Reggie & Jim DeMicco - What is demand generation marketing?' and how it can boost your long-term marketing success.

Reggie James - Perspectives

In this episode, host Jim DeMicco of Skyline Studio is joined by Reggie James to discuss the topic 'What is demand generation marketing?' and how it can boost your long-term marketing success.

Reggie is an experienced digital strategist, a B2B growth specialist, and the founder and CEO of Digital Clarity.

Jim and Reggie chat about moving beyond traditional marketing metrics like ROAS and KPIs to emphasize the importance of nurturing future clients and building trust over time for a better return on investment.

The discussion covers many topics, including the Snoop Dogg Solo Stove controversy, which serves as a case study to highlight the difference between lead generation and demand generation and the necessity of patience and faith in your marketing efforts.

Reggie shares insights on the 95-5 rule, emphasizing the importance of nurturing leads and understanding that not everyone is ready to buy immediately. He also covers the significance of understanding buyer behavior, authenticity in marketing, and the negative impact of inauthentic content when connecting with audiences.

The conversation also touches upon the effective use of podcasts for demand generation, the evolution of B2B buying due to demographic shifts, and modern marketing strategies to avoid wasteful expenditures. The hourglass analogy for the customer journey highlights the importance of not only attracting and acquiring customers but also nurturing and expanding relationships with them post-purchase, creating a continuous cycle of engagement and advocacy, unlike the traditional funnel, which focuses solely on the acquisition phase.

The conversation concludes with an introduction to Digital Clarity and its approach to demand generation. Digital Clarity diagnoses problems, creates value propositions, and supports the implementation of effective communication strategies. Working with internal teams and bringing in external expertise, they help companies achieve growth and overcome barriers. Marketing is seen as a means to think differently and drive organizational change.

More about Reggie

Where You Can Find Reggie James:

• Website - https://www.digital-clarity.com/

• LinkedIn -

/ reggiejames

• Instagram -

/ reggiejames_1

• Twitter (X) -

/ reggiejames99

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