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Why Webinars Should be at the Forefront of Your Demand Gen Strategy

Learn why marketers and sales leaders should prioritize webinars in their demand generation – and explore tips to help improve performance.

Why Webinars Should be at the Forefront of Your Demand Gen Strategy

Brendon Burns
Associate Manager, Content and Market Insights
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TechTarget
November 26, 2024

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H1 titles are ignored in the table of contents. We always start the table of contents links with H2.

The best part about H2 elements

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

H3 is one number lower than H2

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

I'm an H4 chilling under an H3

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

And now back to H2

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

H3 is one number lower than H2

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

I'm an H4 chilling under an H3

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

H5 is very rare

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

and H6 is a unicorn!

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Another H2 here

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

H3 is one number lower than H2

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

I'm an H4 chilling under an H3

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila! Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

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Why Webinars Should be at the Forefront of Your Demand Gen Strategy

Brendon Burns
Associate Manager, Content and Market Insights
,
TechTarget
November 26, 2024
Brendon Burns
Associate Manager, Content and Market Insights
,
TechTarget
November 26, 2024

In today’s landscape, where technology buying teams span across diverse roles in both business and IT departments, a unifying trend in their content consumption has emerged: a significant reliance on webinars and videos.

According to TechTarget and Enterprise Strategy Group’s 2024 Media Consumption Study, 44% of buyers are relying more on multimedia events and webinar platforms to gather information in their purchasing journey compared to previous years. More strikingly, 48% said that webinars are the most important media type when building a vendor shortlist.

Because video content is valued by tech buyers, marketing teams looking to capture buyers’ attention through content should ensure video is included in their demand gen content engine. In this blog we’ll cover how webinar and video content can be used in demand generation to build brand awareness, demonstrate topical expertise and warm up audiences to your unique value proposition. We also cover webinar creation tips to drive conversion.

Why webinar content’s unique attributes are well-suited for demand gen

With so much digital content consumption among buyers, marketing teams need to be strategic about selecting content formats that will drive the greatest impact for their programs. The top motivator (57%) for buyers to attend a webinar/virtual event is the ability to self-educate. For marketers, webinars provide a golden opportunity to educate prospects about a particular topic or technology, and influence buyers’ perception about their brand’s ability to maintain a pulse on market trends. Buyers are also likely to take two to three actions with your brand after viewing your webinar content, underscoring the value of architecting a memorable message.  

Webinars are particularly effective at engaging audiences because speakers can go into detailed explanations and offer multiple perspectives on a topic. Additionally, webinars offer interactive elements like Q&A comments and polls, and visual elements to help keep users interested throughout. Subtitles can also be added to webinars to meet varying audience’s language needs and other accommodations for those with disabilities that are not readily available in text-style formats.

Additionally, you can schedule webinars to accommodate various time zones. Webinar’s live and on-demand availability appeals to buyers’ media consumption preferences, as some users may prefer to engage in a real-time setting to ask questions, whereas others may prefer watching webinars afterwards to pause, replay portions of the video, or skip to topics/slides they’re most interested in. By investing in webinars and making video-based content a core driver of your demand gen content engine, you’ll be positioned to better meet your buyers where they want to learn, increasing your chances of building deep and meaningful engagement.

Tips for creating webinars that captivate and convert

To create a webinar that drives deeper engagement, the topic, as well as content characteristics like length, format and target-buyer stage should all be considered. When building the framework of how your webinar will be messaged, consider different personal preferences of how your audience consumes webinars, such as appetites for different formats (e.g., hosted talks, panels, virtual events), authorship (e.g., third-party analyst, partnership, produced in-house) and webinar duration.

When first planning a webinar strategy, determine whether your content pillars will include an annual or quarterly theme to give you a framework for brainstorming new topics as they evolve or mature over time.

  1. Get strategic with your webinar’s description or abstract copy to tease its value and why your audience should dedicate time with your brand by detailing the must-know details in an organized, compelling way.
  2. Tap into your existing network of partners and clients and determine what perspective they could bring to your content’s message. Including speakers outside of your company provides a third-party perspective on a topic or your solution, which can build trust with your audience.
  3. Schedule speaker practice sessions to review the presentation, so they are familiar with the topic and can work through any challenges in advance.
  4. Coach your host to build audience engagement. The host is the backbone of an engaging and successful webinar. Besides driving audience engagement throughout the event, a host must guide the conversation, support the speakers and keep the discussion on-topic.  

Fueling better demand gen outcomes with webinars

High-quality webinars enable businesses to better connect with potential prospects in the early stages of their buying journey. Content of any kind isn’t enough to drive forward your demand engine – you need to provide content on topics your buyers care about through the formats (i.e., webinars) and channels they prefer while strategically tying in timely, resonant themes to engage your audience deeply through an always-on approach.

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