Oktopost

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Influencer marketing is one of the most powerful strategies that could be done for your business. It helps you reach out to a wide range of people, generate new prospects, foster connection with your audience, increase brand loyalty, and of course, B2B’s ultimate metric — get sales. What is influencer marketing strategy?

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B2B Influencer Strategy Industry 69

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. Re-evaluate Your Marketing Strategy. Use Emotional Intelligence.

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B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

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 127

Discount Marketing How To B2B 127

Hootsuite

JULY 4, 2022

There’s one question we get asked ALL the time: Should my business be on TikTok? The short answer to this question is “yes.” Questions to ask yourself before joining TikTok. First up, take a look at the questions we put together to help you evaluate TikTok and decide whether you should give it a try or give it a pass.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 9, 2010

At the recent ITSMA Marketing Leadership forum I was stunned by a presentation given by Sean Geehan CEO of the Geehan Group author of the upcoming book the B2B Executive Playbook. Which is what the CEO and the market wants from you anyway!). Its time to start embracing those few people in ways B2B marketers haven’t before.

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B2B Marketing Loyalty StumbleUpon 206

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?

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 3, 2011

Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. This post is not about movies but about “the loyalty&# of fans, followers and all those other labels we give to people on social media. A second question is of course “what is a brand”? So the question is what do consumers want? Is it strong?

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Loyalty Social Media Study Social Networking 205

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. While the social media marketing environment is constantly shifting, there are several social media advertising strategies that marketers may choose to focus on this year.

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Advertising Social Media Strategy Authentication 238

Oktopost

MARCH 5, 2019

Staying relative has always been a challenge for marketers. Attention spans decrease and the public becomes desensitized to marketing messages. This means marketers need to to up their game. Done right, real time marketing (RTM) captures (and holds) the attention of your target audience. What is Real-Time Marketing?

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Strategy B2B Marketing Conference 125

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Content marketing is a hot topic, primarily in the B2B world but increasingly in consumer marketing as well. And as noted here yesterday , 93% of B2B marketers are now using content marketing, with more than half calling it their biggest priority this year. Content Marketing Strategy Guides.

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Strategy Content Marketing BuzzStream 226

agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Check out 26 top social media marketing books for everyone interested in social media, from newbies to advanced marketers. Social Media Marketing Books for Newbies. Learning the ropes of social media marketing?

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Skills Social Media Marketing Influencer 195

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. You can increase customer loyalty.

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Engagement Social Media How To Hubspot 156

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

However, there’s still untapped potential for chief executives to bolster their companies’ social media marketing by getting personally involved. Socially-active CEOs can dramatically improve their companies’ viability and awareness within their target markets in the following ways. Humanizing the Company. Following up.

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Company B2B Loyalty Survey 124

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Much of what we’ve come to believe about social media and content marketing is wrong. I crushed them originally a few weeks ago on a webinar for the Content Marketing Institute : Myth 1: My customers are not social. And to me, that makes social primarily a loyalty and retention play, not a straight customer acquisition play.

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Social Media Content Marketing B2B 167

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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Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

ask and answer questions). With those basics established, here are 10 ways for small (or really, almost any size) businesses to use social networks for marketing and PR. What helps most, however, is having your content shared and passed along by others with high influence in your market space. Interact (e.g.,

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Social Networking B2B Plaxo Marketing 190

The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

First-to-market live e-retail video SaaS establishing new industry standard, ushering in the relational economy era by combining the simplicity of a call with the power of e-Commerce for superior online shopping interactions rivaling in-store experiences; Game changing e-Tail tech far exceeds first round funding target. Merilee Kern.

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Retail Video Microsoft Loyalty 91

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image credit: Mohammad Metri on Unsplash Effective customer retention methods can enhance loyalty and generate better word-of-mouth advocacy, ultimately boosting profits. When responding to customer feedback , ask clarifying questions to understand the issue clearly. Adjust marketing strategies. Identify trending topics.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? Good question!

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. But what exactly does social media marketing entail? How do you “do” social media marketing, and how do you get started? What is social media marketing? A whopping 4.74

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Sprout Social

MAY 25, 2022

Looking at the top challenges of B2B marketers , the growing need for social media CRM integrations is clear. This rings true for B2B and B2C alike. Let’s assume that the typical B2B buyer’s journey is around eight months. This includes answering questions and publishing educational content to nurture leads.

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yMarketingMatters

APRIL 10, 2019

Important note before I continue: “Consumer” applies to both B2C and B2B industry. Think P2P :: Person-to-Person marketing. How to reach that END GOAL…closing that sale…is at the heart of any marketing strategy. Again…think Person-to-Person marketing. A HUGE component of online marketing is about social media.

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B2B Loyalty Conversation Buy 178

yMarketingMatters

APRIL 10, 2019

Important note before I continue: “Consumer” applies to both B2C and B2B industry. Think P2P :: Person-to-Person marketing. How to reach that END GOAL…closing that sale…is at the heart of any marketing strategy. Again…think Person-to-Person marketing. A HUGE component of online marketing is about social media.

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B2B Loyalty Conversation Social Media 130

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Each of these brands deliver A+ customer care , which translates to increased awareness, brand loyalty, positive sentiment and revenue. It stands out in a market full of water brands—typically available in plastic containers—as the anti-establishment choice. A reminder that even B2B social customer care should be person-first.

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Report Atlassian Brands Sentiment 66

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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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. Given the wealth of tools and information available, businesses today can’t ignore the importance of regular market research. Why is market research so important, anyway?

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Research How To Marketing Price 98

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

An eCommerce brand might track conversion rates, while a B2B company might focus on lead generation. Every business plan should have a dedicated section that outlines the strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) for an organization’s marketing efforts. But remember that different industries prioritize different metrics.

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Social Media Management Social Media Strategy Metrics 52

yMarketingMatters

APRIL 10, 2019

Important note before I continue: “Consumer” applies to both B2C and B2B industry. Think P2P :: Person-to-Person marketing. How to reach that END GOAL…closing that sale…is at the heart of any marketing strategy. Again…think Person-to-Person marketing. A HUGE component of online marketing is about social media.

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B2B Loyalty Conversation Social Media 100

Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2021

Now, more than ever before, marketers must get creative to accelerate growth in the face of a shifting global business landscape. According to a survey conducted by CoSchedule , 74% of marketers say they set marketing goals, but only 3% admit to reaching them. Growth hacking isn’t prescriptive.

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Strategy Metrics Process B2B 144

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A shining example of multichannel marketing , conversational commerce represents a win-win for merchants and shoppers alike. These platforms give users a place to ask questions or get updates directly from a storefront. The popularity of chatbot marketing speaks for itself, particularly on social media.

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Conversation Loyalty Policies Examples 88

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2019

As a marketing agency, you know your clients need results. Especially on social media, which is uncharted territory for many B2B brands, it’s going to be increasingly important for agencies to show exactly how a presence on social networks will yield clicks, conversations, and conversions. Here’s where social media reports come in.

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Report Social Media B2B How To 95

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. Share of voice compares your brand’s market share on social to its top competitors. Fans beget more fans.

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Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An eCommerce brand might track conversion rates, while a B2B company might focus on lead generation. Every business plan should have a dedicated section that outlines the strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) for an organization’s marketing efforts. But remember that different industries prioritize different metrics.

Social Media Management 52

Social Media Management Social Media Strategy Metrics 52

Convince & Convert

MARCH 6, 2017

” In fact, new research from eMarketer shows that less than 20% of B2B marketers know for sure that their social media is generating positive results, and I’d guess the B2C data is similar. And according to The CMO Survey, 44% of marketers haven’t been able to show the impact of social at all, much less point to real ROI.

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Social Media NGO ROI Research 117

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2020

By now you know that social media is a marketing powerhouse. Customers, competitors, campaigns, cultural events—today’s marketers have real-time data on it all and still, 39% say they struggle to demonstrate the value of social across their organizations. Building a data-driven marketing culture.

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The Realtime Report

JUNE 21, 2019

To close this gap, here are four customer experience metrics that all businesses — B2C, B2B, and B2B2C — should be using to constantly raise the bar and delight customers: Net Promoter Score (NPS). Customers who respond with a 0 to 6 are grouped as detractors who can damage a brand and impede business growth. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).

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Metrics Aggregator Price Loyalty 79

Sprout Social

APRIL 15, 2020

As brands planned their strategies, they could not have predicted the way COVID-19 has quickly swept up global markets and conversations. In the wake of the crisis, some brands and social marketers find themselves pivoting away from the social strategies they worked so hard to plan. However, not all is lost nor does it have to be.

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Strategy Metrics Hubspot Retail 143