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Using Lead-GenerationTactics

THIS BOOK focuses on the seven most successful lead-generation tactics:

1. Search engine marketing

2. Social media advertising

3. Display advertising

4. E-mail marketing

5. Direct mail marketing

6. Cold calling

7. Trade shows

This chapter deals with tactical strategy—that is, how to use and test individual lead-generation tactics. Each of the seven most successful lead-generation tactics has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, but you can apply certain fundamental strategies and principles to all seven tactics. You should use these strategies and principles as a foundation for planning and executing each lead-generation campaign, no matter which tactic you use.

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