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FIR on Higher Education #60: How to Create a Compelling Lead Magnet to Support Lead Generation

August 17, 2016 by Kevin Anselmo Leave a Comment

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James HendersonMany schools and programs seek ways to increase enrollment numbers. An optimal way to generate new leads is by creating a compelling lead magnet: offering a valuable form of content in exchange for a new user’s email address and other contact details.

A great example of an effective lead magnet within higher education is IMD’s Global Leader Index. (IMD is a business school in Switzerland and my former employer). The Global Leader Index is a survey in which individuals sign up and answer a series of questions. At the completion of the survey, respondents can see how their leadership skills compare to others. Over 12,000 individuals have completed the survey. The school has used this survey to support various aspects of its sales, marketing and communications. The survey has also been used by a center within the school for research.

James Henderson, a professor at IMD and a member of the management team responsible for programs and innovation, provided the inside story about the Global Leader Index. Among the topics he discussed are:

  • How to create a compelling lead magnet
  • When to begin incorporating sales
  • Tips on promoting a lead magnet
  • The value of conversation-based marketing
  • The importance of collaborating across an institution so various departments can benefit from the content initiative.

If you work in communications, admissions or marketing, or if you are senior leader concerned about yield rate, then you won’t want to miss this episode!

About James Henderson

James Henderson is Professor of Strategic Management at IMD. Prior to joining IMD, he was an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Babson College and Babson School of Executive Education, based in Boston, MA.

His areas of special interest are:

– Strategy under uncertainty

– Competitive strategy

– Corporate strategy

– Strategy execution

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About Kevin Anselmo

Kevin Anselmo, host of FIR on Higher Education, is the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications and the creator of the Media Training for Academics program. He helps brands within academia – whether individual or corporate – communicate with stakeholders. Full bio

Filed Under: FIR on Higher Education Tagged With: content marketing, Global Leader Index, IMD, lead generation, lead magnet

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