Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

Now B2B marketing? B2B influencers? The bottom line is this: Influence is a nebulous but nevertheless, powerful “thing” in B2B social media , and you my dear marketer, need to understand how to determine it, identify who is influential within your space, and then decide what you’re going to do about it.

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Oktopost

MARCH 7, 2022

There is no shortage of imperative marketing tactics that if you don’t do right now, your B2B organization will crash and burn. In this piece, we’ll break down social listening, how it’s different from social monitoring, and the benefits and ways to use social listening for your B2B brand. What is Social Listening?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked. Watch the full webinar to gain more valuable insights on driving revenue with your B2B social media strategy. This is exactly where social media comes into play.

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Oktopost

MAY 4, 2020

The world is a very connected place and B2B brands have long been expected to intertwine more humanity into their marketing efforts. But in today’s environment, how can B2B brands be more human when interactions have gone digital? Join the conversation by searching for B2B Marketing Now and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Oktopost

JUNE 17, 2021

Listen to the podcast: For more straight-forward thoughts on the state of B2B marketing, check out our Radically Transparent podcast on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , YouTube or LinkedIn. Catch the Recording: Want to hear more from leaders on B2B marketing? Radically Transparent , is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief at B2B Marketing takes on community building. Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief at B2B Marketing, sits down with host Jennifer Gutman to shed a bright light on why more B2B brands are leveraging community. Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

For B2B brands, social media is growing in importance: 66% of B2B marketers report that LinkedIn is effective, 66% say they plan to boost their organic usage of Instagram, and 56% rate YouTube as important to overall brands success ( Articulate ). Any B2B brand that helps people create can use their marketing to inspire their audience.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 26, 2022

But when it comes to building an authentic employer branding strategy, it can be challenging to align the expectations of what new and existing talent want with what a brand can realistically offer. Holding back nothing, Gabriela focuses on how organizations can do recruitment marketing authentically. Stay in the Loop.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In the US alone, research from Statista shows that B2B marketing spend has already decreased by over 50% in early 2020. Social media is the most popular platform for B2B marketing, says Content Marketing Institute: 83% of marketers are going this route. Today, the focus will be on Linkedin and how it can help B2B brands.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Olivia Messina and Addie Peters reveal how B2B brands can scale back on content and earn better results through employee advocacy. Tune in to learn why it’s more authentic than paid social and how one of our customers decreased their cost per click from $5 to $1 within the first 45 days of their program! Episode Summary.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The support and excitement you get from your teammates is natural and authentic. His efforts show what’s possible when you take a chance and hit post—not just for Salesloft, but for other B2B sales leaders, too. . “People use our employee advocacy Slack group to get traction on their posts or gut check humor.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2022

Can TikTok for B2B marketing unlock the same potential? Not all B2B companies may not be able to capitalize on those instant #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt B2C conversions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get any value out of the network. When it comes to awareness, TikTok may be just what a B2B social media strategy needs. Published on.

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Oktopost

APRIL 8, 2020

Businesses are being forced to rethink B2B messaging. What lessons can be learned from the global economy to help marketers deploy new B2B messaging in this current climate? Ask them what they want to hear from your brand and if your current B2B messaging is on point. Show the community the brand cares and be authentic.

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Oktopost

MAY 23, 2022

Helen Hauck on employee advocacy, personal branding, and humanizing B2B. Helen and host, Olivia Messina talk about the importance of humanizing B2B brands and the different tactics she’s used on the IFS corporate channels. Leveraging employee advocacy to increase your engagement and humanize B2B brands. Episode Summary.

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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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Oktopost

JUNE 29, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Host Jennifer Gutman and her guests are a mixture of renowned marketing and sales leaders from B2B marketing organizations around the globe. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary.

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Oktopost

APRIL 2, 2020

Times are evolving for B2B communication. B2B companies have been struggling with it well before Covid-19. In the B2B space, internal or customer facing relationships matter. The content must also be believed in by the employee, otherwise it will not come across as authentic to their audiences. Over Communicate.

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Oktopost

MAY 16, 2022

So, how do you use social media to actually earn revenue for B2B? Recently, we participated in a fireside chat with Shane Redding, Strategy and Evolution Expert at B2B Marketing during Martechopia. Transforming Social Media into a B2B Growth Engine through Employee Advocacy. Bringing Authenticity Back to Social Media.

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Oktopost

JUNE 30, 2021

Listen to the podcast: For more thought leadership on how to tap into behavioral data and B2B buyer brains, check out our Radically Transparent podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or LinkedIn. Radically Transparent , is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Natalie Binns, VP Marketing at Oktopost takes the hot seat on who should own social media at a B2B company. Natalie is a marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in the B2B technology industry. In most B2B organizations, social media activity is the responsibility of the marketing team. Catch all episodes here.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Case Studies : These are the B2B equivalent of product reviews. Business to consumer (B2C) and B2B influencer marketing can both be effective, but work differently. Brands integrating social proof into their marketing campaigns boost legitimacy and authenticity in their products and services. with only a handful. Key Takeaways.

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Forbes Social Media

APRIL 16, 2019

IBM CMO Michelle Peluso shares her insights on B2B influencer marketing and how she's powering the next generation to understand complex technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and machine learning through authentic and creative content.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2022

CEO of TopRanks & B2B Marketing Influencer Lee Odden tackles influencer marketing. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Throughout the entire episode, Lee drops his best tips on how B2B organizations can work with influencers, and how to lead a successful influencer marketing campaign.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Can we authentically connect it back to our brand mission and values? But a B2B software company likely wouldn’t have an authentic way to engage with that meme. Choosing Trends That Align With Your Brand Goals The key to successfully using trends for your brand is relevance.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Sarah Noel Block reveals where small B2B marketing teams are missing the mark and how to expand bandwidth without expanding budget. Sarah shares her journey to becoming CEO and why most small B2B marketers are falling short due to shiny object syndrome – and how you can see results if you’re missing the mark! Episode Summary.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

This year, in an effort to put out more authentic and organic-looking content, companies are stepping up to collaborate with smaller content creators to help generate brand awareness and loyalty. Overall, live video provides a personal touch and authenticity, both of which are increasingly valued among audiences on social media.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

He says, “With new and emerging to established creators building up audiences on LinkedIn, thanks to its strong organic reach, this year, we will see more brands looking to capitalize on this and tap into this pool of talent for influencer marketing campaigns, especially companies wanting to get in front of B2B audiences.”

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Oktopost

JANUARY 10, 2022

She reveals how to make B2B social less boring and why you don’t always need to take the conventional approach to social media, and why it’s important to take calculated risks in the ever-changing world of social. Unleash Your Inner Artist. Behind the Post is a podcast by Social Media Managers, for Social Media Managers.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but authenticity and relatability is EVERYTHING. We have been tackling this for B2B especially, so take a look at how to locate B2B influences and afford them here. Never Forget Authenticity . Look for influencers who would interest your ideal customer.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). Authenticity is Key Fostering authentic and engaging communication is pivotal.

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a world where authenticity, transparency, and efficiency are not just valued but expected, direct communication between brands and their customers is the heartbeat of modern-day business. LinkedIn’s professional environment makes it an ideal platform for building authentic relationships and engaging with potential customers.

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Oktopost

JULY 4, 2022

The question is – with the immense choice of social media management platforms on the market today, which is the best choice for your B2B business? Having your employees share content from their own unique voices and perspectives makes it more authentic and more likely to get higher levels of engagement.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through competitive noise is difficult for B2B marketers, making lead generation tricky. Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. The B2B buyer journey has shifted, with sales reps now only having roughly 5% of a customer’s time.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Host Jennifer Gutman and her guests are a mixture of renowned marketing and sales leaders from B2B marketing organizations around the globe. Catch all episodes here.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 13, 2022

Proactive, energetic, creative, and an analytical marketing leader and mentor with 15+ years of global B2B marketing experience, Cristy is driven by data with demonstrated abilities in leveraging analytics to optimize brand programs and campaigns. Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Host Jennifer Gutman and her guests are a mixture of renowned marketing and sales leaders from B2B marketing organizations around the globe. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary. Stay in the Loop.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer. Host Jennifer Gutman and her guests are a mixture of renowned marketing and sales leaders from B2B marketing organizations around the globe. Stay in the Loop.

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