The evolution of buyer behavior and the key pillars of a modern demand gen strategy | Megan Bowen at Demand Conf 2024 (by Skale)

At Skale’s 2024 Demand Conf, Megan Bowen hosted a presentation and Q&A onthe evolution of buyer behavior and the key pillars of modern demand generation strategy. Megan traces the transformation of buying processes over the last few decades, moving from the analog era of the 1990s to what she calls the "dark social era" of today. She provides a roadmap for B2B marketers to adapt their strategies, emphasizing the importance of aligning with how buyers conduct their research and make purchasing decisions in the current digital landscape. The episode breaks down the shift from traditional lead generation tactics to modern demand gen strategies, highlighting the importance of quality over quantity. Megan articulates how companies can optimize their marketing efforts by focusing on demand creation, capture, and conversion. Using a data-driven approach, she encourages marketers to adopt high-intent strategies and offers practical advice on setting budgets and prioritizing channels. Megan also discusses the significance of having clear and specific CTAs on websites and the role of personalized messaging in successful campaigns. See the full video and more on our YouTube channel Stay on top of all Refine Labs news and events by subscribing to our newsletter.