16 B2B advertising tips
Proven techniques for better B2B sales lead generation with print advertising
Is one of the goals of your business-to-business advertising sales leads generation for your salespeople, representatives, distributors or resellers? Consider these proven B2B sales lead generation techniques gleaned from working with over 170 companies and some of the best marketers in the business. For more detail, read “B2B Sales Leads Generation with Print Advertising.”
1. If you want more sales leads, don’t use image ads.
2. Put benefits in your headlines.
3. Talk about applications.
4. Make your ads easier to skim.
5. Testimonial ads are king.
6. Fractional ads in every issue can be more cost-efficient.
7. Use “Wrap Ads” to get more bang for the buck.
8. Make them an offer they can’t refuse.
9. Choose your words carefully.
10. Talk first person with the reader.
11. Ask for the order.
12. Give them a compelling reason to inquire right away.
13. Match your offers to where the reader is in the buying cycle.
14. Merchandise your offer.
15. Make it easy for your prospect to respond.
16. Mention your Web site.
One Comment • Add your comment...
I always wonder: who in B2B clicks on Adsense/Adword links ?
These people must be “new” Internet surfers or ingnorant.
Thus your print advertising is very valuable.
Left by John Stewart on May 10th, 2008
What do you think?