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Five Ways to “Get Real” With B-to-B Social Media

Biznology

Today, 89% of B-to-B marketers in the U.S. are using social media, says a study conducted by iTracks and the Business Marketing Association (BMA). In fact, B-to-B use of social media may have even eclipsed that of consumer marketers, according to another report from White Horse Productions. Find new customers.

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Report: B2B Marketers Falling Short in Connecting to Buyers’ Needs

KoMarketing Associates

Although B2B marketers are now offering a wide array of products and services, new research suggests that B2B buyers are still challenged to search, identify and choose the right solutions for their needs. Part 3 of Merkle Loyalty Solution’s “B-to-B Loyalty Report” recently shed light on these challenges and how they impact B2B buyers.

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Study: B-to-B Marketers Lagging With Social Media

Online Marketing Institute

Design & Production. Study: B-to-B Marketers Lagging With Social Media. Data shows about 40 percent of b-to-b brands aren’t using social marketing. Of 548 b-to-b marketers surveyed by Eloqua, about 40 percent say they are not yet using social media marketing. B-to-B Print Advertising Drops in July.

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Report: Most Loyal B2B Customers Value Reliability in Companies

KoMarketing Associates

Previous research from Part 1 of Merkle Loyalty Solutions’ “The Ideal B-to-B Loyalty Program: What Should It Look Like” research indicated that marketers were placing a greater priority on acquiring new customers, rather than retention. B2B Marketers and Customer Acquisition.

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Report: More CMOs Prioritizing New Buyers in Growth Strategies

KoMarketing Associates

As CMOs look ahead to the New Year and beyond, research suggests that they will be moving from a more product-centric marketing strategy to a buyer-centric model. This was followed by new markets (23.5), new offerings (21.7), productivity (20) and acquisition (10.6). About 30 percent claimed that they do not understand their company.

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Using Buying Groups to Accelerate Your Sales Process

InsightSquared

According to SiriusDecisions , “B-to-b purchase decisions are rarely made by one person – multiple individuals are involved in a variety of buying scenarios that can exist within an organization. Progression – are they moving through the funnel so that they ultimately buy your product? So, Where Do You Start?

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How to Diagnose if Inbounditis is Killing Your Sales Pipeline

ViewPoint

So what can b-to-b companies do to get back on track? Invest the time to understand the unique needs of your prospect before you ask them to invest in your products or services. Don't wait for an inbound lead to come to you before you react. Instead, reach out proactively and engage the prospect early on in the buying cycle.

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