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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Line Up Your B2B Content with your Customer’s Goals by Business2Community. ** 5 STARS. 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. • 70% of buyers would rather learn about a company through an article rather than an advertisement. 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. •

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

” The Tutorspree blog offers another possible answer: Google is intentionally de-emphasizing organic results (free clicks) in favor of search advertising results (for which it gets paid). Figure out where your prospective buys are looking, and be there. In early 2013, Google devalued general directory links for search rankings.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Content marketing is a hot topic, primarily in the B2B world but increasingly in consumer marketing as well. And as noted here yesterday , 93% of B2B marketers are now using content marketing, with more than half calling it their biggest priority this year. 8 Steps To Become A Brand Publisher by B2B Marketing Insider.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

LinkedIn advertising is a powerful channel for any B2B company looking to reach relevant audiences based on their profession. This nice little trick is a unique way for you to reach a B2B audience that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to reach with the same precision. How can you convince them to buy your product?

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Such mentions may have different value—from signaling the interest in buying your product to expressing dissatisfaction with the way you do business. However, with their insane popularity come insane pricing of their advertising, putting the cost out of reach for many small to midsized businesses.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Marketers believe the highest consumer priorities on social media are insights for buying decisions (59%) and customer service (58%). B2B buyers are most likely to share useful vendor content via email (79%), followed by LinkedIn (53%), Twitter (39%) and Facebook (18%). B2B Lead Blog ). e-Strategy Trends ). Earnest Agency ).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Throughout, the authors use the term “marketing round” as useful shorthand to describe the group of professionals from marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), PR, social media, content development, design and online advertising whose efforts need to coordinated in order to optimize online results. Think of marketing as the hub.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

By using unified metrics, you can manage and coordinate the efforts of specialists in various disciplines, including content development, social media, SEO, PR, online advertising, and reputation management, resulting in efficient and effective optimization of an organization’s total web presence in order to drive business results.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. Blogs represent 50%, Facebook 47% and…Twitter scores 41%.”. .

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

From a pure lead generation / ROI standpoint, this skepticism isn’t entirely unjustified; research from earlier this year showed that branding metrics (increased brand exposure, webs traffic, email subscribers partnerships)—not strict revenue or ROI measures—topped the list of benefits that b2b marketers realized from social media activities.

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MAY 10, 2011

It’s challenging to get the metrics really needed to measure social media ROI primarily because social media is much more like public relations than it is like direct marketing or search engine advertising. It can influence your prospects to buy from you, but doesn’t normally lead straight to a purchase. Here are 20 ideas.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

B2B marketers today certainly live in “interesting times” (in the sense of the not-actually-Chinese curse ). Image Credit: B2B Marketing Insider. Here are four key takeaways from this research for B2B marketers: • Sales people won’t disappear, but their role is changing, and many are struggling to adapt.

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MAY 23, 2017

Spread over paid search, video marketing, social media and other online channels , digital is expected to account for more than 46% of all advertising in the next five years. But what does this mean for brands, especially B2B vendors, that have traditionally relied on more conservative means of attracting their audiences? Dig right in!

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JULY 31, 2012

One advantage that university marketers have over their most of their b2b counterparts in optimizing their programs is scale; colleges can learn from and fine-tune their messages and marketing processes based on thousands of interactions each year. Only the largest b2b enterprises approach that level of sales activity.

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JULY 31, 2012

One advantage that university marketers have over their most of their b2b counterparts in optimizing their programs is scale; colleges can learn from and fine-tune their messages and marketing processes based on thousands of interactions each year. Only the largest b2b enterprises approach that level of sales activity.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

How does B2B social media marketing differ in effectiveness from B2C use? Which network drives half of all social traffic to B2B websites and blogs? 54% of B2B marketers said they have generated leads from social media. ( And yet – 80% of brands advertised on social media sites in 2014. 21 Social Media Statistics.

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MARCH 15, 2016

Image credit: Association of National Advertisers. 45% have reached out to a blogger to inquire about a product when considering a purchase, and 84% buy products based on the content they find on blogs. 86% of B2B companies surveyed are currently blogging, along with 77% of B2C companies. Stratabeat ). MarketingProfs ).

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JANUARY 17, 2011

How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Social Media Facts & Figures for B2B Sales by Inside View. At that point, social media will be a bigger channel than email or mobile, though still far smaller than search or display advertising. B2B Marketing and Social Media.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Based in Minneapolis, Abby is Senior Manager Creative Services at Best Buy, and also Board President at FamilyWise, a non-profit organization that provides programs for families that encourage self-determination, self-sufficiency, and healthy family lifestyles. ” She was named B2B Magazine’s 2012 Digital Marketer of Year.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Media Affecting BtoB Buying Behavior by The Proactive Report. Sally Falkow reports research on new influences in the B2B buying process (e.g., Why B2B Marketers Should Leverage Flickr by Search Engine Land. B2Bs Tap Social to Boost Search by eMarketer. Online Reputation Management.

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MARCH 26, 2012

The New Breed of B2B Buyer by Chaotic Flow. But the truth of course is that SEO and SMO are both important and need to be practiced as part of a WPO strategy. From SEO To Social Media, Getting All Channels To Drive Traffic by MediaPost Search Insider.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

And though a website used primarily by young people to post embarrassing pictures of themselves and by older people to share cute pictures of their progeny would seem an odd venue for selling after-shave or enterprise software, both b2c and b2b marketers have embraced the platform in droves simply due to its incredible scale and reach.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

As advertising is increasingly looked upon with skepticism if not simply tuned out, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy your prospects’ attention; it has to be earned. A B2B Marketer’s Guide to Great Facebook Pages from HubSpot (29 pages). social media, PR, advertising) that support that activity.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

what are the secrets to Facebook advertising success? ” Though targeted at consumer marketers, many of the tips apply to b2b marketing as well. Facebook Advertising. Will Facebook lose ground to Google+? Is it becoming uncool? Facebook Tips and Guides. 10 Examples of Facebook Ads That Actually Work (And Why) by HubSpot.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

How are B2B marketers using social media differently from their B2C counterparts? of respondents said they’d be either somewhat less likely or far less likely to buy from that brand.” of respondents said they’d be either somewhat less likely or far less likely to buy from that brand.”

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APRIL 23, 2013

Unlike other modifiers attached to the discipline (consumer marketing, b2b marketing, trade show marketing, digital marketing), the term “content marketing” doesn’t describe an audience, tactic, or channel, but rather a completely different approach to marketing. Research: B2B Buyers Want Content by Social Marketing Forum.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

This follow-up post answers several more, such as: what are the best social networks for b2b social media marketing? Five Simple Rules for B2B Social Media Marketing Success by Marissa’s Picks. ” The Top 8 Social Networks For Business by B2B Marketing Insider. What are the best and worst times to post updates?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

While the findings are interesting and no doubt reflect the experience of many b2b marketers, it’s crucial not to misinterpret the results. A study from Siriius Decisions found that b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

How does social media use differ in B2B vs. B2C companies? 93% of online research starts with a search engine, and 68% of consumers check out companies on social networking sites before buying. B2B Marketing Insider ). B2B Marketing Insider ). B2B Social Media Marketing Stats and Facts. B2B PR Sense Blog ).

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

72% of marketers think branded content is more effective than advertising in a magazine; 69% say it is superior to direct mail and PR. Internet advertising will make up 25% of the entire ad market in 2015. Despite all the hype about online, 67% of B2B content marketers consider event marketing to be their most effective strategy.

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JANUARY 5, 2016

The New B2B Buyer And The Collaborative Economy by Tony Zambito. Understanding the new B2B Buyer in the Collaborative Economy can be difference between longevity and struggle. Tony Zambito explains why some traditional B2B marketing tactics no longer works—and what does now. Here are his insights for content marketers.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

B2b vendors? B2B Infographics ). Social media…to engage or to advertise? Turns out agencies are slightly more likely than in-house marketers (81% vs. 75%) to advertise on social networks, while corporate marketers are significantly more likely to utilize “free” social media tools (89% vs. 71%).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

How do B2B social media marketing practices differ from B2C companies? Third, the survey was heavily consumer-oriented; b2b figures would be different. adults say they give advice about purchases on social networking sites, only 17% say they seek out such advice when making buying decisions. While 28% of U.S. More than 1.5

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AUGUST 18, 2012

Wondering which social network is most effective at generating b2b leads? B2b marketers believe social media is critical to organic search success. LinkedIn generates more leads for b2b companies than Facebook, Twitter or blogs. Yet only 47% of b2b marketers say they are actively using LinkedIn vs. 90% on Facebook.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

83% of B2B marketers say they use social media, making it one of the most common marketing tactics. Collecting low-quality leads is even worse than generating no leads at all, because you end up wasting not only marketing dollars but also sales resources chasing prospects who won’t or can’t buy your products or services.

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Social Media Marketing Influencer Survey 155

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AUGUST 18, 2012

Wondering which social network is most effective at generating b2b leads? B2b marketers believe social media is critical to organic search success. LinkedIn generates more leads for b2b companies than Facebook, Twitter or blogs. Yet only 47% of b2b marketers say they are actively using LinkedIn vs. 90% on Facebook.

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APRIL 8, 2014

On one hand, not only is it an easy-to-use, low-cost platform with more than a billion members, but 77% of B2C companies and 43% of B2B vendors have acquired customers from Facebook, and the world’s largest social network drives 20% of all internet page views. What are the best practices for advertising on Facebook?

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