Branding VS lead generation. Which One has More Priority?

Stephen Tseng | Created: Sep 9, 2023 Updated: Jul 18, 2024

Branding and lead generation are the top 2 goals for B2B digital marketing.

Almost no exception.

Which one has more priority for most B2B companies?👇🏻

First priority: lead generation.

Most B2B companies will put this as the first priority.

Why?

The reason is simple. The leads might become revenue in the short run.

Second priority: branding.

Sure.

They all know branding is important.

But the reality is that it takes a long time to build up a brand.

It is also hard to measure branding ROI.

Let’s face the reality.

Most businesses need sales revenue to survive the market.

It is why most of them put lead generation as the first priority.

That said, branding is also important.

In fact, branding is more powerful in the long run.

B2B companies should find the balance between branding and lead generation.

Most B2B companies should put more resources into lead generation in short-term planning.

On the flip side, B2B companies should put enough resources into branding in the long-term planning.

About The Author

Dan Hu

Stephen Tseng

Co-founder of dminorstudio. regularly writes about the intersection of AI, SEO, and B2B growth strategy.

Contact Us Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Practical B2B Marketing Tips to 10X Better Marketing Results

Join 2,000+ professionals getting: Proven growth tactics, battle-tested strategies, and real B2B case studies.

Stephen Tseng
Stephen Tseng

How Baidu, DeepSeek, Kimi, and Doubao Cite AI Answers

See how Baidu, DeepSeek, Kimi, and Doubao find, rank, and cite sources in AI answers, plus two checklists to get your pages cited and verified.

Continue reading →

Stephen Tseng
Stephen Tseng

Can Foreign Companies Run Baidu Ads Without a Chinese Legal Entity?

Some foreign companies can run Baidu Ads without a mainland entity, usually through a local agency. See how eligibility, documents, and review really work.

Continue reading →

Stephen Tseng
Stephen Tseng

Struggling in China? The Market May Not Be the Real Problem

Many international companies conclude that “the Chinese market is too difficult.” Before deciding China isn’t worth it, ask whether Chinese buyers who need your solution can actually find you on Baidu — the gap is often visibility, not demand.

Continue reading →