Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

However, while people are increasingly familiar with live video—particularly thanks to Facebook Live—there is still hesitation from companies in adopting this strategy to grow their business. When I speak with B2B companies about Facebook Live, they claim it’s only something for B2C companies and celebrities. I disagree.

B2B 225

B2B Company Facebook Video 225

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? In this episode of Radically Transparent, Oktopost veteran and host, Jennifer Gutman, takes on a solo episode to explore the power of social engagement data and how marketers can gain a 360-degree view of their customers using social engagement data. Catch all episodes here.

Data 174

Data Engagement Hubspot B2B 174

Buffer Social

JANUARY 15, 2024

Inaccurate, packed with "filler," or completely AI-generated — bad B2B (business-to-business) content is easy to spot and even easier to find online. But what makes B2B content good ? According to one study, it also costs over $50 billion annually due to wasted resources alone. Tough question. Interview them.

B2B 95

B2B Content Syndication SEO 95

Oktopost

JANUARY 23, 2023

Catharina Sartori Mensak takes the hot seat to reveal her playbook for putting the human back in B2B social. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or YouTube Episode Summary We all know B2B doesn’t need to be boring, but most organizations still aren’t getting it right. Love going Behind the Post?

B2B 136

B2B Apple How To Authentication 136

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Recruiting practices have changed dramatically over the last ten years, and companies that stick to outdated tactics are quickly falling behind the competition. Your employer branding strategy is everything you do to let potential hires know about what you do to make your company a great place to work. Why Employer Branding Matters.

Company 136

Company B2B Brands How To 136

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?

B2B 155

B2B Sentiment Analysis Reputation 155

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.

B2B 276

B2B Influencer Conversation Social Media 276

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. Often, our social media efforts lack direction due to the absence of clear goals, a common challenge observed across organizations of all sizes.

B2B 69

B2B Social Media Strategy Reputation 69

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There are few things in a B2B marketer’s toolkit that can deliver as much ROI as paid social media marketing. But what if you could get more out of your current organic social media marketing strategy by using the power of paid ads and sponsored content instead? What is Paid Social Media for B2B?

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 4, 2020

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. Here are some steps to create an effective B2B social media strategy for your business.

B2B 130

B2B Social Media Strategy How To 130

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. In this article, we’ll take a look at the process of social selling and how it can help B2B companies generate more leads (and ultimately more revenue). Which Channels Are Best for B2B Social Selling?

B2B 171

B2B Brands LinkedIn Groups 171

The Realtime Report

JANUARY 17, 2022

5 B2B Marketing Strategies. With business-to-business (B2B), it’s important to use the right strategies to generate leads. That said, it’s still crucial to come up with a B2B marketing plan that makes you stand apart from the competition and gets you noticed. Your Business Needs to Use. Let Content Speak for You.

B2B 113

B2B Strategy Marketing Mobile 113

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 ). They then craft a strategy that will resonate. Source: Hubspot Facebook.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Brands Hubspot 150

Oktopost

JULY 6, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? That experience is an opportunity to showcase the individual moments that make up the relationship employees have with their company. Why now is the time to make employee engagement a burning priority; and the role content plays in it to keep the momentum going.

Organization 125

Organization B2B Apple Meeting 125

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. Meet Natalie Binns.

B2B 62

B2B Company Social Media Apple 62

Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results. I mean, who is clicking on the links to my content, who is engaging with what we are talking about—and what step do they take next?

ROI 174

ROI B2B Social Media Brands 174

Oktopost

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? The more data you have on leads, the better you can craft engaging content and messaging. Hot Topics of this episode include: Using social engagement data to nurture the right people, with the right content, at the right time. Catch all episodes here. Episode Summary.

Data 118

Data Engagement Hubspot B2B 118

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 27, 2019

Twitter and LinkedIn remain the top two social networks for B2B marketers. Twitter offers some specific capabilities (such as lists ) that make it uniquely valuable for B2B companies. That said, there are some disturbing signs developing for Twitter (and the B2B marketers who rely on the platform).

B2B 154

B2B Research Twitter Marketing 154

Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

If you had to guess which business decision could increase your company’s ROI a staggering 6,469% this year, what would your guess be? It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . The answer is not hitting the lottery or getting purchased by Warren Buffett.

B2B 121

B2B Communities Brands Loyalty 121

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2018

In survey after survey, year after year, lead generation is a top priority for B2B brands. No matter how big or small, B2B businesses can’t survive without new leads. The competition to improve organic rankings and appear on the first page of Google is tough. Here’s how you can do it: Start by Setting Up a Company Page.

B2B 217

B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 217

Oktopost

JANUARY 12, 2021

B2B organizations often are remiss in remembering B2B buyers are just B2C consumers wearing a different hat. For B2B, this means buyers expect a personalized, well-developed, enticing customer experience (CX) from first learning of your brand until closing a sale. The same rings true in B2B marketing.

B2B 101

B2B Marketing Metrics Survey 101

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? But what data should social media marketers be looking at to prove their worth and make an impact on the organization? Ask questions about the data that focus on company objectives. Since 1998, Matt has presented at thousands of companies, conferences and workshops.

Engagement 131

Engagement Training Apple Conference 131

Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

B2B marketing has felt these shifts as much as any other field. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn. The new habits we’ve learned aren’t going to evaporate the moment we conquer the virus.

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

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.

B2B 136

B2B Brands Marketing How To 136

Oktopost

MARCH 2, 2023

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Episode Summary A company’s employees are its most valuable assets. A workforce that is happy, productive, and engaged leads to growth, retention, and an incredibly strong company culture. Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube.

Company 62

Company B2B Apple YouTube 62

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. Connect to Your CRM.

B2B 148

B2B LinkedIn Tips Marketing 148

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2019

If you’re in B2B sales or marketing, you know how challenging it is to get the attention of today’s buyers. B2B marketers are struggling more than ever to get targeted prospects to engage; almost 60 percent say it’s a challenge for them to generate new leads, according to Chief Marketers’ 2019 B2B Marketing Outlook report.

B2B 130

B2B Committee Buy Process 130

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

When it’s time to launch a B2B marketing campaign on social media, LinkedIn seems like the obvious platform of choice. There’s no mystery why B2B marketers keep flocking to it – it simply works. By the numbers , LinkedIn is supposedly the best social media platform for B2B lead generation. . Not so much. Not so much.

B2B 150

B2B LinkedIn Facebook Statistics 150

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.

B2B 88

B2B LinkedIn Marketing How To 88

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2021

But for business-to-business (B2B) companies, the strategy shifts from a broad audience to a very specific one. B2B SEO has a few basic areas that differ from B2C SEO. In this guide, we’ll outline those key differences and how you can better your own B2B SEO strategy. What is B2B SEO?

B2B 125

B2B SEO Travel Hubspot 125

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. It’s because social media is the third-largest engagement channel just after email and website.

Engagement 118

Engagement B2B Data Social Media 118

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 6, 2019

A lot of B2B marketers make the mistake of thinking their brand has no place on Instagram. They dismiss this photo-sharing platform as a tool to engage with their market simply because they believe their consumers, who all happen to be companies, corporations, and other businesses, aren’t on this particular social medium.

B2B 149

B2B Instagram How To URL 149

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. Nearly three-quarters (72.6%) of companies plan to maintain or grow the size of their content marketing teams in the coming year. LinkedIn is, of course, the top social media platform for B2B marketers.

Research 257

Research Report Social Media CPM 257

Oktopost

JANUARY 9, 2023

Are you using social media to engage with customers, but have no idea how to measure your success? You’re not alone—many marketers struggle with understanding social media engagement rates. The use of social media by B2B buyers is significant, as 84% say they head to social media when making a purchase decision.

Engagement 62

Engagement Social Media How To B2B 62

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the B2B email marketing opportunity and (properly) engage your clients and prospects with holiday greetings. . Why use B2B email marketing this holiday season? Forward-thinking businesses have been tapping into end-of-year B2B marketing for many years. Plan ahead.

B2B 125

B2B Examples Discount Campaign 125

Oktopost

APRIL 2, 2021

More concerned with business than cat videos or politics, it is the perfect B2B marketing platform. LinkedIn’s impressive user list of over 30 million companies is a target-rich environment for savvy marketers. One reason for LinkedIn’s increasing popularity is that B2B marketers use it for lead generation.

B2B 78

B2B Analytics LinkedIn Marketing 78

The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Does Organic or Paid Social Media Work Better for Small Businesses? Over 70% small businesses use social media , meaning most recognize the value of social media as a channel for customer engagement. Or does relying on authentic and organic engagement have the most impact? By Kirsten Herhold.

Small Business 133

Small Business Organization Social Media Authentication 133