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B2B Marketing needs a stronger Why

Buzz Marketing for Technology

And I would argue this is exaggerated even more when it comes to B2B Marketing. Ok so now that I depressed you – lets talk about what I have been thinking B2B Marketers need to do. The problem is, most B2B companies don’t have a strong why. Enter Simon Sinek. What you do, How you do it and Why you do it.

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Five Ways to Boost Your Brand Value Using Social Amplification

Webbiquity SMM

Branding matters as much in B2B as in consumer marketing; if you were trying to sell 10,000 laptops to a large corporation, would you rather be selling Dell or some unfamiliar no-name knock off?). For example, Southwest Airlines rebranded themselves by implementing a yellow, red, and blue tri-color scheme.

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What sets Social Selling apart from Social Media Marketing?

Oktopost

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Jamie’s speaking engagements & workshops have been delivered across 6 continents, for brands such as Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, Oracle, American Airlines & Intel. Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. Catch all episodes here.

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Three Things Twitter’s Marketing Team Needs to Do

Webbiquity SMM

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. Given its utility, value, and reach, one might presume B2B event planners consider Twitter as essential as their mobile phones. Twitter is arguably the most flexible and capable social network for B2B marketers.

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Viral and Cultural Moments: How and When Brands Should Tap into the Conversation

Social Media Strategies Summit

To see the results, just feast your eyes on their Instagram grid layout: Image source Dylan urges marketers in similar B2B environments to take things slowly when it comes to crafting trendy content. Have a testing and iterative mindset, and eventually, you will start to see the needle move in terms of trendiness.”

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Four (of the) Worst Practices for Pitching Bloggers

Webbiquity SMM

Unless you’ve got one of those brands (like Apple , Zappos , TOMS Shoes , or Southwest Airlines ) everyone loves writing about, it’s hard to stand out amid the clutter. For example, this blog is focused on B2B marketing. It’s also challenging to do well. The most expensive cities in which to hire a personal trainer.

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Social Media Horror Story With A Happy Ending

Firebelly

But not so much for airlines, phone companies, B2B companies and retailers. . And this is what makes it so complex – you are representing the brand while also addressing individual concerns. Social media is easy for companies that produce soft drinks and TV shows. The Oracle Debacle.