Testing is one of the most important functions of demand generation, yet a lot of companies don’t test at all. But since testing and identifying winning programs means higher ROI and better results, it really should be the priority. Here are some tips on how to test: 1. Make sure to track results. Before you … Continue reading How to Test Your Demand Gen Campaigns for Fun and Profit
How many times have you gotten this email from a sales person: Hi _____, I’m just checking in to see if . . . blah, blah, blah. This is typically a second email, one that follows an introductory or sales communication that you didn’t respond to. It usually has a familiar tone, breezily presuming you … Continue reading Beyond “Just Checking In:” How to Build Effective Nurture Campaigns
A new year usually means a sense of renewal for marketers, with a new budget and new objectives to achieve. But in the midst of the pandemic, a lot of us are asking what we can do to be effective right now. The truth is, none of us know. But, we can use demand generation … Continue reading Revisit, Re-evaluate, Reheat: Demand Generation Ideas for 2021
I’ve been inside of a lot of marketing automation instances, and they can be like overstuffed, disorganized closets. Just as when you’re busy living your life, organizing your closet isn’t a high priority, when you’re focused on getting campaigns out into the world, organizing your marketing systems probably isn’t a high priority. Though it may … Continue reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Marketing Automation Software
With over 20 years of experience in demand generation, I can normally use past learnings to help my clients shift their strategies and tactics to deal with market changes. But the COVID-19 pandemic? Nothing I’ve seen even came close to preparing me — or anyone else — for what to do next. Never have we … Continue reading How to Do Demand Gen During the Pandemic