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. Easy, but wrong — because with the right strategy, Facebook is a viable channel for B2B marketing. Are Facebook Ads Right for B2B? How to Succeed with B2B Facebook Ads.

B2B 118

B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Koka Sexton

JANUARY 5, 2023

Understanding how to qualify leads is integral to running successful B2B marketing campaigns. Tracking metrics such as click-through rate, return on ad spend, and web traffic can be incredibly helpful in assessing the performance of your B2B marketing campaigns. Branding and Advertising. Why it matters. Financial Analysis.

Metrics 140

Metrics B2B ROI Advertising 140

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What does it take to build brand awareness? Today, we have brand mascots faking forbidden romances, sponsored dance challenges and internet beefs over—ironically enough— chicken sandwiches. Building a memorable brand takes some big swings but you have to walk before you can run. What is brand awareness? Our advice?

Strategy 130

Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 130

Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. A remarkable 80% of B2B leads that come from social media originate from just one platform, and that’s LinkedIn. It’s not like LinkedIn’s efficacy is a secret— 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn for marketing. The leads are better. Explore Matched Audiences.

B2B 148

B2B LinkedIn Tips Marketing 148

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Image credit: WordPress VIP Not surprising: the top four goals of content marketing (like marketing in general) revolve around creating brand awareness, increasing brand credibility, and generating leads or sales.

Research 257

Research Report Social Media CPM 257

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. B2B messaging gets personal.

B2B 110

B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 110

Convince & Convert

JULY 23, 2014

Consumer brands have long understood the importance of using video content as a marketing tool to deliver key messages to their audiences and to build brand affinity. Video marketing has been growing among B2B organizations as well. Although four out of five B2B marketing professionals reported. Read the whole entry. »

B2B 165

B2B Research Video Marketing 165

Oktopost

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Episode two of our podcast, B2B Marketing Now, was posted last week and we learned so much about video for B2B marketing creating this episode. We invited Paul Carpenter to educate us on the value of video for B2B marketing, covering the why and how with video programming.

B2B 89

B2B Video Marketing Module 89

Oktopost

APRIL 18, 2022

It’s no wonder that savvy B2B marketers are taking advantage of this popular and portable format to create value-packed audio programs. B2B podcasts are a powerful form of outbound marketing. Jump to Best B2B Podcasts. What is a B2B Podcast? 4 Reasons to Include Podcasting in Your B2B Content Marketing Strategy.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Apple Hosting 62

Oktopost

JULY 30, 2020

So many B2B deals closed, and so many connections made. Between January and April 2020, the number of brands running webinar ads has more than doubled from 223 to 463. Back in the B2B world, companies are increasingly shining a spotlight to online lead generation and engagement. Remember conferences and meetups?!

B2B 98

B2B Platform Price Software 98

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 has made producing social media content a top priority for 95% of B2B marketers.

ROI 52

ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Branding is crucial for every business. However, before you can form a strong brand image, you first need to make sure that your brand is visible to the right audience. In this article, we’ll explain what brand visibility is and why it needs to be a critical part of your overall branding strategy in 2022 and beyond.

Brands 76

Brands B2B SEO Influencer 76

Oktopost

AUGUST 26, 2019

More than half of surveyed marketing professionals believe that videos provide the best return on investment of any media format available to them. So, why are B2B marketers lagging behind? One obvious answer is that traditionally, B2B marketers are, well, traditional. The second caveat to B2B video marketing is ROI.

B2B 112

B2B Video Strategy Marketing 112

Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Do you lie awake at night worrying about what PR disaster will derail your brand image online? So, it’s fair to say that a positive online brand reputation is a business’s greatest asset today. Your brand reputation management must consistently improve to sustain a good name. You are not alone. For that, follow these steps: 1.

Reputation 59

Reputation Brands Construction How To 59

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.

Data 126

Data B2B How To Metrics 126

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Social listening, and more broadly online brand monitoring, is essential. Monitor brand mentions. Some may not even tag your brand while talking about their problems online. For example, this tweet talks about Domino’s Pizza without tagging the brand. Through social listening. Track customer sentiment.

Sentiment 142

Sentiment How To Analysis Trends 142

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What do different types of influencer marketing campaigns look like?

Examples 125

Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 125

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to a Sprout Social Q4 2023 Pulse Survey, short-form videos are what people want to see most on social, so it’s no surprise that platforms like TikTok and Instagram have seen such fast and steady growth. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024.

Social Media 111

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 111

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

The question is – What is the appropriate level of budget to support social media for a B2B company? First was the post on the Media Budget Ratio (MBR) for a B2B company. They recently put out a 2010 Budget and Allocations trends document which surveyed the membership to gave you the chart above. Tweet This!

B2B 198

B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 198

Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For financial services firms, establishing a robust and trustworthy brand image is pivotal for sustained success. 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%).

Reputation 125

Reputation B2B Guidelines Policies 125

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. Create surveys. LinkedIn is better for B2B companies that publish thought leadership articles and get recommendations. Instagram works for both B2C and B2B companies that post inspirational, aspirational and behind-the-scenes images.

Content 124

Content Brands Findability Marketing 124

Convince & Convert

JULY 1, 2014

Image via Influitive.com The folks at ReadyTalk , a web conferencing platform had their work cut out for them in marketing their brand against big names such as GoToMeeting, WebEx, and join.me. They needed a way to give these customers a voice and reward them for their word of mouth brand recommendations.

Case Study 164

Case Study Brands B2B Marketing 164

The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Consumers Expect Brands to Respond Quickly. Most people expect brands to respond to comments on social media within 24 hours, according to a new survey from Clutch , a B2B ratings and reviews firm. I see [social media] as a way where brands can speak directly to their consumers,” said Matt Kovacs, president of Blaze PR.

Brands 70

Brands Survey B2B Authentication 70

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

The index provides a score on a scale of 0-100 based on what LinkedIn determines as the four most important “pillars”: Create a professional brand. By 2025, Gartner expects “80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers to occur in digital channels.” Focus on the right prospects. Engage with insights. Prospect referrals.

Metrics 136

Metrics B2B Software Analytics 136

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. This feature can help B2B companies generate highly-qualified leads on social media and build a product community by spotlighting featured customers, gathering reviews, and driving valuable action.

LinkedIn 130

LinkedIn Products B2B Review 130

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. Use social media for content promotion.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time. He shared that he’s started to work with brands on sponsored content on LinkedIn and had more inquiries from companies interested in partnering with him on sponsored posts and newsletters. 

Social Media 101

Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

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.

Data 62

Data B2B How To Metrics 62

Buzzlogix

JANUARY 11, 2018

Achieving B2B mobile marketing success in today’s digital economy means marketing a mobile experience. A joint study conducted by Google and Millward Brown Digital found that 42% of researchers use a mobile device during their B2B buying process. What’s more, according to a survey by Regalix Inc., Reach out to Clients via SMS.

B2B 40

B2B Mobile Tips SMS 40

Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For B2B marketers, finding new and promising leads is a never-ending challenge. B2B sales have always depended heavily on content marketing, and adding personalization to the mix can be incredibly effective at capturing attention and forging real connections. What are the benefits of content personalization for B2B?

Content 122

Content B2B Statistics Data 122

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Let’s explore what customer journey mapping is and how it helps your brand. A touchpoint on the customer journey map is the point of interaction a customer has with your brand. Seeing a social media ad, getting a branded newsletter and asking a friend for a product recommendation are all touchpoints.

Examples 102

Examples Template Templates How To 102

Koka Sexton

AUGUST 11, 2023

A recent survey by CMI and MarketingProfs revealed that 63% of B2B content marketers ranked “establishing a documented content strategy” as their most important content marketing activity. The same survey also found that budget is the leading obstacle to effective content marketing.

Strategy 52

Strategy Content Loyalty Marketing 52

Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

Benefits of Demand Generation Tools Demand generation tools help produce targeted marketing campaigns that keep your brand top of mind and desired by your ideal customers. Reporting and analytics Demand generation tools should help you better understand your customers’ behaviors or how your audience perceives your brand.

Tools 62

Tools B2B Hubspot Analytics 62

Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to data from McKinsey, 63% of GenZ consumers say that recommendations from friends are their most trusted source for learning about products and brands. B2B and B2C businesses may need to approach their referral marketing strategies a bit differently. That makes referral marketing programs essential for B2B businesses.

Discount 125

Discount Marketing B2B How To 125

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

Only 50 of the 501 CEOs surveyed are on Twitter and 57 are on Facebook. Use a social media marketing platform to “listen” for company mentions, taking brand sentiment into account. Simply put, when a social CEO is the prominent human face of a B2B company, that company is easier and more appealing to do business with.

Company 125

Company B2B Loyalty Survey 125

Oktopost

MAY 23, 2022

The eternal question for B2B marketers is: When is the best time to sell to buyers? But the longer your B2B sales cycle is, the more chances your buyers will lose interest and look elsewhere. B2B buyers conduct 12 online searches before visiting a specific brand’s website. Ads (ad clicks, survey answers).

B2B 89

B2B Marketing Paid Search Buy 89