Rethinking Lead Generation in a No-Call Era The traditional practice of cold calling is no longer the gold standard in lead generation. With call answer rates dropping below 2% in some industries, and buyers increasingly wary of unsolicited outreach, cold calling is seen by many as intrusive, inefficient, and outdated. Today’s decision-makers are digitally empowered. They research solutions, read reviews, and explore options before ever speaking with a sales representative. This shift in behavior requires sales and marketing teams to adopt a more nuanced, customer-centric approach to lead generation—one that builds trust, creates value, and meets prospects where they are. […]