Oktopost

JUNE 30, 2021

Though it’s still the most widely-used social network in the world , B2B marketers don’t always see it as a viable platform for generating leads. Easy, but wrong — because with the right strategy, Facebook is a viable channel for B2B marketing. Facebook Ads is the name for Facebook’s integrated advertising platform.

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B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

For B2B brands, social media is growing in importance: 66% of B2B marketers report that LinkedIn is effective, 66% say they plan to boost their organic usage of Instagram, and 56% rate YouTube as important to overall brands success ( Articulate ). PRIORITY PLATFORM: Facebook and Instagram Advertising.

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B2B Social Media Brands Hubspot 150

Later

JUNE 28, 2021

LinkedIn is now a powerful business-to-business (B2B) marketing and sales tool. We’re highlighting 5 ways to level up your LinkedIn B2B marketing strategy in this blog post: What Is LinkedIn B2B Marketing? B2B marketing does exactly what it says on the tin. Why You Should Use LinkedIn for B2B Marketing.

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B2B LinkedIn Marketing How To 88

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Case Studies : These are the B2B equivalent of product reviews. Through produced by companies, case studies are built on verifiable customer experiences and direct quotes from business buyers. Business to consumer (B2C) and B2B influencer marketing can both be effective, but work differently. Beats Traditional Advertising.

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comScore Marketing Case Study Review 299

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 17, 2014

Much has been written about how the internet in general, and the explosion of content marketing in particular, has changed the nature of b2b marketing. Today’s b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team. How To Do It Right: Demand Generation by Forbes.

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B2B Strategy Marketing Metrics 219

The Realtime Report

APRIL 13, 2023

In a 2021 poll, small businesses reported spending an average of $534 a month on digital advertising, with the total marketing and advertising budget ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 a year. My team helps SMB owners set realistic expectations and target the channels that will generate sales for them.”

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Marketing ROI Small Business Yahoo 172

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 24, 2021

Those are just a few of the social network-specific findings from the recently-released Digital 2021 Global Overview Report , compiled by We Are Social and Hootsuite. Facebook advertising reaches 2.18 More than half (55.2%) of Facebook’s total advertising audience is between the ages of 18 and 34. I have no explanation.

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. And now, the stats!

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B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 110

Oktopost

APRIL 29, 2024

Many discussions take place about B2B intent data in the context of ABM (Account Based Marketing) or other strategic marketing and sales programs. Forrester research shows that 85% of organizations using intent data report substantial business benefits. It provides insights into customer behaviors, interests, and purchase intentions.

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Data Social Media ROI B2B 62

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 27, 2023

Social media is quickly becoming the go-to method medium for B2B marketers looking to promote their business. In fact, a study by the International Data Corporation found that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions. This has made producing social media content a top priority for 95% of B2B marketers.

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ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

agora pulse

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Move over, B2C—Facebook is quickly becoming a hugely profitable space for B2B marketers. A whopping 83% of B2B marketers are using social media as a marketing tactic. And 54% of them are reporting lead generation from using social media as a marketing tool. All that can be overwhelming. Install the Facebook Pixel First.

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B2B Facebook Marketing How To 111

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 28, 2011

Pepsi famously dropped its Super Bowl advertising a year ago in favor of a social media campaign. B2B marketing executives, however, tend to be a bit more skeptical. B2B marketing executives, however, tend to be a bit more skeptical. Still, social media is rapidly becoming an essential component of the b2b marketing mix.

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B2B Social Media Comparison Discount 190

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? How can the respective histories and behaviors of these two companies inform the best practices for B2B marketers? Historical Lessons.

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B2B MySpace Startup Social Networking 190

Audiense

JUNE 27, 2018

One of the most notable moments of the recently concluded Cannes Lions festival was the reaction of some brands against bad practices in influencer marketing, highlighting not only companies and influencers but also platforms that operate in that market. Use case for B2B. Audiense Influencers Report. Fast Company.

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Analysis Advertising Journal B2B 96

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2010

MarketingSherpa recently released its 2011 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. You can download the executive summary for free (or pay $400 for the full report ). As MarketingSherpa notes, “Year after year, the greatest challenge that B2B organizations face is generating high-quality leads.&#.

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B2B Trends Marketing Technorati 185

Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

And I would argue this is exaggerated even more when it comes to B2B Marketing. Ok so now that I depressed you – lets talk about what I have been thinking B2B Marketers need to do. The problem is, most B2B companies don’t have a strong why. Enter Simon Sinek. What you do, How you do it and Why you do it.

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B2B Marketing Airlines StumbleUpon 243

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

B2B advertising expenditures in the United States totaled $32 billion in 2022, an increase from the $28.9 Jump ahead: Examples of Paid Media for B2B Marketers Why Do You Need A Paid Media Plan in Digital Marketing? Paid media has become a non-negotiable in demand generation. billion spent in the previous year.

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Examples B2B ROI CPA 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Looking for B2B leads on social media? Having a distinct B2B sales advantage over your competitors in that environment can be challenging. To be successful in today’s B2B sales environment, having a strong social selling strategy is paramount to your company’s ability to drive results and generate ROI.

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Tools B2B Price ROI 144

Buffer Social

JANUARY 16, 2018

To better understand these changes, plus what’s ahead for 2018 and beyond we teamed up with Social Media Week to collect data from over 1,700 marketers and create the State of Social Media 2018 report. The report shows us how marketers, from businesses of all sizes, are approaching social media marketing. Ready to jump in?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

Types of Demand Generation Tools While some companies prefer to look broadly at marketing automation, others may choose a tool for a specific purpose, such as sending newsletters. Reporting and analytics Demand generation tools should help you better understand your customers’ behaviors or how your audience perceives your brand.

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Tools B2B Hubspot Analytics 62

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 19, 2024

With a community of two billion monthly users, 90% of whom are used to communicating with brands in-app, Instagram has become one of the most effective marketing channels for B2C companies. Image credit: Georgia de Lotz on Unsplash At the same time, practically every B2B marketer has been wondering about the best social media platforms.

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B2B Company Instagram Cost 170

Ignite Social Media

MAY 19, 2020

This is the second back-to-back year we have been included in the Top 30 Social Media Marketing Agencies report. Ranking Factors for the Top Social Media Agency Report. Project Completeness: The more project work an agency shows, helps Agency Spotter establish their competency in the service area being reported on.

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Social Media Case Study Report Compete 166

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 27, 2010

Whatever questions you may have about social media marketing, you’ll probably find the answers in the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report from white paper guru Michael Stelzner. The report notes that “the question of whether social media works has dropped off the charts completely.&# The Biggest Question.

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Report Social Media B2B Newsvine 191

The Realtime Report

AUGUST 25, 2020

Lastly, we will discuss the difference between advertising and marketing on social media. Having a social media strategy in place can help grow your company. Having social media can be great for customer service and easier for both the company and the customer. Social Media allows companies to receive more website traffic.

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Small Business Social Media Strategy Marketing 251

Convince & Convert

APRIL 2, 2015

The brand wasn’t targeting consumers, but transport companies. So why make a B2B ad that looks like B2C content? The answer is simple: B2B clients are consumers, too (highlight to tweet). Increasingly, B2B brands are taking this maxim to heart. Why should consumers have all the fun? Image via Microsoft Stories.

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B2B Marketing Microsoft Hubspot 60

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 30, 2010

So do you have buyer personas at your company? As you may be aware I co-wrote the book Facebook Marketing for Dummies (Wiley) and I am in the middle of working on Facebook Advertising for Dummies (Wiley) right now. Will Facebook replace your B2B Marketing email system? Not any more …. I want to roll the clock back a few weeks.

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Advertising Crowdsourcing Facebook Case Study 205

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

He says, “With new and emerging to established creators building up audiences on LinkedIn, thanks to its strong organic reach, this year, we will see more brands looking to capitalize on this and tap into this pool of talent for influencer marketing campaigns, especially companies wanting to get in front of B2B audiences.”

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Any company’s most valuable asset are its employees—and if you’ve tried to recruit in the past two years, chances are, you know just how valuable they are. But B2B companies are now understanding another fact: employees can provide much more than their base job productivity. 2022 Employee Advocacy Benchmark Report ).

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Statistics B2B LinkedIn Social Networking 75

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales. Engage with your customers on social media.

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Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Content marketing has become ubiquitous, with 93% of B2B marketers now using it. 93% of B2B marketers are using content marketing—but only 44% have a documented content strategy. ( B2B Marketing Insider ). 87% of B2B buyers say content has an impact on vendor selection; more than a quarter (27%) say it has a “major impact.”

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Statistics B2B Content Marketing 207

Convince & Convert

MARCH 8, 2012

This episode features Jonathan Wichmann the head of social media for Maersk Line , the world’s largest container shipping company. Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. I’m B-to-B.

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Company Instagram B2B Survey 120

Webbiquity SMM

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. What if you’re not a SaaS company?

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Software LinkedIn Content management systems How To 107

Ignite Social Media

MAY 6, 2021

Some users are tired of this tactic so much that they’re beginning to report users for spam. This new tab on your LinkedIn company page seems like a great addition. When your company needs to hire someone, take advantage of using LinkedIn during your HR efforts and check to see if they have a video profile. Product Pages.

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LinkedIn Marketing Eventful Compete 202

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But influencer marketing isn’t as simple as picking any creator, creating one-off content and reaping the benefits of their loyal following—our report found 81% of social marketers describe influencer marketing as an essential part of their social media strategy. Their brand collaboration with e.l.f

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Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 126

Pixlee

MAY 21, 2020

And Facebook is expecting to see a loss from advertising in the coming months. Hootsuite reports that more than half (52%) of all online brand discovery is occurring in public social feeds. Many social advertisers were comprised of travel, fashion and event-based brands – all of which have been hit disproportionately hard right now.

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Sentiment B2B HootSuite Retail 95

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

LinkedIn is unlike its social competitors in that it’s widely regarded as a professional social network, the largest B2B marketing platform in the world and the number one platform for lead generation. First things first; make sure your LinkedIn Page is complete with accurate, relevant and up-to-date company information.

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Organization LinkedIn Strategy Social Media 103

The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

The answer likely is a combination of the two – A blend of organic and paid social media allows your company to experience the benefits of each without breaking the bank or relying solely on organic growth. Each new follower, then, enhances the perceived trustworthiness of your brand, which makes your company and content more authoritative.

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Small Business Organization Social Media Authentication 133