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Lead Nurturing can be tricky if you don’t have a plan to guide you. Today we give you a step by step guide on how to nurture your leads. Plus, a ransomware attack shuts down thousands of dealerships.

TODAY’S LINEUP

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How To Run A Lead Nurturing Campaign
Telehealth Startup Raises $38 Million
More Sales Are Happening On Mobile
Tech Stack
Tech News Roundup

FOUNDER’S GUIDE

How To Run A Lead Nurturing Campaign

Lead nurturing is a critical component of any successful marketing strategy. It involves developing relationships with potential customers at every stage of their journey and fostering a personalized experience that converts leads into loyal customers. A well-executed lead nurturing campaign can significantly boost your conversion rates and drive long-term growth. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to run an effective lead nurturing campaign.

1. Define Your Goals

Start by identifying what you want to achieve with your lead nurturing campaign. Common goals include:

• Increasing conversion rates

• Shortening the sales cycle

• Improving customer retention

• Enhancing brand awareness

Having clear goals will help you design a campaign that is aligned with your overall marketing and business objectives.

2. Know Your Audience

Understanding your audience is crucial for any marketing effort. Create detailed buyer personas that represent your ideal customers. Consider factors such as:

• Demographics: Age, gender, location, income level

• Psychographics: Interests, values, lifestyle

• Behavior: Online activity, purchasing habits, stage in the buyer’s journey

These personas will guide your messaging and ensure your content resonates with your target audience.

3. Segment Your Leads

Not all leads are created equal. Segment your leads based on criteria such as:

• Demographic information

• Engagement level

• Stage in the buyer’s journey

• Specific interests or behaviors

Segmentation allows you to deliver more personalized and relevant content, increasing the likelihood of conversion.

4. Develop Your Content Strategy

Content is at the heart of lead nurturing. Plan a series of content pieces that address the needs and pain points of your leads at each stage of the buyer’s journey. Key types of content include:

• Educational Content: Blog posts, whitepapers, and webinars that provide valuable information and insights.

• Product-Focused Content: Case studies, product demos, and testimonials that highlight the benefits and features of your offering.

• Engagement Content: Surveys, quizzes, and interactive tools that encourage leads to engage with your brand.

5. Set Up Your Automation System

Marketing automation platforms are essential for managing and executing lead nurturing campaigns. Popular tools include HubSpot, Marketo, and Pardot. Use these platforms to:

• Automate email sequences

• Track lead interactions

• Score leads based on their engagement

• Trigger personalized content delivery based on specific actions

Automation ensures that your leads receive timely and relevant content without manual intervention.

6. Craft Personalized Email Sequences

Email marketing is a powerful channel for lead nurturing. Develop email sequences that guide your leads through the buyer’s journey. Key elements of effective email sequences include:

• Welcome Emails: Introduce new leads to your brand and set expectations.

• Educational Emails: Provide valuable insights and resources that address your leads’ pain points.

• Product Highlight Emails: Showcase the features and benefits of your product or service.

• Re-Engagement Emails: Reconnect with leads who have become inactive or disengaged.

Personalize your emails with the lead’s name, company, and specific interests to increase engagement.

7. Implement Lead Scoring

Lead scoring helps you prioritize your efforts by identifying which leads are most likely to convert. Assign scores based on criteria such as:

• Demographic fit

• Engagement level (e.g., email opens, clicks, website visits)

• Interaction with specific content or offers

High-scoring leads can be passed to sales for immediate follow-up, while lower-scoring leads continue to receive nurturing content.

8. Monitor and Optimize Your Campaign

Regularly review the performance of your lead nurturing campaign to identify areas for improvement. Key metrics to track include:

• Open and click-through rates

• Conversion rates

• Time to conversion

• Lead engagement levels

Use these insights to refine your content, adjust your segmentation, and optimize your email sequences. A/B testing different elements of your campaign can also help you determine what works best.

9. Align Sales and Marketing

Effective lead nurturing requires close collaboration between your sales and marketing teams. Ensure that both teams are aligned on:

• Lead qualification criteria

• Handoff processes for high-scoring leads

• Feedback loops to share insights and improve lead quality

Regular communication and collaboration will help you create a seamless experience for your leads and increase the chances of conversion.

10. Foster Continuous Engagement

Lead nurturing doesn’t stop once a lead converts to a customer. Continue to engage with your customers through post-purchase content, loyalty programs, and personalized offers. Building long-term relationships will not only increase customer retention but also encourage referrals and repeat business.

FOUNDER’S HACK

You can create active lists in Hubspot and create automated workflows to help make this process seamless. Nurtured specializes in building Lead Nurturing strategies for startups. Check out our website.

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT

Telehealth Startup Raises $38 Million

Form Health, a leading provider of science-based obesity care, raised $38 million in a Series B funding round led by Sound Ventures. The funds will be used to expand their telehealth platform, hire more ABOM-certified physicians, and enhance partnerships with enterprise clients. Read more here.

CONSUMER REPORT

More Sales Are Happening On Mobile

The trend towards more sales happening on mobile is driven by the increasing prevalence and convenience of smartphones, allowing consumers to shop anytime and anywhere. Additionally, advancements in mobile payment technologies and app-based shopping experiences have enhanced user trust and ease of purchase, further boosting mobile sales.

TECH STACK
Tools To Bolster Your Tech Stack

• SeamlessAI - Enrich your contact data with Seamless.

• Unbounce - Create landing pages that stand out and track their performance.

• CastMagic - Turn audio into content.

TECH NEWS

• Ransomware attack takes 15,000 car dealerships offline.

• Harvard dropouts raise $120 Million to take on Nvidia chips.

• Nearly $109 million in deposits held for fintech Yotta’s customers vanished in Synapse collapse.

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Nurtured offers Startups with services that include lead generation, lead nurturing, and revenue generation. With over a decade of experience, our experts can help you increase revenue for your business. If you’d like to work with us, book a free consultation.

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