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Lead acquisition (lead generation)

Lead acquisition, also called lead generation, is a marketing process in which you attract site visitors who express their interest in your brand, company’s product and convert them into your customers. This process involves different marketing channels from organic search, email marketing, to social media, and many more.

A Lead is generated when a visitor has become aware of a product or service and is willing to share their contact information, learn more about your brand, subscribe to a newsletter, or download your ebook, etc.

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