Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2011

Guest post by Eric Schwartzman , coauthor of S ocial Marketing to the Business Customer , the first book devoted exclusively to B2B social media communications. How do you know if your market is active in social media? Most organizations get the value of trying to land coverage in trade media.

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B2B Social Media Proposal Google Reader 129

Mindjumpers

JULY 1, 2010

Although it has no use to see this as a novelty and certainly not as yet another silo when we want to have a cross-channel, data-driven and customer-centric holistic marketing strategy, it is worth taking a look at what experts in the area of B2B content marketing advice. What is often missing in B2B content marketing is a strategy.

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B2B Strategy Content Marketing 189

Twist Image

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

B2B and B2C used to be very different and complex beasts. While the complexity has not changed, both B2B and B2C really do have an entirely new way to think, communicate and connect with prospective clients (thank you, digital!). That feels like it could be the story of a B2B or B2C opportunity. . If not, you need to be.

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B2B eBook Marketing Forums 45

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Though business use of social media is rapidly increasing, many executives remain skeptical of its value. The bottom line is that while social media marketing definitely provides benefits (such as a higher conversion rate for organic search traffic ), it’s not generally effective as a direct promotion tool.

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Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 20, 2011

Amid all of the hype, conferences, and rapid adoption of social media marketing by organizations from sole proprietors to the Fortune 100, there remains an undercurrent of skepticism. This surfaces in posts like Social Media Skepticism , 5 reasons why social media skeptics maybe right and Business social networking: where’s the ROI?

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Social Media ROI Social Networking Foursquare 205

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s social media-driven world, information about customer behavior, public sentiment, and user preferences is at the tip of any business’s fingers. But when it comes to social data, it’s not about how much data you have but rather how you leverage it. 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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Analysis Data Sentiment Metrics 69

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it’s advantages and of course some have disadvantages. appeared first on Lucy Hall - Social Media.

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Oktopost

MARCH 27, 2024

This lesson extends far beyond childhood games into the real world of social listening. There are millions, perhaps even billions, of conversations taking place on social media each day. However, not all social listening is created equal, especially when comparing the needs of B2B and B2C organizations.

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B2B Sentiment Analysis Influencer 75

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Because our behaviors on the social Web leave a noticeable fingerprint, smart companies can modify the way they engage and interact with us, based on our social graph, purchase history, etc. But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic.

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Social Media Strategy Influencer Social CRM 147

Webbiquity SMM

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. Ten Ways for Small Businesses to Use LinkedIn by OPEN Forum.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

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Twist Image

JUNE 9, 2011

More often than note it's a perception of what they think will be a buying trigger for their consumers. The main question that brands want answered is: "having spent x amount of dollars over six months ago on a Social Media strategy and executing on it, why isn't our output converting into more sales?" buying trigger.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

She specializes in social media strategies that lead to actionable plans to achieve real world objectives. I’ve spent a lot of time working with various social media monitoring tools and I’ve whittled my list of favorites down to two or three. You might want to test this. • What about you?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 10, 2010

The Best of Twitter 20 From the forward: I’m sitting in a ballroom in Indianapolis in September, 2008 watching Joseph Jaffe give a masterful presentation on social media transforming corporations, when I come upon the idea to interview him on Twitter. Also, thank you to the supremely talented Tzeyee Goh, who designed this eBook.

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Social Media eBook Strategy Social CRM 116

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it's advantages and of course some have disadvantages. This is a question that many people ask.

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Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 60

Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

With free membership open to all women, JaneNation combines social networking with opinion collection. There are blogs, forums, quizzes, polls, and sisterhoods (micro communities based on women’s life stages like “caregiver&# or “widow wise&# ).

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Social Media Case Study Strategy Study 125

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2010

While it pre-dates the Internet (and commercial air travel, ATMs, competitive eating, Red Bull and a lot of other stuff we take for granted), its core premise serves as the foundation for social media effectiveness. More to the point, oughtn't authors of social media marketing books stray away from writing such books?

Social Media 112

Social Media Strategy Influencer Education 112

Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. By sharing company-related content to their personal social media profiles, employees amplify a company’s message. It can take months for a B2B marketing team to build up a company’s presence and credibility online. Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. Table of Contents.

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B2B Survey ROI Metrics 144

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

The “ROI of social media&# (or lack thereof) is a hot, and still hotly contested, topic. I summarized arguments from both sides a few months ago in The Social Media ROI Debate. It can influence your prospects to buy from you, but doesn’t normally lead straight to a purchase.

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ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

His ramblings can be found at www.membershipjedi.com This post is a compilation of ideas born out of Jay’s post “ Why You’re the Key to Social Media Success ” in which he succinctly describes one of the biggest obstacles facing organization’s pursuit of social media effectiveness – corporate culture. Why ignore it?

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Social Media Strategy Metrics Organization 134

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

This is Episode 9 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). Explain to the folks at home why your company is called Argyle Social.

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B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

This is Episode 9 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). Explain to the folks at home why your company is called Argyle Social.

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B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Writtent Blog

MAY 26, 2014

Coming back to the HubSpot marketing benchmarks study mentioned above, B2B and B2C companies with websites containing 100+ pages generate 2.5x More social media interaction. Useful weblog content also nurtures trust – this instils buying confidence. The trick is to focus on quality and relevance. Generate Sales Leads.

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SEO Hubspot Press Release Engineering 97

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 11, 2022

According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. It comprises four main elements: Community Home: Sephora’s membership forum is a lively hub of constantly updated beauty advice, product recommendations, reviews, and general discussion. Why We Love It. Why We Love It.

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Examples Communities Brands Forums 227

Oktopost

APRIL 10, 2024

LinkedIn audiences have twice the buying power of the average web audience, so getting your LinkedIn plan right before you start blasting content is crucial. LinkedIn marketing agencies help B2B marketing teams develop and execute a targeted LinkedIn plan that drives brand awareness, online engagement, and lead generation.

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LinkedIn Marketing B2B Social Media Management 62

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 2, 2010

Other instructors include the awesome Mari Smith , Brian Solis , Paul Dunay , my brilliant pal Jeff Widman from BrandGlue , Darren Rowse from ProBlogger , my friend MIke Stelzner (founder of Social Media Examiner ), and a bunch of other great folks, including a lot of specific case studies (even B2B!).

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Facebook Social CRM Consultant MySpace 121

Webbiquity SMM

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?

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B2B Strategy Marketing Microsoft 198

Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

Last week, I was given the opportunity to do a live question and answer session on Social Media Examiner ’s Facebook page. Social Media Examiner’s Live Blogging Q&A. Also, it’s not all about what you do on your site or your social media. Share it here!&# and link to your post.

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Questions WordPress Postrank Blogger 167

Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

During my 15 years of Web site strategy and usability work (before I got all social media on you) I very much tried to live by the two-click rule (discover the most common questions customers have about your business, and answer them on your site within two clicks or fewer). Social media makes it possible.

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FAQ Content Consultant Social Media 137

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 23, 2011

Social media monitoring tools are increasing essential for companies of all sizes as the explosion of social media content renders manual monitoring efforts hopeless. The best also monitor message boards and forums, easy to overlook but critical particularly for niche b2b products and services.

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Tools Social Media Sysomos Vocus 193

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 14, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Opinion , Social Media > Is Social Media Becoming Boring? Is Social Media Becoming Boring? by Tamar Weinberg on April 14, 2010 Share For most, social media is new and fun.

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Social Media SEO Blogger Communities 267

Convince & Convert

JULY 22, 2010

While many businesses are excited about opportunities to reach their customers on the social web, few actually believe they have done so successfully. Lion Brand Yarn found that their customer outreach strategy drove impressive e-commerce results – those who visited the company’s blog were 41% more likely to buy at the Web site.

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Social Media Strategy Influencer Case Study 128

Convince & Convert

JULY 13, 2010

Naturally, I asked about his interest in mastering social media for his clients. Every single person in a public relations firm should: 1) understand the impact of social media and 2) be able to activate that marketing potential for their clients. That’s the essence of a good social media strategy , anyway.

Social Media 138

Social Media Strategy Consultant SEO 138

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2010

I met Sean at a recent ITSMA Marketing Leadership forum. He has a forthcoming book that I am also really looking forward to reading called the B2B Executive Playbook where he will be talking about how to create sustainable and predictable growth. So tell me about the typical concentration of B2B customers versus B2C customers?

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Groups Groups B2B Forums 183

Convince & Convert

MAY 31, 2012

This is Episode 18 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. Read on for insights from Ike, and our Social Media Stat of the Week ( this week : 16% of CEOs are active in social media). They asked B2B companies, “What was your best social media format?

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B2B LinkedIn Posterous Social Media 113

Rebekah Radice

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The social media landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, but then, you already know that. Heck, in 2015 alone, Twitter launched video autoplay, Blab rose to social stardom and Periscope grew to 1.85 As someone who leads a team dedicated to maximizing social media, I saw this over and over and it broke my heart.

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Trends Social Media Survey Mobile 114

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 9, 2012

Top 7 Ways to Save Time on Twitter by OPEN Forum. Noting that the top barrier to increased business use of social media is a lack of time and resources, Leyl Master Black shares “seven Twitter tricks from the pros that allow you to spend less time on the mechanics and more time engaging.” Twitter for B2B Marketing.

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Tools Twitter Tips B2B 201