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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B2B Marketing Metrics Survey 101

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. And some marketers have even reported ROIs as high as 1000%.

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ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

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? What Are Facebook Ads?

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B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

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. Consider: You get more leads.

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B2B LinkedIn Tips Marketing 148

Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

Every company should strive to be driven by data. When I think about data, I inevitably think about social media. That might be because I spend my days working with our clients’ executives to capture the voice of their customer, but I think it’s because social media intelligence is the next data frontier.

Social Media 115

Social Media Sentiment Survey Marketing 115

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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B2B Brands Marketing How To 136

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.  So, I can’t really speak to what might be, based on data, the new reality of this year. And it’s true – we don’t stay stagnant, and neither do the industries in which we work.

Social Media 101

Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

The question is – What is the appropriate level of budget to support social media for a B2B company? First was the post on the Media Budget Ratio (MBR) for a B2B company. They recently put out a 2010 Budget and Allocations trends document which surveyed the membership to gave you the chart above.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 198

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post outlines 10 key steps in using social listening to satisfy and retain more customers. How to Use Social Listening to Retain More Customers Social media monitoring is no longer just an add-on element in social media marketing , but a must-have process to monitor the pulse of customer preferences.

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Sentiment How To Analysis Trends 142

Buffer Social

JANUARY 16, 2018

What’s in store for the social media industry in 2018? The way consumers use social media channels is constantly evolving and as marketers and entrepreneurs, we need to adapt to these changes. The report shows us how marketers, from businesses of all sizes, are approaching social media marketing.

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Report Data Social Media Research 111

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. The easiest way is through social media.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Oktopost

JULY 30, 2020

So many B2B deals closed, and so many connections made. Back in the B2B world, companies are increasingly shining a spotlight to online lead generation and engagement. So what exactly is a webinar, and why are they so crucial to your B2B strategy in 2021? Should you use a dedicated B2B webinar software? What are webinars?

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B2B Platform Price Software 98

Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). Fortunately, employee advocacy can rectify the situation, providing a human touch to your brand.

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Reputation B2B Guidelines Policies 125

Hootsuite

MARCH 11, 2020

Here’s an even more detailed breakdown from our 2020 digital report on social media of LinkedIn’s advertising audience by age group and gender. Note: Much of the research and data provided by LinkedIn and other survey organizations are presented in the gender binary. Source: Digital 2020. 30,000-$49,999: 20%. Get Started.

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LinkedIn Social Media Marketing HootSuite 138

Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2021

In the context of marketing and sales enablement, this support comes in the form of marketing content, data and insights from customer interactions. Again, the average B2B buyer’s journey is growing longer. Social media posts. The problem is that it’s easy for that ever-so-valuable data to get siloed.

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Data Marketing How To Collaboration 117

Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

From email marketing to social media and sales outreach, there are various ways in which you can continuously generate demand for your product. Demand generation tools leverage automation technologies to help you understand your customers better and make data-driven decisions. What is a Demand Generation Tool?

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Tools B2B Hubspot Analytics 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For B2B marketers, finding new and promising leads is a never-ending challenge. B2B sales have always depended heavily on content marketing, and adding personalization to the mix can be incredibly effective at capturing attention and forging real connections. However, if we sum it down, with great data comes great personalization.

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Content B2B Statistics Data 122

The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 3, 2012

A recent study of 100 CMOs by Bazaarvoice reveals that nearly half of CMOs have used social data to make predictions or forecasts. The survey asked members of the CMO Club (a forum for top marketing executives) how they value social data, as reported by MIT Sloan Management Review. Do you agree?

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Bazaarvoice Data Influencer Survey 184

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

Social media is quickly emerging as the go-to channel for salespeople seeking new prospects. According to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers outsell their peers who don’t use social media. By building your own social selling strategy your sales team can be a step ahead of the competition. Prospect referrals.

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Metrics B2B Software Social Media 137

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Our research shows that the most effective purchase drivers on social media are recommendations from friends, comments and product reviews and familiarity with a brand. Akeeme Hogg Social Media and Email Marketing Lead, ServiceMaster Brands. Brand surveys. Social is a go-to channel for raising brand awareness.

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Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They see your ads, interact with you on social media and explore your website before they buy. To keep up with it all and better inform your social media marketing strategy , create a customer journey map as a blueprint to help you understand your customers at each stage. It doesn’t need to be a two-way interaction.

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Examples Template Templates How To 103

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Social media definitely pays off, but you’ve got to focus on the approach not the tools. Social Media has hit the mainstream these days but the big concern on every product marketer’s mind has been how to justify the ROI? If you’re concerned about social media cost justification, you’re not along.

Social Media 198

Social Media Jive ROI Press Release 198

Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

Add to these, workflow inefficiencies, data silos and rising costs, and there’s a growing need for tools that can help give you an edge. According to The 2023 State of Social Media Report , 96% of business leaders agree that AI and machine learning (ML) can help companies significantly improve decision-making.

Analytics 113

Analytics Sentiment Analysis Patterns 113

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 126

Oktopost

MAY 23, 2022

The eternal question for B2B marketers is: When is the best time to sell to buyers? But the longer your B2B sales cycle is, the more chances your buyers will lose interest and look elsewhere. What is intent data? B2B buyers conduct 12 online searches before visiting a specific brand’s website. What is Intent Data?

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B2B Marketing Paid Search Buy 88

Convince & Convert

MARCH 6, 2017

It’s not every day that you hear someone saying, “The return on my social media strategy is outstanding!” ” In fact, new research from eMarketer shows that less than 20% of B2B marketers know for sure that their social media is generating positive results, and I’d guess the B2C data is similar.

Social Media 117

Social Media NGO ROI Research 117

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

To maximize marketing impact on a limited budget, CMOs need to adopt a strategic approach that analyzes past results, identifies gaps, and enables data-driven decisions on where to allocate resources. Here are some places to start your research: Customer Surveys : Gather insights directly from your target audience through surveys.

Marketing 62

Marketing Survey Skills How To 62

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

3 elements to a successful influencer marketing strategy An influencer marketing campaign uses individuals with a strong social following to promote a brand. Ogilvy research shows that 75% of B2B companies have already jumped on board, realizing its immense potential. your influencer’s.

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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 106

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, if you run a B2B CRM software company that sells to small and medium-sized businesses, a CRM for enterprise clients would be your indirect competitor. Plus, with so much data available, you might find it tough to know where to start or where to focus. Also follow social media hashtags related to your product or service.

Analysis 105

Analysis Sentiment Marketing How To 105

Koka Sexton

AUGUST 11, 2023

A recent survey by CMI and MarketingProfs revealed that 63% of B2B content marketers ranked “establishing a documented content strategy” as their most important content marketing activity. The same survey also found that budget is the leading obstacle to effective content marketing.

Strategy 52

Strategy Content Loyalty Marketing 52

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.

Brands 75

Brands B2B SEO Influencer 75

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

ROI 193

ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

How to find your own best times to post on social media. How we gathered the data. Being armed with the best times to post on Twitter is a great start to any social media content calendar , it’s important to see how the data translates to your specific industry. Consumer goods social media resources.

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Twitter Tourism Travel Education 105

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. This is because B2B has a smaller potential customer base, a higher average price point, and a customer decision funnel that is more influenced by word of mouth and reputation.

Social Media 147

Social Media B2B Strategy Consultant 147

Convince & Convert

JULY 29, 2012

Last week, Susan Etlinger from Altimeter Group published the Social Media ROI Cookbook. It contains significant quantities of solid thinking, and provides a useful framework of six primary ways to measure social media effectiveness. click here to view and download the Social Media ROI Cookbook on Slideshare).

ROI 138

ROI Social Media Social CRM Survey 138

Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to data from McKinsey, 63% of GenZ consumers say that recommendations from friends are their most trusted source for learning about products and brands. B2B and B2C businesses may need to approach their referral marketing strategies a bit differently. That makes referral marketing programs essential for B2B businesses.

Discount 126

Discount Marketing How To B2B 126

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Often, you hear about them being involved in hacking incidents or trying to influence people on social media. According to a 2017 survey , 57% of consumers like getting information from a chatbot when browsing a company’s website. The good news is that B2B sellers haven’t all jumped on this bandwagon yet.

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B2B API Facebook Survey 106