Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It’s taking a lot more than just simple traditional marketing to speak to your audience. . In this new world of social, more consumers are going to be testing these boundaries with businesses through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) marketing. You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. While the impact of influencers in shaping consumer behavior is undeniable, translating it into benefits that resonate with the top brass is key to getting the budgets you need for your influencer program.

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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 107

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you measuring the right B2B social media metrics? Many B2B organizations find themselves using social media management platforms originally crafted for B2C brands. B2B social media metrics and how they differ from B2C As a B2B marketer, you know at the end of the day, you’re marketing to people.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. How are goals and strategies for content marketing changing?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you are a communications pro, I don’t need to tell you that influencer marketing is hot and could soon outpace traditional paid media spend. Everyone is jumping on the influencer marketing bandwagon because it’s all the rage, just like every other fly-by-night new trend. So, what is influencer marketing?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 4, 2020

Social media is an essential component of the marketing strategy of your business. But the way you design your social media strategy might vary depending on the type of business you have, e.g. business to consumer (B2C) or business to business (B2B). Social media and B2B marketing are a better pair than many business people think.

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B2B Social Media Strategy How To 130

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Trust is not a new thing when it comes to marketing and communications as evidenced by one of the most awaited studies in the communications world is always the annual Edelman Public Relations Trust Barometer. This is actually good news for the B2B Marketer. Building demand for their unique point of view.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. 1 Hubspot is a Resource for Marketing Decision Makers. 1 Hubspot is a Resource for Marketing Decision Makers.

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Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. But influencer marketing is not just for B2C. The numbers don’t lie: in 2022, the influencer marketing industry will surpass $15 billion in revenue.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. Like Reformation’s latest campaign with Monica Lewinsky and Vote.org , some brands will rely on influencers and celebrities to communicate their brand values.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . of its marketing budget for events. 99% found unique value in this B2B marketing strategy that they did not get from other channels. Given that, in this post, we’ll talk about: What B2B event marketing is. Why it’s important.

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Keyhole.co

APRIL 3, 2024

It has become a global powerhouse for real-time news, conversations, and marketing. As X continues to blossom, its role in digital marketing has become more salient than ever. However, understanding how to leverage X for marketing purposes is more complex than it might seem. Twitter communities Join the Twitter Community.

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Later

APRIL 7, 2021

Influencer marketing is on track to become a $15 billion dollar industry by 2022 – and yet there are still myths about working with influencers. From costing too much, to not getting results from Nano or Micro influencers, there are plenty of misconceptions. Later x Fohr: The Selling Power of Influencers.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 28, 2010

According to Wikipedia – Influencer Marketing is a form of marketing that has emerged from a variety of recent practices and studies, in which focus is placed on specific key individuals (or types of individual) rather than the target market as a whole. I draw a hard line between Influencers and Advocates.

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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.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy. 

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. Marketers, PR professionals, bloggers, and journalists have traditional been heavy users. Case in Point: Event Marketing. What can Twitter do from a marketing perspective? Lots of things.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Be adaptable and open to change.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2014

Tweetable Moments Too many marketers these days are like T-rexes, with little, tiny arms. jtroyer Tweet This Giving Back to Your Top Influencers Back in 2003, VMware ‘s online community was centered around a forum. VMware has a comprehensive way of thanking their top influencers; they created the VMware vExpert program.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 9, 2013

Most of us are familiar with the concept of influencer marketing, i.e., marketing to a select group of individuals — such as journalists, bloggers, consultants, or industry analysts — who influence your buyers’ decisions. That, in turn, can help move your buyers down the path to purchase.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 2, 2010

You can call it Inbound Marketing (like the folks at HubSpot do) or you could call it Content Marketing (like the folks at Junta42 do) but whatever you call it this is the basis for all your online activity. Related posts: B2B Marketing Content: Lure or Lasso? Measuring Engagement. Email this to a friend?

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Check out 26 top social media marketing books for everyone interested in social media, from newbies to advanced marketers. Social Media Marketing Books for Newbies. Learning the ropes of social media marketing?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

Or maybe through word-of-mouth from a friend , family member or trusted influencer. Referral marketing is a powerful tool that can help you leverage your existing customers and fan base to build relationships with new ones. Here are a few reasons your business should consider having an active referral marketing program.

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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.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

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Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 31, 2022

It explores the strategies and tactics needed to create a successful, integrated digital marketing plan , helping you to reach a broader audience and generate more engagement, while strengthening your brand’s online presence. Multi-channel marketing involves the strategic use of multiple channels to reach and engage target audiences.

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Strategy Marketing B2B ROI 92

Oktopost

MARCH 2, 2020

This is the main reason that brands and marketers spend huge sums of money on digital promotion. Now, as a B2B marketer , you might be quick to point out that, sure, a lot has changed. But, that’s consumers not B2B. However, that is not the only reason manufacturing brands should adopt digital marketing.

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

For B2C marketers, Pinterest (#6 overall) is probably the next most interesting site. In B2B, LinkedIn, though #10 overall (#12 on the chart, but Tumblr isn’t really a social network and Vine is dead), is one of the three or four most important social networking platforms. And what does that mean for marketers?

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding.

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Twitter B2B LinkedIn Brand Monitoring 228

Ignite Social Media

MAY 6, 2021

Many social media platforms are making changes since they’re becoming a critical channel for marketing efforts given the global pandemic, so it’s no surprise that LinkedIn marketing is already in the works with several changes to compete with other platforms. Posts on LinkedIn: Then Versus Now. LinkedIn Stories.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 3, 2024

The impact of AI is top of mind for marketers. The data shows that 42% of businesses leverage AI-powered solutions for influencer identification and research. The 39-page research study, The 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , surveyed 425 B2B marketing decision-makers in management or higher roles.

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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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Oktopost

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Justin Levy, Director of Social and Influencer Marketing takes the hot seat. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned marketing leaders? Justin currently leads social and influencer marketing for Demandbase. Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

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Engagement B2B Apple How To 109

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? More than ever before, the general consensus is that marketing is just as relevant to lead generation as sales – and why shouldn’t it be?

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Social Media Strategy B2B Collaboration 62

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

70% of companies will create more content this year (according to Content Marketing Institute). Increasingly, the answer is to work with influencers and advocates. You’ve probably heard and read a lot about influence marketing and working with advocates. The Best Influence Marketing Education.

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Influencer Marketing Nielsen Case Study 60

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The influence of TikTok is undeniable—it’s the most downloaded app in the world , fuels the creator economy and cultivates thriving communities. By experimenting with a TikTok marketing strategy we’re poised to be an early leader and a source of data, inspiration and thought leadership within our industry. sproutsocial.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. While the social media marketing environment is constantly shifting, there are several social media advertising strategies that marketers may choose to focus on this year.

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