Akamai Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Now that the spotlight is on, every time there is a sponsorship, a meeting or an event, eyebrows will go up. After all, sponsoring and hosting events is an industry too, and it employs a lot of people. But that doesn’t mean that events have to be canceled. This will not kill the event or incentive industry.

Klout 100

Klout Eventful Policies Hosting 100

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2011

I have a client – a gourmet dessert brand – that considers me its Director of Marketing. We preferred pros local to Southern California, so that they could attend some events to get a feel for the brand, but it was not required. Tip: I have many years of direct B2B sales experience. Or me, the professional marketer?

Brands 177

Brands Vocus Blogosphere B2B 177

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

Here are the highlights: A Colossal Opportunity According to Forrester research, from 2009 – 2014, the average annual growth rate in digital marketing expenditures in the U.S. will range from 11% (the relatively mature email marketing), to 34% (social media). Direct mail? Note that I didn’t include Web design. Embrace Math.

Marketing 123

Marketing Social CRM Conference Social Media 123

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Paloozas And Palominos November 7th, 2010 Tweet Apparently a “palooza&# is an “ exaggerated event.&# In other words, something very unusual. Do you really need another reason?

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Class Creative Commons Postrank Conference 144

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Facebook Pages for B2B social media marketing – a look at the elements of three successful B2B pages. Making Money Online / Online Marketing. Comparing SEO and social media as marketing channels – what drives traffic and converts for whom. Does Google offer a unique value for reciprocal links ?

Mashup 128

Mashup Resources Digg Social Bookmarking 128

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Offline, my life has been consumed by IABC/DC Metro events (16 more days as president but who’s counting?) But let’s be honest, there are way too many events these days, and not enough time. On the other hand, my interactions in social have greatly enriched my interactions offline, when I do go to these events.

Social Media 224

Social Media Class Creative Commons Flickr 224

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Social media marketing has gone well beyond the hype stage and is now mainstream business practice. Read on for answers to these questions and more from some of the best minds in social media in some of their best blog posts and articles of 2011 so far. 9 Ways B2B Companies Can Use Location Based Services by Social Media B2B.

Social Media 257

Social Media Trendrr SM2 Alterian 257

Koka Sexton

MARCH 2, 2011

One was that this company has hit on something very hot, giving sales people actionable trigger events to drive business conversations and decisions. Another is that social media in B2B sales is a growing topic of discussion and people from executive levels down to the individual sales rep are hungry to learn how to leverage new media.

Training 66

Training Social Media Social CRM Education 66

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s be honest: you probably didn’t get into content marketing because you love working with numbers.    But I’ve worked in media and content marketing for over a decade now — long enough to know that keeping a close eye on the numbers is essential if you want your content marketing efforts to pay off. 

Metrics 98

Metrics Content Marketing Newsletter 98

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. Increase use of video marketing? Marketing Pilgrim ). 90% of marketers now use social networks in their marketing efforts, but growth has plateaued; the figure was 89% in 2011.

Social Media 229

Social Media Hubspot B2B Marketing 229

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 9, 2012

In just a few short years, Twitter has transformed from an odd little sort of public IM service where people posted what they just ate for lunch or what their cat was doing at the moment into one of the big four social networks and a significant channel for news, PR & marketing, politics and more. Twitter for B2B Marketing.

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Tools Twitter Tips B2B 201

Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This past year many marketers struggled with their social media advertising efforts. 2020 was a unique year for social media marketing, but the state of social ad buying specifically had some interesting points we want to address. Is Paid Social Media Worthwhile for Small Business Selling to B2B Audiences?

Advertising 187

Advertising Social Media Tips B2B 187

Koka Sexton

APRIL 6, 2015

Not too long ago, the most commonly used B2B sales technique was cold calling which made it very difficult to establish a cordial relationship with clients. But why should you, as a B2B sales executive, take such a keen interest in social selling? Don’t upload selfies or photographs taken at informal social events.

Education 40

Education LinkedIn B2B Banking 40

Koka Sexton

APRIL 6, 2015

Not too long ago, the most commonly used B2B sales technique was cold calling which made it very difficult to establish a cordial relationship with clients. But why should you, as a B2B sales executive, take such a keen interest in social selling? Don’t upload selfies or photographs taken at informal social events.

Education 40

Education LinkedIn B2B Banking 40

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 24, 2010

Drive Results with Content Marketing &# can be voted for here. Meanwhile, we’re hitting the road to present the core concepts of The Now Revolution to businesspeople and marketers everywhere. One other thing that I would toss out there…in our community of Social Media, marketing, etc., “ Your Content Stinks!

Social CRM 111

Social CRM Consultant MySpace Social Media 111

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 21, 2012

While B2C marketers focus on Facebook, LinkedIn is consistently cited as the top social network for B2B marketing. Part of the reasoning is that while Facebook is good for sharing coupons, promoting events, and showcasing corporate culture to potential employees, LinkedIn is powerful at generating web traffic and leads.

LinkedIn 234

LinkedIn Tips B2B Social Networking 234

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Plant Power Journal is more of a content marketing exercise than a “true” community with all the associated features and functionality, like a forum or specific member benefits. Oystercatchers is a go-between for marketing agencies and brands. Why We Love It. Image source. This is precisely where The Oystercatchers Club comes in.

Examples 228

Examples Communities Brands Forums 228

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

of articles on the topic of Internet Marketing, from SEO to social media to web usability and then some. These posts are not in response to newsworthy events, nor are they displayed in any particular order. They are strategic guides that hopefully will enhance your internet marketing experiences in the future. Here’s 2007.

Marketing 265

Marketing SEO Journal Engineering 265

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

This year, we’re pleased to honor 50 women (below) and 50 men (in an upcoming post on the Blue Focus Marketing Blog ) who are among the top social media connectors and engagers in the technology world, representing technology vendors as well as related venture capital (VC), advisory and analyst firms. Cindy Bates. Cindy_Bates.

Twitter 257

Twitter Bazaarvoice B2B Microsoft 257

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 17, 2011

For anyone in marketing or PR being asked to make “data-driven&# decisions “based on the numbers&# (and doesn’t that include pretty much everyone in marketing and PR these days?), How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Social Media Facts and Stats.

Research 210

Research Social Media B2B Marketing 210

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2011

Web presence optimization (WPO)—using tactics like SEO, PPC, online PR, social media, content marketing and reputation management in a coordinated fashion to maximize your online visibility and business results—is the core theme of this blog. Sally Falkow reports research on new influences in the B2B buying process (e.g.,

Tips 179

Tips Press Release Reputation B2B 179

Convince & Convert

MAY 31, 2012

B2B Magazine, which also has a website, B2B Online, put out a little research this week that said that amongst B2B companies, 33% of them have “fully embraced social media marketing.” They asked B2B companies, “What was your best social media format? As a B2B company, Eric, what do you think?

B2B 113

B2B LinkedIn Posterous Social Media 113

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I took a look at 14 lists that have come out over the last year for the top bloggers, social media marketers, search marketers, and entrepreneurs. Her blog, But You’re a Girl , covers a ton of topics including blogging, business, events, technlogy, Google, WordPress, and more. And it’s no surprise they notice.

Blogger 168

Blogger SEO Consultant WordPress 168

Razor Social

JANUARY 12, 2017

For anyone who is in marketing today, one of the biggest professional fears is falling behind the technological curve. As marketers, we rely so much on software to better create, manage, automate, and analyze our marketing activities that failure to keep up with the pace of change just doesn’t seem like an option.

Marketing 40

Marketing How To Conference Skills 40

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

I’m joined by my trusty sidekick and social media marketing impresario, Eric Boggs. Speaking of social media marketing impresarios, Lauren Fernandez , from Landry’s Restaurants is going to join us on the show today. There is a distinct bias amongst social and digital marketers to that effect. Let’s get to work.

Social Media 118

Social Media Adwords B2B Training 118

Kikolani

DECEMBER 31, 2010

This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the resources mashup, some tidbits on Affiliate Summit West, and a free ticket to Social Media Marketing Las Vegas on kikolani.com. Save money and time by avoiding newbie traps – don’t get sucked into these make money online / affiliate marketing traps.

Mashup 132

Mashup Resources WordPress Reputation 132

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Interestingly, in this edition it draws a direct line from the chaos that’s all around us in government and public markets. What that really means for you, the listener, and for guys like you and me, Jay that are in the business of marketing, people are becoming more and more skeptical. Is that the case?

Social Media 116

Social Media Committee Team Questions 116

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

If 2009 was the year many marketers puzzled over, poked at and pondered incorporating social media into their marketing mix, 2010 was the year of diving in. According to a HubSpot study, 71% of marketers viewed Twitter as a useful marketing tool last year, up from just 39% in 2009. Adoption soared. 85% of Inc. 85% of Inc.

Social Media 198

Social Media Tools Tips ROI 198

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2011

2010 by far was the biggest year yet in the Internet Marketing realm. Since I can’t read everything written by the Internet Marketing community, I ask my Twitter and Facebook followers for their own recommendations. Content Development/Marketing. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Marketing. Affiliate Marketing.

Marketing 279

Marketing Affiliate marketing Small Business SEO 279

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 6, 2011

Note: This post, a joint effort between Cheryl Burgess and me, originally appeared on the Blue Focus Marketing Blog last month. So, as promised in Tom Pick’s blog, “ 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Women ”, in honor of mothers, our 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men now honors fathers. Revolutionizing Communication.

Twitter 196

Twitter B2B Crowdsourcing Hubspot 196

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 5, 2013

As marketing becomes more data-driven, it’s vital to use data to keep up with trends, competitor strategies, and developments in your market. of all marketers love blog posts about marketing statistics. For example, 93% of marketers use social media for business. B2b vendors? B2B Infographics ).

Statistics 214

Statistics Social Media B2B SEO 214

Sprout Social

MAY 10, 2022

So, how can you integrate conversational marketing into your strategy? Social messaging apps give marketers the opportunity to connect with people one-on-one by creating impactful, personalized touchpoints. discount codes, premium offers, access to exclusive live events and sneak previews. Enter: social media messaging apps.

Marketing 98

Marketing SMS Instagram Activities 98

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 8, 2011

Upcoming events / sponsorships / speaking engagements (with speaker bios included). These include the company logo and other important images such as the company headquarters building, product photos, software screenshots, photos of executives at industry events, etc. Story ideas (again, thoughtful ones).

Press Release 200

Press Release scribd Vimeo How To 200

Writtent Blog

MAY 15, 2013

For many content marketers, curation is something of a silver bullet. The average B2B marketer is using 12 different content marketing tactics , and a curation strategy can boost the volume of information shared without dramatically increasing the workload. Content Curation: Everyone Is Doing It. Curation Is Social.

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Curation Curata Content Mashup 103

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 9, 2012

ALOT is a catalog of free “apps for your PC” in a range of categories including entertainment (comic books, TMZ, The Onion, IMDB search), food, games, travel, music, news (The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Stock Market Watch), reference, social networking (e.g., Nine companies B2B marketers should know about by Velocity Partners.

Review 200

Review Tools Social Media Klout 200

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

More so than any other event I attend, SXSW is conference roulette. Location, Location, Location The biggest story of the event was the widespread usage of presence services foursquare and Gowalla. It’s not about anything that’s on your calendar or in any way tied to the norm of interruption marketing. The kismet.

Social Media 126

Social Media Strategy Conference Eventful 126

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

companies now use social media for marketing (though the figure varies widely based on size of company)? ” Or that49% of B2B journalists write blogs, and 84% are on Twiter? companies now use social media for marketing. Or that 73% of U.S. Social Media Stats, Facts and Research Does Facebook Need To Build A Search Engine?

Statistics 219

Statistics Research Social Media B2B 219