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?

B2B 118

B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 17, 2011

Several great new features were recently added to the B2B Marketing Zone and Social Media Informer by co-founder Tony Karrer. Best is decided by the system based on social signals – that’s clicks, views, twitter, delicious, and other kinds of inputs that tell us what people are doing with the content.

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B2B Features Social Media Aggregator 155

Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. B2B marketing has felt these shifts as much as any other field. Social platforms have provided effective and coronavirus-safe ways for businesses to share and connect.

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Though new social networks continue to be launched (e.g. the “big three” among both consumers and marketers continue to thrive and dominate. But there are no guarantees that leadership will last, and the social networking landscape is constantly evolving. Image credit: Social Media Examiner.

Social Networking 100

Social Networking B2B LinkedIn Instagram 100

Oktopost

JUNE 2, 2022

Shoshana Kordova, Director of Product Marketing at Datarails takes the hot seat. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Arguably, one of the most important traits of a product marketer is being a good listener. Meet Shoshana Kordova, Director of Product Marketing at Datarails. Episode Summary.

Products 125

Products Twitter Marketing Real Estate 125

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 11, 2010

One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing the flow of information about their brands, products, and services that occurs in social media channels, including microblogs (such as Twitter), social networking sites (such as Facebook), blogs, and online forums. What’s your Social Media diet?

B2B 206

B2B Social Media Radian6 Tweetdeck 206

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 16, 2011

HubSpot last week released the Marketing Data Box , a 3.4 megabyte, 65-slide data dump of marketing facts and statistics from a variety of sources. Here are some of the most interesting observations for B2B marketers: Slide 10: B2B magazines continue to struggle. Content aggregation ?). Email is the #2 priority.

B2B 150

B2B Smart Phone Data Hubspot 150

The Social Media Incubator

JULY 17, 2013

When it comes to generating B2B leads online, do you have a social media strategy or are you just “winging it?” ” Here ar our top 3 tips for helping your B2B business to thrive using social media: Develop a strong LinkedIn presence – LinkedIn is the B2B go-to place online.

B2B 163

B2B Social Media Tips LinkedIn 163

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. Marketers, PR professionals, bloggers, and journalists have traditional been heavy users. Case in Point: Event Marketing. What can Twitter do from a marketing perspective? Lots of things.

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Team Marketing B2B Eventful 160

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 16, 2010

Word spreads quickly in Social Media – sometimes more quickly than you can keep up with. You must keep a constant eye on mentions of your brand, your products and your services in order to survive in this market landscape. Social Media Listening for B2B Marketing One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing.

B2B 206

B2B Social Media Marketing Sample 206

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? How can the respective histories and behaviors of these two companies inform the best practices for B2B marketers?

B2B 190

B2B MySpace Startup Social Networking 190

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 28, 2011

Social media marketing has clearly been embraced by consumer brands. Pepsi famously dropped its Super Bowl advertising a year ago in favor of a social media campaign. SMR has developed a sophisticated methodology for continuously tracking the top brands on social media based on reach, satisfaction and other metrics.

B2B 190

B2B Social Media Comparison Discount 190

Mindjumpers

JULY 1, 2010

This guest blog is written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced interactive marketing journalist and blogger. The focus on relevant content, that also makes your business “found” in an online world is so strong that there is even a new “marketing discipline”, called content marketing.

B2B 189

B2B Strategy Content Marketing 189

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With various marketing initiatives and product updates happening simultaneously, B2B social media managers have a lot of content to produce at once. Social media managers need to keep up with giving every initiative the spotlight on social media, as well as within your employee advocacy program, that it deserves.

Tools 62

Tools Content B2B Social Media Management 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? But it’s not enough to base your conversations on your audience’s website and email activity only – what about social media? Resources mentioned: In any B2B sales cycle, knowledge equals power. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary.

Data 118

Data Engagement Hubspot B2B 118

Social Media Marketing

APRIL 13, 2011

Up to now, one the biggest challenges that social media posed was forcing organizations to decide just how open they should be. The belief was that information that could be public should be transitioned to social media, but proprietary information should remain under wraps in email, on the phone and in meetings.

B2B 148

B2B Social Media Jive Committee 148

Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2019

If you’re a B2B brand, chances are you already have plenty on your plate. However, that’s no excuse to sleep on social listening. Customers and competitors are sounding off like never before on social media, especially in the ever-so-opinionated B2B space. What are the big-picture benefits of B2B social listening?

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B2B How To Sentiment Reddit 105

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it’s advantages and of course some have disadvantages. This is a question that many people ask.

Social Networking 108

Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 108

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

When you hear about influencer marketing, you might immediately envision young, attractive individuals posting pictures on Instagram that showcase an immaculately curated lifestyle while highlighting promoted products. In light of this, LinkedIn influencer marketing can be a game-changing addition to your overall Linkedin marketing strategy.

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LinkedIn Influencer Brands Marketing 108

The Realtime Report

AUGUST 1, 2014

This is a guest post written by Lisa Smith, Director of Media and Markets Research/Mindwave Research. Social media, blogs, and discussion boards mean that users generate as much online content as brands do. Your customers are now getting their information from an ever-growing number of sources.

Strategy 178

Strategy B2B Marketing Research 178

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. This will attract your audience to your brand and content, integrating them into your marketing ecosystem.

Examples 136

Examples B2B ROI Analytics 136

Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Looking for B2B leads on social media? billion active social media users are out there, and many of them are just who you are looking for. Having a distinct B2B sales advantage over your competitors in that environment can be challenging. What is Social Selling? Benefits of Social Selling for B2B.

Tools 144

Tools B2B Price ROI 144

The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2017

Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. Billion spent on social media marketing in the U.S. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. ” Click To Tweet.

B2B 91

B2B ROI Social Media Hashtag 91

The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 22, 2014

If you haven’t heard of the new social media site, there’s a good chance you will in 2015. The site offers a simple, easy, ad-free social network for its users to share information and status updates, and stresses that user information will not be shared with third party sites. Pay to play.

Marketing 182

Marketing B2B Engineering LinkedIn 182

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

Advertising 238

Advertising Social Media Strategy Authentication 238

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 9, 2012

But obtaining and publishing client ratings and reviews is much more difficult in the b2b world. Some companies view their selection of vendors, and their particular methods of using those vendors’ products, as a competitive advantage and so don’t want to reveal their choices or methods to other market players.

B2B 189

B2B Case Study Telecommunications Study 189

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.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. But what exactly does social media marketing entail? How do you “do” social media marketing, and how do you get started?

Social Media 76

Social Media HootSuite Marketing Social Networking 76

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%). It’s a numbers game. Your employees have an average of 10x more followers than your corporate pages.

Reputation 125

Reputation B2B Guidelines Policies 125

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. The first step to improving digital marketing results is to understand the emerging trends and best practices. 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics.

Social Media 245

Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy. In this article, we’re sharing every social media marketing template we’ve ever made. Facebook marketing strategy template Facebook is synonymous with social media.

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Template Templates Social Media RFP 79

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Content marketing is more than just text of course, and infographics have become one of the most popular non-text formats. How do infographics fit with other content marketing tactics? How do infographics fit with other content marketing tactics? Infographics About Content Marketing.

Content 201

Content Marketing B2B Journal 201

Social Media Marketing

MARCH 1, 2010

Guest post by Ben Hanna, VP of Marketing for Business.com, the Web’s leading portal for business owners. The study, conducted by Business.com , finds that that four of the top five most effective social media tactics for engaging small business decision makers do not require significant IT investment or involvement.

B2B 159

B2B Study Social Media Small Business 159

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

With major changes at the company and new platforms like Threads, users are diversifying their time across platforms while remaining loyal to some legacy networks. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024. Many B2B companies build their social marketing strategy around LinkedIn.

Social Media 113

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 113

Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 18, 2012

But when it comes to marketing, there has always been a bit of the “black box” effect. Marketing is the one major budget item that traditionally has been the hardest to understand and measure from a traditional business performance standpoint. Download this report to learn about the emerging role of social media analysis.

Marketing 206

Marketing Metrics B2B ROI 206

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.

B2B 62

B2B LinkedIn Authentication Loyalty 62

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it's advantages and of course some have disadvantages. This is a question that many people ask.

Social Networking 60

Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 60