Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. But how do we distinguish good leads from bad leads?

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 246

Pointclear

JUNE 7, 2011

For the past 11 years, I have been advising organizations on how to plan and execute their b2b lead generation campaigns. B2B lead generation is complex, and there is always work to be done. As a matter of fact, successful lead generation processes rarely run what we know as "campaigns."

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Lead Generation Campaigns Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 229

Pointclear

MARCH 1, 2012

Lack of clarity and erroneous assumptions about demand generation, lead management and marketing automation are effectively addressed in two recent Software Advice whiteboard videos by Carlos Hidalgo, CEO, Annuitas Group , and Executive Director, Marketing Automation Institute. Nonexistent lead management processes.

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Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Sales Qualified Lead Lead Management 165

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? So, where does content marketing earn its reputation as a lead generation magnet?

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. But how do we distinguish good leads from bad leads?

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 195

SBI Growth

MAY 28, 2013

Lead Generation is the surest way to drive tangible return on marketing investment. Building a robust B2B Lead Generation program requires the adoption of best practices in two areas; Demand Generation and Lead Management. When the topic of lead generation comes up the focus is often on quality.

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Top of Funnel Pipeline Opportunity Demand Generation Targets 325

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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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Paid Content 130

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

B2B marketers have long since understood the benefits of social media—yet many still struggle to leverage its full potential as a demand generation tool. In fact, 49% of B2B marketers rank social media marketing as the most difficult lead generation tactic to execute ( source ). What is social media demand generation?

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Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Social Media 130

SBI Growth

JANUARY 26, 2013

There are four fundamental steps to developing and executing your Year 1 marketing strategy: Develop a Lead Generation Strategy. Implement Demand Generation. Build Lead Gen Infrastructure. DEVELOP A LEAD GENERATION STRATEGY. There should be both demand generation and nurture campaigns.

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Ideal Customer Profile Demand Generation Agencies Promotion Demand Generation Targets 300

DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 8, 2017

I’ve been involved in sales enablement and lead generation since the term was just getting popularized in the B2B tech sector around 2006. Marketing-generated demand. This can be accomplished through programs such as email lead nurturing. The post Want Better Lead Generation?

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Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring 194

SBI Growth

JANUARY 22, 2013

Few marketing teams of $100M+ companies are built for modern demand generation. Building World-class Lead Generation programs begins with assessing current state. This involves both demand generation best practices and Talent Management. Download the Demand Generation team assessment tool here.

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Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Marketing Customer 322

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Teaser: Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies. Marketers often exchange the terms demand generation (demand gen) for lead generation (lead gen), but they’re not the same strategies.

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Lead Generation Lead Gen Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 120

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

Without a comprehensive lead generation strategy, sales rejection of leads sticks around like a bad rash. Companies are treating the symptoms of poor quality leads without getting to the root cause. This blog is targeted to marketing leaders frustrated with leads being rejected by the sales force.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 276

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Strong demand generation effort is required throughout the year to maintain a steady flow of leads to the sales field. SBI lead generation clients leverage the Implementation Matrix to guide plan structure and cadence. Expected cost per lead. Maximize Feasibility of Success.

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Lead Scoring Lead Rank Cost per Lead Marketing 326

SBI Growth

AUGUST 8, 2012

Marketing, do you have a sales quota tied to Lead Generation ? Do you wait for it to come or will you lead on this issue? Determining Total Deals Required from Demand Generation. Marketing gets a quota and needs to determine how many new deals are required from Demand Generation.

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Quota Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Targets 276

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

Without a comprehensive lead generation strategy, sales rejection of leads sticks around like a bad rash. Companies are treating the symptoms of poor quality leads without getting to the root cause. This blog is targeted to marketing leaders frustrated with leads being rejected by the sales force.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 239

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

B2B lead generation, often shortened to lead gen, is the lifeblood of a healthy business. Sales qualified leads (SQLs), who are further on their journey and have engaged in a way that indicates readiness for the purchasing discussion. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation? Who Handles B2B Lead Generation?

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 130

SBI Growth

MAY 1, 2013

She inherited a legacy B2B marketing team, no marketing automation or lead generation program. They are looking for help generating qualified leads. Customer service handles the few inbound leads and hands them off directly to sales. Prior leadership didn’t think marketing should supply leads to sales.

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Outsourcing Services Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Targets 296

Pointclear

JULY 10, 2012

Understanding this can help you pinpoint your marketing investments and generate better than average results. For example, you would expect companies to invest less in long-term marketing such as branding and more in demand generation from now until the end of 2012. I am anxious to hear your thoughts.

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Lead Generation PointClear Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 150

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Over the past year, there have been many great Marketing & Lead Generation blog posts. I successfully calculate an ROI on my Lead Generation program ? I am tracking the most important success metrics for lead generation ? I embraced an A/B testing culture in demand generation campaigns ?

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Marketing Face-to-face Buyer Persona Lead Rank 297

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

B2B Marketing teams are seeing fruit from their investment in content marketing to fuel Lead Generation efforts; 2-3x increase in the quantity of inbound leads. Higher close rates of from inbound leads. More leads that close quicker and at a higher rate of success. Direct Content Marketing is born.

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Direct Mail Marketing Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation 319

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 12, 2013

A common mistake is to attribute total success to the original lead source without careful analysis of the chain of events. That''s where SBI''s demand generation programs benefit from ProForma Lead Source assessment tools. Demand Generation teams should focus on these metrics: Cost per qualified Sales Ready Lead.

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Cost per Lead Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Leads 282

SBI Growth

JULY 7, 2013

A BPM provides the marketing team a blueprint for effective demand generation and lead management. BLUEPRINT FOR EFFECTIVE LEAD GENERATION. Buyer Process Maps produce a blueprint for effective Lead Generation. What does a Buying Process Do? What does it mean to use a Buying Process Map?

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Marketing Lead Nurturing Demand Generation Agencies Social Media 310

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 24, 2012

A more robust framework for the ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment) calculation is required at the campaign level to provide a reliable picture of Lead Generation efforts. A common mistake is to attribute total success to the original lead source without careful analysis of the chain of events. Author: Vince Koehler.

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Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation 293

SalesHandy

AUGUST 3, 2020

Somewhat similar to affiliate marketing, a lead generation business generates leads and sells existing products and services for a fee. In the United States alone, there are over 30 million small businesses that generate trillions of dollars in revenues combined. Starting with, what a lead generation business is.

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Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 111

SBI Growth

JULY 12, 2013

It also didn’t include any B2B demand generation campaigns. Heidi literally started with no Lead Generation foundation at all. Both are tactical aspects of execution. To delivery on her strategic priorities, these two tactics were required. Download the Top 10 Priorities of a Best-in-Class CMO.

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Marketing Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Call-back 323

The SalesPro Leader

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It’s true, and it takes patience and strategic lead nurturing to keep them interested. We know that lead generation is essential for any business, but your leads can go stale without demand generation. The article, Demand Generation vs Lead Generation: What’s the Difference?

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Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Lead Generation Leads 52

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 5, 2013

They all struggle to produce sufficient content in enough quantity and quality to enable lead generation efforts. Demand Generation - Deploy, launch, measure and optimize all relevant modes of Demand Generation to stimulate top-of-the-funnel activity and generate Inquiries.

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Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Trade Show 293

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

B2B CMO’s are expected to deliver hard Lead Generation metrics: Quantity of Sales Qualified Leads to the sales force. First and foremost is your team’s ability to drive effective Demand Generation results. Perform your assessment by downloading the free Marketing Assessment – Demand Generation Capability Tool.

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Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Sales Qualified Lead Decision Maker 282

Zoominfo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Chatbots are a lead generation machine capable of driving forward conversations, which are the start to a great customer relationship. It largely depends on your website’s performance, content activation strategy, the use cases for your revenue team, and the capacity to manage another system in your toolkit.

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Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Engineering Top of Funnel 130

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you don’t, lead generation efforts will hit road blocks. Live leads will break away as you reel them in. Use these optimizations to improve your mobile responsive site and demand generation strategy. Optimizing your site once isn’t enough to generate leads. But what are you putting into action?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Advertising Advertising 325

SBI Growth

JANUARY 17, 2013

Recent enhancements to LinkedIn’s social network should be leveraged to generate leads. Engaging with these enhancements will drive Demand Generation. Key Takeaway: There are dozens of things you can do on LinkedIn to drive lead generation. Support your social sellers by growing the marketing team’s network.

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LinkedIn Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Networking 332

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Demand Generation efforts are focused on the best prospects and customers. Prospect (Lead Generation). Social selling is one method that will bridge the lead gap. Develop buyer process maps to get inside the mind of these customers. Without them you are just hoping your message “sticks”.

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Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation Margin 297

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

This exercise is a standard component of the SBI Lead Generation playbook for our clients and I want to share it with you. Sales leaders if you want more leads in 2013, forward this blog post to your peer in marketing.). Step 5: Map Potential Demand Generation Opportunities.

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Exercises Lead Scoring Lead Rank Marketing 310

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

As next year’s new plans take shape, the VP of Sales will be leaning on CMO's for more leads. What channel of Demand Generation can yield the highest return and sustained success? Getting the most out of SEO is low-hanging fruit to drive qualified leads into the top of the funnel.

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Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Rank Funnel 276

Zoominfo

AUGUST 4, 2020

There has been an ongoing debate in B2B marketing circles: Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL ) an antiquated, vanity metric? You can file this argument under similarly counterproductive debates, such as: Inbound vs Outbound and Demand Generation vs Account-based Marketing. But how do we distinguish good leads from bad leads?

Lead Rank 100

Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Generation 100

SBI Growth

MAY 5, 2013

She has helped build the company with superb demand generation efforts. She has been trying to reduce her cost per lead, but have not been able to get below $360 per qualified lead. I recently had a cup of coffee with a good friend and marketing peer. Kathy is the CMO of an emerging software company.

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