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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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.

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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. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 18, 2010

And once you have identified the conversations where you think a sales opportunity may be occurring you need to feed that into your listening platform so you can flag those opportunities when they come in. But what if you don’t have a listening platform? How much time and money can the team commit to the listening platform?

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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 makes it the ideal platform for B2B marketers on social media.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.    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.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding.

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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?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

AUGUST 18, 2010

So I ran across some interesting stats last week when I picked up a tweet from Jeff Bullas on the 15 essential social media facts and figures for B2B Marketing. I don’t know how you feel but I certainly feel like everything I read about Social Media is the same old thing just a rehash of something else I read before.

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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. The velocity of change across social networks shows no signs of slowing, prompting advertisers to brace themselves for what lies ahead in 2023.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

These tools not only help in measuring brand awareness but also enable you to track metrics from multiple social networks, all in one place. Among other functions, these tools collect data from different social accounts and create custom reports that you can export and share with colleagues and stakeholders.

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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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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

That is why we’re excited to share we’ve joined forces with LinkedIn to provide mutual Oktopost and LinkedIn customers the ability to channel messages directly from their LinkedIn Company Page into Oktopost’s Social Inbox.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 13, 2021

One thing all of the most popular social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, even Pinterest and TikTok) have in common in the asynchronous nature of their content. Similarly, Clubhouse is breaking all the established “rules” of social networks. But here are three reasons for skepticism.

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Social Media Marketing

APRIL 13, 2011

But what if you want to use a social network to collaborate internally? Until recently, no one dared share corporate secrets on social networks. You start the process by searching Google and asking your online social network for recommendations. The early stage of most sales cycles is equally mundane.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. The platform needs to make changes to attract new users, and re-activate dormant accounts, in order to maintain its long-term viability. Twitter is arguably the most flexible and capable social network for B2B marketers.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 4, 2010

The point here for B2C and B2B Marketers is that as Facebook makes their platform rich in interaction and captures more users and hence more conversations about your brand – you will need to be there and engage with their user base. Share it on StumbleUpon. Send this page to Print Friendly. Email this to a friend?

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2017

Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. Billion spent on social media marketing in the U.S. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. Yet, 61% of marketers claim measuring ROI is a top challenge.

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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. Not surprisingly, social networks do the same. LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products.

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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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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. But what exactly does social media marketing entail?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Social media has given brands and businesses a platform to engage with their customers. We spoke to several social selling experts to understand what it means and its value to salespeople. We’ll also explore 10 tips and tactics you can use to execute social selling like an expert. What is social selling?

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Why is Brand Visibility Important for B2B? Leverage Social Listening. Foster Community on Social Media. Why Is Brand Visibility Important for B2B? Visibility is vital for B2B marketing because it helps build your credibility and trust in the eyes of potential customers. Jump to Section.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 30, 2020

Social media marketing. With live events shut down, digital marketing using content and social networks has become even more important for brands and marketers. More than 70% of marketers say social media marketing has significantly helped them. Other platforms are more general, with a vast audience reach.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Studies show that users on platforms like Twitter and Pinterest maximize their engagement when brands post as many as 15 tweets or 11 pins per day.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

Consider these facts from a recent Social CEO Report by CEO.com and Domo: Only 39% of Fortune 500 CEOs have any social profile whatsoever. Of those active on social media, 70% use only LinkedIn. With the current prominence of social media used to gain and nurture leads, that’s truer than ever. Following up.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Today, the public perception of your business on online platforms impacts your scalability immensely. However, while it affects both B2B and B2C industries, the dynamics differ. Businesses are more likely to work through challenges with their B2B partner if they see long-term value. You are not alone.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 22, 2018

Facebook is an excellent sales platform, as it offers a huge potential audience you can reach with relative ease. However, you’ll be up against some stiff competition on the world’s largest social network. However, it’s well worth taking advantage of the giant social network’s tools.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Will Google+ be a “Facebook killer” or just Google’s next failed social network? Many of this year’s best posts about Google’s newest social platform were written early in the year. What are the best practices for business use of the platform? So what makes Google+ special?

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Unmetric

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Falcon.io , a subsidiary of Cision , is a leading player in the social media space, providing its global customer base with a platform to manage their social media listening, engaging, and publishing requirements. The challenge: No one was excited to learn more about IT solutions on social media where cat videos dominated.

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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.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Tweet Guest post as part of the virtual book tour by Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer to explore concepts from their new book Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. We come from the association industry and for many of us “membership” people, community is old hat. It’s what we do.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As a provider of B2B software, Sprout’s frontline teams often get asked the question: what integrations and partnerships do you provide? In 2020 alone, Sprout added an impressive list of new partners that span the entirety of our platform. Extend social further into your business with CRM & Helpdesk integrations.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But when it comes to social data, it’s not about how much data you have but rather how you leverage it. It’s not just about networking anymore. 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions. Your buyers are online, scrolling through their favorite platforms and engaging with your brand (and others).

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Socialmedia.biz

MARCH 25, 2021

The feature was so popular that it was eventually adopted by other social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn — making it a key feature in the social marketing world. Hashtags have become so large that communities pop up around their use. Social networks are inherently very messy.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos. But what about when you need to master a new-to-you social platform or develop your skills? Social Media Explained: Untangling the World’s Most Misunderstood Business Trend | Mark Schaefer.

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Visually SM

AUGUST 19, 2020

But with so many social media platforms out there, how can your company make such a big decision? In this guide, you will understand why it is so important to have social media profiles for your business. But those are not the only relevant stats when it comes to defining if your brand should be present on social media.

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