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In this episode, George Coudounaris appears as a guest on the Denave podcast to share the secrets behind sustainable B2B growth. You'll learn how to move beyond lead generation and build demand that scales.

We cover everything from aligning sales and marketing teams to implementing Account-Based Marketing (ABM) effectively and using AI to repurpose content efficiently.

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+ Why lead generation alone isn’t enough to grow your business

+ How to implement the 5 B’s Framework for demand generation

+ Common ABM mistakes and how to avoid them

This episode is a must-watch for B2B marketers looking to create sustainable, long-term growth while avoiding the common pitfalls that many teams fall into. Don’t miss out on the future of demand generation!

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00:00 Introduction to George and the B2B Playbook

03:00 The Great Divide: Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

07:10 Overcoming Sales and Marketing Alignment Challenges

10:00 The 10-Step Guide to Sales and Marketing Alignment

13:00 Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation Explained

17:20 Why Short-Term Lead Generation Isn’t Enough

20:10 The Importance of Demand Creation for Long-Term Success

24:00 The 5 B’s Framework: Be Ready, Be Helpful, Be Seen

28:10 How to Optimize Your Demand Generation Efforts

31:00 The Rise of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

34:00 Avoiding Common ABM Mistakes

38:10 Leveraging Technology in Demand Generation and ABM

42:00 How the B2B Playbook Uses Content to Drive Demand

45:00 Repurposing Content Efficiently with AI

50:00 The Future of Demand Generation and Marketing Trends

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In this episode, we dive deep into a question we get asked all the time: should you outsource your demand generation program to an agency or do it in-house? As two people who have experience on both sides – running agencies and helping companies build their own in-house demand generation teams – we’re here to give you the real answer.

We’ll discuss why many agencies can’t deliver on their promises and why it’s often better to build the foundation of your demand generation program in-house before turning to external help. We also cover what you need to have in place before hiring an agency and how to use one effectively when the time is right.

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+ Why you should start demand generation in-house

+ The importance of customer interviews and qualitative insights

+ When an agency can amplify your efforts and how to pick the right one

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer struggling with the decision to hire external help. Learn from our mistakes and set your business up for demand generation success.

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00:00 Introduction: Should You Outsource Demand Generation?

01:20 The 5 BEs Framework Explained

03:00 When Companies Typically Turn to Agencies

05:00 Early Mistakes: Why Agencies Often Fail

07:00 Why Demand Generation Should Start In-House

09:10 Key Insights Needed for Effective Demand Generation

11:10 The Importance of Customer Interviews

13:30 The Role of Qualitative Insights in Demand Generation

15:00 Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success

17:30 Common Pitfalls When Scaling Too Quickly

19:20 How to Achieve Message-Market Fit Internally

22:00 Building the 80/20 Analysis of Your Best Customers

24:30 When Is an Agency the Right Fit?

27:00 Using Agencies to Amplify Your Message

29:50 Key Takeaways: When and How to Use Agencies

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In this episode, we’re going deep into the mindset that will set you up for success in demand generation. Too many marketers think there's a hidden secret to generating demand, but we’re here to debunk that myth.

We walk through our 5 Bs Framework to show you how to build a sustainable demand generation engine for your business. From understanding your target audience to creating a consistent message that resonates, we cover the steps you need to drive revenue for your B2B company.

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+ How to effectively target your ideal customers

+ The importance of consistency in your messaging

+ Why feedback loops are critical for ongoing success

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to master demand generation and build a powerful, sustainable growth engine.

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00:00:00 Introduction: Demand Generation Demystified

00:01:00 Overview of the 5 Bs Framework

00:03:13 The Demand Generation Mindset: Key Principles

00:04:10 Importance of Target Audience Focus

00:06:00 Niching Down: Why Less is More

00:08:01 Building Trust and Relationships in B2B Marketing

00:10:30 Consistency in Messaging: Awareness vs. Affinity

00:12:59 Effective Content Strategy for Demand Generation

00:14:59 The 3-5% Market Rule: Engaging the Right Audience

00:17:20 Implementing a Consistent Delivery System

00:19:45 The Importance of Systems and Frameworks

00:21:50 Feedback Loops for Ongoing Improvement

00:24:00 The Crawl, Walk, Run Approach Explained

00:26:50 The Power of Content Repurposing

00:29:00 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

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Triggers and signals are all the rage in B2B marketing at the moment. We have website visitor identification companies like RB2B!, Clearbit, and Dealfront making plenty of noise. We have intent data vendors trying to sell you lists of people more likely to be ‘in-market’.

In this eye-opening episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the world of B2B signals and triggers. We explore what they mean for marketers, sales teams, and leaders, and how to use them effectively in your strategy.

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+ How to identify quality signals that actually indicate buying intent

+ The power of customer interviews in uncovering true buying triggers

+ Why tech platforms aren't the silver bullet for B2B signal success

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00:00 Unveiling the Power of B2B Signals and Triggers

01:24 The 5 B's Framework: Your Roadmap to B2B Success

02:34 Decoding Modern B2B Triggers: From Job Changes to Website Visits

03:44 Old School vs. New School: The Evolution of B2B Signals

05:20 Common Pitfalls: Where Marketers Go Wrong with Signals

06:51 The Art of Signal Interpretation: Quality Over Quantity

08:33 Lessons from the Past: Traditional B2B Signal Gathering

09:50 The Tech Trap: Why Platforms Aren't the Silver Bullet

11:05 Case Study: When Signal Tracking Goes Overboard

12:50 Nurture vs. Hard Sell: Striking the Right Balance

14:30 The Customer Interview: Your Secret Weapon for Signal Discovery

16:30 Uncovering Buying Triggers: Key Questions to Ask Your Customers

18:18 Cataloging Your Market: A Step-by-Step Approach

19:50 Putting It All Together: ICP, Triggers, and Cataloging

21:30 Key Takeaways: Mastering B2B Signals and Triggers

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In this episode, we dive deep into Google's massive search documentation leak and explore what it means for your SEO and content strategy - and how it plays into your wider Demand Generation strategy.

With over 14,000 potential ranking factors exposed, this is a game-changer for anyone serious about digital marketing. We break down key insights from industry experts like Rand Fishkin and discuss how this leak could impact everything from content quality to brand relevance.

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+ How to optimize your content based on Google's newly revealed ranking factors.

+ The importance of brand building in your SEO strategy.

+ Why user interaction and navigation boosts are now critical for ranking.

This episode is a must-watch for marketers looking to stay ahead.

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00:00 Introduction: What Google's Leak Means for SEO & Content Strategy

03:00 Overview of Google's Search Documentation Leak

05:00 Key Insights from Rand Fishkin's Analysis

07:30 Google's New Focus: User Interaction Scores Explained

10:00 The Importance of Content Quality and Link Scores

12:00 Relevance and Quality Boosts: How They Impact Ranking

14:30 Optimizing for Navigation Boosts: Why Your Website Layout Matters

17:00 Consistency in Content Publishing: Why It's Essential

20:00 The Growing Importance of Brand in Google's Ranking

22:30 Niche Strategies: Why Focusing on Smaller Markets Wins

25:00 The Long-Tail Advantage: Competing with Big Brands

27:30 Expert-Led Content: The Key to Winning in Google Search

29:00 Building Trust: A Long-Term Strategy for SEO Success

31:00 Summary and Key Takeaways

32:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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How can B2B marketers navigate and measure your impact on long, complex B2B buying cycles? This week we sat down with Dreamdata We sat down with Steffen Hedebrandt, Co-founder and CMO of DreamData. We explore the complexities of long B2B buying cycles, innovative strategies for demand generation, and how to measure marketing impact across the entire funnel.

Steffen shares invaluable insights from Dreamdata's own growth journey, discussing everything from early-stage marketing tactics on a budget to leveraging content collaboration and the rise of B2B influencers. We also delve into Dreamdata's unique approach to weekly live events and how they've become a cornerstone of their content strategy.

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+ How to navigate and measure success in long B2B buying cycles

+ Strategies for moving from bottom-funnel to full-funnel marketing

+ The power of content collaboration and B2B influencer marketing

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to drive sustainable growth and prove their impact on revenue. Steffen's practical advice and real-world examples make this a goldmine of actionable insights for marketing teams of all sizes.

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00:00 The Key to Sustainable B2B Growth

03:09 Unveiling DreamData: B2B Customer Data Platform

06:12 Navigating Long B2B Buying Cycles

09:30 Building Trust with Future Buyers: DreamData's Strategy

13:40 From Bottom of Funnel to Full-Funnel Marketing

17:28 Early Stage Marketing Tactics on a Budget

21:15 The Dual Approach: Exploit and Experiment

24:50 DreamData's Weekly Live Events Strategy

28:00 The Power of Content Collaboration

29:40 The Rise of B2B Influencers and Creators

32:30 Measuring Mid and Upper Funnel Activities

34:40 Qualitative Proof: Capturing Customer Feedback

36:00 Closing Thoughts and LinkedIn Connection

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How do you go from 70 to 1000+ registrants for your webinar? How do you convert this to revenue? In this game-changing episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the world of webinar marketing with expert Justin Zimmerman. Justin reveals his innovative approach to webinars that's driving unprecedented results for B2B companies.

We explore a complete paradigm shift in webinar strategy, moving away from the traditional focus on attendance and content creation to a data-driven, partner-centric approach. Justin shares his secrets for consistently achieving 1000+ registrants, turning webinars into powerful lead generation and sales conversion tools.

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+ How to leverage partners and influencers to exponentially grow your webinar audience

+ The 6-step registration process that captures crucial lead data and drives conversions

+ Post-webinar strategies that turn no-shows into demo bookings and sales opportunities

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to revolutionize their webinar strategy, drive more leads, and achieve better ROI from their marketing efforts. Justin's insights will change the way you think about webinars forever!

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00:00 The Game-Changing Webinar Strategy You've Been Missing

02:19 Common Webinar Pitfalls: Why Most B2B Marketers Struggle

04:30 Revolutionizing Webinars: Focus on Data Collection, Not Attendance

07:09 Leveraging Partners and Influencers for Massive Webinar Growth

11:37 The 6-Step Registration Process That Drives Results

16:40 Curating Content vs. Creating: A Stress-Free Approach to Webinars

21:20 Structuring Your Webinar for Maximum Impact and Sales Conversion

26:29 Post-Webinar Strategies That Turn Attendees into Customers

31:30 The Power of Problem Awareness in Demand Capture

37:10 Automating Follow-Ups: Balancing Efficiency and Personalization

41:40 Ask More, Get More: Introducing a Revolutionary Webinar Tool

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How can you reach more ideal B2B Customers? In this episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the game-changing concept of the Dream 100 strategy. We explain how this powerful technique can help you identify and reach your ideal B2B customers more effectively than ever before.

We discuss the origins of the Dream 100, how it fits into our 5 B's framework for demand generation, and provide practical examples of how we've implemented it in our own business. From working your way into key communities to strategic sponsorships, we cover it all.

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+ What the Dream 100 really is (hint: it's not what you think!)

+ How to build and prioritize your own Dream 100 list

+ Strategies for working your way in vs. buying your way in

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to maximize their reach and connect with their ideal customers. Don't miss out on this game-changing strategy!

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00:00 Unlocking the Power of the Dream 100 Strategy

03:00 The 5 B's Framework: Your Roadmap to B2B Success

06:00 Decoding the Dream 100: What It Really Means

09:10 Building Your Dream 100 List: Online and Offline Tactics

12:40 Working Your Way In vs. Buying Your Way In: Strategies Revealed

16:30 The B2B Playbook's Journey: Our Dream 100 Experience

19:40 Collaborating with Influencers: Maximizing Your Reach

22:20 Prioritizing Your Dream 100 List: Smart Targeting Techniques

24:40 Sponsorships and Advertising: Making the Most of Your Budget

26:00 Overcoming Challenges: Implementing Dream 100 as a Non-Expert

28:40 Repurposing Content: Maximizing Your Subject Matter Experts' Time

29:40 Key Takeaways: Mastering the Dream 100 Strategy

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