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Choosing the Right Marketing Strategy: Demand Gen vs Lead Gen

Choosing the right strategy—whether it's demand gen, lead gen, or a combination of both—is a critical part of why you should work with our team at eDesign. The choice between demand and lead gen depends on your business needs and goals. 

Demand generation focuses on creating awareness and interest in your products or services. It’s about making prospects problem and solution aware. 
Our team at eDesign can assist you with:
Messaging Strategy: crafting compelling messages that resonate with your target audience.
Platforms and Media Plan: Develop a comprehensive plan that includes creative assets and media channels to reach your audience.
Content Marketing: creating valuable content that informs and engages potential customers and is found via SEO and Social.
Multi-Channel Marketing Campaigns: executing campaigns across various channels to maximize reach.
Social Activations, Games, and Sweepstakes: engaging your audience with interactive and fun activities.

On the other hand, lead generation is about capturing and converting existing demand into actionable leads. This involves more direct tactics aimed at turning potential customers into actual clients.
We can help with:
Measurement Strategy: Ensure that your KPIs align with your business goals.
SEO Audits and Keyword Research: Conduct thorough SEO audits to improve your search engine rankings.
Analytics Implementation: setting up analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of your strategies.
Ongoing SEO Consulting and Support: Provide continuous SEO support to optimize your website.
Content Marketing for Lead Gen: creating targeted content that drives conversions.
Paid Search Execution: managing paid search campaigns to attract potential customers.
Email Programs: running effective email marketing campaigns.
Personalization: implementing personalized marketing strategies to enhance customer experience.

In practice, most clients require a blend of demand and lead gen strategies. While these strategies are distinct, they often overlap and complement each other. For example, a well-crafted content marketing strategy can serve both to generate demand and capture leads.

James Gibson, our Director of Digital Marketing at eDesign, recently recorded a presentation for a higher education conference. In this video, James discusses our strategies, which apply to brands beyond the education sector. Take a look.

Our expertise in web design extends to developing and executing effective demand gen and lead gen tactics. By understanding your specific goals, we can create a modern marketing program that integrates the best of both worlds, ensuring that your business attracts and converts customers efficiently.

Our team at eDesign is committed to helping you develop and implement the most effective marketing strategy for your brand, ensuring that you achieve your goals and drive growth. For advice, reach out to hello@edesigninteractive.com.

A Step-by-Step Marketing Strategy for Higher Education Institutions
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