Oktopost

JANUARY 12, 2021

Peter Drucker once said, “ Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. ” According to research in 2020, customer experience has now overtaken product and price as the key differentiator between brands. CX has become an intrinsic part of the B2B marketing funnel. The people – and the product. .

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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.

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Dave Fleet

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Reputation management through social media is a hot topic right now. With that in mind, I thought you might like to hear an interview I just did with Andrew Brown and Robert Gold at BusinessCast, on the subject of “using social media to protect your reputation.&#. The Challenge. Let me know what you think of my responses!

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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.

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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.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 2, 2022

In B2B, word of mouth is one of the kings when it comes to marketing strategies. It’s a rising market that is already bringing a lot of success to companies. Influencer marketing is a marketing strategy where a social media influencer promotes a product from a company. How does influencer marketing work in B2B?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

This year, in an effort to put out more authentic and organic-looking content, companies are stepping up to collaborate with smaller content creators to help generate brand awareness and loyalty. The success of live video initiatives makes it clear that consumers want to see the faces behind their favorite companies.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . According to The Changing Environment of Exhibitions and exponents.com: On average, a company sets 31.6% 92% of trade shows attendees are on the lookout for new products. 92% of trade shows attendees are on the lookout for new products.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As a result, businesses continue to desperately find new ways to reach their fans and build their online reputation on this leading social media platform. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Image: goiabarea via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Oktopost

APRIL 6, 2023

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? In the B2B world, social listening is an essential practice for B2B organizations that want to create an effective B2B social strategy. Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. Catch all episodes here.

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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? NFO is the new SEO – that’s News Feed Optimization on Facebook.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

“I don’t give a damn about my bad reputation,” Joan Jett once sang. In a world where markets, technology, and the news cycle moves faster than ever, your corporate reputation may be the most valuable intangible asset you have. Share values plunge, product rollouts go poorly, and negative stories may surface and spread.

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Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2022

The practice of social listening was adopted by the B2B marketing community from our B2C counterparts—very much like social media itself. The volume of B2B mentions might be lower, but the potential cost of every missed negative post is so much bigger. Research engine for agile product teams. Monitoring brand health.

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Oktopost

JUNE 18, 2019

The industries and markets that digital B2B businesses serve are undergoing constant, dramatic changes. Here at the halfway point of 2019, we’re getting a clearer picture of the B2B marketing strategies that are currently leading the pack. For digital marketers, that’s even more important. Strategy 8: Brand Awareness.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

Referral marketing is a form of advertising in which businesses encourage customers to recommend their services, products or experiences to other people. For example, a company may offer a discount or special promotion to customers who successfully refer their products to someone else. That’s just a fact.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2017

Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. The biggest reason for this challenge has to do with the mindset with which B2B marketers have approached social.

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

That is why we’re excited to share we’ve joined forces with LinkedIn to provide mutual Oktopost and LinkedIn customers the ability to channel messages directly from their LinkedIn Company Page into Oktopost’s Social Inbox. Many B2B organizations are leveraging social to deliver faster and more responsive customer support.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You might have a fantastic product and the perfect sales pitch, but none of that matters if you don’t have leads who might want to buy what you’re offering. For B2B marketers, finding new and promising leads is a never-ending challenge. What are the benefits of content personalization for B2B?

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Oktopost

MARCH 2, 2020

Now, as a B2B marketer , you might be quick to point out that, sure, a lot has changed. But, that’s consumers not B2B. Well, according to Google, more than half (52%) of all B2B purchases in 2019 were influenced by digital content and marketing. Why do manufacturing companies need digital marketing?

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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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Oktopost

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Social listening means monitoring feeds and platforms for references to your brand, products, competitors, and related keywords, and then taking the extra step to analyze and comprehend what’s being said, who’s saying it, and why, so that you can take action based on that information. The Benefits of Listening. Brand 24. . Meltwater. .

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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. These giveaways can range from free, exclusive products to discounted services.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 28, 2019

How is becoming a minor internet celebrity going to help you close big B2B contracts with serious, technically-minded buyers? . In reality, social media is the best possible place to establish a reputation for trustworthiness and expertise with both current and future customers. Maintain a Consistent Tone and Persona.

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Sprout Social

JULY 29, 2020

Many shoppers seek out reviews to find objective and unbiased information on products they’re interested in buying. Better brand reputation. Having a lot of reviews can improve your brand’s online reputation and inform new potential customers. Increased social proof. How to get more reviews from customers.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It doesn’t matter how niche a product or service you offer. There are probably other companies that do the same thing. Look at the four Ps of marketing —product, price, place and promotion—these are four essential factors in marketing a product or service. Analyzing this gives you a competitive edge.

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Oktopost

JULY 22, 2021

B2B marketing campaigns tend to be more like a marathon than a sprint. Finding success at the end of the long B2B sales cycle means knowing your customer and meeting them where they’re at, which is why Customer Relationship Management tools are so essential. Ways to Use Social CRM for B2B Marketing.

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Writtent Blog

APRIL 23, 2013

It remains one of the best destinations for B2B marketers, due to the fact it’s niche appeal. The average income of a LinkedIn member is around $109,000 , which is consistent with its reputation as a hub for high-powered professionals and B2B decision makers. Company Pages. Optimize Your Products & Services Tab.

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

The answer likely is a combination of the two – A blend of organic and paid social media allows your company to experience the benefits of each without breaking the bank or relying solely on organic growth. Each new follower, then, enhances the perceived trustworthiness of your brand, which makes your company and content more authoritative.

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Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2021

B2B companies are especially guilty of this — but they don’t have to be. Nicole Votolato Montgomery, Associate Professor of Marketing at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia agrees: “The number one thing that brands are doing wrong on social media is trying to push product. Ask for product commentary.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A strong brand identity is a gravitational force that draws interest to your company and influences how people feel about it. Having one is especially important for B2B companies competing for big-ticket clients in competitive fields. It encompasses everything you want to convey about your company’s identity and vision.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Develop reputation as a thought leader (or something equally positive). Social networks are invaluable for helping you make connections with prospective customers, additional contacts within client companies, industry journalists, bloggers and other influencers that it would be difficult if not impossible to connect with otherwise.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

Regardless of size, most companies face the same challenges—tough competitors, and evolving customer and market demands. According to The 2023 State of Social Media Report , 96% of business leaders agree that AI and machine learning (ML) can help companies significantly improve decision-making. Enter AI analytics. What is AI analytics?

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Oktopost

APRIL 6, 2023

In the B2B world, you don’t just want to be looked upon as just another business selling a particular product or service. While, for plenty of retailers in the B2C world, that reputation can work out just fine, the world of B2B is different. Your employees are the lifeblood of your business.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 11, 2011

As indicated in the masthead of my blog, it has both an explanational definition (The fusion of SEO, search marketing, social media, reputation management, content marketing and social PR) and a reasonal one (Being omnipresent on the web for the search phrase that uniquely describes you or your organization.)

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ogilvy research shows that 75% of B2B companies have already jumped on board, realizing its immense potential. They collaborate with Productivity Consultant Paul Minors, whose expertise mirrors the needs and interests of Pipedrive’s core audience. Take Pipedrive, for example. aamnaadel The best Korean toner on Amazon??

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2020

A solid brand identity can help you get more people to trust your products and/or services. Branding matters as much in B2B as in consumer marketing; if you were trying to sell 10,000 laptops to a large corporation, would you rather be selling Dell or some unfamiliar no-name knock off?). Image credit: Rebeca Calavera on Unsplash.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Social selling challenges the transactional experience customers and companies traditionally experience, leading to more natural relationships with leads. However, nurturing prospects goes beyond giving a sales pitch and answering questions about your brand’s products and services. How does a comment lead to a demo request?

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