Oktopost

JUNE 9, 2020

Why Employee Advocacy Matters for B2B. 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. Many B2B organizations believe that the future of social media marketing lies in employee advocacy: 64% of companies credit employee advocacy with attracting and developing new business, while 45% attribute new revenue streams to advocacy. Mobile App. Table of Contents.

B2B 91

B2B Sentiment Survey Metrics 91

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?

B2B 85

B2B Platform Price Software 85

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

As I mentioned in my Top 10 predictions for 2010 – I think the Mobile Marketing in 2010 will become more mainstream. So then it becomes a question of where to start with Mobile and I have been working on this for a while now incorporating Mobile into some of our campaigns. Note: Avaya sells mobile solutions to businesses so I feel its my role to live by example and demonstrate to our potential clients how this might work.

Mobile 149

Mobile B2B SMS StumbleUpon 149

Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. A remarkable 80% of B2B leads that come from social media originate from just one platform, and that’s LinkedIn. It’s not like LinkedIn’s efficacy is a secret— 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn for marketing. Why LinkedIn Lead Generation is Perfect for B2B Marketing. Along with that, LinkedIn offers more accurate targeting geared toward B2B, minimizing wasted money and effort.

B2B 81

B2B LinkedIn Tips CPM 81

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

So in my last blog post – Going Mobile with B2B Marketing we discussed the basics of the mobile market and where to focus our attention as a B2B Marketers. I would say that if “ Content is King &# on the internet “ Context is Queen &# on mobile. With only 160 characters for a mobile message you better be on target 100% of the time. The #1 thing that people search for on their mobile devices is Location based information.

Mobile 149

Mobile B2B Foursquare StumbleUpon 149

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. These changes are affecting tactics, budgets, messaging, and metrics as illustrated in the compilation of B2B marketing facts and statistics below. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. B2B messaging gets personal.

B2B 161

B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 161

Oktopost

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Unlike landing pages, Lead Ads take a mobile-first approach to increasing conversions. Here are 8 reasons why B2B marketers should make the switch. B2B Marketing Facebook Lead Generation LinkedIn Social Media Strategy

B2B 89

B2B Mobile Conversation Marketing 89

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

This struggle is even more difficult for business-to-business (B2B) marketers, who feel so lost trying effectively target business professionals on Facebook that they only put in half the effort or abandon the platform completely. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. As a B2B company, your customers know the angles, and they know the game.

B2B 188

B2B Communities Facebook How To 188

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

For B2B brands, social media is growing in importance: 66% of B2B marketers report that LinkedIn is effective, 66% say they plan to boost their organic usage of Instagram, and 56% rate YouTube as important to overall brands success ( Articulate ). B2B brands that use social media successfully to drive lead generation, consideration and purchases take the time to understand the habits, behaviors and needs of their target audience. What B2B brands do you follow on social media?

B2B 125

B2B Hubspot Social Media Brands 125

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 6, 2019

A lot of B2B marketers make the mistake of thinking their brand has no place on Instagram. Not only are all those accounts feasible direct targets for your B2B marketing campaigns , they are also scores upon scores of possible traffic to drive to all your other online assets. So the obvious question now isn’t why Instagram, but how: how can you use Instagram, and Instagram marketing tools , to explode your B2B brand and drive traffic to your site?

B2B 179

B2B Instagram URL Curation 179

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. Therefore, social or user generated content platforms like Quora, G2Crowd, and Capterra are gaining popularity as sources for software and other B2B product reviews. This presents B2B marketers with a new playground. The New B2B Marketing Platform.

B2B 76

B2B Advertising Campaign Meme 76

Convince & Convert

JUNE 19, 2013

Meanwhile, B2B marketers sat on the sidelines waiting for social campaign technology to deliver against their more sophisticated needs. In the B2B space, having people follow you is not enough. For B2B marketers, the promise of social is user data, and first generation social campaign technologies just weren’t delivering. To meet these new objectives, B2B marketers are applying new approaches to social campaigns. In most B2B environments, one touch is not enough.

B2B 110

B2B Campaign Trends Mobile 110

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. The opening chapter, “Why B2B is Better at Social Media than B2C,” helpfully lays the groundwork for the book with two key sections.

B2B 165

B2B Review Social Media Radian6 165

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2017

But what does this mean for brands, especially B2B vendors, that have traditionally relied on more conservative means of attracting their audiences? Here are nine distinct digital marketing strategies by brands in the B2B space, and how they’re redefining the state of the art in B2B marketing. Did anybody say B2B is boring? Make it interesting: Mobile gaming. The mobile game app is the perfect example of an idea that is just as educational as it is entertaining.

B2B 194

B2B Strategy Class Marketing 194

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 28, 2011

B2B marketing executives, however, tend to be a bit more skeptical. Though adoption is increasing, many b2b marketers still question the true effectiveness of social media for reaching business buyers. B2B products and services don’t generally make the same kind of emotional connection with buyers that consumer brands do, and tactics that work for b2c marketers (e.g. Still, social media is rapidly becoming an essential component of the b2b marketing mix.

B2B 166

B2B Social Media Comparison LinkedIn 166

Buzzlogix

JANUARY 11, 2018

Achieving B2B mobile marketing success in today’s digital economy means marketing a mobile experience. This includes both mobile-friendly websites and mobile apps. Based on recent business trends , you might be thinking that mobile marketing is really something that will only benefit B2C companies, but this is incorrect. The reality is that you can’t let B2B mobile marketing opportunities pass you by. Your Site Needs to be Mobile-friendly.

B2B 40

B2B SMS Mobile Statistics 40

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Whether your brand is B2B or B2C, marketing to your consumer is becoming more and more difficult, fragmented, and sophisticated. Because of media fragmentation as well as the on-the-go nature of today’s consumers, it is important to leverage all mediums possible to reach your target audience, including mobile. As mobile devices become more widely adopted by the minute, brands are turning their sights to mobile media as a new delivery channel.

Mobile 84

Mobile Platform B2B SMS 84

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 16, 2011

While there is some excellent information here, the wide range of topics covered (B2B, B2C, consumer demographics, TV, online, mobile, print…) ensures that while almost every marketer will find some information of value in the report, each reader will also have to sift through a bunch of figures and charts they don’t give a flying rat’s tail about in order to find those nuggets. Slide 37: The most popular use of mobile Internet time?

Hubspot 142

Hubspot B2B Data Smart Phone 142

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Around this time last year I wrote about the 10 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2010 and while I would say 7 out of 10 have already materialized and the others are on their way. So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for B2B Marketers next year? Here are 11 concrete ways I think the environment in which B2B Marketers operate will evolve in 2011. Mobile it totally optin and you need to start building your mobile optin list now.

B2B 219

B2B Marketing Reputation Applications 219

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 25, 2015

B2B marketers today certainly live in “interesting times” (in the sense of the not-actually-Chinese curse ). Image Credit: B2B Marketing Insider. Here are four key takeaways from this research for B2B marketers: • Sales people won’t disappear, but their role is changing, and many are struggling to adapt. 55% of B2B buyers say they search for product/vendor information on social media. 12 B2B Marketing Facts and Statistics. B2B PR Sense Blog ).

B2B 217

B2B Marketing Research Statistics 217

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Posted in Customer Experience Mobile. It’s predicted that shoppers around the world will have purchased about $119 billion worth of goods and services through their mobile phones by 2015. Either way, mobile will be instrumental in expanding brands’ reach and connecting them to new and existing audiences in a different way. But determining where mobile will fit in is an exercise in correctly gathering and interpreting consumer data.

Mobile 183

Mobile Exercises Data Banking 183

SocialFish

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Obtaining online reviews as a B2B industry or organization is not quite as easy or common as it is for your typical B2C business. It is important for B2B organizations to acquire online reviews because B2B customers do more research before settling on a decision. One of the methods potential B2B customers use for researching a purchase or service is through online reviews. How to Get Online Reviews from B2B Customers.

Review 41

Review B2B Retail Mobile 41

Social Media Marketing

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Yet many of the B2B companies have declined to accept its importance in the market as they think that it has nothing to offer. Furthermore, social marketing come up with some real time interest that always prove to be a game changer for the B2B business. Besides this, there are several, B2B brands who come up with forward thinking and accept the importance of B2B social network for business. We are the leader in offering B2B social network.

B2B 68

B2B Social Networking Campaign ROI 68

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Posted in Customer Experience eCommerce Mobile. And if you’re a retailer, hopefully you haven’t just primed your in-store and online offers, but your mobile presence as well. population are avid mobile Internet users, according to 2011 U.S. If we put two and two together, it’s safe to say it’s going to be a busy holiday season for eTailers, and their mobile sites will be no exception. Are you planning the same for your mobile site?

Cost 164

Cost Mobile comScore Real Estate 164

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2016

The B2B world can feel quite stiff sometimes. They’re just as tired of the B2B business-sounding stiffness as you are. I’ve become really good at decoding B2B speak, but even I’m not sure what that means.). Something better for this example brand (which apparently makes mobile apps) to say instead could be, “The best production process to guarantee your new app kicks ass.” Take a look at this B2B landing page for printing. Image via BigStockPhoto.com.

B2B 80

B2B Airlines Brands Patterns 80

Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2019

More importantly, could this merger create new opportunities for B2B native advertising ? Why the Outbrain Taboola Merger is Significant for B2B. When it comes to B2B advertising, content recommendation ads usually tend to cast a wider net than would be advisable for B2B companies trying to reach hyper specific audience segments or is it. Some approaches contained within native advertising, however, are much better suited to B2B advertising.

Examples 54

Examples B2B Advertising Campaign 54

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2011

Guest post by Eric Schwartzman , coauthor of S ocial Marketing to the Business Customer , the first book devoted exclusively to B2B social media communications. But when it comes to selling specialized products and services to business customers, the value of B2B social media marketing can be murky to even the most seasoned business-to-business decision makers. B2B Social Media b2b marketing B2B social media Eric Schwartzman Paul Dunay Paul Gillin social media book

B2B 98

B2B Social Media Proposal Forums 98

Oktopost

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Last week we published a piece on Lead Ads and why B2B marketers should harness them into their campaign strategy. This time, we’re zooming in on LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, which unlike their predecessor, take a mobile-first approach to help marketers capture more quality leads using pre-filled forms. B2B Marketing B2B Marketing Tips Lead Generation LinkedIn

Conversation 95

Conversation LinkedIn Mobile Campaign 95

Twist Image

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

B2B and B2C used to be very different and complex beasts. While the complexity has not changed, both B2B and B2C really do have an entirely new way to think, communicate and connect with prospective clients (thank you, digital!). Because there are so many of them, it's no longer B2B or B2C, but rather how each business builds their own, unique, defendable, marketing empires. That feels like it could be the story of a B2B or B2C opportunity. . b2b content marketing.

B2B 43

B2B Forums Applications Mobile 43

Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2014

For example, we talked about the Columbia Sportswear mobile application. This is the seventh in a series of videos culled from an interview about content marketing I did with Terry Foster of Cision Canada. Cision (the USA version) is also a sponsor of Convince & Convert and our Social Pros podcast. here’s a post I wrote about their nifty content amplification tool ). link] For more of this series (and others) please subscribe to my YouTube channel.

B2B 115

B2B Content eBook Marketing 115

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Hiring a social media marketing agency is a big decision. Same goes for a digital marketing or branding agency. Understanding how to partner with your agency can make or break your success in both the short and long term. Unfortunately many business and marketing leaders think they can quickly hire a social media agency to generate some fast buzz and a viral video. They then hope that like magic, all of their business problems will be solved. The truth is that social media is NOT a silo.

ROI 129

ROI Social Media Marketing B2B 129

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 17, 2011

Several great new features were recently added to the B2B Marketing Zone and Social Media Informer by co-founder Tony Karrer. For example as I’m writing this, I see a few great posts right up top: • 3 Questions To Ask About The Qualified Lead You Just Received… • Do B2B Editors Get Twitter? • The evolution of social media power and influence. Topics on B2B Marketing Zone include social media , inbound marketing and business blogging.

B2B 145

B2B Features Aggregator Delicious 145

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. Marketers need to think like publishers not only to improve their company’s visibility in search (which is where 93% of B2B buying cycles now start ) but also to address the differing information needs of buying team members, at different stages during the decision process. B2B Sales Trends and Strategies.

B2B 178

B2B Aggregator Strategy Findability 178

SocialFish

MAY 1, 2014

And despite YouTube’s reputation for being a generator of hilarious posts, it possesses serious marketing potential that is often overlooked for B2B companies. B2C is certainly effective on the Tube, but companies looking for B2B opportunities can benefit from utilizing the site as well. Start uploading today to see what YouTube can do for your B2B efforts. YouTube reigns over online video sharing.

B2B 36

B2B YouTube Film URL 36

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 26, 2010

At a recent dinner with a buddy of mine from Microsoft (who helped launch Bing) – I learned a lot more about the search market and a very important trend that can effect the future of B2B Marketing. If you look at the share of mobile search that the Google app has it is minuscule compared to their share of the browser based search market. OK so what does this mean to B2B Marketers?

B2B 170

B2B Google Foursquare Microsoft 170

Oktopost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As Colin Day, Managing Director, EMEA, and APAC at Oktopost put it: “the B2B buyer’s journey has changed and customers have started to adopt a level of self-sufficiency and proactiveness that no longer aligns with what we would class as a ‘conventional sales model’.”.

Engagement 85

Engagement Data B2B ROI 85

Pam Moore

AUGUST 17, 2020

? ?. SocialZoomFactor · LinkedIn Power Tips to Ignite Your Business and Brand. LinkedIn is one of the most powerful social networking and digital platforms to build your personal and business brand of authority, influence and human connection.

LinkedIn 78

LinkedIn Real Estate Tips Brands 78

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Marketers have questions, this post has answers: 87 vital social media and online marketing statistics covering everything from how executives and large companies are using social media for marketing, customer service and recruiting to fresh stats on the leading social media platforms to search, email, content and mobile marketing trends. Half of all Facebook users use it on mobile devices, at least occasionally. Earnest B2B ). Earnest B2B ). Earnest B2B ).

Social Media 219

Social Media Hubspot Statistics Marketing 219

SocialFish

MARCH 17, 2015

But as the target markets of B2C and B2B are considered to be worlds apart, designers often place them at odds with one another. While B2B websites need to be detail oriented, informative and professional, they still cater to businesses that rely on consumers. B2B companies should consider the following five tips when designing their websites for success in 2015: Design with Responsiveness in Mind. Content Strategy B2B b2b website web content

B2B 35

B2B Transportation Survey SEO 35

Pam Moore

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Content marketing in 2018 is going to hit a new dimension of importance, organization and integration. Smart and savvy marketers know the days of throwing social spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks are over and done. It's not good enough to just create cool visuals, be on Facebook Live video daily and tweet a few links. The social web is getting noisier by the minute.

Template 131

Template Templates Trends Content 131