How do you define demand generation?
Kaylee Edmonson answers this question and many, many more on today’s episode. Kaylee is VP of Revenue, R&D, at Refine Labs, the demand strategy and research firm focused on growth-stage B2B SaaS companies.
Daniel and Kaylee discuss how to create demand through brand storytelling, the correct demand/creation split, and why being the numbers person is great for building a marketing strategy.
You’ll also hear why Daniel believes data is a compass but intuition is the driving force for experienced marketers and the marketing hill Kaylee would die on.
And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:14 When Marketing Feels Off
03:34 Creating Demand Through Brand Storytelling
06:18 The Demand/Creation Split
10:17 How To Push Back Against Adding Forms
15:18 Data As A Compass, Intuition From Experience
18:44 The Marketing Hill I’d Die On
23:06 The Feedback Loop Is Real
28:36 A Firm Base Of Analytics And Understanding
30:45 Connect With Kaylee
HOW TO CREATE DEMAND THROUGH BRAND STORYTELLING
Identify Your Brand’s Story
Use Emotion to Create a Connection
Use Visuals to Enhance Your Story
Focus on the Benefits of Your Product or Service
Consistency is Key
