Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Otherwise, you’ll need to track them through Google Analytics or your CRM software through tracking links. We are here to drive revenue. The last few years have been tougher than ever.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So, which companies are in this space, and how are they executing chatbots successfully? Today, we examine the best B2B chatbots being used to drive business objectives. B2B Chatbot Examples. If there’s one B2B brand that’s investing in chatbots, its HubSpot. Last year, the marketing software platform acquired Motion.ai

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Your Escape From 9 to 5

JUNE 27, 2022

B2B marketers love the notion of getting more qualified leads while spending less, whether it be pay per click campaigns, email marketing or print advertising. Too many companies fail to track and measure their lead generation efforts. This tactic is rarely mentioned when there’s a talk about reducing B2B lead generation costs.

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Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. A remarkable 80% of B2B leads that come from social media originate from just one platform, and that’s LinkedIn. It’s not like LinkedIn’s efficacy is a secret— 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn for marketing. The leads are better. Connect to Your CRM.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 23, 2019

LinkedIn advertising is a powerful channel for any B2B company looking to reach relevant audiences based on their profession. Here’s how you can upload audience lists to LinkedIn to target users of any software (or specific technology) that’s relevant to your business. Which software is relevant to use for targeting?

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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. Are Facebook Ads Right for B2B? How to Succeed with B2B Facebook Ads.

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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. Not so much.

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Oktopost

JULY 30, 2020

So many B2B deals closed, and so many connections made. Actually, forget about industries, webinar and online meeting software like Zoom and others are even being used for family gatherings. Back in the B2B world, companies are increasingly shining a spotlight to online lead generation and engagement. What are webinars?

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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

JUNE 9, 2021

Over the years, B2B marketing has evolved significantly and continues to do so at such a rapid pace. While B2B marketers have access to all the help they need, many still commit critical mistakes that compromise the success of their marketing efforts. 01: Giving Your Company Too Much Focus. B2B Marketing Mistake No.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Every seasoned B2B marketer knows that launching a new campaign can be a venture into the unknown. That might be a big reason why nearly 70% of B2B content ends up unused , because it doesn’t align with what buyers are interested in. B2B marketing is too high-stakes for any blind leaps of faith. 6 B2B Marketing KPIs to Measure.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . According to The Changing Environment of Exhibitions and exponents.com: On average, a company sets 31.6% 99% found unique value in this B2B marketing strategy that they did not get from other channels. What is B2B Event Marketing?

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Oktopost

APRIL 18, 2022

It’s no wonder that savvy B2B marketers are taking advantage of this popular and portable format to create value-packed audio programs. B2B podcasts are a powerful form of outbound marketing. Jump to Best B2B Podcasts. What is a B2B Podcast? 4 Reasons to Include Podcasting in Your B2B Content Marketing Strategy.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 27, 2020

For internet and software companies with products and services they’re proud of, social media provides a platform to reach new customers, show off those products and establish your share of voice in the industry. . Here’s five stats to get you fired up about social media marketing for your software company. .

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

But the reality is that B2B buyers are very similar to B2C consumers— whether it’s buying a new car or new enterprise software, consumers want to be educated and informed. Sites must be more visual, more concise and more consumable, taking the following into account: 1) Design your site for the consumer, not the company.

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Oktopost

APRIL 22, 2019

Especially, for B2B and Considered Purchase marketing. digital companies now have a veritable plethora of viable and effective marketing channels available for lead generation. In 2015, the average B2B nurture funnel was 12 months long with the full marketing and sales funnel taking about 512 days from lead to sale on average!

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Oktopost

AUGUST 26, 2019

Companies that market directly to consumers have quickly figured out that they have to reach their audience through video. So, why are B2B marketers lagging behind? One obvious answer is that traditionally, B2B marketers are, well, traditional. The second caveat to B2B video marketing is ROI. About Video Marketing.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 2, 2022

In B2B, word of mouth is one of the kings when it comes to marketing strategies. It’s a rising market that is already bringing a lot of success to companies. Influencer marketing is a marketing strategy where a social media influencer promotes a product from a company. How does influencer marketing work in B2B?

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Instagram is a fantastic platform for B2B marketers. ” Well, what if I told you that 40 percent of the workforce in most average companies is made up of millennials ? In this guide, we’ve rounded up several examples of B2B brands leveraging Instagram to get closer to customers and drive real results.

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Oktopost

MAY 4, 2023

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Today, Ramel is the Chief Survey Master of Global Surveyz , a global research company, providing customers with a survey report as-a-service offering that covers the whole process of creating an insightful and impactful B2B or B2C report for any target market.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Another person is making negative comments about your company. In recent years, B2B marketers have started to see the value of social listening and incorporate it into their marketing strategy. The importance of social listening for B2B marketing. Lead identification.

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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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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through competitive noise is difficult for B2B marketers, making lead generation tricky. Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. The B2B buyer journey has shifted, with sales reps now only having roughly 5% of a customer’s time.

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Oktopost

JUNE 18, 2019

The industries and markets that digital B2B businesses serve are undergoing constant, dramatic changes. Here at the halfway point of 2019, we’re getting a clearer picture of the B2B marketing strategies that are currently leading the pack. Usually, B2U marketing funnels will begin with a free software offering.

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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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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. So what’s next for B2B blogging? If your company doesn’t have a blog, you’re not a laggard…quite yet. There’s much more.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Join guest host Jeff Ogden and special guest Paul Dunay, CMO of Networked Insights and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies, as they discuss: Recent changes in B2B marketing. New social media tools for B2B marketers. Social data and what it means to B2B marketers. Influencer strategies and why they’re important.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 19, 2014

To get familiar with the company. The Corporate Executive Board surveyed 1,900 B2B customers to uncover insights about purchasing behavior and found: B2B customers will contact a sales rep only after independently completing 60% of the purchasing decision process. Now THAT’s self-serve information in B2B marketing.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 7, 2012

After last weeks show, guest host Jeff Ogden and B2B marketing expert, Paul Dunay discuss: - Marketing at a small company versus a larger company. MadMarketingTV is sponsored by Act-On Software: Marketing Automation for the Fortune 5 Million. Buyer personas and the importance of knowing your buyers.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

The company recently missed earnings estimates for the second time in four quarters, and had to strike a deal with activist investor firm Elliott Management which had “been trying to push (Jack) Dorsey out as part of an overhaul to Twitter’s business.” Though 90% of B2B software companies are on Twitter , barely half are active.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2010

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

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 20, 2023

But don’t worry, the rise of AI in B2B sales will not replace you. For success, all B2B sales cycles will always need human interaction and guidance throughout the funnel. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 75% of B2B sales organizations will incorporate AI within their traditional sales solutions.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2014

At Convince & Convert we’ve been doing a lot of content marketing strategy work for B2B companies lately, and while every client circumstance is different (which is what makes consulting an interesting endeavor), I’ve definitely found some common themes and typical areas for improvement. Listly by Jay Baer. Follow List.

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Oktopost

APRIL 4, 2024

Meet Sean Sean has spent the last 15 years working in marketing and product management roles in the B2B and B2C space. He began his career in Japan and has worked in Telecoms, Salesforce, and Experience Management software companies. He is currently the Director of Product Marketing at Sitecore.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Jason McClelland, CMO of Algolia , talks through the challenges of building and maintaining company culture in a full-remote setting for the long haul, and how to align marketing and development teams. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary. Stay in the Loop.

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Oktopost

APRIL 14, 2021

Listen to the Podcast: For more mind-blowing conversations and to keep up with the show taking B2B marketing by storm, subscribe to B2B Marketing Now wherever you listen to podcasts or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or follow Oktopost on LinkedIn. Episode Summary. Why should organizations and marketers care about collaboration?

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2017

Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. The biggest reason for this challenge has to do with the mindset with which B2B marketers have approached social.

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