Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A recent Forrester report called The Intelligent Approach to Customer Intelligence does a good job outlining the challenges of creating data that can truly be used for driving strategic marketing decisions (what they call Strategic Intelligence). But for most B2B marketers like myself – we tend to optimize by the channel of data that we have.

Data 100

Data Vocus Radian6 B2B 100

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. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? The statistical similarity shocks me.

Social Media 147

Social Media B2B Strategy Consultant 147

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A recent Forrester report called The Intelligent Approach to Customer Intelligence does a good job outlining the challenges of creating data that can truly be used for driving strategic marketing decisions (what they call Strategic Intelligence). But for most B2B marketers like myself – we tend to optimize by the channel of data that we have.

Data 100

Data Vocus Radian6 StumbleUpon 100

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The most recent example was from B2B social media thinker Paul Gillin who wrote a post unveiling the flaws in Klout’s ranking scheme. So much so that people (presumably sober) proclaimed that this was the future of marketing. The pugilists are plentiful, and appear to be trying to win a merit badge for dismissiveness.

Klout 159

Klout Nielsen Influencer Social CRM 159

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

With The B2B Social Media Book: Become a Marketing Superstar by Generating Leads with Blogging, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Email, and More , authors Kipp Bodnar of HubSpot and Jeffrey L. Cohen of Salesforce Radian6 have literally written the book on social media best practices for B2B marketers.

B2B 185

B2B Social Media Review eBook 185

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

To be fair, I’ve only included those I’ve actually used (Radian6, Sysomos, Spiral 16) or tested (Meltwater, SM2). I’ve started a comparison chart, based only on my own experience and opinion, for you to use and update as you see fit. The main pitfall to avoid is flashy graphics for the sake of flashy graphics.

Social Media 155

Social Media Radian6 Strategy SM2 155

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

Penn , the Director of Inbound Marketing for enterprise email company WhatCounts. Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). People joke about marketing ninjas and developer ninjas. So we need to buy Radian6 or Argyle Social or Involver.”

B2B 120

B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2012

Penn , the Director of Inbound Marketing for enterprise email company WhatCounts. Read on for insights from Chris, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: social media as a B2B lead generator!). People joke about marketing ninjas and developer ninjas. So we need to buy Radian6 or Argyle Social or Involver.”

B2B 120

B2B Software Social Media Survey 120

Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

Taxonomy is incredibly important in social media because it’s the most direct link between the worlds of social and search marketing. It’s an example of an industry with poor understanding of taxonomy – the words and phrases used to describe products and services. GREAT INFO!

Brands 143

Brands Content Social Media Consultant 143

Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Unfortunately, Facebook keeps its data close to the vest for now, which is why Swix can't pull it out (and why companies like Radian6 can't monitor Facebook status updates from afar). But this looks very cool and if they're able to resolve the Facebook page thing it would be awesome and something I'd definitely use.

Social Media 117

Social Media Strategy Statistics Metrics 117

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Social media marketing has gone well beyond the hype stage and is now mainstream business practice. 9 Ways B2B Companies Can Use Location Based Services by Social Media B2B. by B2B Lead Roundtable Blog. The B2B Social Media Landscape: a portrait by Beyond. ** 5 STARS. What should I monitor for? What to do?

Social Media 257

Social Media Trendrr SM2 Alterian 257

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 1, 2011

Almost 5 years ago I started this blog with the notion exploring the changing definition of Buzz Marketing in light of this new thing I saw on the horizon called “Social Media”. No small feat by any means but I just couldn’t imagine that the sum total of social media in B2B was just about monitoring and reacting to tweets all day.

Radian6 215

Radian6 Data Analytics Applications 215

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

Better question: How can we find the existing customers that are already passionate about our client, and turn them into a volunteer marketing army? In my local area, most PR firms are still firmly entrenched in the old paradigm of marketing. How can we find the most influential bloggers and get them to write about our client?

Questions 160

Questions Social Media Consultant Education 160

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Trackur is sort of Google Alerts on steroids and competes with products like Radian6 and Attentio. 5 Free B2B Marketing Tools by Modern B2B Marketing. These are familiar but essential tools for the b2b marketer’s toolbox. Share this on Technorati. Tweet This!

Tools 188

Tools Social Media Radian6 CoTweet 188

Social Media Strategery

AUGUST 8, 2010

Not whether that’s the Chief Marketing Officer or the Director of Public Affairs or the Community Relations Lead, but actual names of people. The best person right now might be Joe over in Marketing, but what if Joe leaves the organization? Social media must be a part of your total integrated marketing. thanks for sharing!

Gov 2.0 139

Gov 2.0 Social Media Social Media Management Organization 139

Convince & Convert

JUNE 11, 2010

Amber is Director of Community for Radian6 , co-proprietor of the influential Brass Tack Thinking blog (formerly Altitude Branding), a cool mom, a motivating force, and a hell of a flautist). I want to talk to you about marketing and PR, too. I want to talk to you about marketing and PR, too. Seriously, thank you.

Upcoming 124

Upcoming Project News Social Media 124

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2012

Radian6 , Alterian SM2 ), or inbound marketing suites (e.g., gShift enables marketers or agencies to track unlimited websites, web pages, social media accounts, external pages (e.g. gShift Labs co-founders Krista LaRiviere and Chris Adams come from a digital marketing and software development background. Background.

Software 140

Software Review SM2 Alterian 140

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

I’m joined by my trusty sidekick and social media marketing impresario, Eric Boggs. Speaking of social media marketing impresarios, Lauren Fernandez , from Landry’s Restaurants is going to join us on the show today. There is a distinct bias amongst social and digital marketers to that effect. Let’s get to work.

Social Media 118

Social Media Adwords B2B Training 118

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Successful Twitter Marketing Strategies by Social Media Optimization. According to a MarketingProfs study, monitoring and responding to brand mentions are ranked among the most successful Twitter marketing tactics by both B2B and B2C marketers. 7 Insanely Useful Ways to Search Twitter for Marketing by OPEN Forum.

Tools 207

Tools Twitter Tips Statistics 207

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 23, 2011

With almost 200 social monitoring tools (and new entrants still coming to market), available at a range of price levels from free to if-you-have-to-ask-you-can’t-afford-it, how does an organization select the right social monitoring tool for its needs? Salesforce.com ), marketing automation tools and web analytics packages.

Tools 193

Tools Social Media Sysomos Vocus 193

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I took a look at 14 lists that have come out over the last year for the top bloggers, social media marketers, search marketers, and entrepreneurs. Her latest posts include Conundrum , You Aren’t As Healthy As You Think , and Is Your Marketing Making Your Customer Think Too Much. And it’s no surprise they notice.

Blogger 168

Blogger SEO Consultant WordPress 168

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 27, 2017

Pinterest is going beyond its wedding-planning-and-home-decorating roots and being embraced by leading B2B companies. And SnapChat may become difficult for B2B marketers to ignore; the mobile messaging app now has more than 150 million daily active users , and half are older than 25. 3) Radian6 (aka Social Studio).

Social Media Management 0

Social Media Management Tools Social Media Radian6 0

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Objective Marketer This power-user Twitter app is the preferred vehicle for Guy Kawasaki. I use Objective Marketer for all of my in-advance Tweets, and when I want to engage in some headline and/or time of day testing. Disclosure: Objective Marketer gave me a free account) Note: There are thousands of Twitter apps (literally).

Social Media 167

Social Media Strategy Consultant Tweetdeck 167

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

With the amount of helpful content about social media marketing growing faster than Facebook’s user base or Lindsay Lohan’s court appearances, it’s tough to keep up. Social Media Marketing Tips, Tactics and Guides. 10 Principles for B2B Sales by Better Closer. by Cultivating Your Customers.

Social Media 200

Social Media Tools Strategy Tips 200

Convince & Convert

JUNE 14, 2012

Read on for insights from Katie and our Social Media Stat of the Week ( this week : 47% of B2B companies do not track brand mentions on social media). This week, sitting in for my pal Eric Boggs is my other pal, Jill Carlson , the marketing manager for our friends at Argyle Social. This episode features Katie Morse of Billboard.

Hashtag 115

Hashtag B2B Social Media Metrics 115

Convince & Convert

MARCH 16, 2010

Young People Don’t Use It Today’s marketing coordinator is tomorrow’s CMO, and younger Americans don’t embrace Twitter. The point is to understand social media as part of an overall marketing strategy, understand individual apps, and be nimble and adaptable. It allows a sniper vs. shotgun approach to marketing.

Social Media 124

Social Media Strategy Foursquare Social CRM 124

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 9, 2012

ALOT is a catalog of free “apps for your PC” in a range of categories including entertainment (comic books, TMZ, The Onion, IMDB search), food, games, travel, music, news (The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Stock Market Watch), reference, social networking (e.g., Nine companies B2B marketers should know about by Velocity Partners.

Review 200

Review Tools Social Media Klout 200

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

If you can afford it, buy professional listening tools, like Radian6 or others in that category. Chris, I found the first section immediately valuable, especially the links to Yahoo Site Explorer, CrazyEgg, and Summize - not only for personal branding but for web marketing in general. I head up marketing there.). Excellent post.

Social Media 280

Social Media Brands Technorati RSS 280

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 4, 2014

No longer is the brand, or corporate image, tightly controlled by a few senior executives, marketing communications specialists, and PR spokespersons. ” Social media is fundamentally changing the nature of marketing, and employees are crucial to successfully navigating this transition.

Review 205

Review Radian6 Guidelines Policies 205