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Lead Magnet

A free item or service that is given away for the purpose of gathering contact details.

A lead magnet is an irresistible bribe that offers specific value to a prospect in exchange for their contact information, typically an email address. It is the fuel for any B2B marketing funnel.

Common Types of Lead Magnets

  • Whitepapers and Ebooks: In-depth industry reports or “how-to” guides.
  • Checklists or Cheat Sheets: Short, actionable summaries.
  • Webinars: Educational video sessions.
  • Templates: Pre-built tools or files the user can implement immediately.
  • Free Audits or Tools: Interactive calculators or assessments (like an ROI calculator).

A great lead magnet solves a specific problem for a specific segment of your audience.