A cold lead refers to a person or organization that may fit your target customer profile but has shown little to no prior interest in your product or service. Cold leads typically haven’t engaged with your brand directly and require more effort to convert.
Cold leads might come from purchased lists, database contacts, or outbound prospecting efforts.
In contrast to a warm lead, a cold lead has not yet interacted meaningfully with your business. Cold leads often need nurturing through educational content, awareness campaigns, and multiple touchpoints before they are ready for a sales conversation.
Learn more about how cold leads fit into the overall concept of a lead.