Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

From a pure lead generation / ROI standpoint, this skepticism isn’t entirely unjustified; research from earlier this year showed that branding metrics (increased brand exposure, webs traffic, email subscribers partnerships)—not strict revenue or ROI measures—topped the list of benefits that b2b marketers realized from social media activities.

Social Media 191

Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 20, 2011

It’s why a search for “social media sucks&# on Google yields almost 12 million results (so much for my SEO on this post, oh well). Google settled a lawsuit last fall relating to its Google Buzz service. Google “Facebook spam&# and you’ll get 246 million results. Image credit: Spin Sucks.

Social Media 205

Social Media ROI Social Networking Foursquare 205

Sprout Social

JANUARY 20, 2021

B2B buyers have a lot to consider on their path to purchase, and that path is not linear or simple. In fact, 77% of B2B buyers say their latest purchase was very complex or difficult. This is why B2B market research is critical. Market research helps companies to: Understand and build B2B buyer personas.

B2B 113

B2B Research Sentiment Marketing 113

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

On June 24th, 2008, Bev said: Too many companies see the social side of a product as just another focus group - the communication is one way from the community to the company with little coming back from the company. The social side is interesting when it comes up in B2B or B2C. Google Bookmarks. Josh: Good point.

Communities 117

Communities Groups Groups Social Media 117

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Website surveys, email surveys, Facebook inquiries, focus groups, telephone calls to 25 customers each month. Make sure you’re not just shopping who you think your competitors are, but also who Google says your competitors are, based on search engine results. When you find a pattern, create content to address it.

Social Media 148

Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B 148

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

In fact, a search for “social media agencies&# on Google yields more than 41 MILLION matching Web pages. Agencies should also be working with clients on using social media as a market research tool, by surveying fans or creating dedicated, invite-only brand communities that serve as a living focus group.

Social Media 121

Social Media Strategy CoTweet CoTweet 121

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Was their any distinction in B2C and B2B brands? Was their any distinction in B2C and B2B brands? Thoughtful post via @jaybaer w/ @ExactTarget research [link] RT @JasonFalls #B2B [link] Justin “Customers follow you on Twitter not to be informed, but to be interacted with.&# Well said, and I completely agree.

Social CRM 145

Social CRM Twitter B2B CoTweet 145

Writtent Blog

JULY 16, 2013

Google and other major search engines associate fresh content with authority. If you think that blogging doesn’t work for B2B companies with serious buyer personas, you’re probably doing it wrong. In fact, the Roper Public Institute has found that 80% of B2B decision makers prefer product research through a series of branded articles.

Sysomos 88

Sysomos Hubspot SEO ROI 88