The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

So extreme and significant the anticipated e-Tail industry impacts of live e-retail video and the financial upside in kind, one player pioneering B2B software solutions in the space— Getbee —has realized a stratospheric start. trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. Getbee readily solves this problem. markets.

Retail 91

Retail Video Microsoft Loyalty 91

Oktopost

APRIL 30, 2020

We’ve all had to adapt to a new reality, but buying, selling, and hiring still needs to happen. A LinkedIn Event organizer either be an individual profile or a company; page admins can create events for company pages. It is also the top social media platform for B2B lead generation by far. Why Use LinkedIn Events?

Eventful 130

Eventful LinkedIn B2B Microsoft 130

Oktopost

JANUARY 5, 2021

Over the past 30 years, I have been helping companies build and operate high performing go-to-market functions across the globe. After all, we live in a world of hyper connectivity, one where up to 67% of B2B buyers are already halfway through the buying journey before they speak with an actual salesperson. Click To Tweet.

Data 132

Data B2B Statistics Research 132

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. Marketers believe the highest consumer priorities on social media are insights for buying decisions (59%) and customer service (58%). e-Strategy Trends ). eMarketer ).

Social Media 245

Social Media B2B SEO Marketing 245

Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2014

You know when somebody buys. We talked earlier about companies too often creating content that’s about them, that’s essentially just a fancy brochure. ” Sometimes people who work inside the company are so close to it that it’s hard for them to have that distance. Jay: A brand strategy, no doubt.

B2B 158

B2B Content Marketing Metrics 158

Oktopost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This is a summary of our latest webinar “From the Experts: The Power of Social Engagement”, hosted with our good friend and partner, Jamie Lewis, Director of Business Development at Marketo Engage , an Adobe Company. How can they without their mobile numbers? Remember conferences and events?

Engagement 118

Engagement B2B Data Social Media 118

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They see your ads, interact with you on social media and explore your website before they buy. A customer journey map is a visual representation of each point of interaction your customers have with your company. A basic customer journey map includes the buying stages (and support touchpoints) a customer goes through.

Examples 102

Examples Template Templates How To 102

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2011

Guest post by Eric Schwartzman , coauthor of S ocial Marketing to the Business Customer , the first book devoted exclusively to B2B social media communications. Discover Buyer Oriented Keywords – Monitoring the name of company, brand or service is important, but it’s unlikely to generate leads outside of your existing purview.

B2B 129

B2B Social Media Proposal Google Reader 129

Ignite Social Media

JULY 27, 2020

Here are a few key stats to keep in mind before diving into the LinkedIn Insight Tag: It’s projected that more than half of marketers will leverage LinkedIn for marketing and advertising by 2021 (excludes companies that use it strictly for recruiting). Deep, Relevant B2B Audience Insights.

LinkedIn 177

LinkedIn Advertising URL Campaign 177

Convince & Convert

MARCH 8, 2012

This episode features Jonathan Wichmann the head of social media for Maersk Line , the world’s largest container shipping company. Huge thanks to data-driven social media management software company Argyle Social for their presenting sponsorship, as well as Infusionsoft and Jim Kukral at DigitalBookLaunch. I’m B-to-B.

Company 120

Company Instagram B2B Survey 120

Oktopost

MARCH 22, 2022

Recall the experiences you’ve had with these companies and why they motivated you to tell others about them. People are more likely to buy products they learn about from trusted friends rather than those they see in ads. There are clear benefits to investing in customer advocacy marketing for B2B brands: #1.

Marketing 89

Marketing Loyalty Case Study Cost 89

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Members also include 92% of Fortune 500 companies, 90 million senior-level influencers, and 63 million decision-makers. In fact, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel and 46% of social media traffic to those company sites comes from LinkedIn. 3 Best Buy Shows They Have Heart.

Class 100

Class LinkedIn Brands Microsoft 100

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Line Up Your B2B Content with your Customer’s Goals by Business2Community. ** 5 STARS. 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. • 70% of buyers would rather learn about a company through an article rather than an advertisement. 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. •

Content 201

Content Marketing B2B Journal 201

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 5, 2013

According to a study by Google (who came up with the ZMOT concept), before deciding whether or not to buy: 50% of shoppers used a search engine to get more information on a product or brand. They check in with their trusted third-party sources, and expect your message to be consistent from desktop to mobile to tablet and back again.

Bazaarvoice 230

Bazaarvoice Mobile How To Focus Group 230

Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2021

The pandemic has left many companies feeling like they need to make up for lost time this year. More specifically, your company will need to adopt an agile and creative approach to strategic growth, a process commonly known as growth hacking. The caveat is, growth hacking only works if your company is open to experimentation.

Strategy 146

Strategy Metrics Process B2B 146

Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

RESULTS : Treaty’s shift to DTC has seen them generate a 3X return on ad spend and a 2,500% increase in average monthly orders, helping them build a more profitable, sustainable business less reliant on lower-margin B2B sales. RXBAR Uses Facebook to Drive In-Store Sales Protein bar company RXBAR had a tough couple of years.

Brands 130

Brands Facebook Influencer Campaign 130

Pam Moore

JUNE 26, 2020

Do you know their attitudes toward your product, company and industry? What are the emotional reasons they will buy from you? You better make sure your content is helping make the decision to buy from you! Is it delighting your customer so that when they are ready to buy, they think of you? Supporting Resources.

eBook 78

eBook Template Templates B2B 78

Twist Image

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

B2B, B2B, small, medium and large enterprises. I often laugh when reading articles in places like Fast Company about these major brands, who insist that they could never be disrupted, because they are too busy, disrupting themselves. Uber didn't become another kind of taxi company. Because they're buying startups?

Startup 40

Startup B2B Mobile Publishing 40

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Here are some recent examples I’ve encountered where companies make social media and digital marketing decisions based on personal biases and beliefs, when the truth is both available and testable: CEOs (especially B2B companies) assume that because they aren’t using social media, that their customers aren’t either.

CoTweet 115

CoTweet CoTweet Mobile B2B 115

Twist Image

AUGUST 29, 2013

Amazon Adds Ability to Buy Goods From Within Mobile Apps. Buying virtual goods in-app is nothing new, but buying physical goods in-app? Now, developers will be able to create applications that enable consumers to buy physical goods from within the app and receive a commission for these sales from Amazon.

YouTube 107

YouTube LinkedIn Mobile Affiliate marketing 107

Twist Image

AUGUST 8, 2014

So, they need to either build new things (like Paper ), acquire other companies (like Instagram and Oculus Rift ) or decouple popular components of Facebook and turn them into stand-alone applications (like they''re trying to do with Messenger). The Amazon app allows you to buy stuff. mobile device. mobile device.

Privacy 96

Privacy Applications Mobile Journal 96

Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Facebook has started testing and rolling out a series of features to help combat this, including instant articles and the “Buy” button. In particular, most advertisers have seen the issues with collecting information from users while on a mobile device. Within the ad set, you may notice that the only option is mobile.

Video 120

Video Insurance Facebook Automotive 120

Convince & Convert

MARCH 1, 2016

Through our consulting practice here at Convince & Convert, my colleagues and I discovered that customer service is being disrupted in the same ways and for the same reasons that marketing has been disrupted – mobile, Millennials, social media. 80% of companies say they deliver superior customer service. But you do.

Posterous 60

Posterous Case Study Buy Loyalty 60

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Anything about your company or products that appears somewhere online—whether owned, earned or paid content—contributes to your web presence. A content marketing strategy can leverage all story channels (print, online, in-person, mobile, social, etc.).” Online Marketing.

AJAX 194

AJAX SEO Engineering Metrics 194

Convince & Convert

MAY 31, 2013

From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. “You have to know beyond a shadow of a doubt those who buy and sell your products.” From Janrain , a free guide on how to improve conversion rates and data quality. The Balancing Act.

Case Study 131

Case Study ROI Social Media Team 131

Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. Employee advocacy is the promotion of a company by its employees. By sharing company-related content to their personal social media profiles, employees amplify a company’s message. Employee advocacy is the promotion of a company by its employees. What is Employee Advocacy.

B2B 145

B2B Survey ROI Metrics 145

Buffer Social

DECEMBER 10, 2018

It’s common across B2B and B2C! 81% of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video. Instead of reading 1,000 words on why your product works or why people should buy it, they can watch a 15 second video and get the exact same amount of information. Featuring customer testimonials.

Products 110

Products Video Brands Content 110

Oktopost

MAY 3, 2022

Many B2B businesses have nailed the lead generation and conversion parts of the sales cycle. Customer marketing is becoming a necessity in the B2B world. How to Build a Great B2B Customer Marketing Strategy. 4 B2B Customer Marketing Trends You Can Use. How to Build a Great B2B Customer Marketing Strategy.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Newsletter Patterns 62

Razor Social

JANUARY 10, 2018

Did you know that more than 50 percent of B2B marketers are unclear on what content marketing effectiveness looks like ? No wonder so many companies fail at it! They are probably not ready to buy just yet, but are they interested in hearing more from you? So…how do you know if your content marketing works?

Content 104

Content How To Marketing Metrics 104

Oktopost

APRIL 20, 2021

While Google is not known for being transparent about how its algorithm determines search rankings, there are a few different types of user engagement that are particularly relevant: Mobile Optimization. Mobile responsive web design ensures that you won’t lose out on engagement from visitors on smartphones and similar devices.

SEO 62

SEO Engagement Real Estate Metrics 62

Oktopost

JUNE 22, 2021

It’s no secret that a flooded email inbox comes with the territory of being a B2B marketer. Between social media messaging, video conferencing apps, and workplace communication tools such as Slack, B2B marketers have no shortage of tools to streamline effective communication. The B2B Email Marketing Advantages.

B2B 113

B2B Marketing Newsletter ROI 113

Oktopost

JULY 27, 2021

If you’ve ever gone searching for information on the internet about a product you were interested in buying, you’ve replicated one of the critical parts of the B2B customer purchasing journey. By marketing through search engine results and paid search advertising, a company can capture high-quality leads with intent to buy.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing SEO Engineering 118

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

With The B2B Social Media Book: Become a Marketing Superstar by Generating Leads with Blogging, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Email, and More , authors Kipp Bodnar of HubSpot and Jeffrey L. Cohen of Salesforce Radian6 have literally written the book on social media best practices for B2B marketers. Depth of subject matter expertise.

B2B 185

B2B Social Media Review eBook 185

SalesChoice

JANUARY 12, 2017

B2B Sales productivity has hit an all time low in performance, and has dropped by 15% over the last ten years, now running on an average of in field productive face-to-face customer time at roughly 30% (Accenture, 2016). We have already experienced the way businesses buy from and sell to each other.

B2B 22

B2B Analytics Data Patterns 22

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

As mobile browsers become more powerful, Google and its partners decided to do things their own way. I believe the mobile Web will eventually win, and that apps are here as a transitionary measure until we can sort out browsers that are good enough to emulate the Web experience on mobile.”

Social Media 113

Social Media Strategy Apple iPhone 113

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Whether we’re on a PR team at a Fortune 500 company or manage media buying for a small business, there’s always a new tool or best practice we can implement to better communicate and measure our content. Mobile messaging apps are taking over, or are they? Our industry moves rapidly. Google tweaks its algorithm constantly.

Social Media 40

Social Media Metrics B2B Construction 40

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 3, 2012

Social media, content aggregation and curation , user-generated content and other developments have dramatically changed the B2B buying cycle over the past few years. Prospects often don’t surface until much later in the buying process than they did just a few years ago. B2B Marketing Trends, Tips and Strategies.

B2B 190

B2B Strategy Marketing Buy 190