{"id":1192,"date":"2025-04-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2025-05-02T22:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:09:54","slug":"linkedin-leads-secrets-from-a-linkedin-marketing-vp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/index.php\/2025\/04\/14\/linkedin-leads-secrets-from-a-linkedin-marketing-vp\/","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn Leads: Secrets from a LinkedIn Marketing VP"},"content":{"rendered":"
Welcome to HubSpot’s<\/em> Expert Edge Series<\/em><\/a>, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.<\/em><\/p>\n Audiences exposed to brand messages on LinkedIn are \u2014 wait for it \u2014 six times<\/em><\/a> more likely to convert. And according to Statista<\/a>, marketers ranked it the third-most important social media platform, behind Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n When it comes to actually generating<\/em> those LinkedIn leads, you need a clear strategy. So I sat down with Jim Habig<\/a>, who spent two years as LinkedIn\u2019s marketing VP, and asked him to spill his secrets to using the social platform. His most surprising advice? Your company\u2019s top execs are key to everyday LinkedIn success.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Lead generation refers to all the activities and strategies you use to attract potential customers. Generating leads is important because, with nurturing, potential customers can become paying customers that use your products and drive revenue.<\/p>\n LinkedIn\u2019s typical audience comprises professional decision-makers with purchasing power, helping you speak directly to potential customers who can become paying customers. Below, I\u2019ll discuss how you can use LinkedIn for lead generation.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re first getting started on LinkedIn, it can be tricky to know how to dedicate your initial efforts. Should you create a compelling LinkedIn page and immediately post content to your business’s feed? Or should you start by posting job openings to attract new talent?<\/p>\n Habig agrees that optimizing your company page is critical to making a strong first impression. He encourages marketers to ensure their page is complete and up-to-date with relevant information like a business description, logo, website URL, and industry.<\/p>\n However, an often overlooked opportunity to generate leads falls on individual employees’ pages.<\/p>\n As Habig puts it, \u201cYou’ll want to encourage your leadership teams and employees to have well-crafted personal profiles with professional headshots, descriptive headlines, and detailed job experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n He adds, \u201cA consistent brand presence builds credibility, attracts the right audience, and fosters trust among potential leads.\u201d<\/p>\n Samantha Meller, HubSpot\u2019s head of social media, audience development, agrees. \u201cI strongly believe that people want to follow people,\u201d she says. Even on LinkedIn, a platform more associated with business than pleasure, she says that users \u201cdon’t want to follow a brand. They want to see personality.\u201d<\/p>\n Consider the leaders at your company and their current LinkedIn presence. Could they contribute more thoughtfully to LinkedIn groups<\/a> within your industry or post more often to their feeds? More likely than not, your executives could be doing more to grow their LinkedIn following.<\/p>\n For instance, let’s take a look at a LinkedIn post from HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan<\/a>:<\/p>\n Rangan uses LinkedIn wisely, leveraging the platform to share helpful, relevant content for business leaders. I especially like that she builds a personal brand and<\/em> helps her followers find valuable content related to business growth. Ideally, your executives should be doing the same.<\/p>\n LinkedIn Pages<\/a> is a free product that can help your company build visibility on the platform. I recommend using it to house your brand’s thought leadership content, such as videos, commentary from executives, and curated information from other sources.<\/p>\n You’ll also want to ensure your page is active with thought-provoking content and contributions to conversations already happening on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n Take a look at 10 Best Practices for Creating (and Growing) LinkedIn Pages<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n To ensure your LinkedIn page and profile are strong, consider posting various content types, including video<\/a>. Featuring this industry-relevant content helps you position yourself as a knowledgeable source and establish relevance and credibility with potential customers. I talk more about the best types of content to post on LinkedIn here.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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LinkedIn Lead Generation Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Make sure your executives have a strong LinkedIn presence.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Create a powerful LinkedIn Page for your business.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Post relevant content and engage with your audience.<\/strong><\/h3>\n