Social Email Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In case you believed we can forget about social media in marketing and business, here’s a wake-up call: according to the latest Social Buying Study from IDC, 75% (!) of B2B buyers “studied social media” to SUPPORT purchase decisions.

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Social Networking B2B Study Buy 91

Later

JUNE 28, 2021

LinkedIn is now a powerful business-to-business (B2B) marketing and sales tool. We’re highlighting 5 ways to level up your LinkedIn B2B marketing strategy in this blog post: What Is LinkedIn B2B Marketing? B2B marketing does exactly what it says on the tin. Why You Should Use LinkedIn for B2B Marketing.

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B2B LinkedIn Marketing How To 88

Social Media Marketing

MARCH 1, 2010

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. Company / Brand Pages on Social Networking Sites – social network participation is now mainstream for U.S.

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B2B Study Social Media Small Business 159

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2011

Until recently, most social media case studies have focused on consumer brands. It’s not that B2B companies aren’t finding success in social media marketing, but more (in my experience at least) that they are less willing to publicly reveal their strategies for competitive reasons. Objectives. Video / YouTube.

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B2B Social Media Case Study Study 190

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 makes it the ideal platform for B2B marketers on social media.

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ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

Mindjumpers

MARCH 28, 2012

The need for the top officials to communicate on behalf of the company becomes more apparent through the study done by social media branding firm BRANDfog. The study reveals that consumers and employees regard company leaders who engage on social media positively. .

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Study Activities Social Media Nielsen 272

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 9, 2012

But obtaining and publishing client ratings and reviews is much more difficult in the b2b world. Many large companies and government agencies refuse to provide testimonials, authorize news releases or participate in case studies simply as a matter of policy. It occurs every day, but no one is going to talk about it.

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B2B Case Study Telecommunications Study 189

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? Guest post by Ariel Applbaum.

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B2B MySpace Startup Social Networking 190

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Trust is not a new thing when it comes to marketing and communications as evidenced by one of the most awaited studies in the communications world is always the annual Edelman Public Relations Trust Barometer. This is actually good news for the B2B Marketer. Building demand for their unique point of view. Share this on Reddit.

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B2B ROI Communities Marketing 178

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Around this time last year I wrote about the 10 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2010 and while I would say 7 out of 10 have already materialized and the others are on their way. So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for B2B Marketers next year?

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B2B Marketing Mobile CPM 279

Audiense

MAY 17, 2018

The social networks, devices and other parameters of their online behaviour. The production and execution stage of a marketing campaign can benefit from an in depth understanding of the target audience and activating the insights obtained from social data in many different ways. The content they share the most.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s still the most-used social network in the US, with 73% of American consumers visiting the site regularly… Source: Statista It’s also the platform 65% of marketers plan to use most in 2023. But they were interested to discover if they could use the social network to increase purchases via physical retail stores.

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Brands Facebook Influencer Campaign 130

The Realtime Report

AUGUST 1, 2014

For example, research shows that B2B decision makers today use an average of 10 different sources when making purchase decisions about complex, enterprise-wide technology solutions. Today: B2B buying decision model is highly collaborative where corporate and management are active participants in needs determination and evaluation.

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Strategy B2B Marketing Research 178

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Not surprisingly, social networks do the same. LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. We marketers have to be agile and constantly evaluate how different strategies, tools and platforms are performing.

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LinkedIn Products B2B Review 129

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

Inbound connections and network growth. By 2025, Gartner expects “80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers to occur in digital channels.” Social selling is all about building relationships. To get the most out of your content, look at what other B2B buyers are using for distribution. Prospect referrals.

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Metrics B2B Software Social Media 138

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 9, 2012

But obtaining and publishing client ratings and reviews is much more difficult in the b2b world. Many large companies and government agencies refuse to provide testimonials, authorize news releases or participate in case studies simply as a matter of policy. It occurs every day, but no one is going to talk about it.

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B2B Case Study Telecommunications Banking 101

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But B2B companies are now understanding another fact: employees can provide much more than their base job productivity. Employee advocacy goes further than simply resharing corporate posts—it’s when your employees take ownership of the brand for themselves, setting their social accounts apart as thought leaders in their industry.

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Statistics B2B LinkedIn Social Networking 75

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.

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Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A 2021 research study from Adobe found that: 71% of people buy more from businesses they perceive as trustworthy. Goodbudget employs this B2C content marketing strategy, using social networks to present followers with engaging content, provide customer support, and post product updates.

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Content Marketing Loyalty Collaboration 221

Hootsuite

JANUARY 23, 2024

While many social networks saw business use decline in 2023, LinkedIn saw 5% business use growth. Hootsuite’s Social Trends Report finds that change in usage is driven by a renewed focus on ROI. Especially those focused on B2B sales. 1 Social Media Tool Create. Second only to the 16% business use growth of TikTok.)

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LinkedIn Tools HootSuite Marketing 84

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

With the current prominence of social media used to gain and nurture leads, that’s truer than ever. 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.

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Company B2B Loyalty Survey 124

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. Although they came from different countries and industries, there was one common theme that stood out to me: the decline in organic reach and engagement on social media.

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B2B Social Media Organization Study 111

Hootsuite

MARCH 15, 2023

Plus, we share some of the best (legitimate) LinkedIn automation tools to improve your efficiency on this business-first social network. Bonus: Download a free step-by-step guide to combining organic and paid social tactics into a winning LinkedIn strategy. What is LinkedIn automation? Cost: Plans start at $79.99 per month.

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LinkedIn Tools HootSuite Cost 97

Oktopost

JANUARY 5, 2021

After all, we live in a world of hyper connectivity, one where up to 67% of B2B buyers are already halfway through the buying journey before they speak with an actual salesperson. In fact, Gartner tells us that B2B buyers will, on average, only spend 17% of the buying cycle meeting with potential suppliers. Click To Tweet.

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Data B2B Statistics Social Media 131

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. Marketers believe the highest consumer priorities on social media are insights for buying decisions (59%) and customer service (58%). B2B Lead Blog ).

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Mindjumpers

JULY 18, 2011

The results from the study has been compiled into an infographic. The infographic shows that 62% of the respondents use LinkedIn as their primary site for professional networking. Take a look at the infographic here: Similar Posts: LinkedIn is the Login of Choice for B2B sites [infographic]. LinkedIn users in numbers.

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LinkedIn B2B Sites Study 249

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Studies show that users on platforms like Twitter and Pinterest maximize their engagement when brands post as many as 15 tweets or 11 pins per day.

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Social Media Marketing Hashtag Campaign 164

Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Which social platforms work better for what industry? When you want to pick the right social platform for your brand, it is important to know where your target audience is. It is always a good idea to look into social network demographics. Similar Posts: Study: The Global Social Media Check-Up 2012.

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Platform Brands Automotive Tumblr 268

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 28, 2020

Aggregating your brand-related updates on social media hub can magnify the impact of disconnected posting efforts. Here are a few specific benefits of using a social media hub for your brand: 1. Boost User Engagement. Social media hubs can help in building trust by displaying UGC, i.e. social proof, of satisfied users.

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Social Media UGC Aggregator Eventful 168

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 40

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 40

Diva Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

For the 999,798th time a VIP Marketing Person said to me, "Toby I sort of get how social media can fit into a B2C company but I don't think it's really right for my B2B company." if that's the case, and social media is about building and nurturing relationships, seems to me that B2B and social media are a match made in virtual heaven.

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B2B Social Media Study Social Networking 73

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Will Google+ be a “Facebook killer” or just Google’s next failed social network? “Ghost town” or not, many experts agree that Google+ is here to stay, and it’s valuable for b2b marketing, SEO , personal branding, and reputation management. by B2B Digital Marketing.

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Google Tips Bookmarklet SEO 216

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Line Up Your B2B Content with your Customer’s Goals by Business2Community. ** 5 STARS. 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. • The State of B2B Content Marketing: Tactics, Sharing Tools and Metrics [INFOGRAPHIC] by Social Media Today. Infographics About Content Marketing.

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Content Marketing B2B Journal 201

Pam Moore

AUGUST 7, 2018

Even some of the most savvy social marketers are finding themselves ready to throw in the towel with social media for business in 2018. According to a recent study from the DMA, only 48% of marketers believe they are receiving a positive return on their investment in social media. Social media is not rocket science.

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Social Media Training Startup Social Networking 149

Mindjumpers

JANUARY 3, 2011

The average user of social and new media follows less than five brands. At least, according to the 2010 edition of the ‘Consumer New Media Study’ by Cone, a Boston-based Omnicom Group company that specializes in brand trust. Sounds like B2B marketing and lead nurturing, doesn’t it? And they do play hard to get!

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Loyalty Social Media Study Social Networking 205

Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, while it affects both B2B and B2C industries, the dynamics differ. B2B brand reputation A reputation crisis for a B2B brand often has a limited audience and can be contained through direct communication channels and negotiations. Use social listening to track brand mentions across different social networks and forums.

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Reputation Brands Construction How To 59

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2012

Recent research from MarketingProfs shows that 84% of B2B companies use social media marketing in some form, and the figure is likely higher for B2C firms. In fact, another recent study from HubSpot reveals that 63% of B2B companies aren’t generating leads from social media at all. Not a good plan.

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Social Media B2B Exercises Hubspot 176