Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why. In this guide, we’ll show you how to better understand your target audience by creating buyer personas built on social media data. And their social media game is tight.

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Mindjumpers

JULY 1, 2010

Although it has no use to see this as a novelty and certainly not as yet another silo when we want to have a cross-channel, data-driven and customer-centric holistic marketing strategy, it is worth taking a look at what experts in the area of B2B content marketing advice. What is often missing in B2B content marketing is a strategy.

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B2B Strategy Content Marketing 189

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Hiring a social media marketing agency is a big decision. Unfortunately many business and marketing leaders think they can quickly hire a social media agency to generate some fast buzz and a viral video. The truth is that social media is NOT a silo. Same goes for a digital marketing or branding agency.

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ROI Social Media How To Marketing 164

Rebekah Radice

JANUARY 9, 2017

Struggling to find great content to share on social media? If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the amount of time you spend on social media… …Here’s the not so secret, secret. Social media planning can be a HUGE boost to your business and your productivity. Quality Isn’t Enough.

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Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In this article, I’ll discuss how social media can assist brands in managing projects. Alternative B2B channels. Some studies have found social media is not as effective in garnering B2B leads as are time-tested lead-gen methods like business events, trade summits, and telemarketing. Project management.

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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. This is because B2B has a smaller potential customer base, a higher average price point, and a customer decision funnel that is more influenced by word of mouth and reputation.

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Social Media B2B Strategy Consultant 149

Rebekah Radice

APRIL 11, 2016

Does it feel like a new social network pops up almost daily? If you’ve wondered which social media site is right for your business , it’s no surprise. So, what social media platform matters most to your business? What’s their social media engagement and conversational style?

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Sites Social Media How To LinkedIn 114

Pam Moore

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Considering hiring a digital marketing agency, social media agency or branding consultant? Unfortunately many business and marketing leaders think they can quickly hire a social media or digital marketing agency to generate some fast buzz and a viral video. The truth is that social media is NOT a silo.

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Social Media Consultant How To Marketing 60

Rebekah Radice

JANUARY 9, 2017

Struggling to find great content to share on social media? If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the amount of time you spend on social media… …Here’s the not so secret, secret. Social media planning can be a HUGE boost to your business and your productivity. Quality Isn’t Enough.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 9, 2023

There are tons of social listening tools out there and it’s hard to choose the one that’s right for your company. If you’re looking for a social media listening tool in particular—one that can track what people are saying about your brand—then you’ve come to the right place. You can view all Keyhole pricing plans here.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Have them document EVERY question they receive. This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ. The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters Why Content Marketing Matters To Me And Should To You [link] Howie at Sky Pulse Media This is what Sky Pulse Media is built on. Ask your customers directly.

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Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B 150

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

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Social Media Strategy Consultant Web 2.0 151

Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

She spends her days thinking about social media, public relations and digital strategies for her agency’s consumer focused clients. The Lawyers Are Coming Social networks give people the ability to share incredible volumes of content. The FTC encourages social media policies be in place and reviewed.

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Social Media Policies Consultant Social CRM 155

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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Social Media Management B2B Social Media Hubspot 156

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

When I first started out with digital marketing, I was blown away by the sheer amount of online marketing resources and social media classes. The list here includes free online courses in a number of social media-related topics and disciplines. Free Online Courses to Learn and Improve Your Social Media Marketing Skills.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The social web is getting noisier by the minute. If you are ready to once and for all see a real return on your investment in social media and digital marketing you need to look deeper than the follows, clicks and retweets. 72% marketers have a content strategy in place, while only 30% have it documented (LinkedIn).

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Oktopost

MAY 12, 2024

On social media, many messages are amplified. While social media enables B2B marketers to promote their brands and be heard, it also empowers audiences, who are quick to voice their opinions. 69% of B2B buyers will share their poor customer experiences on social media or online review platforms.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2016

I have the amazing privilege of speaking with social media managers from a variety of brands and industries around the world on a daily basis. We surveyed and spoke with more than 150 of the world’s best social media managers and put together a selection of 75 answers here. The breakdown of social media projects.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Social media can be a tough place to be. So, we’re giving you a cheat sheet of the top B2B social media trends you need to know to create a successful social strategy. Social media platforms are constantly evolving, with frequent updates to algorithms and new features. We’re going to say it.

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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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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

The “ROI of social media&# (or lack thereof) is a hot, and still hotly contested, topic. I summarized arguments from both sides a few months ago in The Social Media ROI Debate. It can influence your prospects to buy from you, but doesn’t normally lead straight to a purchase.

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ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Why can’t your social media program do that? The best – and most effective – social media programs aren’t based on promotions and message distribution. That’s understanding that social media success is a long putt, not a tap-in. It’s about marketing sideways , not marketing head-on.

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Social Media Consultant Health Care Questions 129

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 26, 2019

Social media marketing has come a long way over the past decade. Creativity and engagement are essential for a successful B2B or consumer brand social strategy. Here are four key benefits of social media marketing. Here are four key benefits of social media marketing. Build Brand Awareness.

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Social Media Marketing B2B Loyalty 195

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I think it is fair to say that Social Media has hit the mainstream these days but the big concern on every B2B Marketers mind has been where is the ROI? As a result I hear of many Social “science experiments” going on across several organizations that may or may not yield the results the marketer is hoping for.

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ROI B2B Social Media Press Release 258

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 106

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

of articles on the topic of Internet Marketing, from SEO to social media to web usability and then some. The article has examples of how social media worked too. In it, he offers some thought-provoking insights into what must be understood before going into social media marketing.

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Marketing SEO Journal Engineering 265

Convince & Convert

JULY 27, 2010

I couldn’t write Katie Van Domelan’s post about social media listening tools. Josh Lysne contributed a social marketing management process (and companion document) that I’d never seen. Indra Gardiner covered social media law in a way that I cannot.

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Social CRM Consultant Blogger MySpace 117

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I took a look at 14 lists that have come out over the last year for the top bloggers, social media marketers, search marketers, and entrepreneurs. Alexa is a social media, web, and ecommerce content curator who strives to cut through the noise while having fun. And it’s no surprise they notice. Alexa Samuels.

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Blogger SEO Consultant WordPress 168

ProBlogger

MARCH 25, 2012

It’s a lot more visual,” wrote Sam Lessin, a product manager at Facebook, about the new look of the social network. It’s a great tool for B2B companies, for which presentations have remained a powerful form of social media. The September 2011 introduction of Facebook’s Timeline proved prophetic.

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Hubspot Marketing eBook Foursquare 48

Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2010

Swix Adds Facebook Tracking Speaking of Facebook, our friends at Swix , the incredibly nifty Canadian social media tracking and reporting service, have managed to wade through the ever-shifting tides and add Facebook fan page metrics. Although Flowtown leans toward the B2C mass market culturally, I see monster B2B possibilities here.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

Yet, in much of my social media consulting work corporate blog owners are invariably most interested in total visits and RSS subscribers. In the well-documented Marriott case study, they tracked $500 mm in bookings from links on the corporate blog. Very helpful post, Jay.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’re one of the 94% of B2B marketers who rank Account-Based Marketing (ABM) as one of your most important marketing efforts, creating a lead-scoring model that accounts for multiple inbound and outbound touchpoints is particularly critical. Therefore, it is imperative to document the engagement level of your leads within your CRM.

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How To Team Campaign System 62

Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

Taxonomy is incredibly important in social media because it’s the most direct link between the worlds of social and search marketing. You’ll then see a search results page that shows a comprehensive list of places you’ve been mentioned on the social Web. .&#

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Brands Content Social Media Consultant 145

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

Social Media Sites: General The Big Boys of Social Bookmarking: The Top 20 Sites (10e20): Chris Winfield ranks the top 20 social bookmarking sites by their Alexa rankings and gives a short description of what each does — in case you haven’t ventured beyond Digg. Maybe next year, folks! This kid is awesome.)

Marketing 144

Marketing StumbleUpon SEO Reputation 144

Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2023

LinkedIn’s rising popularity has made it a leading social network for brands to gain authority and target potential customers. With 82% of B2B marketers achieving their greatest success on LinkedIn, it’s clear that LinkedIn is a preferred channel for B2B marketing. You’ve scheduled your first post on LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn How To Collaboration Analytics 86

Convince & Convert

MARCH 18, 2010

It includes a dozen letters written to C-level executives (in general) about what they need to do to take social media to the next level. Sure, social media differs from the marketing we’re used to in that it puts the company and our customers on the same – rather than opposing – teams.

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Social Media Strategy Consultant Publishing 119

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

If your brand has accounts on multiple social media accounts, your job involves juggling metrics, audiences, and goals specific to each platform. Making sense of it all and maintaining an active, on-brand presence across networks can be a challenge. LinkedIn: B2B-focused marketing campaigns and brand building.

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