Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. LinkedIn is, of course, the top social media platform for B2B marketers. At the time this survey was conducted, Twitter was still a close second, but as even the report authors wonder, can Twitter stay at #2 ?

Research 257

Research Report Social Media CPM 257

Oktopost

JULY 5, 2017

So, you’ve been publishing content to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and maybe a few other social networks, building up some followers and engagement. How can you measure and demonstrate the true impact of your B2B social media marketing efforts? What’s next?

B2B 109

B2B Metrics Social Media Marketing 109

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. This has made producing social media content a top priority for 95% of B2B marketers.

ROI 52

ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

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. Share this on Facebook.

B2B 198

B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 198

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.&#. Share this on Facebook. You can download the executive summary for free (or pay $400 for the full report ).

B2B 185

B2B Trends Marketing Technorati 185

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to a Sprout Social Q4 2023 Pulse Survey, short-form videos are what people want to see most on social, so it’s no surprise that platforms like TikTok and Instagram have seen such fast and steady growth. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024.

Social Media 113

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 113

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

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. This means there’s still a chance for creative and forward-thinking companies to be pioneers in the realm of B2B lead generation chatbots.

B2B 106

B2B API Facebook Survey 106

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales. Use social media for content promotion.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Brand surveys. Brand surveys are routine (often biannual) surveys that assess what an audience thinks and feels about your brand. Data from brand surveys can be used to track brand perception over time, providing businesses with the insights needed to shape their company’s image in the right direction. Website traffic.

Strategy 131

Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

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%). You may be wondering why financial institutions need to participate in employee advocacy to begin with.

Reputation 125

Reputation B2B Guidelines Policies 125

Keyhole.co

JUNE 9, 2023

Facebook is the real OG when it comes to social media. From connecting with friends to running a full-fledged marketplace, Facebook is where it all started. But as more competitors rose to power, you might think Facebook is losing its charm over time. Yes, the rumor has it that the organic reach on Facebook has declined.

Facebook 52

Facebook Guidelines Activities Feed 52

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

Only 50 of the 501 CEOs surveyed are on Twitter and 57 are on Facebook. Having the CEO maintain active profiles on the biggest social networks (namely, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter) is a great way to imbue a social media marketing strategy with the essential “human” factor. Setting an Example for Employee Advocacy.

Company 124

Company B2B Loyalty Survey 124

Mindjumpers

APRIL 4, 2012

This study is based on a survey conducted for more than 3,800 marketers, with the goal of understanding how they are using social media to grow and promote their businesses. Most participants of the survey (57%) were based in the United States followed by Canada (9%),United Kingdom (9%) and Australia (5%).

Report 249

Report Industry Social Media Survey 249

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2016

Along with Google, Facebook is one of the giants of the Internet. According to recent research , 71% of all Internet users have a Facebook profile. 96% of B2C and and 88% of B2B companies use Facebook for marketing. Here are nine of the most popular tools for enhancing Facebook marketing efforts. 4) TabSite.

Tools 100

Tools Sample Samples Facebook 100

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 30, 2011

I use Argyle Social to send most of my tweets, Facebook and Linkedin updates et al, and the guys at Argyle (which specializes in advanced metrics and social reporting) agreed to put some of my crazy theories to the test. Social Timing Insights. View more presentations from Argyle Social. Are you ready?

Facebook 158

Facebook Statistics B2B Apple 158

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales. Use social media for content promotion.

Social Media Management 40

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 40

Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

B2B and B2C businesses may need to approach their referral marketing strategies a bit differently. B2B referral marketing programs B2B businesses are no strangers to a long sales process. A 2023 study found that 82% of B2B sales leaders believe that referrals generate the best leads.

Discount 127

Discount Marketing How To B2B 127

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

He says, “With new and emerging to established creators building up audiences on LinkedIn, thanks to its strong organic reach, this year, we will see more brands looking to capitalize on this and tap into this pool of talent for influencer marketing campaigns, especially companies wanting to get in front of B2B audiences.”

Social Media 101

Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Oktopost

APRIL 30, 2020

In a survey of more than a thousand mid-level and senior marketers taken last year, 41% listed live events as “ the most critical marketing channel ” for their business objectives. LinkedIn Events is Microsoft’s (much anticipated) professional answer to Facebook Events. But the need to communicate, collaborate, and network persists. .

Eventful 128

Eventful LinkedIn B2B Microsoft 128

Digimind

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In the 2019 Social Media Marketing Industry Report , Social Media Examiner surveyed over 4,800 B2B and B2C marketing managers from Australia, Canada, India, United Kingdom, and the United States of America, about how they use social media in their marketing strategies.

Industry 43

Industry Social Media Report Strategy 43

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2016

Image credit: The CMO Survey. And that usage isn’t all selfies and cat videos; both consumer and B2B purchases are influenced by social content. 46% of B2B marketers say they’re not sure whether any social channels have generated revenue for their businesses. The CMO Survey ). billion last year to 2.5

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Survey Metrics 100

Buffer Social

JANUARY 16, 2018

And there are now more people using the top four social messaging apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, WeChat, and Viber) than the top four social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) 1 Business Insider , 2017. About the State of Social Media survey and data.

Report 111

Report Data Social Media Research 111

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Facebook Shops, Instagram Shopping and TikTok Shop data also provide valuable insights into how customers find products and engage with content via social commerce. Don’t forget to integrate feedback mechanisms, such as customer surveys or user testing. It tells you where customers drop off or face obstacles during making purchases.

Examples 104

Examples Template Templates How To 104

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 17, 2015

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Dave or Smart Insights – Dave Chaffey is CEO of Smart Insights, a publisher of planning templates and articles focusing on Digital Strategy with channels on B2B Marketing and Marketing automation. I think content personalization is the biggest opportunity into 2016 for B2B Marketers.

B2B 100

B2B Adwords ROI Hubspot 100

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

4 content creation tips for B2B software companies. Why: According to a recent survey, only 38% of B2B software providers felt they were effectively carrying out their content programs. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Attitude. Based in the Washington, D.C., Wouldn''t you like to be in her kitchen?

B2B 187

B2B Collaboration Consultant Flickr 187

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The use of the word “social” is a little misleading because it’s not limited to platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. According to one survey, brands primarily rely on it for audience feedback, but there are lots of other use cases: Source: Clutch. Cloudera Leverages B2B Social Listening to Assess Market Sentiment. The result?

Social Media 147

Social Media Strategy Sentiment Marketing 147

The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

As reported by Smart Insights, the survey company Crowdtap found that 64% of people use social media for shopping inspiration. This suggests that paid social media operates as a valuable touchpoint in the conversion process, meaning people use social to research and survey items before they purchase a product.

Small Business 133

Small Business Organization Social Media Authentication 133

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

B2B buyers are most likely to share useful vendor content via email (79%), followed by LinkedIn (53%), Twitter (39%) and Facebook (18%). Worldwide, 86% of companies have a presence on Facebook and Twitter, while just over half use YouTube and Linked and only slightly more than a third have a presence on Pinterest and/or Google+.

Social Media 245

Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Some are genuinely willing to make a purchase or find out more about your company; others want to make money online fast reviewing your product/website or to taking your survey; still, others want to compare your products with those of other companies. In reality, no two people interacting with your business in any way are entirely alike.

Trends 166

Trends Marketing Influencer B2B 166

Convince & Convert

APRIL 19, 2017

During my most recent exhibit at a B2B marketing conference in London, I met and spoke with lots of great customers, partners, and prospects. With a quick Google search, I discovered that only last year, organic reach for Facebook pages plummeted by 52 percent. And they were certainly not blind. Let’s do some math.

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Organization Study 111

Hootsuite

MARCH 11, 2020

While that number is actually low when compared to Facebook ( 88% ) or YouTube ( 70% ), it’s still important that marketers make sure to optimize their content (e.g. Note: Much of the research and data provided by LinkedIn and other survey organizations are presented in the gender binary. links, forms, video) to mobile.

LinkedIn 138

LinkedIn Social Media Marketing HootSuite 138

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

A recent Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) survey found that only 20% of CMO’s felt social media produced measurable ROI and 62% hoped it may someday. If the CMO’s lacked ROI confidence, then just imagine what a CFO or CEO survey might have told us! Find diehard fans on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Enlist them for your brand.

Social Media 198

Social Media Jive ROI Press Release 198

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Research your market The 2023 CMO Survey found that marketing budgets account for more than 10% of their organization’s total budget , and contribute to about 9% of their organization’s revenue. 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

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 27, 2010

Metrics related to ROI, such as leads generated and direct sales, were mentioned by only about half of the survey respondents as key benefits of social media marketing. B2B marketers were slightly more likely to report increased sales than than their B2C counterparts. …But Facebook Means Consumer Marketing.

Report 191

Report Social Media B2B Newsvine 191

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

Create surveys. Here are three examples: Facebook is best for B2C companies that share short, consumable content (see below) and special offers or discounts for first-time buyers. LinkedIn is better for B2B companies that publish thought leadership articles and get recommendations. Ask for feedback, ideas and insights.

Content 124

Content Brands Findability Marketing 124

Convince & Convert

MARCH 8, 2012

My thought of the week is all about this new Facebook thing. I wrote a blog post today called, “ Fourteen Ways that New Facebook Betrays Small Business ,” and I feel like everything they announced last week is pretty nifty if you’re a larger company that has a staff and some social media consultants at your disposal.

Company 120

Company Instagram B2B Survey 120