Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Though business use of social media is rapidly increasing, many executives remain skeptical of its value. The bottom line is that while social media marketing definitely provides benefits (such as a higher conversion rate for organic search traffic ), it’s not generally effective as a direct promotion tool.

Social Media 191

Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 24, 2010

Though social media marketing is rapidly advancing in terms of adoption and sophistication, many marketers and business executives still struggle with it. They wonder if their organizations are doing enough, if they are doing things right, even if they should be involved in social media at all. Social media is free.

Social Media 220

Social Media Marketing Cost Guidelines 220

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APRIL 19, 2011

There have been numerous posts written about the pitfalls of social media marketing (including helpful pieces from Online Social Networking , Sysomos , and one I wrote for HubSpot ). Social media is about having a conversati0n with your prospects, not broadcasting to them. Failing to LISTEN. It will backfire.

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Social Media Sysomos Case Study B2B 193

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. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. e-Strategy Trends ).

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

ROI 193

ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 27, 2019

Twitter offers some specific capabilities (such as lists ) that make it uniquely valuable for B2B companies. Further, “80% of leads sourced through social media for B2B marketers come from LinkedIn…(and) LinkedIn drives more traffic to B2B blogs and websites than Facebook and Twitter combined.”

B2B 154

B2B Research Twitter Marketing 154

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In Defy Gravity: Propel Your Business to High-Velocity Growth , Rebel Brown shows business owners and executives how to shed the weight of legacy baggage, filter out the noise and focus on those opportunities which provide the best potential for profitable growth… Social Media Marketing by Liana “Li&# Evans.

Social Media 188

Social Media Marketing Handbook Engineering 188

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APRIL 27, 2010

Whatever questions you may have about social media marketing, you’ll probably find the answers in the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report from white paper guru Michael Stelzner. This excellent study provides a wide array of answers, statistics and insights. Social Media Takes Time.

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Report Social Media B2B Newsvine 191

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MAY 9, 2019

Whether it’s utilizing case studies or industry reports in your marketing materials, or making adjustments to your product offering to best suit your customers’ needs, be sure to demonstrate you understand their unique industry challenges and can offer a tailored solution. Create a Strong Social Presence.

B2B 130

B2B Committee Buy Process 130

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Those are just a few of the social network-specific findings from the recently-released Digital 2021 Global Overview Report , compiled by We Are Social and Hootsuite. Post engagement rate declines as the number of Facebook followers a company has increases. Other Social Media Platforms. 11 million in the U.K.,

Social Networking 217

Social Networking HootSuite Advertising LinkedIn 217

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 10, 2013

57% of marketers say content marketing is their top external social priority this year. In another study, 35% of marketing professionals worldwide cited content marketing as their leading focus in 2013, followed by social media (25%) and SEO (15%). ” ( Social Media Today ). B2B Marketing Insider ).

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Statistics B2B Content Marketing 207

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. It can influence your prospects to buy from you, but doesn’t normally lead straight to a purchase.

ROI 191

ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Stories about how top executives just don’t “get” social media and the concept of social business were common four or five years ago. Per recent research from GaggleAMP : “Connecting your business with your employees in social media can boost your social media presence.

Yammer 198

Yammer Policies Social Media Yahoo 198

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

To keep this from happening, companies like Reputation.com , provide ORM as well as Internet privacy protection to clients. Reputation companies also works to protect a person’s privation information from being made public. Be Likeable Via Social Media. ” Get Real. ORM is all about search engine optimization.

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Reputation Authentication Privacy Microsoft 182

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AUGUST 27, 2013

There’s no question that B2B marketers have embraced social media. According to recent research , more than 80% of b2b marketers now use the “big 3″ social networks—LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook—to distribute content. And if so, which social networks are most productive?

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B2B Social Networking Research Marketing 263

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2013

but this simple-yet-useful infographic Jim Dougherty passes along is worth keeping handy for ideas, such as types of text in social media (questions, quotes, tips, fill-in-the-blanks, or testimonials). 70% of buyers would rather learn about a company through an article rather than an advertisement.

Content 201

Content Marketing B2B Journal 201

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MAY 3, 2011

Few phenomena have ever spread as far and grown as rapidly as social media; obviously, this has tapped into something essential to our nature. According to a recent study by email service provider Aweber, four simple words virtually guaranteed to get an email opened are: “You are not alone.”. What is it? Jennifer Aaker.

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Twitter Pharmaceuticals B2B Biotechnology 279

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JULY 9, 2012

Online shopping sites host reviews of products and sellers, and Angie’s List built an improbable business on ratings of household services companies. Many large companies and government agencies refuse to provide testimonials, authorize news releases or participate in case studies simply as a matter of policy.

B2B 189

B2B Case Study Telecommunications Study 189

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JUNE 17, 2014

New Study Shows That Most B2B Marketing is Talking Past Customer s by Ideas@Work. Glenn Taylor reports on the disconnect between what B2B companies tend to say about themselves and what potential customers want to hear (that is, what types of messages contribute most to perceived brand strength.

B2B 219

B2B Strategy Marketing Metrics 219

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AUGUST 26, 2014

This question is particularly compelling today as we see Facebook set new records in terms of users, market valuation and revenue growth and wait with anticipation to see if Myspace can reinvent itself after conceding its market leadership position in social networking back in 2008. Background on the two social media sites.

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B2B MySpace Startup Social Networking 190

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JULY 15, 2014

These companies have also made purchases that many people didn’t quite think were obvious, but perfectly made sense in hindsight. We know one thing for sure: although they purchased VR gaming companies, the technological developments we can expect won’t be limited to gaming. This is really a new communication platform.

Yahoo 195

Yahoo Marketing Apple Analytics 195

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 3, 2012

. • Click-through rates on search result ads are higher on mobile, according to a Marin Software study. Consumers are engaging with their favorite companies on Facebook, says Mashable.com. Once upon a time (like a year ago), having a mobile strategy was an option, and revamping your company website for mobile was very progressive.

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Mobile iPhone iPad Training 180

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Nearly half of B2B marketers using social media view LinkedIn as an effective channel, while only one in three say the same of Facebook. 43% of employees at the largest companies in the US use LinkedIn for professional reasons, compared to 11% on Facebook. LinkedIn New Feature – Follow Company by Success CREEations.

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2012

” 6 Steps to Getting Started With Google+ by Social Media Examiner. ” 3 Successful Google+ Pages and Why They Work by Social Media Examiner. Plant +1 badges on all your assets to take advantage of the Direct Connect tool that automatically brings customers and prospects searching in your category to your page.”

Google 216

Google Tips Bookmarklet SEO 216

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2010

. “Soft&# benefits tend to take a back seat to harder measures like leads and marketing productivity during lean recessionary budgets, but should increase in importance as economic conditions improve and companies shift from a cost-cutting and expense minimization to growth mode. Share this on Mixx. Share this on Reddit. Tweet This!

B2B 185

B2B Trends Marketing Technorati 185

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Social media has fundamentally altered the practice of public relations. Of course, there’s more to (successful) blogger outreach than just pitching, and there’s more to the new practice of social PR than just blogger outreach. Will Traditional, Social Media Blend?

Press Release 200

Press Release Tips HootSuite Alltop 200

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Twitter is consistently rated as the second-best social network for B2B and tech companies, behind only LinkedIn. So, not surprisingly, the vast majority of Minnesota tech companies have a Twitter presence. This research looked at 187 companies tracked over the past decade on the Minnesota Technology Twitter list.

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Company Twitter Software System 149

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 21, 2021

Search, social media, and online journeys can now be combined to connect different aspects of a person’s behavior with their purchasing habits, attitudes, peer influences, and brand loyalty. Advocacy of your brand on social media and online reviews. What Is A Social Media Marketing Campaign?

Campaign 254

Campaign Social Media Loyalty Marketing 254

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. What will likely be the hot trends in social media over the next couple of years? Social Media Stats and Demographics. Social media and blogs reach 80% of all U.S.

Social Media 229

Social Media Hubspot B2B Marketing 229

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Social media marketing has gone well beyond the hype stage and is now mainstream business practice. Still, questions remain: how do I use social media most effectively across the enterprise? Which social media monitoring tools should I use? What social media developments and trends should I be watching?

Social Media 257

Social Media Trendrr SM2 Alterian 257

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Though the use of social media and social networks for marketing is now nearly ubiquitous, and 78% of companies have dedicated social media teams, many marketers sill struggle with certain aspects of social marketing, such as formalizing strategies and measuring results.

Social Media 245

Social Media Tumblr Marketing B2B 245

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Though social media marketing has become ubiquitous, most companies and brands still struggle to achieve their desired results. Those are among the conclusions it’s fair to draw from the collection of social media marketing facts and statistics below. Social media needs to be part of an integrated strategy.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Networking Real Estate CPC 100

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Why is having a social media policy in place so critical? Because virtually 100% of companies are now involved in social media—whether they acknowledge it or not. If no one else is discussing a company, its employees almost certainly are. Essential Topics for an Organizational Social Media Policy.

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 10, 2014

Last month’s Zenith Social Media Marketing Conference opened with a blast of presentational energy from Neal Rodriguez. Among the first group of morning breakout sessions was “Using Social Media Analytics To Define ROI KPIs.” Track your campaign like a case study. Facebook work best over lunch).

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Conference Social Media SEO Marketing 196

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

While it’s almost unheard of for businesses to completely ignore social media these days, startups have to be especially mindful of its advantages and uses. When sharing your business content across social media is so conducive to growth and capital is so scarce, it’s important to get as much done for as little as possible.

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Startup Social Media Tools Template 194

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 17, 2011

, the sources below provide a vast wealth of data, statistics and research results, as well as a bit of interesting social media trivia. How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Which social media platforms are most effective at influencing buyer behavior?

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Research Social Media B2B Marketing 210

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

If 2009 was the year many marketers puzzled over, poked at and pondered incorporating social media into their marketing mix, 2010 was the year of diving in. According to a HubSpot study, 71% of marketers viewed Twitter as a useful marketing tool last year, up from just 39% in 2009. Social Media Tips, Tactics and Techniques.

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Social Media Tools Tips ROI 198