Lead generation is a central focus for any organization that’s interested in driving consistent and reliable revenue. Companies use a variety of sales and marketing tactics to generate leads (as we’ll cover shortly), but one way or the other, it is essential to have well defined processes in place.

If you’re wondering about the best ways to do so on LinkedIn, you’ve come to the right place.

Why Lead Gen on LinkedIn?

According to a State of B2B Marketing Report from Wpromote, 89% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for lead generation, and 62% say it generates them leads, over two times more than the next-highest social channel.[1]
At a time when connecting with the right audience and reporting accurately on results are top marketing priorities, LinkedIn helps you do both, with robust professional targeting filters and in-depth analytics.

The Buyer’s Journey is Changing

Today, the B2B buyer process is growing far more complex. On average, it is longer and more self-guided, with a rising number of stakeholders involved. And it’s not just different individuals within an account that influence purchase decisions; it’s different departments. Our research shows that anywhere from 3.1 to 4.6 groups – such as IT, finance, and HR –  can hold sway.[2]

In this environment, cultivating trust and taking a long-term view with relationship-building are smart plans.

LinkedIn: Your B2B Partner of Choice

Because B2B purchase decisions are complex, and often weighty, stakeholders look to experts to gain confidence. Data shows that the typical buyer consumes 7 to 10 pieces of content before making their choice; LinkedIn is home to more than 575 million professionals, including 2.8 million decision makers and 260,000 C-suite executives.[3]  Around the globe and across industries, professionals are participating in the conversation by sharing meaningful and insightful content with this community.linkedin advertising

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Using LinkedIn for Lead Generation

Introduction