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. Yet, 61% of marketers claim measuring ROI is a top challenge.

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B2B ROI Social Media Hashtag 91

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

The “ROI of social media&# (or lack thereof) is a hot, and still hotly contested, topic. I summarized arguments from both sides a few months ago in The Social Media ROI Debate. Corporate blogs can operate in a similar fashion, except that the sole sponsor or advertiser is the company itself.

ROI 191

ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2021

To be successful in today’s B2B sales environment, having a strong social selling strategy is paramount to your company’s ability to drive results and generate ROI. As it turns out, nearly 4 out of 5 B2B buyers prefer digital sales formats – and social media is among the most popular of those formats.

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Tools B2B Price ROI 144

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

While we could write all day about the benefits of social selling , our bread and butter is helping you prove social selling success. We previously covered the types of data and metrics you can measure to increase ROI on your social selling initiatives.

Influencer 62

Influencer Report B2B ROI 62

Hootsuite

MAY 3, 2021

UTM tags provide three key benefits: They help you track the value of social marketing programs and campaigns and measure ROI. Bonus : Download a free guide and checklist to help you convince your boss to invest more in social media. Includes experts tips for proving ROI. Campaign source. Campaign medium.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

From understanding audience interests to pinpointing the right collaboration for a campaign, there are many intricacies to influencer marketing. Influencer- brand collaborations can take many different forms, but our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States reflects some interesting trends.

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Influencer Brands Collaboration Authentication 103

Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

Harnessing and amplifying this advocacy should be an integral part of your social media marketing strategy. And, with the right brand advocacy strategy, you can realize a stunning ROI. Why brand advocacy matters for your company How to determine if brand advocacy is effective What is a brand advocate? Who is a brand advocate?

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Brands ROI UGC Authentication 129

Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2016

Validating the increase in spending on marketing technology, such as marketing automation and social media management, will require an even more specific understanding of each tool’s ROI. Only 44% of CMOs say, “I can measure ROI,” but this number has to increase if the CMO wants to increase their marketing budget. Aligned Goals.

ROI 60

ROI Statistics Software Metrics 60

Josh S Peters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » The GAP, ROI, and Awareness The GAP, ROI, and Awareness Written on September 18, 2009 by Josh Peters in Social Media 5 Comments - Leave a comment! 4 basic types of marketing campaigns 1.

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ROI CPA Campaign Buy 100

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Social media ROI is one of the most heavily debated topics in the online marketing world. Because measuring the effectiveness of social media marketing efforts isn’t as clear cut as, say, running a Google AdWords campaign. 56% said an inability to tie social media to business outcomes. What Is Social Media ROI?

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ROI Social Media Analytics Cost 40

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For some, the social network might not be the right fit, but for millions of others, it’s a must. But unless you’re tracking what you’re doing, how much money you’re spending and what results you’re getting, it’s difficult to determine whether or not your Facebook ROI is actually working. What Is Facebook ROI?

ROI 40

ROI Facebook How To Analytics 40

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence can also be used to analyze demographic data , uncover trends in customer behavior , and track competitor activity. All of this information can then be used to inform campaigns, create more effective content, and increase the ROI of your social media efforts. Here’s a quick breakdown.

Social Media 102

Social Media Sentiment HootSuite Analysis 102

Convince & Convert

MAY 21, 2013

If you don’t follow the social network closely, it’s easy to miss the newest advertising tools and tips. Let’s take a quick look at six things you can do to get more out of your Facebook campaign right now. Just because one creative beats another in an A/B test doesn’t mean you’ve optimized your campaign.

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Campaign CPM Facebook CPC 154

Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

As the source of more than 80% of their social media leads , LinkedIn has always been the bright center of the universe for B2B marketers. With old-school marketing channels shrinking due to pandemic closures, connecting with potential customers on LinkedIn and other social networks is more of a priority than ever.

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Balancing activities across owned, earned, shared and paid media strategies is the best way to get a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) for today’s marketing and communications campaigns. Almost 38 per cent of Canadians is on Pinterest, an image-based social network. Most employees have social media accounts.

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Marketing Syndication Adwords Social Media 199

Harp Interactive

MARCH 31, 2010

The client wants to know if their social media campaign is working! They want to understand how social media marketing will meet their goals before they commit to a budget allocation for a “mythical campaign&#. Trendrr : A shareable and intuitive tool to measure the viral aspect of social media campaigns.

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Analytics Social Media Trendrr Digg 350

SocMed Sean

JULY 9, 2018

Now more than ever there are many aspects of your social media marketing you should continuously monitor, from ROI to algorithm updates and recent feature releases. Find the best time to analyze press releases from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+ and other networks. Software and automation are more than bots.

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Social Media Management Social Media ROI Press Release 176

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

Social Media 110

Social Media Insurance ROI Meme 110

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2018

When it comes to driving business value through social media, Facebook should have a spot reserved in your strategy. The social networking goliath has nearly 1.5 To ensure your team is extracting maximum Facebook business value for your company, crosscheck the following with your current strategy.

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Strategy Facebook CPC How To 142

Oktopost

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the most important part of any business, yet far too many companies fail to include employees in their marketing plan. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of employee spotlight posts and how to successfully implement them into your campaigns. How did you find out about [company name]? Think about your format.

Social Media 109

Social Media How To B2B LinkedIn 109

Direct Marketing Observations

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

In 2006, Radian6 was founded by Chris Newton (@ cdnewt ) and Chris Ramsey (@ chrisramsey ) Back then monitoring and listening were a novel concept, but they knew that social wasn’t a fluke. Clearly,social networking is not a fad but rather an activity that is being woven into the very fabric of the global Internet.

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Data Social Media Radian6 ROI 197

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2018

It’s the preferred direct marketing tactic for low cost and high ROI. LinkedIn is the primary social network for professionals, about 546 million , round the world. Here’s how you can do it: Start by Setting Up a Company Page. Check out the image below to see what an effective company page looks like.

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B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 217

Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Welcome to dark social. Don’t worry, dark social isn’t the same as the notorious “dark web” trying to lure you into evil. Dark social is the oldest social network in action: private, untraceable human-to-human communication. Plus, social listening mines the web for conversations you wouldn’t otherwise know about.

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HootSuite URL Analytics Forums 120

Ignite Social Media

JULY 15, 2021

Snapchat is a social media network that launched a decade ago, it seemed like it was on the verge of joining many other networks in the social media graveyard a few years back. That said, the network is gearing up to be a powerhouse social network once again, with audiences of all ages still utilizing the platform.

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Nielsen Newsletter Buy Social Media 161

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Track follower demographics such as location, company, gender, title, and industry to ensure you are attracting the right audience and to identify if any of your current followers are potential prospects. For a competitive edge, benchmark against competitors’ social media data to reveal where your content may fall short.

Analysis 69

Analysis Data Sentiment Metrics 69

Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 8, 2015

Twitter has almost 284 million users however nearly 24 million of them never issue updates via the social networking platform, according to data filed by Twitter with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This means tracking what really matters in achieving the campaign objectives. Twitter for companies.

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Twitter Metrics ROI Social Networking 150

Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Some influencer marketing tools also offer valuable insights related to your campaigns, influencer interactions and the latest social media trends. This data can be helpful when making important decisions for future campaigns.

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Influencer Tools Marketing Software 113

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 20, 2011

Amid all of the hype, conferences, and rapid adoption of social media marketing by organizations from sole proprietors to the Fortune 100, there remains an undercurrent of skepticism. This surfaces in posts like Social Media Skepticism , 5 reasons why social media skeptics maybe right and Business social networking: where’s the ROI?

Social Media 205

Social Media ROI Social Networking Foursquare 205

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. By installing it on your website , you can track different conversions and glean useful information about your ad campaign’s performance. Know Your Goal.

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B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Sprout Social

JUNE 22, 2016

That same sentiment still rings true for social media marketers and advertisers. Now we’re counted on to show our work when we prove social media has a strong return on investment (ROI). It’s sort of crazy to think some businesses still don’t trust social media as an ROI source. What Is Social Media Data?

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Data Social Media How To ROI 102

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What is social media advocacy? Social media advocacy is a way to leverage the social networks of the people who like you and/or are invested in your continued success : your customers, employees, business partners, influencers, and more. Consider what you’re trying to achieve with your social media advocacy program.

Social Media 122

Social Media UGC How To HootSuite 122

Sprout Social

JUNE 30, 2019

billion users , making it the top social media platform for the total number of active users. Over the past decade, Facebook has redefined the way we look at social networks and also expanded the possibilities of social media for businesses. You have to consider how your audience uses each social network.

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Instagram Strategy Facebook Social Networking 101

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

You get hit with the same canned response multiple times, which leaves you so exhausted you vow to never waste your time or money with this company again. Many companies prioritize customer service. Scenario: A user messages you on LinkedIn about an upcoming conference your company is hosting. Social commerce.

Social Media Management 121

Social Media Management Social Media Platform Review 121

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Much like other B2B decision-makers, your customers and prospects spend a lot of time on social media. Many of them follow your company pages and regularly engage with your posts. Are you factoring their social interactions into your customer experience strategies? The integration will be added platform-wide later this month.

Microsoft 87

Microsoft B2B Sentiment ROI 87

Keyhole.co

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Social media marketing keeps evolving with each new social app. Add to the mix the ever-changing trends, you realize you need a robust social media strategy to run successful online campaigns. The brands that get it right do so by leveraging social monitoring and listening. Pricing: Hootsuite has 4 plans.

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HootSuite Price Sentiment Social Media Management 52

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Reddit isn’t often mentioned alongside the “big” social networks, though it’s one of the most influential. That growth, combined with 40% of Gen Z searching social platforms for info instead of Google, makes Reddit a unique opportunity for brands. But Reddit isn’t the best place for every company. What is Reddit?

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Reddit Brands Meme Forums 100

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Your LinkedIn social media strategy will be a bit different than your strategies for other platforms. LinkedIn is unlike its social competitors in that it’s widely regarded as a professional social network, the largest B2B marketing platform in the world and the number one platform for lead generation.

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Organization LinkedIn Strategy Social Media 104