Creating Content for Demand Generation: A #CMWorld Chat with Amanda Maksymiw

Marketers want eyes on their content, and demand generation is a key way to do this. But how is it different from lead generation? Building a subscribe base? and what do marketers need to know in light of all of the platforms and options available? Amanda Maksymiw joined our recent #CMWorld Twitter chat to lead a conversation on the current state of demand gen.

You can read more from Amanda and get more information about demand gen at Content Marketing World.

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Q1: Is demand generation the same as lead generation? #CMWorld 

A1: No. Both are important, but the goals are different so the ways to get there should be different. Can’t get to Hawaii on a bike #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A1: No. Demand gen creates awareness & interest in your co & products. Lead gen collects names & contact info for follow-up. #cmworld

@pisarose

A1. Ooo good question. I would argue that it’s not entirely the same. #CMWorld

@revaminkoff

@JeremyBednarski @Nationwide @panerabread Absolutely. Full disclosure, I may have the name wrong. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@CMIContent A1 No, demand generation is demand for your product resulting in lead generation. #CMWorld

@GreenRope

A1) Demand generation is the previous step to lead generation. #cmworld

@Liliholl

@VanessaLeBeau2 that’s one no one has mentioned yet! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A1: No, demand generation comes before lead generation & generates awareness while lead generates names, contacts & leads #CMWorld

@SearcySledge

A1: They aren’t the same, but they are both important for a business! #cmworld

@netvantage

A1: Demand gen can mean a # of things, (brand awareness, engagement, etc.) while leads are capturing info. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709772404537430016

@ToddPatton

A1. No, I do not believe they are the same. Look forward to seeing y’all thoughts. #CMWorld

@village_print

@tracibrowne It’s a mouthful! The best of all worlds! 🙂 #cmworld

@martinlieberman

@CMIContent Thanks! #cmworld

@Liliholl

A1: Demand gen goal is to close business; lead gen goal is to collect qualified connections to build relationships. #cmworld

@eelectriklady

A1: Nope. Demand Gen spans the buying process. Lead Gen is only one step. #cmworld

@ardath421

A1: No! Demand gen is all about creating buyers who are ready to raise their hands. Lead gen is building a database to market to. #CMworld

@amandamaks

Great way to differentiate. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709773311551479808

@mikemyers614

@ardath421 hi Ardath! Was so good to see you last week at #intelcontent! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A2: Similar… demand gen is more about raising hype/awareness, lead gen is identifying specific people likely to become customers #CMWorld

@dsbrophy

Q2: Nope. You need demand before you can entertain the concept of leads #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

@netvantage agreed! #cmworld

@Marina_2244

@mikemyers614 so was “Hawaii on a bike” 🙂 #cmworld

@CMIContent

@CMIContent A1 demand generation is creating awareness & interest in a product. Lead Generation is using content to collect info. #cmworld

@DefToday

@CMIContent A1: There’s definitely a difference, but describing that difference can get difficult! #CMWorld

@ExperianDQSteph

Good thoughts on the difference. #CMworld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709773311551479808

@JeremyBednarski

@CMIContent I’ve already reserved badanalogy.com. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

Curious #smartypants Shelly (@pisarose) which YOU spend more time on? #cmworld https://twitter.com/pisarose/status/709772623593353216

@jgombita

Hello everyone! Just running in now! http://gph.is/YeJK0W?tc=1 via @giphy #cmworld

@ideakid88

A1 Definitely not. The goal is to generate demand for your products, so prospects become leads by asking for more info. #CMWorld

@SaaSyKathy

A1: I would think demand generation must require a closed deal (actual demand). A lead is just a name in a database. #CMWorld

@billcush

To put it into 1 sentence, @ardath421 says it well. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709773311551479808

@CrowdContent

Q2: Is demand generation the same as building a subscriber base? If not, how can they work together? #CMWorld 

A1- No, lead generation is more about creating a relationship with customers, demand is more about creating a sale #CMWorld

@VanessaLeBeau2

@jgombita Demand generation by far. #cmworld

@pisarose

A1. We just wrote a blog on this! The answer is no… but there’s overlap between the two. #cmworld http://ow.ly/Zubfe

@moveo

A2: Building subscribers is actually one way to do lead gen, but they can work together to nurture people into subscribing. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A2b: No one likes to be sold until they’re ready to buy. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@pisarose thanks. More rewarding work, I imagine, too! #cmworld

@jgombita

A corporate voice is not your marketing messaging document. #CMWorld https://t.co/LKU6vu8R6O

@DavidSmooke

There she goes again 🙂 #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709774349511892992

@mikemyers614

A2: Demand gen surpasses generating awareness; it’s also about sustaining & deepening interest. A subscriber base helps. #cmworld

@pisarose

#cmworld demand is about us, lead is about them?

@JessiBehrendsen

A2: No, a subscriber base would be considered lead generation #CMWorld

@SearcySledge

A1: Somewhat concerned at the vast differences in definitions I’m seeing for the two. Something tells me that’s not okay. #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

A1b: If conversion requires sales interaction, negotiation, or long sales cycles, lead gen is critical to nurture through close #cmworld

@eelectriklady

Bingo! MT @eelectriklady: A1: Demand gen goal is to close business; lead gen goal is to collect qualified connections… #cmworld

@billcush

that’s very clear thanks Todd! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ToddPatton/status/709773137836027904

@blondepreneur

A2 Indirect leads vs Sales qualified lead – this is the main difference here #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709773928902692864

@varunkr842

A2: Building a subscriber base can help you form relationships with your audience. You have to build trust before trying to sell. #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

A2: Building a subscriber base is a small PART of demand gen. Should be intertwined with other marketing. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709773928902692864

@ToddPatton

@CMIContent A2: The goal of demand generation is to build a long-term subscriber base through a tactical mindset! #CMWorld

@ExperianDQSteph

A2: building a subscriber base can be the results of solid demand gen. Base then feeds lead generation #CMWorld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709773928902692864

@av8r2000

A2: They work together. Without brand awareness, you can’t build your base. By building that base, you increase awareness. #CMWorld

@SaaSyKathy

A2 Totally agree. #CMWOrld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709774349511892992

@GreenRope

A2: It’s not the same, but a strong sub base supports demand gen over time. It’s also a great lead indicator for content success #CMWorld

@amandamaks

A2 A subscriber is not the same as a lead. Perhaps awareness generating, but definitely subscriber does not equal lead #cmworld

@tracibrowne

@martinlieberman Great point! #cmworld

@DefToday

A2. It depends on the business. Only some businesses have subscribers. #CMWorld

@revaminkoff

Nurture- a great word to use when it comes to lead generation! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/eelectriklady/status/709774544412737537

@VanessaLeBeau2

@martinlieberman Always knew you were the nurturing type. 🙂 #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@revaminkoff Valid point. #cmworld

@netvantage

Yes! MT @tracibrowne: A2 A subscriber is not the same as a lead. Perhaps awareness, but definitely subscriber does not equal lead #cmworld

@ardath421

A2 First comes demand gen then comes building your subscriber base #CMWorld

@GreenRope

@Rogercparker Exactly! Lead gen would be nothing without demand gen! #CMWorld

@SearcySledge

@CMIContent Why hello there! #cmworld

@ideakid88

A subscriber base you can convert now allows you to do your fun branding stuff without starving #cmworld

@PatrickHayslett

A2: Demand gen is lighting fire to the brush. Your subscriber base are all the critters—wanted or not—who leap into the trees #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

@tracibrowne it would be a shame to directly pass subscribers off to the sales team as a lead! #CMworld

@amandamaks

A2: I think once you get subscribers to buy something…you’ve created demand #CMWorld

@billcush

A2 Our data shows that creating an email subscription base (or community) is critical to convert demand gen into lead gen. #CMWorld

@SqueezeCMM

A2: the goal of demand gen could be a subscriber base, but strategically it requires content marketing + PR + social #cmworld

@eelectriklady

@amandamaks it’s a great way to piss off your sales people #cmworld

@tracibrowne

Q3: As the amount of content published increases, is it more difficult to reach new people organically? #CMWorld

Love that, clear, simple I got it thanks Searcy! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/SearcySledge/status/709773065253597184

@blondepreneur

A2: No it is not. It is the same as lead generation though as you are capturing personal info. #cmworld

@ideakid88

Yes it would be an absolute shame #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandamaks/status/709775252948176896

@av8r2000

A3: Yes. It’s important to either be the first with content or have a fresh spin if you want to reach people organically. #cmworld

@netvantage

A3: You gotta be smart. #ABM is all the rage right now. It’s a hyper-focused DG strategy & can help you reach the right people #CMworld

@amandamaks

True. More importantly, no one likes to be sold something unless really interested in product or service! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/mikemyers614/status/709774252480851968

@jgombita

@tracibrowne @amandamaks Ha! Yes! #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

A2 The subscriber base is kind of like the centerpiece of a Demand/Lead Generation Venn diagram. @CMIContent #CMWorld

@Knkuska

A3: Definitely not, there is more room than ever to create more tailored content to niche audiences. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709775418581102593

@SaaSyKathy

A2: Kim @ McKinney here. Demand generation is more global; building a subscriber base is once prospects have expressed interest. #CMWorld

@McKPR

A3. More content also means people are reading & seeing more. It makes any one thing less valuable, but the big picture easier. #CMWorld

@revaminkoff

A3 When’s the last time you found the most valuable information via the first two pages of Google search? Just sayin’ #cmworld

@tracibrowne

Not a lead, but a step toward. 90% of cases (in our data), people who become leads are subscribers. #optin #cmworld https://twitter.com/tracibrowne/status/709774875913818112

@SqueezeCMM

A3: I’d argue that it’s easier. More content=more opps to organically reach your audience with fresh info. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709775418581102593

@ToddPatton

A3: Definitely. For organic growth, you need to focus on providing quality content that is relevant to your audience. #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

A3: absolutely! it’s not enough these days to only distribute via owned channels #cmworld

@eelectriklady

@jgombita @mikemyers614 true on both fronts! #cmworld

@CMIContent

@jgombita Yes! It’s all about targeting the folks who are going to want/need what you have, right? #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A3 Organic is also “harder” in the sense that marketers can’t game algorithms like in the past. #cmworld

@PatrickHayslett

A3- It can be hard to cut through the clutter, especially if your follower base isn’t as large as others. Paid ads can help this #CMWorld

@VanessaLeBeau2

A3: Content marketing isn’t about MORE – It’s about BETTER #cmworld

@ardath421

A3 @CMIContent We don’t think so, we think publishing content helps your organic reach as it helps your SEO. #CmWorld

@GreenRope

MT @amandamaks: A3: #ABM is all the rage right now. It’s a hyper-focused DG strategy & can help you reach the right people #CMworld

@billcush

Completely agree! Creating good tailored content is key. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/SaaSyKathy/status/709775857414311937

@Knkuska

@CMIContent A3: Definitely, but it’s standing out that’s important! #CMWorld

@ExperianDQSteph

A1) I think demand generation is a precursor to lead generation. #cmworld

@Serious_Vanity

A3. yes, serving a niche with a fresh take is more important than ever. #cmworld https://twitter.com/SaaSyKathy/status/709775857414311937

@KimVallee

A3: Absolutely! So much content, so little time! #CMWorld

@McKPR

@PatrickHayslett good point #cmworld

@CMIContent

@mikemyers614 @CMIContent as public relations person, I’m not so interested in “targeting” people as providing info wanted/needed! #cmworld

@jgombita

@revaminkoff This is true—and to me one of very few benefits to more-more-more content strategy #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

@CMIContent A3 not just amt of content. Platforms are choking organic reach, paid programs are necessary until you build owned. #CMWorld

@SqueezeCMM

A3: Absolutely. People’s attention spans & content consumption limits are limited. #contentshock #cmworld

@pisarose

A2) They really aren’t the same. Building a sub base is really creating “exclusivity” for your brand, which can increase demand. #CMWorld

@garytaylorceo

A3: I’d say it’s not trying to reach new people but rather trying to provide the right value to new readers. #CMWorld

@KLWightman

A3. Not if you’re using SMART methods to reach people. More content means you need to target your audience more carefully. #cmworld

@moveo

@ChristinKardos yay! We’ll overlook you jumping in late, but only because we like you 🙂 #cmworld

@CMIContent

@ChristinKardos Hey there Christin! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A3) It’s more important to know your audience. Good targeting creates a filter. #cmworld

@Serious_Vanity

Absolutely. It’s just in a more “passive” capacity I think. Does that make sense? #cmworld https://twitter.com/GreenRope/status/709776444138721280

@PatrickHayslett

Heads up, folks… This is happening now. Jump in! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709756082915135489

@ChristinKardos

@jgombita @CMIContent Ah, makes sense. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A3: If you’re following best practices, know buyer pain points , & create content that is solving for that, organic is effective #CMworld

@Fawzy_Aya

As @Robert_Rose says (paraphrasing…badly): The least amount of content to bring in the maximum gain. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709776163531595776

@JeremyBednarski

A3. You can never run out of new people or audiences to reach. #CMWorld

@village_print

A3) Strong, relevant content will always be king! #CMWorld

@garytaylorceo

@ardath421 Agreed! #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

A3) Yes, even the smallest niches are now crowded with content. On the bright side? means content marketing is on the rise! #CMWorld

@CrowdContent

A3. It used to be there was a golden bullet, but that’s so much less true now. #CMWorld

@revaminkoff

@ellie_hubble @DagmarGatell @BuzzSumo I tried @keyholeco a while ago, it was v effective! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

A3: Focusing on FAQ-type content #longtail = disconnect with the goal of increased traffic. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709775418581102593

@lindcontent

A3 most content I’ve been seeing is advertising (subtle at best perhaps…but) I’m starting to go back to pubs for trustworthy #cmworld

@tracibrowne

A3. Plus, in combating other content, quality is always better than quantity. Fight through the noise by providing the best stuff. #CMWorld

@moveo

A3: As long as you can provide the best answer to people’s questions & your content is easily findable, you’ll have an edge. #cmworld

@pisarose

Q4: When paying for demand generation, how can you ensure you are getting the best ROI? #CMWorld

@village_print Yes! You just have to be proactive about reaching them. #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

@CrownandCaitlin our cmgr would agree – cookie dough is fabulous #cmworld

@CMIContent

Not really that new @GreenRope. “All marketing is communication, but not all communication [or PR] is marketing” per @CommAMMO #CMWorld

@jgombita

Exactly! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ExpWriters/status/709776944842326016

@village_print

MT @pisarose: A3: If you can provide the best answer to people’s questions & your content is easily findable, you’ll have an edge. #cmworld

@ardath421

A3: Gotta be great content on the right channels at the right time to win organically. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

*Learning* Listening to great insights on Content Marketing & Branding #CMWorld

@rucsb

@Rogercparker absolutely, that’s why engagement is key everywhere #cmworld

@varunkr842

@Rogercparker @SqueezeCMM do you really think online (brand) product/service “communities” exist, similar to IRL? I’m skeptical. #cmworld

@jgombita

@amandatodo thanks for popping in, Amanda! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A4. You care about quality, you care about how many become customers, how many stay customers, how much they spend… #CMworld

@revaminkoff

A4: Demand (expressed in $ closed deals) exceeds amount spent on paid (whatever). I hope I can attribute the demand to the spend #CMWorld

@billcush

A little late joining the #CMWorld party!

@gerardagency

@CMIContent Hello. 🙂 #cmworld

@amandatodo

@gerardagency good to have you here! We’re on Q4! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A4: Target carefully, Provide obvious value, Refine in flight #cmworld

@ardath421

A4b: Ensure you have a solid marketing plan around the content you create. Social programs, syndication, nurture, influencer, etc. #CMworld

@amandamaks

@Ardrath421 A3 Content marketing isn’t about MORE – It’s about BETTER #cmworld. Beautifully put! https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709776163531595776

@Rogercparker

A4: A/B test a few versions on a SMALL scale. Roll out with the winner for the majority of your impressions. #cmworld

@PatrickHayslett

@CrowdContent Or, there are a lot of sheep who are just following the leader without planning/thinking first. 🙂 #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A4: Ask for their audience, see if you can segment, pick content that will resonate, & ask what average CTR, clicks, etc are. #CMWorld

@Fawzy_Aya

It’s important to continuously optimize. Customize at the top of funnel & stay relevant in customer journey #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709776937967755264

@CrowdContent

A4: first question is what are you measuring. Next is how much value you place on your lead. ROI follows #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709776937967755264

@LynnSuderman

@tracibrowne Great point, not just measuring, but measuring things that matter! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

Refine in flight. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709777552395673600

@ShakirahDawud

@amandatodo great write up in our current #Coma. #CMWorld, if you haven’t read it, take a look: http://www.ccodigitalmag.com/ccomagazine/february_2016?pg=8#pg8 #cmworld

@CMIContent

@billcush Sorry, I mistyped #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

@PatrickHayslett But not too small—A/B tests still need to be a strong representative of the whole. #cmworld

@moveo

A4 Keep an eye on Engagement metrics, optimize your campaign, go for quality #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709776937967755264

@varunkr842

A3: It is getting more difficult to reach new people period. We have oceans of content: 152 million blogs in 2013! #cmworld

@ideakid88

@amandamaks @billcush Oh, okay. Never heard the acronym for this, but yes it is hot #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

@blondepreneur Too good. Just too good. 🙂 #CMWorld

@ChristinKardos

Agreed Roger, I feel less is more than ever b4, tmi 24/7. People can’t take it in!! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/Rogercparker/status/709776512543809536

@blondepreneur

@tracibrowne @mikemyers614 looking beyond vanity metrics is so important – not simply for lead gen but all aspects of our strategy #cmworld

@CMIContent

@jgombita @Rogercparker outside corps, I’d say *this* is an example of a loosely connected online community making itself smarter. #CMWorld

@SqueezeCMM

@Rogercparker which is why I say “Content without connection is like tea without cake,’ Roger, many 4getting the cake!! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

@ShakirahDawud Ah yes. The typo. Awful, indeed. #CMWorld

@billcush

AMEN #CMWorld https://twitter.com/moveo/status/709778193071345664

@amandamaks

Q5: Is there a certain type of content that works best for demand gen? #CMWorld

@blondepreneur @Rogercparker Booooo … Don’t forget the cake! 😉 #cmworld

@martinlieberman

Yep. A good statistics book will give you the criteria. Total reach s/b at least 10x greater than sample. #cmworld https://twitter.com/moveo/status/709777898597650432

@PatrickHayslett

@jgombita @Rogercparker agreed, but not unrelated. #CMWorld

@SqueezeCMM

@aiaddysonzhang Woohoo! Love that! #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

@PatrickHayslett A4: A/B test a few versions on a SMALL scale. Roll out with the winner…Logical summary #cmworld https://twitter.com/PatrickHayslett/status/709777566559772672

@Rogercparker

A4: Adjust content for your audience through measurement. Track content to find out what works/when it works/through what channels #CMWorld

@ContentCouncil

@martinlieberman @ideakid88 That’s what driving is for…lol. #CMWorld

@JeremyBednarski

@KLWightman Absolutely when you listen more deeply to those who already love u, they’re more likely to recommend you! Simples! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

A5: The types of #content that will work best for you are completely dependent upon your #audience. #brokenrecord #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

What are some of the specifics that folks are measuring to ensure demand gen is successful? #cmworld

@eelectriklady

A5: Probably goes without saying, but ungated content works best for demand gen. #cmworld

@pisarose

@SqueezeCMM Twitter chats that are focused (in intent, in weekly topic) def. a better ex. But more like a gym class than community! #CMWorld

@jgombita

A3: I’d say buyers now r like your blondest customer ever, so less is most definitely more as they’re so distracted! #CMworld

@blondepreneur

@billcush Thanks Bill! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

Yep #CMWorld https://twitter.com/mikemyers614/status/709778619443318785

@JeremyBednarski

@JeremyBednarski @ideakid88 Definitely true. I listened to a lot more podcasts when I commuted to work by car. #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A5: Difficult to answer because demand gen involves a longer-term perception shift, which can involve multiple content types. #cmworld

@pisarose

@martinlieberman @ideakid88 Don’t forget the podcasts. Who has time to listen to all the podcasts?? #cmworld I agree. Rather read & skim

@Rogercparker

A5: give away your best stuff (content download, free offer, free tool) to instill trust #cmworld

@eelectriklady

A5: Depends on the preferences of your audience. Diversifying content is a great way to meet all personas. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709778454334443521

@ToddPatton

A5: It depends on where the prospect is in the buyer’s journey. Always have a persona in mind to target. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709778454334443521

@SaaSyKathy

Maybe, but how do I attribute content to bookings with no gate? MT @pisarose: A5: ungated content works best for demand gen #cmworld

@billcush

@KLWightman absolutely lovely!! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

A5: It’s not about the format, it’s about the, well, um, content 🙂 #cmworld

@ardath421

A5: no, know your goals, pick appropriate channel, know what buyers want, pick the content that works. As long as it educates! #CMWorld

@Fawzy_Aya

@jgombita good one! #cmworld: events, chats, education, high level of engagement ranging from very connected to loosely. That =community no?

@SqueezeCMM

A4: I have a crush on video. If time, eBooks. Wait, is that a #podcast? I guess that means it depends #CMWorld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709778454334443521

@LynnSuderman

@martinlieberman @Rogercparker Roger, I have cake on tap; silly!! #cmworld

@blondepreneur

@billcush @pisarose following this discussion #cmworld

@caremjo

#CMWorld is now trending in USA, ranking 36

@TTMobile_us

@ShakirahDawud @amandamaks Same here, I’ll have to look up more info on this strategy after chat. Thanks for sharing @billcush #cmworld

@CrownandCaitlin

A5: Useful content that demonstrates how solve customer probs. U r asking them to start a relationship w/u. Show why ur worthy. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

@ChristinKardos Aw am glad all is well:) #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

@amandatodo Yes! Sounds like #contentmarketing to me! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A5b: Video, podcasts, short-form, long-form, eBooks, White Papers, Infographics. Everybody consumes information differently. #CMWorld

@ToddPatton

@SqueezeCMM I’ll give you that @CMIContent does it much better than most. Important to also welcome NEW people, not just regulars. #cmworld

@jgombita

Or does it? Broader reach, but fewer qualified leads…#cmworld https://twitter.com/billcush/status/709779340213534720

@PatrickHayslett

A5: I have a crush on video. If time, eBooks. Wait, is that a #podcast? I guess that means it depends #CMWorld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709778454334443521

@LynnSuderman

@Knkuska Agreed! It’s all about giving your audience what they want. #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

@SqueezeCMM “ranging from very connected to loosely.” Or weak links to strong…. #CMWorld

@jgombita

A5) That’s determined by the audience! Know your buyer personas. 🙂 #cmworld

@Serious_Vanity

@ShakirahDawud @Rogercparker @ideakid88 Great idea. So helpful to include key quotes in a blog post. Also good for SEO! #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A4: Good Q! Here are some tips: http://marketeer.kapost.com/b2b-demand-generation/ #cmworld

@ideakid88

A5 Make #Content interactive, it works best in every situation #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709778454334443521

@varunkr842

@billcush B2B POV: if your content lives on your website, you can identify the visitor’s company, role & more w/data enhancement. #CMWorld

@pisarose

Q6: How has demand gen changed over the past 5 years? What are tips you have for marketers today? #CMWorld

@jgombita @SqueezeCMM thanks. We really value every one of our community members. You are what makes #CMWorld great! #cmworld

@CMIContent

Progression: from ungated to gated, from low value to high value content is the best model we’ve seen. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/billcush/status/709779280549511168

@SqueezeCMM

@PatrickHayslett Where attribution comes in, I suppose #CMWorld

@billcush

@Knkuska @CMIContent completely agree! #Cmworld

@blondepreneur

http://gph.is/VxoBL7?tc=1 #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandatodo/status/709779437039050752

@JeremyBednarski

A5. It depends on your audience. please stay away from generic content. #CMWorld

@village_print

Some scratch ‘n sniff content is best left non-interactive 😉 #cmworld https://twitter.com/varunkr842/status/709779888530558976

@PatrickHayslett

Have to take off early today. But thanks for another informational #CMWorld! Demand generation & content FTW.

@ToddPatton

A6: Demand gen pros have more data at their fingertips than ever before. Make it work for you w/precision targeting. #cmworld

@pisarose

A6 It’s not always marketers who CREATE demand. It can be other customers. Up to marketers to CULTIVATE demand. #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A6: biggest shift is technology. Mobile has transformed how we reach people #CMWorld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709779949360533505

@LynnSuderman

A6: Make sure of targeting to ensure you’re reaching the right people! #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

@pisarose @billcush This may be a super basic question, but what tools would allow for that data enhancement? Hubspot? #CMWorld

@caremjo

a5: T1. For me content is king, connection is queen so the more you speak to ur customers hearts, the more they will listen ! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

@jgombita er …. prospects/leads. #CMWorld

@SqueezeCMM

@PatrickHayslett On point, How are you Patrick 🙂 #cmworld

@varunkr842

A6: Technology has probably changed demand gen the most. We can create better, measure better, market better because of it #CMWorld

@amandamaks

@rucsb glad you could listen in on the chat! #CMWorld

@CMIContent

A6: It’s become more critical to a strategy. Without it brands could get lost in the chaos #CMWorld

@SearcySledge

a5 t2: For me, I just see people addicted to way too much data, metrics, & less committed to developing connection, or convo’s #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

A6: Better analytics insights, better buyer knowledge, progressive guidance rather than product pushing #cmworld

@ardath421

A6: Improved prospect insight raises the bar on delivering relevance at each stage of buyer’s path. #cmworld

@pisarose

A6: Better auto-nurturing until people are ready to buy. #CMWorld

@billcush

A6: I don’t see demand gen as all that different. I think the “revolution” is VASTLY over-hyped… #cmworld

@PatrickHayslett

@jgombita @SqueezeCMM cust supp/service are functional… specific… diff… than INTEREST @Rogercparker #cmworld Agree https://twitter.com/jgombita/status/709778222544719873

@Rogercparker

@SqueezeCMM I view my social contacts differently. Specific info/connections/contacts to others. Again not about straight selling. #cmworld

@jgombita

A6b: There are so many analytics available at our fingertips that it’s wise to make use of them to see what’s working & what’s not. #CMWorld

@ExpWriters

@varunkr842 @martinlieberman it is a content tsunami! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed like this http://gph.is/1jBztAv?tc=1 via @giphy #cmworld

@ideakid88

Q6: Webinars are being used far more frequently now to bring in subscribers, at least in B2B. #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

A6: Harder today. Busier consumers. More content/demand gen to compete with & you must deliver value w/content like never before. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

A6 Automation, #social became a big factor, every activity has to be #mobile friendly #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709779949360533505

@varunkr842

A6: “Famous” quote- Buyers are 67% Through the Buying Process Before Engaging sales. Marketers- Attract, educate, engage, convert #CMWorld

@Fawzy_Aya

So many great tips so far on Q6. Keep them coming! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A6 I am not seeing any change really…maybe talking, but not doing…aside from a few exceptions #cmworld

@tracibrowne

a5 t3: Buyers want to feel like they r the only person in the ‘room,’ even though they are v distracted #CMworld

@blondepreneur

@ideakid88 @varunkr842 Oh jeez!!! That looks painful! #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A6- Social media has played an enormous role as it’s developed over the past 5 years, it’s easier than ever to reach new customers #CMWorld

@VanessaLeBeau2

@CMIContent of course you “had me” at @JoePulizzi taking my criticisms about gender speaker balance at events seriously @SqueezeCMM #cmworld

@jgombita

Yes, hopefully we aren’t shouting our product information anymore! #CMworld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709780676996939776

@amandamaks

A3: Also, buyers being ur blondest customer ever, their journey is pretty blonde, not as predictive like it used to be! #CMworld

@blondepreneur

@martinlieberman Right. Once out there, we don’t control our voices as much—kind of what we secretly wanted, kind of a nightmare #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

@caremjo Shameless plug here… @DnBUS Web Visitor ID – http://ow.ly/ZugGq @billcush #CMWorld

@pisarose

Q7: Is demand gen only for brand awareness/top of funnel or can it be used for any stage of marketing? #CMWorld

Good as always my friend 🙂 #cmworld https://twitter.com/PatrickHayslett/status/709781035240841219

@varunkr842

A6- Leverage technology to help achieve goals & accelerate growth- Marketers aren’t cost centers they are revenue generators now #CMWorld

@Fawzy_Aya

@caremjo @pisarose @billcush Social media log-on can offer a whole new world. #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

@PatrickHayslett so very true…for proof just look at brand social media accounts #cmworld

@tracibrowne

@ExperianDQSteph when did you sneak in? Didn’t see you until now. Happy Tuesday! #CMWorld

@CMIContent

A7: Demand Gen spans Awareness, Lead Gen, Lead Nurturing, Sales Enablement > Continuum #cmworld

@ardath421

A7: Demand gen is typically a TOFU play, but there are ways to create more demand with existing customers, too. #retention #loyalty #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A6: Personalized content is something I’m looking to really experiment with this year #CMWorld

@amandamaks

@billcush @caremjo Yup. My previous answer was re: how to identify anonymous B2B company website visitors. #CMWorld

@pisarose

@pisarose @DnBUS Well no wonder! J/K, lol, thanks for the link, Shelly! #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

I think it is important to incorporate it throughout the funnel/buyer’s journey. #CMWorld @CMIContent

@Knkuska

@ShakirahDawud That’s true too. Customer can share misinformation unintentionally. Gotta have good content ready as backup. #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A7: anywhere along the customer journey, from first touch to ongoing relationship #CMWorld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709781471985205249

@LynnSuderman

A7: I think it depends on ur product & length of typical sales cycle. Shorter cycle = easier to use it at any stage. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

A7 It can span to the top to bottom of the funnel – need a different implementation strategy #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709781471985205249

@varunkr842

Good point. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandatodo/status/709781984944508933

@mikemyers614

A5: I wish I had this as I would be living in the Bahamas collecting money & tweeting up a storm. Content is a calculated risk. #cmworld

@ideakid88

A7 Any stage. It should even be considered for customers. How can you build demand for other offerings within your customer base? #CMworld

@amandamaks

A7: If it’s correctly it can be used anywhere within the funnel #CMWorld

@SearcySledge

A7: I say demand gen is not for awareness, but for getting closed deals. Awareness may come 1st, but awareness is not demand. $ is #CMWorld

@billcush

A7: Demand Gen is only as limited as the strategy you put behind it #cmworld

@ardath421

A7: Sales funnels are being flipped- it’s not about quantity, it’s about the quality. Talk to the right people first. Build trust #cmworld

@DannaElizabeth

A7: Some do this for every new product/service. Maybe try absorbing them into existing customers as applicable first #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

wow #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709782288150753280

@mikemyers614

A7 I think it is important to incorporate it throughout the funnel/buyer’s journey. #CMWorld @CMIContent

@Knkuska

@amandamaks Any links or descript. you could share on the concept of personalized content? #cmworld

@CrownandCaitlin

@ShakirahDawud @pisarose @billcush I agree, though it can be annoying from UX POV. I’m not usually ready to “sign in” until later. #CMWorld

@caremjo

@av8r2000 Thanks, Mike! #cmworld

@ardath421

@martinlieberman very wise Martin, it’s not always predictable is it ! Not rational buying!! #cmworld

@blondepreneur

A7: Demand gen = very hard in healthcare. Ur either sick or not. Need surgery or u don’t. Tend to focus on higher funnel. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

@blondepreneur Hopefully rational, but not always a straight line. Customer advocacy can come from anywhere! #cmworld

@martinlieberman

Spoken (okay, typed) by someone who understands her space. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandatodo/status/709782802309505024

@mikemyers614

Q8: What is the one thing we need to start/stop/fix in our current efforts to get us on the best path? #CMWorld

A7b: customers! #cmworld

@ideakid88

@ardath421 absolutely lovely! #cmworld

@blondepreneur

A7: individual content funnels with 3 progressive assets can go from awareness – interest – conversion. #cmworld https://twitter.com/cmicontent/status/709781471985205249

@SqueezeCMM

@caremjo @pisarose @billcush Me, either—usually, but I’m usually a lot more willing if I can just do it through my LI or Twitter. #cmworld

@ShakirahDawud

@amandatodo what about wellness? Seems as though there would be a bigger opportunity there #cmworld

@tracibrowne

Powerful statement #CMWorld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709782288150753280

@av8r2000

I’ve seen branding agencies use that concept in a “brand map.” Problem is they fluffed it. #cmworld https://twitter.com/av8r2000/status/709782586789273600

@PatrickHayslett

it’s incredible so much knowledge! #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709781001262776320

@blondepreneur

@CrownandCaitlin personalized email headers a la @marketingpti or personalized videos a la @vidyard #CMworld

@amandamaks

@tracibrowne Yes but wellness isn’t where we make $$ so harder to prove ROI. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

@CMIContent dammit how come the #CMWorld Chat is earlier? Wanted to participate but I thought it’d start in 10 Min:-(

@MaelRoth

@av8r2000 @CMIContent me too Mike, customers on their blonde journey….! #Cmworld

@blondepreneur

@blondepreneur these chats are always filled with such great insights! #cmworld

@CMIContent

@amandamaks @CMIContent absolutely lovely! #Cmworld

@blondepreneur

@MaelRoth @CMIContent Daylight savings time started in the US this past weekend. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@MaelRoth oh no! We had Daylight Saving Time this past weekend. #cmworld

@CMIContent

@MaelRoth Hey there, stranger! How you been? Pesky daylight savings time shifted things an hour this week. 😉 #cmworld

@martinlieberman

A6: Technology & #automation are the biggest game changers for #demandgeneration. Top tip: stay human #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709779949360533505

@CJ_24K

A8 Stop producing content just to produce content! Focus on what your customer wants & strive for quality! #CMWorld @CMIContent

@Knkuska

A8: It’s tough, but stop creating stuff just to satisfy the boss’s orders. Create stuff that maps back to your buyer’s journey. #cmworld

@amandamaks

Yes, please! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandamaks/status/709783630827134976

@mikemyers614

@pisarose Ah I see now. Hence the shameless plug (which I’m cool with btw). Catching up. #CMWorld

@billcush

@ardath421 you are on fire today on the #CMWorld chat. Truth be told, you’re always spot on, but still – on fire! 🙂

@MoninaW

@mikemyers614 Have a great week Mike! #cmworld

@ideakid88

Bouncing out a little early, but gained a whole wealth of knowledge in just one hour! thanks #cmworld + chatters

@eelectriklady

@MoninaW @ardath421 Truth! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

A2: Absolutely. More #content = more noise. Use skyscraper technique to rise above & produce high quality content to stand out #CMWorld

@CJ_24K

@pisarose I like the idea of not gating content, but still knowing something about the visitor until they are ready to opt-in/buy #CMWorld

@billcush

@ideakid88 Thanks, you too! #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@eelectriklady Me too. Thanks everyone! #cmworld

@ideakid88

A8: Mine & mind data. Be selective in ur demand gen efforts. Test & test again. GIVE the customer something before you take. #CMWorld

@amandatodo

A8: Are we restricted to just one thing? Stop working in silos! #cmworld

@pisarose

@MoninaW Me thinks too much coffee 🙂 #cmworld

@ardath421

@CMIContent amazing! Thanks so much I will do it again, is it each week?! Blonde moment… #Cmworld.. am a blonde tweeter u know 🙂

@blondepreneur

Love this! Remember: quality over quantity!! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandamaks/status/709783630827134976

@VanessaLeBeau2

Three big points here. Yes to all! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/amandatodo/status/709784013649649664

@mikemyers614

@eelectriklady Same here! Till next time! #CMWorld

@ShakirahDawud

@amandamaks do you see content performance data helping with that? #cmworld

@SqueezeCMM

A8: Common demand gen mistake: assuming we know our customers. They’re people. They evolve. #cmworld

@pisarose

@martinlieberman buying is rarely rational lovely Martin, a bit like cake-eating!! #cmworld

@blondepreneur

A8: Never be too busy for demand gen. Being too busy = hiding behind tasks rather than facing how hard demand gen is. #cmworld

@PatrickHayslett

@eelectriklady thanks for tweeting with us! #cmworld

@CMIContent

A7. #Demandgen takes a leading role at the top end of funnel, but can provide support throughout #CMWorld @CMIContent

@CJ_24K

A8: Create content tailored to your audience, not just your message. #CMWorld

@ContentCouncil

A5. In b2b I would say case studies, from experience #cmworld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709778454334443521

@VeronicaWoodQue

@ardath421 A8: Stop “random acts of marketing” (perfect!)… focus on progressive prob-to-solution journeys #cmworld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709783570517078016

@Rogercparker

@mikemyers614 @CMIContent @martinliebermanDammit we’re running late on daylight saving time over here then. 🙂 #CMWorld

@MaelRoth

@blondepreneur yup. Every Tuesday at 12pm ET. Here’s a look at our upcoming chats: http://cmi.media/twitterchats #CMWorld

@CMIContent

We’ll spend the last few minutes asking @amandamaks questions. Ask now! #CMWorld

@CMIContent

@CMIContent A8: by asking “why” your brand exists not “what” you do differently #cmworld

@Swanny_s

@ShakirahDawud @pisarose you too! #cmworld

@CMIContent

Hi all fellow #CMWorld fans! Our #ContentCulture conference is next week! Discounted tickets available here: http://bit.ly/1Qa2N04

@ContentCouncil

@CMIContent lovely thanks very much:) exciting! #CMWorld

@blondepreneur

@ardath421 @CMIContent @Amandamaks Can you send me some of that coffee you had today? 🙂 #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@ardath421 thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Ardath! Always good to have you with us. #cmworld

@CMIContent

Couldn’t agree more! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/mikemyers614/status/709784876396974080

@Knkuska

@CMIContent @amandamaks Seriously. #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

@SqueezeCMM yep, data matters. #CMWorld

@amandamaks

Yes! Just #SayNo to random acts of marketing! We need to get t-shirts made. #CMworld https://twitter.com/ardath421/status/709783570517078016

@SFerika

@MaelRoth just means you have to remember for next week 🙂 #cmworld

@CMIContent

Getting in on the very, very tail end of #CMworld. Content rules the world!

@ShannonRenee

@SFerika So, would they be orange t-shirts? cc @CMIContent #CMWorld

@mikemyers614

Actually, that’s not quite accurate, GOOD content rules the world. #CMworld

@ShannonRenee

That’s smart marketing! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/chopdeniks/status/709783194267205633

@McKPR

@SFerika @Ardrath421 @mikemyers614 totally down with that idea! #cmworld

@CMIContent

@ShannonRenee touche 🙂 #cmworld

@CMIContent

I’d buy one of those. Might for the whole team. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/sferika/status/709785354929250304

@av8r2000

This begs the question, what is GOOD content? #CMworld

@ShannonRenee

Next week, our own @MarciaRJohnston joins us to chat content strategy for marketing! #CMWorld #intelcontent https://t.co/MInpOZaJch

@CMIContent

@ardath421 thank you Ardath: ) Excellent point! #cmworld

@blondepreneur

Before I depart, we are giving away tickets to @GovBallNYC: http://buff.ly/1Rj1ToU #CMWorld

@village_print

@varunkr842 as always a big thanks to you for tweeting with us! #cmworld

@CMIContent

@tracibrowne we hope so! #cmworld

@CMIContent

@village_print have a good rest of the day! #cmworld

@CMIContent

Oh, it’s on. #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709785754952552452

@mikemyers614

+1 MT @SqueezeCMM [or a weaker link] can become stronger tie that is not commercial in nature (content creator, community mod, etc) #CMWorld

@jgombita

Didn’t get to participate as much as I liked, but amazing content shared all around! I’ll have fun digging through the answers. #CMWorld

@EmeraldPacific

Thank you! #CMWorld https://twitter.com/CMIContent/status/709785874897223680

@village_print

@amandamaks thanks! I’ll definitely learn more on this one after the chat. #CMWorld

@CrownandCaitlin

IMHO, good content adds value. The reader has a reaction to it; the content moves the reader in some way. #CMworld

@ShannonRenee

After a fantastic #intelcontent, we’re now pumped for #CMWorld 2016! Join us in September! http://cmi.media/bmxs https://t.co/XHHYkoBBIt

@CMIContent

@EmeraldPacific we’ll have a Storify recap up shortly! Hope you can chat with us again soon! #cmworld

@CMIContent

Finally, good content is remembered once it’s read-not word 4 word-the essence of it. #CMworld

@ShannonRenee

#CMWorld Where Should tomorrow content be displayed? Live Face Projection Mapping with Kat Von D https://vimeo.com/143267919

@jgreenesix

@CMIContent @mikemyers614 @MarciaRJohnston That photo perfectly captures Marcia’s “I’m talking content strategy” face! #CMWorld

@cmcphillips

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