In today's competitive employee benefits landscape, benefits advisors and agencies must constantly find innovative ways to connect with potential clients and employers. Inbound marketing offers benefits advisors a strategic approach to pull employers towards your agency rather than relying exclusively on outbound tactics.

What is inbound marketing?

Inbound marketing centers around creating high-quality content and experiences that resonate with your target audience – in this case, employers seeking employee benefits solutions. It's about providing valuable information, building trust, and establishing your agency as a thought leader in the industry.

Why inbound marketing for benefits brokers?

• Attract qualified leads:  By crafting content that addresses employer concerns around benefits plans, cost management, and compliance, you attract employers actively looking for solutions.
• Become a trusted resource:  Position your agency as a go-to source for reliable information through informative blog posts, webinars, and white papers. This builds trust and establishes you as a valuable partner.
• Nurture relationships:  Inbound marketing allows you to nurture leads through targeted email campaigns and social media interactions.  This keeps your agency top-of-mind throughout the employer's decision-making process.

Inbound marketing strategies for benefits advisors

Content marketing: Go beyond basic blog posts. Develop informative content that positions you as a thought leader. Craft in-depth guides on employer cost-containment strategies with specific examples and data-driven insights. Create downloadable resources like e-books that delve into complex topics like voluntary benefits or compliance updates. Offer them in exchange for email addresses, building your lead list. Utilize infographics and explainer videos to present complex benefit plan details in an easily digestible way. When done right, content marketing drives leads and helps feed your social media strategy.