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. In fact, according to the 2017 State of Inbound report , lead generation is the biggest challenge for 63% of marketers. Email Marketing.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through competitive noise is difficult for B2B marketers, making lead generation tricky. Lead generation is proving difficult for 68% of B2B companies, and 61% of marketers pinpoint it as their top challenge. The B2B buyer journey has shifted, with sales reps now only having roughly 5% of a customer’s time.

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Oktopost

JUNE 30, 2021

Though it’s still the most widely-used social network in the world , B2B marketers don’t always see it as a viable platform for generating leads. Easy, but wrong — because with the right strategy, Facebook is a viable channel for B2B marketing. Are Facebook Ads Right for B2B? What Are Facebook Ads?

B2B 118

B2B Facebook How To Campaign 118

Oktopost

AUGUST 26, 2019

More than half of surveyed marketing professionals believe that videos provide the best return on investment of any media format available to them. Companies that market directly to consumers have quickly figured out that they have to reach their audience through video. So, why are B2B marketers lagging behind?

B2B 111

B2B Video Strategy Marketing 111

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. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

Examples 126

Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 126

Oktopost

MAY 23, 2022

The eternal question for B2B marketers is: When is the best time to sell to buyers? But the longer your B2B sales cycle is, the more chances your buyers will lose interest and look elsewhere. What is intent-based marketing? What is intent data? What is intent data? What is Intent-Based Marketing?

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B2B Marketing Paid Search Buy 88

Oktopost

JULY 30, 2020

So many B2B deals closed, and so many connections made. Back in the B2B world, companies are increasingly shining a spotlight to online lead generation and engagement. So what exactly is a webinar, and why are they so crucial to your B2B strategy in 2021? Should you use a dedicated B2B webinar software? What are webinars?

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B2B Platform Price Software 98

Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2021

As a marketer, you know getting customers’ attention can be tough, but actually closing those customers is just as much of a struggle for sales reps in your org. And that’s where marketers can save the day. Again, the average B2B buyer’s journey is growing longer. What is sales enablement, anyway? Case studies.

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Data Marketing How To Collaboration 117

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

The question is – What is the appropriate level of budget to support social media for a B2B company? First was the post on the Media Budget Ratio (MBR) for a B2B company. According to the IT Services Marketing Association (ITSMA) which, full disclosure, I am a member and an avid fan of their work. So here is my take ….

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B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 198

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Retaining your existing consumer base is also, as noted above, much more cost-effective than concentrating entirely on expensive marketing campaigns in hopes of acquiring new customers. Measure your sentiment analysis data through the NPS scale and identify the promoters, passives, and detractors. Customer-centric strategies.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 106

Buffer Social

JANUARY 16, 2018

The way consumers use social media channels is constantly evolving and as marketers and entrepreneurs, we need to adapt to these changes. The report shows us how marketers, from businesses of all sizes, are approaching social media marketing. – Essential insights for marketers. – About the data.

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Report Data Social Media Research 111

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. And some marketers have even reported ROIs as high as 1000%.

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ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

Every company should strive to be driven by data. When I think about data, I inevitably think about social media. That might be because I spend my days working with our clients’ executives to capture the voice of their customer, but I think it’s because social media intelligence is the next data frontier. Cast a wider net.

Social Media 115

Social Media Sentiment Survey Marketing 115

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Digging into your competitor’s approach through a marketing competitor analysis is critical to putting together or updating your brand’s marketing strategy. It is the key to your business’s future success because when you look more closely into your competitors’ marketing, you learn from their successes and mistakes.

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The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 3, 2012

A recent study of 100 CMOs by Bazaarvoice reveals that nearly half of CMOs have used social data to make predictions or forecasts. The survey asked members of the CMO Club (a forum for top marketing executives) how they value social data, as reported by MIT Sloan Management Review. Do you agree?

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Bazaarvoice Data Influencer Survey 184

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They’re expected to make every marketing dollar count and deliver maximum impact on a limited budget. To maximize marketing impact on a limited budget, CMOs need to adopt a strategic approach that analyzes past results, identifies gaps, and enables data-driven decisions on where to allocate resources.

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Marketing Survey Skills How To 62

Koka Sexton

AUGUST 11, 2023

Are You on the Path to Becoming a Top Performer in Content Marketing ? Content marketing is a growing field with more businesses competing for attention and resources than ever before. It’s no surprise then that many content marketers are looking to get ahead by taking on the role of top performers.

Strategy 52

Strategy Content Loyalty Marketing 52

Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2023

Referral marketing is a powerful tool that can help you leverage your existing customers and fan base to build relationships with new ones. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about referral marketing, its benefits and how to create a successful referral marketing program.

Discount 126

Discount Marketing How To B2B 126

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. Product Pages.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For B2B marketers, finding new and promising leads is a never-ending challenge. One of the hottest marketing trends to come along in recent years is content personalization, which might provide them a path out of the lead generation wilderness. 60% claim that marketing personalization plays a key role in improving lead quality.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to a Sprout Social Q4 2023 Pulse Survey, short-form videos are what people want to see most on social, so it’s no surprise that platforms like TikTok and Instagram have seen such fast and steady growth. On the flip side, our data shows that X (formerly Twitter) has dropped down the list of preferred platforms.

Social Media 112

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 112

Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

From email marketing to social media and sales outreach, there are various ways in which you can continuously generate demand for your product. Therefore, it may not be surprising that 39% of businesses are looking at marketing automation to drive their demand-generation efforts. What is a Demand Generation Tool?

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Tools B2B Hubspot Analytics 62

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Akeeme Hogg Social Media and Email Marketing Lead, ServiceMaster Brands. The classic marketing funnel looks straightforward but in reality, every customer journey is different and some can be much longer than others. Brand surveys. Unfortunately, these surveys take weeks (if not months) to design and distribute.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). You may be wondering why financial institutions need to participate in employee advocacy to begin with.

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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. Add to these, workflow inefficiencies, data silos and rising costs, and there’s a growing need for tools that can help give you an edge. Traditional analytics, in contrast, requires more manual data analysis.

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Analytics Sentiment Analysis Patterns 113

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To keep up with it all and better inform your social media marketing strategy , create a customer journey map as a blueprint to help you understand your customers at each stage. When coupled with social media market research , they help brands: Provide an overview of the resources your customers use. Generate marketing campaign ideas.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 11, 2020

While that number is actually low when compared to Facebook ( 88% ) or YouTube ( 70% ), it’s still important that marketers make sure to optimize their content (e.g. They’re also a prime market due to their high-purchasing power and early-career status. 57% of LinkedIn users access the site using mobile devices. Source: Digital 2020.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

By 2025, Gartner expects “80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers to occur in digital channels.” To get the most out of your content, look at what other B2B buyers are using for distribution. More than 75% of B2B buyers prefer to use recommendations from their professional network. Prospect referrals.

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Metrics B2B Software Social Media 137

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, I can’t really speak to what might be, based on data, the new reality of this year. Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn.

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

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.

B2B 140

B2B Research Influencer Marketing 140

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Why is Brand Visibility Important for B2B? In short, brand visibility refers to how much your brand is seen on different marketing channels. Why Is Brand Visibility Important for B2B? Visibility is vital for B2B marketing because it helps build your credibility and trust in the eyes of potential customers.

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Brands B2B SEO Influencer 75

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to a 2017 survey , 57% of consumers like getting information from a chatbot when browsing a company’s website. Marketers have realized that chatbots can do much more than field frequently asked customer service questions. The good news is that B2B sellers haven’t all jumped on this bandwagon yet. How Chatbots Work.

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B2B API Facebook Survey 106

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Be honest: when’s the last time you conducted market research? So much of modern marketing is about taking action and chasing immediate results. This is all despite the fact that we have greater access to customer data than ever before. Why is market research so important, anyway? Figure out how to position your brand.

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Research How To Marketing Price 97

Oktopost

JUNE 17, 2020

It’s not so much the actual selling, so don’t go thinking that AI chatbots are going to be closing your B2B deals for you anytime soon. According to a recent survey , the average sales rep spends just over a third of their work hours actually prospecting, meeting, and following up with leads. Many of these tasks could be automated.

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Tools Hubspot B2B Price 98

Buffer Social

JULY 23, 2019

The latest data shows that micro-influencers, influencers with 10,000 or fewer followers, are getting the best results for brands and businesses. If you’re keen to dip your toe into influencer marketing or if you’re just interested in a strategy shakeup, then we think you’ll find a lot to love in this post!

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