Tag: b2b lead generation
Want to Convert Prospects? Make Them the Hero of the Story
Have you ever visited a B2B company’s website in search of a solution to a problem you’re experiencing – only to be met with overly promotional messaging that failed to mention your needs? Were you inspired to implement their solution or buy their product? Or did your eyes glaze over before you clicked on to another site?
If you’re like most people, we’ll assume you weren’t moved to pick up the phone. But, despite the fact that solution-led messaging consistently fails to inspire, it is everywhere in the B2B world. Why?
If you run a B2B company, you likely understand. You know how effective your solution is and have seen the impact it has on your clients – so it’s tempting to lead with that message.
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Without a strategy, B2B marketing can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack while wearing oven mitts. Many small and midsize businesses jump from idea to idea, hoping to stumble upon a winning effort.
They often end up hiring B2B marketing agencies that design eye-popping graphics but go lightly around the whole “strategy” part.
Spoiler alert: it’s not great for your business.
The High Cost of Random Acts of Marketing
Many businesses have been let down by marketing efforts that lack a guiding strategy. We’ve seen it all — a hodge-podge of sporadic, opportunistic, and often expensive tactics that produce little return. These “random acts of marketing” are disjointed,
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