Oktopost

MAY 16, 2022

“We’re using social media for brand awareness.”. However, if you’re not using social media to drive real revenue to your brand, you’re leaving money on the table. So, how do you use social media to actually earn revenue for B2B? Quieting Fears and Uncertainty around Social Media.

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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. According to CMI , 91% of B2B marketers are already using content marketing to generate leads. Social Media Marketing. Email Marketing.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 27, 2020

And everyone’s on social media. When it comes to B2B marketing thought leaders, the COVID-19 crisis has driven experts and influencers in the field further into the digital realm. But, before we deep dive into social profiles let’s take a step back and realize why is influencer marketing booming for B2B marketing?

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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?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the world of B2B sales, this can be a complex and time-consuming task, as the buyer’s journey is often long and convoluted. Over 84% of B2B executives are using social media as a source for making a purchase decision, which shows that buyers are doing their research online before they make a commitment to a company.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

So yes, the increase in influencer ads that you see in your feed is actually backed by data! While influencer strategy is more commonly associated with B2C businesses, B2B has recently seen some potential growth in this strategy. Let’s dive in on how B2B influencer strategy works, and how you can apply it to your business.

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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. .

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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.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2018

From predicting the most relevant content to display on your news feed to shutting down fake accounts, AI impacts our digital experiences every day. Today, we examine the best B2B chatbots being used to drive business objectives. B2B Chatbot Examples. If there’s one B2B brand that’s investing in chatbots, its HubSpot.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 23, 2023

Over the past 5 years, Elizabeth has overseen several sectors of content at Drift, from video production to podcast to now their blog, ebook, newsletter, and social media strategy–and now she’s revealing what she’s learned along the way. Watch the live recording: Love going Behind the Post?

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Oktopost

AUGUST 23, 2023

Over the past 5 years, Elizabeth has overseen several sectors of content at Drift, from video production to podcast to now their blog, ebook, newsletter, and social media strategy–and now she’s revealing what she’s learned along the way. Watch the live recording: Love going Behind the Post?

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Just when B2B marketers feel they have finally proven ROI with a solid social strategy, along comes another social media platform to shake things up. Connect with other B2B companies in your industry with a similar audience profile. One of the biggest challenges for brands on social media is to stay top of mind.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 21, 2020

During this time of uncertainty , one thing we can be sure about is that social platforms will continue to find ways to accommodate their users. LinkedIn’s new features provide some exciting opportunities for B2B Marketers to continue to grow their businesses. LinkedIn’s New Features. LinkedIn Polls.

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Oktopost

MARCH 1, 2021

There’s a new app taking social media circles by storm and if you’ve seen it mentioned in your feeds, you may be wondering, “ WTF is Clubhouse ?”. What’s in it for B2B Brands? If you’ve got this far, you’re probably thinking it has some major potential for B2B brands. This is what social apps are made for!

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Visually SM

JANUARY 26, 2015

Here are five of the top B2B Instagram feeds and some tips on how big brands use the image-sharing service as part of their business to business marketing strategy. The post Top B2B Instagram Feeds You Should Follow Today appeared first on Visually Blog. Join us: IBM.co/ibmjobs. Image: Jason Howie.

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Visually SM

JANUARY 26, 2015

Here are five of the top B2B Instagram feeds and some tips on how big brands use the image-sharing service as part of their business to business marketing strategy. The post Top B2B Instagram Feeds You Should Follow Today appeared first on Visually Blog. Join us: IBM.co/ibmjobs. Image: Jason Howie.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. But there are also plenty of good examples of CEOs using social media.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 11, 2010

One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing the flow of information about their brands, products, and services that occurs in social media channels, including microblogs (such as Twitter), social networking sites (such as Facebook), blogs, and online forums. What’s your Social Media diet?

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

This is never truer than it is on social media. These platforms grant easy access to some of the most valuable audiences any B2B enterprise could hope to find – provided you know how to find them, and how to use social media publishing to your advantage.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 16, 2010

Word spreads quickly in Social Media – sometimes more quickly than you can keep up with. Then all you have to do is feed this list into your listening platform and you should be able to create a steady stream of Social Media Leads! Related posts: Why is measuring Lead Gen in Social Media so hard?

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When I speak with B2B companies about Facebook Live, they claim it’s only something for B2C companies and celebrities. In this article, I’ll reveal why B2B companies should go live on Facebook and share tips to get started. Any B2B brand trying to increase trust and awareness can and should go live on video. I disagree.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 13, 2020

Nowhere is this more true than in B2B marketing, where buyers aren’t (as) swept up by trends and viral ads. B2B buyers are increasingly using social media and user generated content to research their major purchases. This presents B2B marketers with a new playground. 60% of advertisers on Quora are B2B.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 15, 2018

With so many different social media scheduling tools to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Every business has its own set of goals when it comes to social media marketing, so it makes sense that they’d use different tools based on those objectives. What are your goals from social media marketing?

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Tweet B2B social media is one of the most nettlesome of all social media marketing topics. There are plenty of half-truths and misunderstandings about what, where, why, and how B2B social media works (or doesn’t). Destroying the 7 Myths of B2B Social Media.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 28, 2020

Are you familiar with the concept of a social media hub? Though the idea of pulling all of your organization’s social media feeds into a central hub has been around since at least 2014 , they still haven’t found wide use outside of trade shows and corporate events. What is a social media hub?

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Oktopost

APRIL 2, 2021

LinkedIn is known worldwide as the professional social media platform, where individuals and businesses can network and connect. More concerned with business than cat videos or politics, it is the perfect B2B marketing platform. Here’s how to use it to improve your B2B marketing efforts. What is LinkedIn Analytics?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 18, 2010

In the last post we covered how to create a Social Media Lead Flow. And once you have identified the conversations where you think a sales opportunity may be occurring you need to feed that into your listening platform so you can flag those opportunities when they come in. But what if you don’t have a listening platform?

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

By now we should know that when it comes to social media and digital marketing, the only guarantee we have is change. Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the news feed algorithm will be changing in a way that impacts brands and publishers. He made it crystal clear that we all will see less brand content in our news feed.

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Oktopost

JULY 18, 2022

How do you continue to show up and be creative while balancing several tasks and the pressure of working in social media? Throw social media into the mix and if you’re not mindful, burnout is almost a guarantee. Olivia Messina is Oktopost’s Social Media and Community Manager. Meet Olivia.

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Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2021

One of the big problems with social media today is that too many individuals and businesses are using it as a push channel. B2B companies are especially guilty of this — but they don’t have to be. But if it’s done in a vacuum, you’ll be missing out on what makes social media truly special and successful.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. Pushing your sales agenda Social media posts are not elevator sales pitches.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The premise behind B2B Marketing Now , Oktopost ’s original podcast channel, could not be more simple: bring together the best of the best of the B2B marketing space, and episode-by-episode, share their experiences navigating the modern day marketing function. Listen Now: What is social selling?

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Instagram is a fantastic platform for B2B marketers. In this guide, we’ve rounded up several examples of B2B brands leveraging Instagram to get closer to customers and drive real results. Here are seven examples of B2B brands doing Instagram marketing the right way. Over half of millennials are active users on Instagram.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 31, 2019

Social media success isn’t nearly as random as it can seem. Though it’s a challenge, there’s no magical force keeping you from reaching your social media goals. Though it’s a challenge, there’s no magical force keeping you from reaching your social media goals.

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The Realtime Report

JULY 15, 2022

How to Optimize Your Social Media. It is now more evident than ever that having an effective social media strategy in place is vital for growing your business’ online presence. What is a Social Media Strategy and Why is it Important? Social Media Marketing: Reaching Your Audience.

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Oktopost

JULY 18, 2019

If keeping up to date with the latest social media news is one of your favorite pastimes, then you are most likely aware of the rumors circulating about the plan for Instagram to hide the like counter. Instead of fearing the potential hidden like update, there are ways B2B businesses can instead use it to their advantage.

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Oktopost

APRIL 14, 2022

In this episode, Olivia Messina is breaking down how social media managers can build their employer brand in a meaningful and authentic way. Olivia Messina is Oktopost’s Social Media and Community Manager. She also hosts Oktopost’s B2B social media podcast, Behind the Post. Meet Olivia.

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