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B2B brands have the challenge of engaging fans despite boring content. These illuminating examples prove that B2B can have fun with content marketing. MORE
When it comes to generating B2B leads online, do you have a social media strategy or are you just “winging it?” This is the social networking site for business people. That’s true of B2B leads as well as B2C leads. MORE
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. MORE
Forrester recently released a report by Laura Ramos and Augie Ray on How to Assess the Impact of Social Media in B2B Tech Marketing. While B2B marketers have been ramping up social media activities over the past 18 months, not all are seeing the outcomes they’d hoped for. MORE
Reaching out through social media to past visitors on the sites that they normally visit each day has proved to be an essential way to bring them back while increasing the opportunity for a sale. It’s clear that B2B retargeting is an area with a lot of opportunity. MORE
Beginning as a way for people to stay connected, Social Media has become one of the most mighty vehicles to drive relationships with transparency fueling all aspects of B2B social media management. However, social moves fast. MORE
Much has been written about how the internet in general, and the explosion of content marketing in particular, has changed the nature of b2b marketing. Today’s b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team. MORE
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. All of which should sound familiar to B2B marketers. MORE
While clearly, the main focus continues to be mitigating the disease itself, for many companies brand management and communication on social media is becoming even more strategic. Here are 5 Oktopost features that will help you avoid a crisis on social media: Campaign Management. MORE
Its taken a while, but the business-to-business community is finally jumping onto the social media bandwagon. An effective B2B social media marketing strategy is very different than the ones employed by business-to-consumer companies. MORE
We are proud to announce that Ignite Social Media was named a top social media agency by Agency Spotter! This is the second back-to-back year we have been included in the Top 30 Social Media Marketing Agencies report. About Ignite Social Media. MORE
B2B is especially susceptible to very high standards and unusual challenges. B2B marketing has to be smarter, sleeker and faster than B2C. However, when done effectively and with taste, it can be quite useful for B2B. Social Media. MORE
Until recently, most social media case studies have focused on consumer brands. Recently, that’s begun to change a bit as blogs like TopRank and Marketo have highlighted b2b social media success stories. Expanded social media following (e.g., MORE
Subject line reads… “New Social Media Agency Kickoff Meeting Tomorrow.” Just 6 short months ago you were hired to lead the charge with social media. Before you start freaking out, take a listen to episode 241 of the Social Zoom Factor podcast. MORE
I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began. Now B2B marketing? B2B influencers? MORE
B2B marketing can be tough, especially when so many campaigns look the same. Even in B2B, buyers are actual humans with feelings. If you’re using social media as part of your B2B or account-based marketing strategy (and who isn’t these days?), MORE
Social media marketing has clearly been embraced by consumer brands. Pepsi famously dropped its Super Bowl advertising a year ago in favor of a social media campaign. B2B marketing executives, however, tend to be a bit more skeptical. MORE
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. MORE
Lately, I’ve been thinking way too much about organic B2B social media marketing. This is the great struggle for the enterprise in social media. It’s ticking and you need to figure out real quick where social media fits within your org. MORE
———– One of the biggest problems for B2B businesses is gaining more leads. This is especially a problem when you are advertising online, there are a number of things that B2B companies need to worry about that normal companies can ignore. MORE
Twitter and LinkedIn remain the top two social networks for B2B marketers. Twitter offers some specific capabilities (such as lists ) that make it uniquely valuable for B2B companies. ” For the most part, B2B marketers aren’t abandoning Twitter, nor should they. MORE
Being a social media manager can be overwhelming. With 2019 just around the corner, adopting the right set of social media tools could drastically simplify your day-to-day and […]. Social Media Marketing Marketing Tips Marketing Tools Social Media ManagementIn a few hours, you’re expected to write compelling messages, brief your designer on the right visual direction, as well as identify powerful hashtags for driving engagement. MORE
Why Fintech needs social media. Social media is a critical channel for fintech and finserv companies, but it can be an ongoing challenge as well. But social media is where your audience is, and it’s where they want to engage with you. MORE
This remains true in the world of social media. A social media risk strategy should be created and in place well before your company experiences any sort of crisis that may affect its relationships with its industry partners and contracts. Develop a Social Media Presence. MORE
The world is a very connected place and B2B brands have long been expected to intertwine more humanity into their marketing efforts. But in today’s environment, how can B2B brands be more human when interactions have gone digital? B2B Marketing B2B Marketing Tips MORE
B2B Social media success is like the American ninja warrior TV show. The same holds true for B2B marketers. B2B social media marketing can be brutal but it’s not a loser. Where does social media fit in the marketing mix? MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Obtaining online reviews as a B2B industry or organization is not quite as easy or common as it is for your typical B2C business. Especially for those businesses who engage their audience or consumers through social media, online reviews can be fairly easy to acquire. MORE
Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. So what’s next for B2B blogging? MORE
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. MORE
Social media can be a great business tool to use for marketing, sales, PR, customer service, and HR. But with the right knowledge and strategy, social media can be an invaluable part of a B2B online marketing plan. Use Social Media As a Content Springboard. MORE
Yet another post about 2018 B2B marketing trends? This piece compiles and analyzes the predictions of more than 100 B2B marketing professionals as published in 10 highly-ranked posts over the past month (best!). ” — 2018 Trends: B2B Marketing , Edelman. MORE
Episode two of our podcast, B2B Marketing Now, was posted last week and we learned so much about video for B2B marketing creating this episode. We invited Paul Carpenter to educate us on the value of video for B2B marketing, covering the why and how with video programming. MORE
Remember when having a social media marketing budget to spend was an anomaly? The days when B2B advertising predominantly happened on Google and other third-party platforms? Enterprise Marketing PR & Comms Branding Social Media MORE
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. B2B messaging gets personal. MORE
B2B companies often feel handicapped in their efforts to market on social media. Typically, they… Read More. MORE
Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. Billion spent on social media marketing in the U.S. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations. MORE
Social media has entirely reshaped the way the world communicates. Instead of relying on celebrities,… Read More. MORE
What trends will drive B2B marketing over the next three to four years? Where should savvy B2B marketers invest their resources to optimize results over the next few years? The event generated nearly 500 tweets (Social Media Breakfast attendees do like Twitter). MORE
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. Ignite Social Media. Social Media Strategy Social Media Tools B2B chatbots Chatbots MORE
When you talk about having a social media strategy , social media engagement is a crucial part to any online marketing strategy. Social media engagement can be difficult from a B2B marketing standpoint. MORE
If you’re in B2B sales or marketing, you know how challenging it is to get the attention of today’s buyers. In such a competitive environment, how can your team connect with today’s B2B buyers? Create a Strong Social Presence. Guest post by Marie Johnson. MORE
Direct Marketing Observations
JANUARY 12, 2018
I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began. Now B2B marketing? B2B influencers?
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. B2B messaging gets personal.
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Webbiquity SMM
AUGUST 27, 2019
Twitter and LinkedIn remain the top two social networks for B2B marketers. Twitter offers some specific capabilities (such as lists ) that make it uniquely valuable for B2B companies. ” For the most part, B2B marketers aren’t abandoning Twitter, nor should they.
SocialFish
AUGUST 13, 2014
Its taken a while, but the business-to-business community is finally jumping onto the social media bandwagon. An effective B2B social media marketing strategy is very different than the ones employed by business-to-consumer companies.
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. All of which should sound familiar to B2B marketers.
SocialFish
MAY 29, 2014
This remains true in the world of social media. A social media risk strategy should be created and in place well before your company experiences any sort of crisis that may affect its relationships with its industry partners and contracts. Develop a Social Media Presence.
Meltwater
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Social media has entirely reshaped the way the world communicates. Instead of relying on celebrities,… Read More.
Webbiquity SMM
MAY 24, 2016
What trends will drive B2B marketing over the next three to four years? Where should savvy B2B marketers invest their resources to optimize results over the next few years? The event generated nearly 500 tweets (Social Media Breakfast attendees do like Twitter).
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. Especially for those businesses who engage their audience or consumers through social media, online reviews can be fairly easy to acquire.
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.
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.
Direct Marketing Observations
JANUARY 31, 2018
Lately, I’ve been thinking way too much about organic B2B social media marketing. This is the great struggle for the enterprise in social media. It’s ticking and you need to figure out real quick where social media fits within your org.
Meltwater
DECEMBER 29, 2016
B2B companies often feel handicapped in their efforts to market on social media. Typically, they… Read More.
The Social Media Incubator
JULY 17, 2013
When it comes to generating B2B leads online, do you have a social media strategy or are you just “winging it?” This is the social networking site for business people. That’s true of B2B leads as well as B2C leads.
Webbiquity SMM
JULY 2, 2019
B2B marketing can be tough, especially when so many campaigns look the same. Even in B2B, buyers are actual humans with feelings. If you’re using social media as part of your B2B or account-based marketing strategy (and who isn’t these days?),
Ignite Social Media
MAY 19, 2020
We are proud to announce that Ignite Social Media was named a top social media agency by Agency Spotter! This is the second back-to-back year we have been included in the Top 30 Social Media Marketing Agencies report. About Ignite Social Media.
The Realtime Report
JANUARY 28, 2017
Making Social Media An ROI Positive Channel For B2B Businesses By Jingcong Zhao. Billion spent on social media marketing in the U.S. alone last year , it’s clear that social media is being cemented as a marketing function in most B2B organizations.
Webbiquity SMM
MAY 9, 2019
If you’re in B2B sales or marketing, you know how challenging it is to get the attention of today’s buyers. In such a competitive environment, how can your team connect with today’s B2B buyers? Create a Strong Social Presence. Guest post by Marie Johnson.
Webbiquity SMM
MAY 23, 2011
Until recently, most social media case studies have focused on consumer brands. Recently, that’s begun to change a bit as blogs like TopRank and Marketo have highlighted b2b social media success stories. Expanded social media following (e.g.,
Ignite Social Media
OCTOBER 1, 2018
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. Ignite Social Media. Social Media Strategy Social Media Tools B2B chatbots Chatbots
SocialFish
AUGUST 28, 2014
Reaching out through social media to past visitors on the sites that they normally visit each day has proved to be an essential way to bring them back while increasing the opportunity for a sale. It’s clear that B2B retargeting is an area with a lot of opportunity.
The Social Media Incubator
AUGUST 22, 2013
When you talk about having a social media strategy , social media engagement is a crucial part to any online marketing strategy. Social media engagement can be difficult from a B2B marketing standpoint.
Webbiquity SMM
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Yet another post about 2018 B2B marketing trends? This piece compiles and analyzes the predictions of more than 100 B2B marketing professionals as published in 10 highly-ranked posts over the past month (best!). ” — 2018 Trends: B2B Marketing , Edelman.
Direct Marketing Observations
OCTOBER 4, 2017
B2B Social media success is like the American ninja warrior TV show. The same holds true for B2B marketers. B2B social media marketing can be brutal but it’s not a loser. Where does social media fit in the marketing mix?
Convince & Convert
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
B2B brands have the challenge of engaging fans despite boring content. These illuminating examples prove that B2B can have fun with content marketing.
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.
Meltwater
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Remember when having a social media marketing budget to spend was an anomaly? The days when B2B advertising predominantly happened on Google and other third-party platforms? Enterprise Marketing PR & Comms Branding Social Media
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.
Oktopost
MAY 4, 2020
The world is a very connected place and B2B brands have long been expected to intertwine more humanity into their marketing efforts. But in today’s environment, how can B2B brands be more human when interactions have gone digital? B2B Marketing B2B Marketing Tips
Oktopost
MARCH 16, 2020
While clearly, the main focus continues to be mitigating the disease itself, for many companies brand management and communication on social media is becoming even more strategic. Here are 5 Oktopost features that will help you avoid a crisis on social media: Campaign Management.
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.
Oktopost
MAY 7, 2020
Beginning as a way for people to stay connected, Social Media has become one of the most mighty vehicles to drive relationships with transparency fueling all aspects of B2B social media management. However, social moves fast.
SocialFish
OCTOBER 30, 2014
———– One of the biggest problems for B2B businesses is gaining more leads. This is especially a problem when you are advertising online, there are a number of things that B2B companies need to worry about that normal companies can ignore.
Pam Moore
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Subject line reads… “New Social Media Agency Kickoff Meeting Tomorrow.” Just 6 short months ago you were hired to lead the charge with social media. Before you start freaking out, take a listen to episode 241 of the Social Zoom Factor podcast.
Webbiquity SMM
JUNE 17, 2014
Much has been written about how the internet in general, and the explosion of content marketing in particular, has changed the nature of b2b marketing. Today’s b2b buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase process before they contact a vendor’s sales team.
Webbiquity SMM
OCTOBER 27, 2010
Forrester recently released a report by Laura Ramos and Augie Ray on How to Assess the Impact of Social Media in B2B Tech Marketing. While B2B marketers have been ramping up social media activities over the past 18 months, not all are seeing the outcomes they’d hoped for.
Oktopost
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Episode two of our podcast, B2B Marketing Now, was posted last week and we learned so much about video for B2B marketing creating this episode. We invited Paul Carpenter to educate us on the value of video for B2B marketing, covering the why and how with video programming.
SocialFish
JANUARY 5, 2015
B2B is especially susceptible to very high standards and unusual challenges. B2B marketing has to be smarter, sleeker and faster than B2C. However, when done effectively and with taste, it can be quite useful for B2B. Social Media.
Oktopost
MAY 26, 2020
Why Fintech needs social media. Social media is a critical channel for fintech and finserv companies, but it can be an ongoing challenge as well. But social media is where your audience is, and it’s where they want to engage with you.
Webbiquity SMM
DECEMBER 27, 2016
Social media can be a great business tool to use for marketing, sales, PR, customer service, and HR. But with the right knowledge and strategy, social media can be an invaluable part of a B2B online marketing plan. Use Social Media As a Content Springboard.
Oktopost
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Being a social media manager can be overwhelming. With 2019 just around the corner, adopting the right set of social media tools could drastically simplify your day-to-day and […]. Social Media Marketing Marketing Tips Marketing Tools Social Media ManagementIn a few hours, you’re expected to write compelling messages, brief your designer on the right visual direction, as well as identify powerful hashtags for driving engagement.
Webbiquity SMM
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. So what’s next for B2B blogging?
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