Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales teams across the globe are now cashing in on its success with the advent of social selling. Social selling isn’t just another sales tactic gaining some momentum – it’s the future of B2B sales. LinkedIn research shows 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions, with 50% using LinkedIn specifically.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Around this time last year I wrote about the 10 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2010 and while I would say 7 out of 10 have already materialized and the others are on their way. So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for B2B Marketers next year?

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

This post provides a guide to creating a plan to achieve your social media marketing goals as well as to figure out what marketing and social media monitoring tools your business will need in the process. With the right social media goals, you can do a SMART quality check while defining them.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2017

Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. Billion spent on social media marketing in the U.S. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. Yet, 61% of marketers claim measuring ROI is a top challenge.

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The Realtime Report

AUGUST 1, 2014

Social media, blogs, and discussion boards mean that users generate as much online content as brands do. For example, research shows that B2B decision makers today use an average of 10 different sources when making purchase decisions about complex, enterprise-wide technology solutions. Shifting the B2B Media Research Model.

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Strategy B2B Marketing Research 178

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Not surprisingly, social networks do the same. LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. The process is faster and easier than on G2 or Capterra. Getting started with your Product Page. LinkedIn Featured Customers.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. You need to build trust on social media before you expect results.

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Social Media Marketing

MARCH 1, 2010

The study, conducted by Business.com , finds that that four of the top five most effective social media tactics for engaging small business decision makers do not require significant IT investment or involvement. Company / Brand Pages on Social Networking Sites – social network participation is now mainstream for U.S.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

With the current prominence of social media used to gain and nurture leads, that’s truer than ever. Having the CEO maintain active profiles on the biggest social networks (namely, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter) is a great way to imbue a social media marketing strategy with the essential “human” factor.

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Company B2B Loyalty Survey 124

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. But, at the end of the day, they need to generate “leads” that get fed into some kind of offline sales process—just like most b2b [and many b2c] companies do.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s social media-driven world, information about customer behavior, public sentiment, and user preferences is at the tip of any business’s fingers. But when it comes to social data, it’s not about how much data you have but rather how you leverage it. It’s not just about networking anymore.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

One of the biggest challenges sales reps have always faced and will continue to face is lack of insight on their business prospects which affects their outreach process. The New “Buying Process”. “No This, in turn, has created a new buying process. So what can be done to help the sales teams?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, that doesn’t mean that influencer strategies are totally off the table for B2B companies or other brands that might be looking for a more formal approach. With over 600 million members and 300 million active users, LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site in the world. Enter LinkedIn influencers.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 13, 2020

However there is another key responsibility a VP Sales should stay on top of that is often forgotten; Bridging the gap between sales and marketing, and communicating the need for using social engagement insight in the sales process. Alignment On The Lead Gen Process. After all, everyone wants smooth and efficient sales cycles.

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Engagement Social Media B2B Team 87

Pam Moore

OCTOBER 6, 2016

This is important for both B2B and B2C businesses but incredibly important in B2B due to the longer and more complicated buying processes. Would you like to become part of the natural conversation earlier in the customer research and buying process? 10 Tips to Be a Social Media and Digital Marketing Rebel.

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Social Media How To B2B Authentication 167

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%). B2B Lead Blog ).

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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. • 59% of B2B marketers consider blogs their most valuable channel. • The State of B2B Content Marketing: Tactics, Sharing Tools and Metrics [INFOGRAPHIC] by Social Media Today.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

After all, you need to be able to recognize a brand to trust and buy from it. For the second year in a row, HubSpot is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for B2B Marketing Automation Platforms for its offering, Marketing Hub. ??. We're talking to you too, B2B brands. Use social as a teaching tool.

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Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll also explore 10 tips and tactics you can use to execute social selling like an expert. What is social selling? Social selling is a lead generation strategy designed to help salespeople interact with prospects through social networks. Social networks are one of the main places where information is exchanged.

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Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some of the best ideas never make it to market simply because the person behind the idea doesn't know how to get the buy-in, obtain the budget, needed support to make it a reality. The key is to earn the trust and respect early on in your social media program so that you can earn the additional needed budget in later phases of your project.

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Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some of the best ideas never make it to market simply because the person behind the idea doesn't know how to get the buy-in, obtain the budget, needed support to make it a reality. You struggle with getting budget approved to implement your digital strategies and social media plan. Do any or all of these problems sound familiar?

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Training Marketing Consultant Template 78

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 16, 2011

The search process has become broken because the data landscape has become more fragmented and complex. As a media planner, I need to know the top trends and themes my consumers care about, so I can buy those terms and then optimize based on those terms as well. Social Media – is it really mainstream in B2B Marketing?

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 31, 2011

It removes psychological barriers and objections to buying, and makes people want to do business with you because they are comfortable. But the process of building trust is even more fundamental than that. Blogs and social networks are just tools. They can be used productively, or clumsily. Before the Sale.

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Marketing to Serve

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Social media has grown in popularity not only for individuals wanting to share and connect with their social networks, but for businesses too. billion social media users ( We Are Social ). billion are actively using social media, across multiple devices and around the clock. Let me paint a picture for you.

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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. Mobile tech and devices are crucial to this process. 38% comparison shopped online. 36% checked out the brand/manufacturer’s website.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

When we look at the channels that female and male millennials visit regularly, we see that the male audience is much more likely to visit the “micro-social networks” and/or messaging applications, such as LinkedIn, Reddit, WhatsApp, We Chat, Vine, and Yammer, than their female counterparts.

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Yammer Buy Social Networking Report 60

Diva Marketing Blog

MARCH 23, 2009

That question always brings a smile since the business roots (versus the personal application) of social media began with the tech blogs and than were adopted by small business owners. many in the B2B space. And the context of the firm is described by its processes, organization, business model, how it chooses its customers, etc.

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B2B Strategy Applications Fashion 56

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Did you know that the average buyer researches and consumes 10-12 pieces of content before making a buying decision? A sales and marketing conversion funnel can help ensure that your target buyer finds your content, consumes your content and hopefully chooses to buy from YOU and your business! Bottom of Funnel.

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Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. By sharing company-related content to their personal social media profiles, employees amplify a company’s message. It can take months for a B2B marketing team to build up a company’s presence and credibility online. Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. Table of Contents.

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B2B Survey ROI Metrics 144

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? Podcasts vs. YouTube.

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Social Media B2B Strategy Consultant 147

Buffer Social

JULY 23, 2019

Today, you see influencer marketing as a core strategy of direct-to-consumer brands, of e-commerce shops — even B2B companies are getting into the game. In fact, studies show that 70% of millennial consumers are influenced by the recommendations of their peers in buying decisions. Google , databases , networks , and marketplaces.

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Influencer Strategy Marketing Survey 75

Pam Moore

OCTOBER 16, 2019

You are not committed to the agency or the process. You don't have well defined and documented business goals and objectives for which to align social media. You have unrealistic expectations given the budget allocated to social media and the agency. How to Subscribe to Social Zoom Factor Podcast . SoundCloud.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It’s safe to say that 2020 has become the year of data-driven marketing with 83% of B2B marketers focusing more on data analytics this year. 89% of B2B marketers agreed that data quality is becoming increasingly critical for marketing and sales success. 5 Ways data analysis boosts B2B ROI. Social media analytics.

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Analysis B2B Data Tools 136

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2021

Once upon a time, the streams of the freewheeling social media world and the seriousness of high-stakes B2B marketing didn’t cross. The B2B buyer’s journey can be long and convoluted, and now it often ventures into the social media landscape. LinkedIn alone generates 80% of social media B2B leads these days.

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Sprout Social

JULY 20, 2016

Unlike social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram where users sign up for a variety of purposes, a majority of LinkedIn users are there for business. Most people sign up for LinkedIn for one of three reasons: Networking. Generally speaking, social media is not the place to hard sell your products and services.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 20, 2021

B2B buyers have a lot to consider on their path to purchase, and that path is not linear or simple. In fact, 77% of B2B buyers say their latest purchase was very complex or difficult. This is why B2B market research is critical. Market research helps companies to: Understand and build B2B buyer personas.

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B2B Research Sentiment Marketing 114

Diva Marketing Blog

MAY 12, 2013

Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest and other social networks changed how we think about "social media" from those long ago days of the blogosphere. However, I wondered if the "truths" of social media also changed. . Is social media still about people-to-people conversations or is monetization the focus?

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