Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2010

MarketingSherpa recently released its 2011 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. As MarketingSherpa notes, “Year after year, the greatest challenge that B2B organizations face is generating high-quality leads.&#. You can download the executive summary for free (or pay $400 for the full report ).

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B2B Trends Marketing Technorati 189

Oktopost

AUGUST 1, 2024

What is B2B Lead Generation, Exactly? B2B lead generation is about identifying potential customers (leads) and nurturing their interest in your product or services until they convert (aka become actual clients). of marketers state generating high-quality leads is their biggest challenge.

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B2B Team Social Media Management Analysis 118

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

With The B2B Social Media Book: Become a Marketing Superstar by Generating Leads with Blogging, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Email, and More , authors Kipp Bodnar of HubSpot and Jeffrey L. Cohen of Salesforce Radian6 have literally written the book on social media best practices for B2B marketers.

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B2B Social Media Review eBook 189

Oktopost

JULY 8, 2024

67% of marketers admit they need an up-to-date understanding of their customers’ needs and preferences, which hinders their ability to meet demand generation objectives. Social media trends such as live video, short-form content, and interactive polls reshape how B2B brands engage with their audience. Why is this crucial?

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B2B Influencer ROI Authentication 105

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

There have been numerous models proposed for social media and content marketing (including the Four C’s of Social Media Marketing model previously published here), but when all of the complexity is stripped away, social media marketing success comes down to two core elements: content and amplification. Webinars / webcasts.

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B2B Social Media Alltop Marketing 193

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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B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 229

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 3, 2012

Social media, content aggregation and curation , user-generated content and other developments have dramatically changed the B2B buying cycle over the past few years. How can B2B organizations, marketers and sales professionals adjust to, and thrive in, this new environment? B2B Marketing Trends, Tips and Strategies.

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B2B Strategy Marketing Buy 194

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Continue reading to learn how other leading social media managers measure and report on their social media marketing efforts. It’s also crucial to align with global communications and marketing to demonstrate how social media supports brand awareness and sales.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Metrics 62

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

While your competition is arguing about which social network is going to win… Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook, I'm going to help you build an audience first marketing strategy and plan to zoom right past the competition. There's a ton of buzz about audience marketing being the NEW BIG shiny thing for 2018. I got ya' covered.

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Training Marketing Small Business ROI 158

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

While the findings are interesting and no doubt reflect the experience of many b2b marketers, it’s crucial not to misinterpret the results. A study from Siriius Decisions found that b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team.

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B2B Research Newsletter Conference 192

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 3, 2024

The impact of AI is top of mind for marketers. The 39-page research study, The 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report , surveyed 425 B2B marketing decision-makers in management or higher roles. These individuals represent mid-market and enterprise B2B brands from various industries.

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B2B Research Influencer Marketing 140

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Content marketing has become ubiquitous, with 93% of B2B marketers now using it. And it continues to expand: 82% of marketers plan to increase their budgets for content marketing in 2014. In addition, nearly half of marketers say they are unable to measure the value of their content marketing efforts.

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Statistics B2B Content Marketing 215

Oktopost

JULY 30, 2020

So many B2B deals closed, and so many connections made. Between January and April 2020, the number of brands running webinar ads has more than doubled from 223 to 463. This means webinars are now mainstream even with the most traditional of industries. What are webinars? Why use webinars in 2021?

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B2B Platform Price Software 99

Social Media Marketing

MARCH 1, 2010

Guest post by Ben Hanna, VP of Marketing for Business.com, the Web’s leading portal for business owners. B2B social media marketing initiatives require Marketing and IT to work closely together to prioritize projects, allocate resources, manage execution and maintain new systems and features.

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B2B Study Social Media Small Business 159

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. The first step to improving digital marketing results is to understand the emerging trends and best practices. What do buyers really want from social media marketers?

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 260

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

You often hear about the concept of mapping content to the sales funnel (especially in B2B Marketing) but it’s not so common in practice. For Consideration I like to use more in depth tools like webinars and live/virtual events – derived from the lists of folks who downloaded and have been interacting with us on a particular topic.

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Types Content Case Study Press Release 255

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

You often hear about the concept of mapping content to the sales funnel (especially in B2B Marketing) but it’s not so common in practice. For Consideration I like to use more in depth tools like webinars and live/virtual events – derived from the lists of folks who downloaded and have been interacting with us on a particular topic.

Types 255

Types Content Case Study Press Release 255

Oktopost

JULY 30, 2024

The average B2B buyer interacts with a brand 36 times before purchasing a product or service. A funnel focused on B2B demand generation aims to capture a broader customer base, create interest in your brand, nurture the audience, and ultimately get prospects to convert. Slow but steady growth? Customer retention?

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B2B Cost Metrics Social Media Management 117

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 6, 2012

As it approaches one billion users, Facebook has evolved from a site where friends and family share photos to an online marketing juggernaut rivaling Google. And while its primary marketing value is on the B2C side, more than a third of B2B marketers also rate it as their most active social network. ” The solution?

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Tips Facebook Tools B2B 234

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. Increase use of video marketing? Marketing Pilgrim ). 90% of marketers now use social networks in their marketing efforts, but growth has plateaued; the figure was 89% in 2011.

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Social Media Hubspot B2B Marketing 244

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). I tried to dispel the most common B2B social media myths in this Webinar for Genius.com and Focus.

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B2B Social Media Metrics Study 149

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Launching an influencer marketing program is no small featespecially for B2B brands. Thats why more than half of marketers say they already rely on influencer marketing to increase brand awareness, audience engagement, credibility and trust, and even revenue, per the Q1 2025 Sprout Pulse Survey.

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Influencer Marketing Survey Collaboration 80

Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Many marketers shy away from social media because they don’t understand how to measure social media return on investment (ROI). How to Measure ROI in Social Media Marketing. We are here to drive revenue.

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ROI B2B Social Media Brands 174

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Register for my free webinar “Content that Converts” . Or maybe you are trying to stomp those random acts of marketing, yet you just haven't cracked that conversion nut? Unfortunately many marketers confuse social buzz with social bucks. Unfortunately many marketers confuse social buzz with social bucks.

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Content Training How To ROI 162

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

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. Perform competitive and market research.

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Social Networking Plaxo B2B Marketing 192

Sprout Social

APRIL 8, 2021

Marketing directly to consumers and marketing to businesses walk a similar strategy path but with some key differences. Using content marketing to support each part of the sale funnel helps you close your deal easier. But where do you start and what type of content should you create for B2B content marketing?

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B2B Content Case Study Marketing 139

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. 1 Hubspot is a Resource for Marketing Decision Makers. They then craft a strategy that will resonate.

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B2B Social Media Brands Hubspot 150

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 2, 2010

Much has been written about content marketing from the delivery side. A B2B Marketer’s Guide to Great Facebook Pages from HubSpot (29 pages). This report highlights five tips, 15 examples of winning b2b Facebook pages, and eight additional resources on using Facebook for business. How are they doing it?

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Report Social Media B2B GPS 182

Buffer Social

JANUARY 7, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming digital marketing by empowering us to do our best work. The right AI marketing tools will help you automate repetitive tasks, make data-driven decisions, and unblock your creativity. The shift to AI-powered marketing has been dramatic. Paid plans start at $15/month.

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Tools Marketing Price Hubspot 119

agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

One of the most basic and fundamental rules of marketing is undoubtedly “know your audience.” Without this vital piece of information you won’t be able to find your market, appeal to them, and close the sale (you’re basically just “walking in the woods”). Imagine that B2B is like LinkedIn and B2C is like Facebook. Image Source.

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B2B Marketing Loyalty Comparison 119

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. In this article, we’ll take a look at the process of social selling and how it can help B2B companies generate more leads (and ultimately more revenue). Which Channels Are Best for B2B Social Selling?

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B2B Brands LinkedIn Social Media 171

Buffer Social

JANUARY 13, 2025

LinkedIn: the hub for B2B short-form video Adrien Lemaire , Content Manager at Narratempo, identifies LinkedIn as an emerging hub for short-form video, particularly in the B2B space. He points to its evolving video tools and analytics as signals that the platform is enhancing its value for creators, brands, and marketers.

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn Social Media Management 129

Oktopost

DECEMBER 16, 2020

There’s an old aphorism in marketing that seven is the lucky number of contacts it takes to get a lead to make a purchase. Seven serves as more of a reminder to marketers. While the Rule of Seven dates back to the pre-internet era, it still has value if you know how to both interpret and apply it in a B2B context.

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B2B Marketing How To Buy 127

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 23, 2013

Content marketing represents the most fundamental and widespread rethinking of marketing practices in decades. Content marketing turns the dominant paradigm of the last half-century—interruption-based mass marketing—on its head. Content Marketing Guides, Tips and Tactics.

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Content Tips Marketing B2B 237

Oktopost

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Unlike traditional marketing materials developed by corporate teams, EGC offers a more authentic and relatable view of the organization. For B2B companies, EGC is especially valuable in industries where trust and credibility are essential. Source Why is employee-generated content important for B2B brands?

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Examples Content Authentication B2B 116

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2021

But for business-to-business (B2B) companies, the strategy shifts from a broad audience to a very specific one. B2B SEO has a few basic areas that differ from B2C SEO. In this guide, we’ll outline those key differences and how you can better your own B2B SEO strategy. What is B2B SEO? More time in each sales stage.

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B2B SEO Travel Hubspot 143