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Positioning is Key Factor for Social Media (and All Marketing) Success

B2B Marketing Traction

If you’re in a market that is growing, even starting to consolidate into a mature market, what is the one key factor that will make you successful in social media? This week I was working on a competitive analysis for a client that needs to increase their online presence, particularly in the area of social media.

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In The Rush to B2B Social Media, Don’t Forget Strategy, Analytics

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As many businesses jump on the social media bandwagon, I’m seeing a real lack of strategic planning and analytics as part of the effort. A lot of people think of social media as kids stuff – easy – anyone can do it. The reason why this is important is the same for all marketing, not just social media marketing.

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Don’t Waste B2B Marketing Dollars on PPC

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Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a waste of marketing dollars. I think the only reason Pay-Per-Click advertising still exists is because there are so many certified PPC re-sellers who convince businesses it works. Two things conspired in the decline of Pay-Per-Click advertising.

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Getting Visual with Your B2B Marketing: Pinterest or Instagram?

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A client recently asked me which visual social media platform should they choose – Instagram or Pinterest. So, use great images or photos when you share on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, but you should also think about expanding into some new social media platforms. Both are used by businesses and offer advertising.

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Spark New Results from Your B2B Marketing at Mid-Year

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One of my clients had always advertised in a state publication when the corporate exodus was happening. Switching to advertising in a nationwide publication resulted in a sale to a large corporation headquartered in another state. But, social media is a place where many people spend time. What do our customers need?

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B2B Marketers to Increase Online Content, but What Kind?

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This give you clues as to what media visitors to your site prefer and what topics are most popular. Re-purpose great content into multiple media formats and track the results. What media do they like the most? Watch and listen on social media. Leverage the most popular page topics on your site.

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B2B Blogging – 8 Ways to Promote Your Blog

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Engage with other bloggers by commenting on their blogs and other social media. Advertise the blog in your email signature line, newsletters, and other marketing collateral. How can you promote your blog? Here are eight ideas: 1. Increase the frequency of your blog post writing. Send a press release out about your blog. and Scoop.it.

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