Oktopost

MARCH 13, 2023

But what does that look like in the B2B social media industry, and what role does social play in the B2B buyer journey? Host Olivia Messina and Stephanie discuss the content types that consistently earn high engagement and why posting more doesn’t guarantee better conversion rates. Catch all of the episodes here!

Social Media Management 118

Social Media Management B2B Data Social Media 118

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.

B2B 130

B2B Social Media Strategy How To 130

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2018

In survey after survey, year after year, lead generation is a top priority for B2B brands. No matter how big or small, B2B businesses can’t survive without new leads. Still, 61% of marketers want to increase the effectiveness of their SEO to get more visits and conversions this year. Guest post by Brandon Brown.

B2B 217

B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 217

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.

Conversation 91

Conversation B2B Community building Instagram 91

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?

B2B 171

B2B Brands LinkedIn Groups 171

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There are few things in a B2B marketer’s toolkit that can deliver as much ROI as paid social media marketing. If you haven’t already, you should consider joining the 72% of other B2B marketers who have experienced faster results using a paid social media marketing strategy. What is Paid Social Media for B2B?

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2022

It has to be a two-way street: before you even say something, you might want to listen to what your audience, your competitors, and the entire industry are talking about. The practice of social listening was adopted by the B2B marketing community from our B2C counterparts—very much like social media itself.

Conversation 118

Conversation Sentiment B2B Module 118

Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2022

91% of B2B marketers use social media networks to achieve top-of-the-funnel goals like reaching their target audience and driving sales. . Today, use our expertise at Ignite to help you discover the five best social media networks for your B2B marketing campaigns.? . In fact, 80% of the total B2B leads come from LinkedIn.? .

B2B 96

B2B Platform Social Media YouTube 96

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2021

The practice and industry of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has been around for quite a while now. 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. B2B SEO has a few basic areas that differ from B2C SEO.

B2B 124

B2B SEO Travel Hubspot 124

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.

B2B 148

B2B LinkedIn Tips Marketing 148

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.

B2B 130

B2B LinkedIn Strategy Brands 130

Oktopost

JUNE 17, 2021

Listen to the podcast: For more straight-forward thoughts on the state of B2B marketing, check out our Radically Transparent podcast on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , YouTube or LinkedIn. Catch the Recording: Want to hear more from leaders on B2B marketing? Radically Transparent , is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Apple Authentication 118

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.

B2B 118

B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2021

This is especially true for knowledgeable B2B marketers streamlining their workflow by relying heavily on the latest marketing automation strategies. . As a result, B2B marketers have adapted by implementing solid marketing automation practices to meet growing online demands. . How Marketing Automation Helps Your B2B Marketing.

B2B 118

B2B Strategy Marketing Social Media Management 118

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.

B2B 150

B2B LinkedIn Facebook Statistics 150

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?

B2B 118

B2B Eventful Marketing Conference 118

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 not bad. It’s not boring.

B2B 100

B2B Conversation Social Media Strategy 100

Oktopost

AUGUST 27, 2020

When it comes to B2B marketing thought leaders, the COVID-19 crisis has driven experts and influencers in the field further into the digital realm. As speaking opportunities at events and conferences dried up, online channels took front and center for influencers across industries. . How we picked our top 10 B2B influencers.

B2B 125

B2B Influencer LinkedIn SEO 125

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.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Apple Hosting 62

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

But if you work in a technical or niche industry, it might seem like you don’t belong on social. No matter your industry, you can make waves on social media. Industry events and webinars make space for people to discuss trends, talk about controversies and tout the latest innovations in their industries.

Industry 86

Industry Social Media B2B Resources 86

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Case Studies : These are the B2B equivalent of product reviews. Influencer Marketing : Influencers can be thought of as celebrities within specific niches or industries. Business to consumer (B2C) and B2B influencer marketing can both be effective, but work differently. Social proof: Boosts Conversions.

comScore 299

comScore Marketing Case Study Review 299

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.

B2B 119

B2B Advertising Campaign Statistics 119

Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 21, 2023

But tapping into buzzworthy conversions isn’t a silver bullet for social media success. For GoFundMe, they’re usually tied to a significant news moment or a cultural conversation — like noticing a surge in violence against Asian Americans and figuring out what they can do to help. Trends mean different things to different brands.

Conversation 130

Conversation Brands Authentication Trends 130

Oktopost

MAY 16, 2022

So, how do you use social media to actually earn revenue for B2B? Recently, we participated in a fireside chat with Shane Redding, Strategy and Evolution Expert at B2B Marketing during Martechopia. Transforming Social Media into a B2B Growth Engine through Employee Advocacy. From employee advocacy?

B2B 91

B2B Engineering Social Media Privacy 91

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.

B2B 219

B2B Strategy Marketing Metrics 219

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.

B2B 109

B2B Content Marketing Syndication 109

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When I speak with B2B companies about Facebook Live, they claim it’s only something for B2C companies and celebrities. In this article, I’ll reveal why B2B companies should go live on Facebook and share tips to get started. Any B2B brand trying to increase trust and awareness can and should go live on video. I disagree.

B2B 225

B2B Company Facebook Video 225

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?

B2B 105

B2B How To Sentiment Reddit 105

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?

B2B 111

B2B Video Strategy Marketing 111

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.

B2B 80

B2B Social Media Social Media Management Apple 80

Oktopost

MAY 23, 2022

Helen Hauck on employee advocacy, personal branding, and humanizing B2B. Helen and host, Olivia Messina talk about the importance of humanizing B2B brands and the different tactics she’s used on the IFS corporate channels. Leveraging employee advocacy to increase your engagement and humanize B2B brands. Episode Summary.

B2B 62

B2B Social Media Management Apple Authentication 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Episode two of our podcast, B2B Marketing Now, was posted last week and we learned so much about video for B2B marketing creating this episode. We invited Paul Carpenter to educate us on the value of video for B2B marketing, covering the why and how with video programming. How can you build a video marketing program?

B2B 89

B2B Video Marketing Module 89

Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2022

CEO of TopRanks & B2B Marketing Influencer Lee Odden tackles influencer marketing. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Throughout the entire episode, Lee drops his best tips on how B2B organizations can work with influencers, and how to lead a successful influencer marketing campaign.

Influencer 174

Influencer B2B Marketing Apple 174

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The premise behind B2B Marketing Now , Oktopost ’s original podcast channel, could not be more simple: bring together the best of the best of the B2B marketing space, and episode-by-episode, share their experiences navigating the modern day marketing function. The Conversation with Sarah Whipp. The Discussion with Derek Shebby.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Training Skills 62

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.

Data 124

Data B2B How To Metrics 124

Oktopost

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Natalie Binns, VP Marketing at Oktopost takes the hot seat on who should own social media at a B2B company. Natalie is a marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in the B2B technology industry. In most B2B organizations, social media activity is the responsibility of the marketing team. Catch all episodes here.

B2B 62

B2B Company Social Media Apple 62

Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. This is especially true for brands in crowded industries (think: ecommerce, SaaS) where it’s so simple to bounce to a competitor. Organic conversations, feedback and reviews can’t quite literally be bought. Reviews and recommendations. The reality?

Conversation 136

Conversation Review Marketing How To 136