Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As a result, businesses continue to desperately find new ways to reach their fans and build their online reputation on this leading social media platform. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Image: goiabarea via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 4, 2020

But the way you design your social media strategy might vary depending on the type of business you have, e.g. business to consumer (B2C) or business to business (B2B). Social media and B2B marketing are a better pair than many business people think. Your content should not be solely about promoting your products.

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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. PRIORITY PLATFORM: Twitter.

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

B2B marketing has felt these shifts as much as any other field. Social platforms have provided effective and coronavirus-safe ways for businesses to share and connect. Social platforms have provided effective and coronavirus-safe ways for businesses to share and connect. Here’s how to adjust your strategy to be successful.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

When it’s time to launch a B2B marketing campaign on social media, LinkedIn seems like the obvious platform of choice. There’s no mystery why B2B marketers keep flocking to it – it simply works. By the numbers , LinkedIn is supposedly the best social media platform for B2B lead generation. . Not so much.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In the US alone, research from Statista shows that B2B marketing spend has already decreased by over 50% in early 2020. Social media is the most popular platform for B2B marketing, says Content Marketing Institute: 83% of marketers are going this route. Today, the focus will be on Linkedin and how it can help B2B brands.

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Oktopost

APRIL 4, 2022

TikTok has absolutely exploded on the social scene over the past few years—and B2B marketers are beginning to test the waters. A social platform filled with viral, vertical-style videos spanning all topics and communities, TikTok has grabbed hold of the social media world. But where do B2B marketers fit in? Meet Haily.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We marketers have to be agile and constantly evaluate how different strategies, tools and platforms are performing. LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. What is a LinkedIn Product Page?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2022

Can TikTok for B2B marketing unlock the same potential? Not all B2B companies may not be able to capitalize on those instant #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt B2C conversions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get any value out of the network. When it comes to awareness, TikTok may be just what a B2B social media strategy needs. Published on.

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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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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Just when B2B marketers feel they have finally proven ROI with a solid social strategy, along comes another social media platform to shake things up. Once you have crafted your ideal audience profile, you can start exploring your Instagram community. Tip #1: Build the Right Audience. What is working for your competitors?

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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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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

With that in mind, here are seven ways a B2B brand can increase its influence across various marketing platforms and realize the resulting benefits. For example, a customer might: Discover a product while browsing videos on YouTube. Use their work desktop PC to search for more information about a product on Google.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . 92% of trade shows attendees are on the lookout for new products. 99% found unique value in this B2B marketing strategy that they did not get from other channels. Given that, in this post, we’ll talk about: What B2B event marketing is.

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Oktopost

JULY 20, 2023

It’s like taking the best of Instagram’s photo and video-sharing capabilities and expanding it to include text-based communication. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s the big deal about another social media platform?” ” Well, Threads is not just another platform. Quite a lot, actually.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 4, 2023

Our research among 4,000 US respondents ages 18-75 reveals that out of 10 social media platforms, only Facebook is primarily associated with serving social connection. Image credit: fauxels on Pexels There are four core motivations for engaging with social platforms. They’re showing off. Two-thirds of US adults regularly use Facebook.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Instagram is a fantastic platform for B2B marketers. In this guide, we’ve rounded up several examples of B2B brands leveraging Instagram to get closer to customers and drive real results. Here are seven examples of B2B brands doing Instagram marketing the right way. Over half of millennials are active users on Instagram.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish. In 2023, TikTok will likely remain the benefactor of other platforms’ shortcomings. Above all, customers want to be able to communicate with the brand they’re interested in.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2014

jtroyer Tweet This Giving Back to Your Top Influencers Back in 2003, VMware ‘s online community was centered around a forum. Today, despite the fractured social media landscape, their community still has one central home on the web: the VMware Community site. Or will this be another one-off ad campaign? See you next week!

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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. B2B messaging gets personal.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

In 2023, we saw new platforms enter the scene and shake ups in platform preferences that changed the face of the industry, while other tried and true networks held consumer attention. People are also using social media to learn about and purchase products. Many B2B companies build their social marketing strategy around LinkedIn.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. The line between professional networking and creative expression blurs daily as more new creators emerge on the platform. 

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this video, Community Managers AnnE Ford and Dervon Thompson will explore how to identify relevant trends for your brand, when to join in on viral trend conversations, and tips for putting your unique spin on trending topics. But a B2B software company likely wouldn’t have an authentic way to engage with that meme.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2012

One that could have a vibrant Facebook community, if they could just get to that point. Have a product, service, business that will make it more natural for people to find you as they are conducting searches. The truth is, to grow a Facebook community you must bring people from outside Facebook into your Page.

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Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. B2B companies are leaving money on the table by not exploring influencer marketing as a significant marketing component for their businesses. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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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? Guest post by Ariel Applbaum.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 22, 2021

With more social platforms than ever before to choose from, brands are faced with a tough question: where should they show up? In the eyes of the consumer, all social platforms are not created equal. And Facebook continues to be incredibly popular— 60% of consumers want to see brands use more of the platform. Key Stats: Over 2.8

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Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

The customers I speak to daily, especially those in the B2B space, are always concerned about proving their return on investment for social media. There are no impulse buys in the B2B SaaS industry and quantifying the impact of social media within the buyer’s journey is not always straightforward. in savings over three years.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Brands know they can’t ignore these platforms (which is why 95% of B2B marketers have created corporate social media accounts) and the successful companies have figured out a way to effectively engage and build strong relationships with their customers. The product? What are their dreams and fears?

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 13, 2021

Both of which contributed to corporate America largely shunning Apple products for two decades (except in the graphic design departments). Its high prices funded development of new ventures and products which propelled growth. Will it monetize the platform using conventional ads? Clearly, that didn’t happen. Sponsorships?

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Social Media Marketing

APRIL 13, 2011

Those that did a good job socializing their external communications, like Dell and Comcast, saw productivity gains, since conversations that occur on social media are automatically recorded, discoverable through search and shareable. But what if you want to use a social network to collaborate internally?

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a significant move to strengthen how B2B businesses manage social media interactions between their brand and their audience, this collaboration not only simplifies social media management by bringing conversations into one place for a more streamlined workflow but also enhances the speed and impact of customer interactions with your brand.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Instead, they value personal recommendations and trending products from influencers that entertain or interest them. Over a decade later, people still reminisce and rave over the viral moment. They aren’t loyal to brands.

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Industry Influencer Trends Marketing 93

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Social justice movements continue to surge on social media platforms and more people are speaking up about matters that align with their own values. You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community. You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but authenticity and relatability is EVERYTHING.

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Keyhole.co

APRIL 3, 2024

Did you know that Twitter, now rebranded as X, started as a minimalist platform for sharing short, 140-character messages? Businesses, particularly those in the B2B sector, find it an invaluable tool for connecting with their audience, driving engagement, and sharing industry insights. Twitter communities Join the Twitter Community.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

But despite all of these reasons to move away from Facebook, there is no denying the platform’s continued influence. It’s still the most-used social network in the US, with 73% of American consumers visiting the site regularly… Source: Statista It’s also the platform 65% of marketers plan to use most in 2023.

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