor

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

By deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions strategically, B2B marketers can meaningfully improve their lead generation efficiency and sales productivity -- while also unleashing new capabilities that spark customer engagement-transforming innovations.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 15, 2018

As marketers, we talk about analytics and lead generation all the time. But what does the term “lead generation” actually mean? And how will prescriptive analytics guide lead generation in the coming years? Without leads, we have no one to sell to. It’s the first step in the sales supply chain. Get More Data.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 8, 2021

You want to know if a lead is qualified well before you even pick up the phone to call them. Every data point helps your revenue team (sales, marketing, and customer success) determine if this lead fits your ideal customer profile (ICP). What is Automated Lead Qualification? Lead qualification is definitely one of those things.

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SnapApp

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When it comes to generating revenue for an organization, marketers and salespeople alike understand how difficult it can be to find the right leads that convert. In fact, B2B organizations consistently list quality leads as their top challenge. This begs the question, why is it so difficult to drive the right leads down the funnel?

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

As B2B marketers hunt for the tactic that will provide them with the most leads, new research suggests that email marketing may be the leading candidate. This is followed by search engine optimization (43%), content marketing (34%) and live events (32%). Lead Gen Remains a Top Priority Among Marketers.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 2, 2017

discovered that lead generation/nurturing (55 percent) is considered to be the most useful metric for gauging content marketing success. On the opposite end of the spectrum, 46 percent claim lead generation is an important objective, and 55 percent receive useful metrics on this tactic.

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Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Regardless of your industry, finding and nurturing the right leads is crucial. Therefore, it makes sense to sharpen the focus on your lead management and optimize it at every stage. In fact, research shows that automating your lead management process can increase sales revenue by 10% in just six months.

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SWZD

JANUARY 19, 2022

For Enterprise-scale B2B marketers, lead generation is critical - but for optimal outcomes, addressing these typical challenges is the first step.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 9, 2019

Want more leads? Maybe… but probably what you really want is better leads. It’s 2019, after all – B2B marketers have evolved past “lead gen 101” They need leads that contribute to pipeline. Leads that become closed deals and real revenue. Only 46% said it was lead quantity. Google Trends.

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Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. While our previous article explores the importance of working out your optimum MQL lead volume to guarantee you hit revenue targets , this article dives into importance of defining B2B lead quality.

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Launch Marketing

JULY 26, 2023

The B2B lead generation landscape is constantly evolving, and 2023 is no exception. Applying the right lead generation tactics throughout the entire year can make all the difference in ensuring an organization meets its business goals. Looking to elevate your organization’s lead generation through content marketing?

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Smashmouth Marketing

JULY 9, 2019

There were days in my lead gen life where I could have easily left for lunch and not come back for four hours. Gerhard Gschwandtner of Selling Power just highlighted last year's MIT / InsideSales.com study of outbound prospecting lead conversion. More Lead Generation Tips. It got me thinking.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Tweet When you think of the word optimization, you might think of writing keyword-stuffed blog posts for search engine optimization or running split tests for landing page optimization. But, in reality, any marketing process can be optimized. Including lead generation. Step #2: Review new leads.

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Inbox Insight

MAY 31, 2024

Lead generation strategies have evolved significantly due to economic pressures and technological shifts. What are the biggest B2B lead generation trends? Before outsourcing your lead generation to a provider, it’s worth reviewing the industry from a trends perspective. Those with low intent may need more nurturing.

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