Nearly two-thirds of technology companies plan to spend more on lead generation initiatives in 2005 than in 2004, and more than three-quarters of agencies say their clients will do the same. According to 371 technology companies and agencies surveyed by Bitpipe, Inc. and Sam Whitmore's Media Survey (SWMS), 49% of tech marketing budgets will be allocated for online advertising and online sales lead generation in 2005. While 66% of the firms polled believe the priority assigned to sales lead generation will increase in 2005, only half as many-33%-projected an increase for 2004.