Oktopost

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As you begin your due diligence in searching, pay close attention to solutions that play nicely with your current martech stack , are seamlessly connected to your social media management platform and act as a complete social media management suite for B2B. Today’s B2B buyers trust people, not brands.

LinkedIn 109

LinkedIn B2B Social Media Management Metrics 109

agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We’ve culled the best social media analytics tools to save you the time and pain of sifting through everything out there. How do you measure your brand’s progress on social media and make sure you’re on track to reach your marketing goals? What Are the Most Important Social Media Metrics?

Analytics 179

Analytics Social Media Tools Price 179

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn. Similarly, Lia Haberman , who writes the ICYMI newsletter , which chronicles the latest in marketing, shared a LinkedIn-focused prediction, except with a focus on brands.

Social Media 101

Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2023

An effective way to achieve this is through sales and marketing alignment. The new reality is that sales and marketing are continuously and increasingly integrated. Marketing needs to know more about sales, sales needs to know more about marketing and we all need to know more about our customers.

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Collaboration Marketing Team Hubspot 77

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

That is why we’re excited to share we’ve joined forces with LinkedIn to provide mutual Oktopost and LinkedIn customers the ability to channel messages directly from their LinkedIn Company Page into Oktopost’s Social Inbox. Support Social media has become a prime communication channel for people and businesses alike.

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Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2021

It means that rather than developing engaging content and talking directly with an audience, content is pushed out, often automatically, to social media channels without a thought for the person who may be reading it. B2B companies are especially guilty of this — but they don’t have to be. Respond to comments in real time.

Engagement 156

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Oktopost

JULY 22, 2021

B2B marketing campaigns tend to be more like a marathon than a sprint. Finding success at the end of the long B2B sales cycle means knowing your customer and meeting them where they’re at, which is why Customer Relationship Management tools are so essential.

Social CRM 96

Social CRM B2B How To Patterns 96

Oktopost

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How to use social media for SEO. Extend your content marketing reach. What is the connection between SEO and social media? SEO and SMM are two separate branches of digital marketing with some significant differences. SEO and SMM work with content and can be effectively combined for content marketing.

SEO 115

SEO Social Media Reputation Real Estate 115

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As a provider of B2B software, Sprout’s frontline teams often get asked the question: what integrations and partnerships do you provide? It’s a common and necessary inquiry for any brand or agency selecting a software vendor, particularly in the marketing technology space.

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Reddit Hubspot API Reputation 104

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Last year I wrote about how some weeks are hard to top and how lucky I was to have launched my first book – Facebook Marketing for Dummies (Wiley) with my co-author Rich Krueger, and I was nominated for BtoB Marketing Magazine’s (a Crain’s publication) list of the Top 25 BtoB Marketers of the Year 2009. Not a shabby list.

B2B 177

B2B Hubspot Class Forums 177

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2021

Once upon a time, the streams of the freewheeling social media world and the seriousness of high-stakes B2B marketing didn’t cross. But as we approach 2021, it’s safe to say that those days are ancient history — and both flow through the marketing river together. Why You Need a Social Media Strategy.

Social Media Management 156

Social Media Management B2B Social Media Hubspot 156

Sprout Social

APRIL 15, 2020

As brands planned their strategies, they could not have predicted the way COVID-19 has quickly swept up global markets and conversations. In the wake of the crisis, some brands and social marketers find themselves pivoting away from the social strategies they worked so hard to plan.

Strategy 142

Strategy Metrics Hubspot Retail 142

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

B2B buyers are bombarded with information daily, and only so many brands can stand out. 64% of CMOs feel that brand marketing should be given higher importance, but CFOs aren’t entirely on the same page: only 26% agree with further investments in this area. What is a brand marketing solution?

Brands 62

Brands Hubspot Marketing B2B 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Social selling has become an almost inevitable part of B2B selling. Sadly enough, even though social selling is proven to increase company revenue by upwards of 16% , 3 in 4 sales reps don’t implement the strategy. According to the same survey, 84% of company decision-makers are using social media to support a purchase decision.

Social Media Management 159

Social Media Management Social Media Tools Hubspot 159

agora pulse

APRIL 28, 2020

Learn from these gifted and experienced social media managers about what it takes to be successful in the social media industry. Are you hoping to become a social media manager, either for your own business or as a consultant to others? What is the best aspect of being a social media manager?

Social Media Management 161

Social Media Management Social Media How To Consultant 161

Writtent Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Marketers worldwide are still buzzing about Inbound 13, the world’s largest inbound marketing conference. HubSpot’s annual gathering, held in Boston, drew an astounding 5,300 marketing professionals from 34 countries worldwide. Inbound Marketing. What do these factors have to do with inbound marketing?

Conference 72

Conference Marketing Hubspot Metrics 72

Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2016

I have the amazing privilege of speaking with social media managers from a variety of brands and industries around the world on a daily basis. But then it dawned on me — I’ve never taken the time to write any of this incredible information down to share with other marketers! Growing an audience.

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Media Management Project Marketing 40

Oktopost

JULY 13, 2023

Remember those long-gone days when marketing teams would be wrapping up a productive meeting – maybe checking their Blackberries for IMs or tapping a couple closing notes into their palm pilots – when the plucky new intern would say, ‘Hey, what about this social media stuff?’ You know, sites like Myspace.

Social Media Management 62

Social Media Management Social Media Tools ROI 62

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

When I first started out with digital marketing, I was blown away by the sheer amount of online marketing resources and social media classes. I read hundreds of articles and enrolled in as many marketing courses that I could possibly get my hands on. Digital marketing classes (9-17). What Is Social?

Class 40

Class Skills Social Media Marketing 40

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

With multiple diverse platforms to target, intense competition, and jaded audiences, it’s not getting any easier out there for B2B marketers. The complexity of today’s marketing environment has made marketing automation platforms and other marketing software solutions essential for companies of all sizes.

B2B 112

B2B Software Marketing Price 112

Oktopost

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Social media strategies aren’t just about acquiring new customers; they also involve nurturing relationships with existing customers and ensuring your followers remain engaged and interested in your brand. B2B marketing leaders plan to spend 30% of their budgets on brand building , and community management is a vital part of that.

Software 62

Software Communities Forums Hubspot 62

Buffer Social

AUGUST 8, 2017

How do you stay on top of all your social media marketing tasks? From creating and publishing content to analytics and reporting, it can be pretty overwhelming to think of all the jobs social media marketers have to complete every day. Here are 25 of the very best social media management tools out there.

Social Media Management 111

Social Media Management Social Media Tools Price 111

Oktopost

AUGUST 15, 2023

And, before someone came along and made actioning scalable and profitable social media strategies for B2B enterprises possible, delivering a strong ROI from social media marketing was tricky, to say the least. A strong B2B social media publishing strategy can change the game.

Social Media 117

Social Media B2B How To ROI 117

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2023

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , 81% of marketers already say AI has had a positive impact on their work. Between new platforms and new innovations, there’s a lot keeping marketers on their toes—and their schedules full. Hootsuite is a major player in the social media marketing platform space.

HootSuite 111

HootSuite Brands Price Collaboration 111

Oktopost

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Lead generation is the lifeblood of any marketing team. Yet, amid the myriad complexities you face as a marketer, one significant barrier stands out: the ability to distinguish and effectively track the sources of leads within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

How To 62

How To Team Campaign System 62

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2017

While Facebook is far and away the largest social network, when it comes to driving B2B website traffic and brand visibility, Twitter and LinkedIn are tops. ” That’s why, as reported here previously , 88% of B2B marketers in North America use Twitter for content distribution. 22) Social Quant.

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Tools Twitter Sample Samples 100

Sprout Social

AUGUST 14, 2023

Most businesses know their employees are their biggest asset, but did you know they’re also your strongest marketers? Employee advocacy empowers employees to share smart, quality content with their social networks. This feature helps build an employee advocacy culture and increases your brand’s social footprint.

Platform 72

Platform Tools Curation LinkedIn 72

Oktopost

APRIL 12, 2021

B2B marketing is becoming increasingly visual, and the best place to flex your brand imagery is social media. As to other networks, HubSpot reports that Facebook visual content sees 2.3x As to other networks, HubSpot reports that Facebook visual content sees 2.3x Digital Asset Management for Social Media.

Library 116

Library Collaboration B2B Hubspot 116

Oktopost

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even today, 43% of content marketers need help to develop consistency with measurements. Yet, marketers need these numbers to show the value of their activities and understand the strengths and weaknesses of their campaigns. Most list management platforms, such as Mailchimp and Hubspot, provide this data.

Metrics 62

Metrics Cost Hubspot Analytics 62

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

This year, we’re pleased to honor 50 women (below) and 50 men (in an upcoming post on the Blue Focus Marketing Blog ) who are among the top social media connectors and engagers in the technology world, representing technology vendors as well as related venture capital (VC), advisory and analyst firms. Stacey Acevero.

Twitter 257

Twitter Bazaarvoice B2B Microsoft 257

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The use of social media and social networks for marketing has rapidly advanced in the past few years from the “should I do it?” ” level to the current “how do I measure and optimize social media marketing efforts?” Which social media marketing tools are most useful?

Social Media 207

Social Media ROI B2B Marketing 207

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2012

Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft , Janrain , and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. Infusionsoft , makers of small and medium-sized business marketing automation. image via Hubspot. Eric : Yeah.

LinkedIn 114

LinkedIn Twitter Hosting Social Media 114

agora pulse

MARCH 1, 2021

A lead is any person who indicates interest in a company’s product or service in some way, shape, or form,” according to Hubspot. If you haven’t but you live, breathe, and work in the world of social media, then I’d highly recommend that you do. These leads are more commonly known as Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

How To 174

How To Hashtag LinkedIn Newsletter 174

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 27, 2017

The number of people using social media continues to grow, usage is increasing, and more networks require attention. Pinterest is going beyond its wedding-planning-and-home-decorating roots and being embraced by leading B2B companies. Fortunately, social media management tools are increasing in number and sophistication as well.

Social Media Management 0

Social Media Management Tools Social Media Radian6 0

Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2012

Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft , Janrain , and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. Jay : So I want to just quick shout out to our fantastic sponsors here on Social Pros. Yes, marketers are lazy.

Hubspot 114

Hubspot Mobile Analytics Google 114

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

As social media marketing has become ubiquitous ( 88% of marketers say social media is important for their businesses), hundreds of new tools have developed just in the past few years: tools for social media management, monitoring, measurement, automation, identifying influencers, creating graphical content, and more.

Review 100

Review Tools Social Media HootSuite 100

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 28, 2012

Given the widespread adoption of social media marketing practices, the “if” and “when” questions seemed to have now been resolved by most midsized and larger companies (and a lot of small companies as well). What’s the best process for developing a social media marketing plan?

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