Overview

July 23
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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If your audience is wrong, your offer misses the mark, or your message doesn't resonate, even the best marketing campaign will struggle to deliver results. When SLED campaigns stall, it's rarely because of a single tactic, it’s because the right message isn't reaching the right people at the right moment. 

In this practical 30-minute session, you'll learn how to build a stronger audience strategy by: 

  • Identifying the SLED buyers who matter most and avoiding wasted effort on the wrong audience  
  • Aligning your offers to where prospects are in their buying journey  
  • Creating messaging that speaks to public-sector decision-makers and inspires action  
  • Recognizing the audience strategy mistakes that quietly undermine campaign performance  

Stop shouting into the void. Learn how to connect with the right people, address the right challenges, and engage buyers when it matters most so your campaigns generate stronger engagement and better results. 

Our Reach 

  • 40+ Years SLED Experience 
  • 100% Public Sector Focus 
  • 99% Contacts Are Influencers or Decision-Makers 
  • 84% of State CIOs Subscribe to Our Publications 

Speakers

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Rodney Leadingham

Demand Generation Innovation Specialist

Rodney Leadingham is Head of Demand Generation Innovation at Government Technology, where he helps GovTech vendors connect with the right State, Local, and Education (SLED) buyers. With more than a decade in senior marketing and business development roles — including two Fortune 1000 companies — Rodney has built demand generation programs that drive engagement, accelerate pipelines, and adapt to the realities of long buying cycles.

His experience spans energy, nonprofit, and technology, from optimizing campaigns to leading digital transformation and lead generation. Having worked in enterprise hardware and software marketing, Rodney understands firsthand the patience and precision required to move complex deals forward — a perspective he now applies to helping vendors succeed in SLED.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Rodney combines strategic discipline with hands-on execution. Based in Florida, he and his wife enjoy life by the beach with their dog Lola, while staying connected to their two grown children.