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.

B2B 91

B2B ROI Social Media Hashtag 91

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.

Social Networking 60

Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 60

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. See you next week!

Communities 134

Communities B2B How To Forums 134

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

So here is a little fact that really scares me – User Generated Content has surpassed that of publisher content which means we marketers (or publishers) are the “white noise” to the User Generated Content “signal” they produce. The dynamic I am pointing out exists for most brands today B2C and B2B brands.

Brands 227

Brands Content Microsoft StumbleUpon 227

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dark social may sound sinister, but in reality, it’s one of the most common occurrences in our everyday lives. If so, that share constitutes dark social. Dark social refers to sharing online content through private channels such as DMs, messaging apps, email, or other non-public platforms.

Forums 62

Forums Reddit Analytics Sentiment 62

Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, while it affects both B2B and B2C industries, the dynamics differ. B2B brand reputation A reputation crisis for a B2B brand often has a limited audience and can be contained through direct communication channels and negotiations. Use social listening to track brand mentions across different social networks and forums.

Reputation 59

Reputation Brands Construction How To 59

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s not just about networking anymore. 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions. To best understand which content types and topics resonate with your audience, measure engagements such as likes, comments, shares, clicks, retweets, or reposts. If not, it could be time to change your content pillars.

Analysis 69

Analysis Data Sentiment Metrics 69

Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

It all starts with the Pulse Report that Chevron had produced by Edelman (their PR firm) using their Alterian’s SM2 social media monitoring tool. Moreover they could use the report to build content and engage in topics that were trending where Chevron was a thought leader or was looking to become more of a thought leader.

Social Media 230

Social Media SM2 Energy Microblogging 230

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. But, at the end of the day, they need to generate “leads” that get fed into some kind of offline sales process—just like most b2b [and many b2c] companies do.

Engineering 137

Engineering Social Media Hubspot Marketing 137

Writtent Blog

JUNE 25, 2013

Your content is really only as good as its context. Being able to blend your branded messaging with relevant topics will significantly increase the virality of your content marketing. Being able to blend your branded messaging with relevant topics will significantly increase the virality of your content marketing. Probably not.

Tools 91

Tools Content Blogger Curation 91

Myrland Marketing

APRIL 6, 2010

Home About Services Social Media Speaking-Training LMA Contact Subscribe Myrland Marketing Minutes Strategic Social Media: Making Social Media Make Sense THE BEST SOCIAL NETWORK FOR LAWYERS, OR ANYONE, IS… by Nancy Myrland on April 6, 2010 An interesting question was posed on a legal marketing forum of which I am a member.

Social Networking 90

Social Networking Tweetdeck Forums Questions 90

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. So how can you get the most out of this business-oriented social network?

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Mindjumpers

JANUARY 3, 2011

Tweet Written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced content, conversion and social media consultant. Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. No idea really but it’s not that important for the content of this post. Sounds like B2B marketing and lead nurturing, doesn’t it?

Loyalty 205

Loyalty Social Media Study Social Networking 205

Keyhole.co

MARCH 9, 2023

Con: Union Metrics’ more advanced social listening features like sentiment analysis aren’t unlocked until their top pricing tier. BuzzSumo BuzzSumo is a popular content discovery tool, allowing marketers to track content that’s trending for certain topics or keywords. Pricing: Brand24 pricing starts at $49 USD per month.

Tools 84

Tools Sentiment Hubspot Price 84

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Supplement your email list with your contacts’ social network info? Find out if the username or vanity URL you want is still available across dozens of social sites? Display a feed of brand-related comments from a variety of social networks on your website? Promote events through social media?

Tools 206

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

WordPress is no longer just the leading blog platform , but is now the most popular open-source CMS (content management system) as well. 10 Free WordPress Themes for Small Businesses by American Express OPEN Forum. Code to Create Custom Share Buttons for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Delicious by B2B Online Marketing.

WordPress 182

WordPress Content management systems Message Boards SEO 182

Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2019

At the end of the day, online social listening gives you a more comprehensive understanding of your brand sentiment. The conversations people are having on your Instagram or Facebook might be night-and-day versus other online forums. Brands should be able to monitor their presence across all social platforms.

Reddit 99

Reddit Tumblr YouTube Review 99

Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Table of Contents. 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.

B2B 144

B2B Survey ROI Metrics 144

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

That’s probably the reason 47% of B2B marketers say they will use personalization strategies in 2020. Content that highlights new products and services is one post type that receives the most engagement via social, according to Sprout Social Index, Edition XIV.

Tools 93

Tools Sentiment How To Team 93

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

The core of social media marketing efforts should be the corporate blog. Through a blog, marketers become publishers, providing their audience with relevant and valuable content. Publishing has historically relied on advertising, or sponsorships, to pay for content production. An active and helpful support forum?

ROI 191

ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Social media is the new business card—it’s more than a trendy marketing tool for any B2B organization; it’s a necessity. By providing valuable content and engaging with your audience, you can establish yourself as a leader in your industry and build trust with your audience. What is social media compliance?

B2B 62

B2B Social Media Privacy Policies 62

Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

The key is to create meaningful content that answers those questions, and propagate that content throughout the social Web, making a visit to your site unnecessary. I recommend starting with six, because it’s a meaningful amount of content and will address the tip of your question iceberg. Your LInkedin page.

FAQ 137

FAQ Content Consultant Social Media 137

Koka Sexton

APRIL 6, 2015

Not too long ago, the most commonly used B2B sales technique was cold calling which made it very difficult to establish a cordial relationship with clients. However, the world of sales is quickly doing away with this outdated technique and ushering in the era of Social Selling. Content and Engagement. But, beware.

Education 40

Education LinkedIn B2B Banking 40

Koka Sexton

APRIL 6, 2015

Not too long ago, the most commonly used B2B sales technique was cold calling which made it very difficult to establish a cordial relationship with clients. However, the world of sales is quickly doing away with this outdated technique and ushering in the era of Social Selling. Content and Engagement. But, beware.

Education 40

Education LinkedIn B2B Banking 40

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2017

But what does this mean for brands, especially B2B vendors, that have traditionally relied on more conservative means of attracting their audiences? The rules of the game are changing, and establishing a digital presence has gone well beyond having a basic website and occasionally updated social media pages. Dig right in!

B2B 198

B2B Strategy Marketing Microsoft 198

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week: Social Media is the Best Source of Leads for 11% of B2B Companies. Jay: Yeah, even more so than email in a B2B circumstance.

B2B 120

B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week: Social Media is the Best Source of Leads for 11% of B2B Companies. Jay: Yeah, even more so than email in a B2B circumstance.

B2B 120

B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

Here are some random thoughts from a collection of these experiences and feedback from conference speeches: 1) Features are NOT user experiences: Warning…if you ask someone about desired user experience and they say wiki or forum, you have work to do. 4) None of the following are community platforms: Wikis, Blogs or Forums.

Communities 117

Communities Groups Groups Social Media 117

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 29, 2016

Although more than three-quarters of B2B technology marketers use social media to market their products, less than half say they can tie social channels to revenue generation for their businesses. But it may also be a problem with basic B2B social media marketing strategy. Cross-Platform Social Media Strategy.

B2B 100

B2B Social Media Strategy Marketing 100

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 29, 2022

Quora marketing is a tactic many B2B and B2C marketers are using to build trustworthy and user-friendly brands online. According to Blogging Wizard , 56% of B2B marketers use Quora to present their brands as thought leaders and customer-centric businesses. Quora is, of course, a social question-and-answer website launched in 2010.

Brands 204

Brands NoFollow Marketing How To 204

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!).

Facebook 121

Facebook Social CRM Consultant MySpace 121

Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

I always recommend doing a detailed transcript for any video posts you do on your site, that way you get additional SEO value from the text, people who prefer to read instead of watch video can do so, and people who can’t access the video (such as those on mobile) can still get the content through the text. Answer: Good question.

Questions 167

Questions WordPress Postrank Blogger 167

Writtent Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Create relevant content on your website. Fresh and helpful content helps engage readers, build valuable links, attract leads and convert them to new sales. Reuse content. If you have great content but no one is consuming it, repurpose it. Books have more value than most other types of content and establish your expertise.

Small Business 98

Small Business Marketing Compete Directory 98

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

One thing that’s changed since the early days of social media is that many platforms used to focus on one function, such as social networking or image sharing. Now, most established social media platforms have expanded to incorporate live streaming, augmented reality, shopping, social audio, and more.

Types 145

Types Social Media Statistics HootSuite 145

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&# ). Company launches a media content destination for women.

Social Media 125

Social Media Case Study Strategy Study 125

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Recent research makes clear that, for high-value consumer purchases as well as b2b procurement, being as “findable” as possible online is critical to winning the business. are they more likely to use Facebook or a specialized discussion forum? What online publications do they read? What groups do they belong to?)

Findability 197

Findability Directory Social Bookmarking B2B 197

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 9, 2012

In just a few short years, Twitter has transformed from an odd little sort of public IM service where people posted what they just ate for lunch or what their cat was doing at the moment into one of the big four social networks and a significant channel for news, PR & marketing, politics and more. Twitter for B2B Marketing.

Tools 201

Tools Twitter Tips B2B 201