Oktopost

MARCH 7, 2022

There is no shortage of imperative marketing tactics that if you don’t do right now, your B2B organization will crash and burn. In this piece, we’ll break down social listening, how it’s different from social monitoring, and the benefits and ways to use social listening for your B2B brand. What is Social Listening?

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Oktopost

JULY 20, 2023

Threads is designed to be a space for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. It’s a fresh, fun, and professional space that’s making waves in the realm of B2B communication. But what really sets Threads apart is its tools for enabling positive, productive conversations. Now, here’s the kicker.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 24, 2022

With that in mind, in this article, we’re going to highlight ten real-world examples of brands using Instagram Reels to reach new audiences, engage existing customers, generate leads, and drive sales. How to Use Reels for Instagram: 10 Real-World Examples. The American Red Cross gives us a fantastic example of this in action.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. In this article, we’ll take a look at the process of social selling and how it can help B2B companies generate more leads (and ultimately more revenue). Which Channels Are Best for B2B Social Selling?

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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. Here are some steps to create an effective B2B social media strategy for your business.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. You might measure any number of things to define clear social goals: Conversions, leads, and opportunities. Conversion is easy enough. We are here to drive revenue. The last few years have been tougher than ever.

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Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2021

But for business-to-business (B2B) companies, the strategy shifts from a broad audience to a very specific one. B2B SEO has a few basic areas that differ from B2C SEO. In this guide, we’ll outline those key differences and how you can better your own B2B SEO strategy. What is B2B SEO? More time in each sales stage.

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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 cost (sometimes) is lower. The leads are better.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. With sales reps only having 5% of a customer’s time during their B2B buying journey, they have no choice but to pull out all the stops to get customers’ attention.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 21, 2023

But tapping into buzzworthy conversions isn’t a silver bullet for social media success. With that in mind, we gathered a panel of leading social media marketers to discuss everything you need to know about jumping on trends, including real-world examples of brands that got it right (and wrong). Not necessarily, says Dylan.

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Oktopost

MARCH 1, 2021

Well, consider today your lucky day because Spotler UK ‘s Senior Marketing Executive, Richard Wall, joined me on a social media workshop to explain everything you need to know so far about the Clubhouse app and what’s in it for B2B Brands in this quick on-demand conversation. What’s in it for B2B Brands? What is Clubhouse?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 12, 2021

B2B organizations often are remiss in remembering B2B buyers are just B2C consumers wearing a different hat. For B2B, this means buyers expect a personalized, well-developed, enticing customer experience (CX) from first learning of your brand until closing a sale. CX has become an intrinsic part of the B2B marketing funnel.

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Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 4, 2017

B2B Social media success is like the American ninja warrior TV show. The same holds true for B2B marketers. B2B social media marketing can be brutal but it’s not a loser. Those challenges, metaphorically speaking, completely exist in B2B social media in 2017. It used to not be like this. It’s where and it’s why.

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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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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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Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Posted in Buying Cycle Conversion Conversion Optimization Customer Customer Experience Personalization Strategy. 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. 2) Start testing, seriously.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Case Studies : These are the B2B equivalent of product reviews. Business to consumer (B2C) and B2B influencer marketing can both be effective, but work differently. There are countless examples of social proof online. For example, buyers may choose a product with a 4.7 Social proof: Boosts Conversions.

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Oktopost

APRIL 21, 2020

There’s no doubt that when B2B marketers do social media right, they can be a great facilitator in staying connected with prospects and customers through content. Together, they unveil current trends emerging in the B2B marketing industry due to COVID19 and best practices to tighten B2B content strategies. It seems intrusive.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, if blogs are your highest traffic sources, investing more in those channels makes sense. If customers need help with a specific product issue, for example, but find limited guidance, create in-depth video tutorials to address this pain point. Some examples of goals include: Identify the top three customer pain points.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 13, 2020

Nowhere is this more true than in B2B marketing, where buyers aren’t (as) swept up by trends and viral ads. B2B buyers are increasingly using social media and user generated content to research their major purchases. This presents B2B marketers with a new playground. 60% of advertisers on Quora are B2B.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 17, 2014

Much has been written about how the internet in general, and the explosion of content marketing in particular, has changed the nature of b2b marketing. Today’s b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . 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. What is B2B Event Marketing? Why Is B2B Event Marketing Important?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception. 4 social advocacy program examples to inspire your strategy If you want to get a program started but you’re not sure where to begin, look no further. There are few sure bets when it comes to organic reach on social media.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 7, 2023

When we think of a B2B branding toolkit, the first thought to pop up in our minds is a handbook that contains the brand’s preferred tone of voice, colors, typography, imagery, vision, values, and messaging pillars. For example, if you’re selling beauty products and targeting an audience that matches multiple different criteria (e.g.,

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Oktopost

APRIL 2, 2020

Times are evolving for B2B communication. We are proud to continue the conversation in the Oktopost original discussion series, “The Globalization of Social Media.”. Right now is an example of as bad as disruption can get. B2B companies have been struggling with it well before Covid-19. It is simply a way to work.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Aliza Hornstein, Social Media Manager at WalkMe, goes Behind the Post to reveal the formula for humanizing B2B social media. Aliza Hornstein , lead social media manager at WalkMe , goes Behind the Post to share some initiatives she’s rolling out to humanize B2B social and foster community. Episode Summary. Meet Aliza Hornstein.

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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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agora pulse

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Move over, B2C—Facebook is quickly becoming a hugely profitable space for B2B marketers. A whopping 83% of B2B marketers are using social media as a marketing tactic. If you are in the B2B space but don’t target prospects on Facebook (or you do but not well), you most likely miss out on a massive chunk of leads.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2019

If you’re a B2B brand, chances are you already have plenty on your plate. Customers and competitors are sounding off like never before on social media, especially in the ever-so-opinionated B2B space. And so the rules of succeeding with B2B social media are changing. What are the big-picture benefits of B2B social listening?

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Oktopost

AUGUST 26, 2019

So, why are B2B marketers lagging behind? One obvious answer is that traditionally, B2B marketers are, well, traditional. For most traditionalists, video doesn’t work for for B2B marketing for two reasons. The second caveat to B2B video marketing is ROI. You’ve decided to commit to producing B2B video content?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. How to build a word of mouth marketing strategy: 8 tactics and examples. Shout-outs. Positive comments.

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agora pulse

JANUARY 3, 2019

So why not join the 54% of B2B marketers using social as a powerful lead-gen tool? If you are in the B2B space and you aren’t targeting prospects on Facebook yet, there’s a real chance you are missing out on a massive chunk of leads. A lot of objectives are useless to B2B targeting campaigns.

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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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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Is your business prepared for the era of conversational commerce? Modern customers expect conversations and meaningful interactions with brands. That’s why brands today need to embrace conversational commerce, acting as a digital concierge to produce a better experience and win more sales. Via smartphone. Social media.

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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. Will joining this conversation help us achieve our current social media goals ?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 10, 2023

To help you do better influencer marketing , we’ve rounded up 10 of the top influencer marketing campaigns from brands across multiple industries, including: B2B technology Consumer goods Food and drink Nonprofit organizations Health and fitness 1. But that was only phase #1 of the campaign.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2014

To date, there haven’t been many great examples of humor in B2B. Adorbs,” and, “Totally Hottie McHotterson,” for example. By creating a fun, casual atmosphere for a real conversation, Tim and company allow the CIOs to shine. These conversations are something every B2B company can do.

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