Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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Vision Edge Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Most business leaders and Marketing and Sales professionals today understand the impact that peer reviews and stories make on the customer bying journey, including the B2B purchase journey. This trend has certainly added more twists and turns to the buying process. Studies reveal significant changes to how B2B buyers select suppliers.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? What is B2B Marketing Automation? What are the Benefits of B2B Marketing Automation? What are the Challenges of B2B Marketing Automation?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

You’re armed with your prospect’s buying signals, right? What are customer buying signals? By definition, buying signals are the actions potential customers take that indicate they’re close to making a purchase. They’re customers’ verbal buying signals—the cues your sales agent homes in on when talking to a prospect.

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Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. Even with new channels and new tactics entering the fray on a regular basis, the debate around how to do lead gen rages on, including on social media channels. Meta saw 16.6%

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The spread of eCommerce has dramatically changed B2B marketing and distribution. While B2B vendors were initially slower to embrace eCommerce than consumer marketers, B2C actually represents a much smaller share of total online sales today. The B2B ecommerce market, however, accounted for $1.8 trillion during the same period.”

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 25, 2018

Trade shows are a great place to generate new B2B leads and reinforce existing relationships—and the bigger the show, the greater the opportunity. This means that a generalized, “one size fits all” marketing strategy is arguably a bad approach to selling to the B2B customer. B2B customers don’t fly solo when making buying decisions.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The traditional B2B buyer’s journey has been overtaken by “self-directed buyers.” B2B decision-makers have more content at their fingertips than ever before. This is a fantastic step forward for B2B consumers. Gartner reports upwards of 70% of B2B decision-makers are willing to purchase without speaking to a representative.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The traditional B2B buyer’s journey has been overtaken by “self-directed buyers.” B2B decision-makers have more content at their fingertips than ever before. This is a fantastic step forward for B2B consumers. Gartner reports upwards of 70% of B2B decision-makers are willing to purchase without speaking to a representative.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we strive towards 2024, the dynamics of B2B social media marketing strategy have witnessed profound changes, reshaping strategies and redefining norms. The strategies, tools and preferences of B2B marketers have shifted, charting new pathways in how businesses engage with their audience on various social platforms.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish. Guest post by Nina Petrov.

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InsightSquared

APRIL 23, 2019

Every few years there is a new buzzword in B2B marketing. Now, we have “Buying Groups.” The philosophy of buying groups is to identify and engage a set of personas involved in making a purchasing decision. What the Heck Are Buying Groups? Yet Another Marketing Buzzword? A few years ago it was “Inbound Marketing.”

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re a business owner, marketing professional, or digital enthusiast, you already know how important it is to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy. If you’re ready to perfect your B2B digital marketing strategy, you’re in the right place! What Is B2B Digital Marketing?

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Top Rank Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2023

adults have said that they consider Twitter — recently rebranded as X — to be dominated by unpleasant people who hold extreme views, with a scant 12 percent considering the platform fun to use — two of several findings of interest to digital marketers contained in newly-published social media platform survey results.

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Webbiquity

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. With 93% of marketers leveraging social media for increased brand exposure, it’s vital for businesses to identify ways to stay ahead of the curve. Guest post by Ahana Basu. What’s the best approach for creating that strategic plan?

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ever feel like your social media metrics are whispering secrets to you? Social media metrics are constantly gathering intel, ready to report back with crucial insights about how much your audience is digging your content, how loyal they are to your brand, and much more. For B2B companies, the Conversion Rate is key.

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ClickDimensions

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For B2B businesses, the pandemic acted as a catalyst speeding up slow-growing trends and forcing all businesses to adapt quickly or risk being left behind. For B2B sales and marketing teams this meant adjusting customer journeys to match the 100% digital-first requirements as in-person meetings, events and more became a thing of the past.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing are two distinct types of marketing strategies with different focuses. B2B is focused on developing relationships between businesses, while B2C is focused on connecting directly with end consumers. 10 Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing 1.

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Customer Experience Matrix

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’m currently drafting a paper on use of Customer Data Platforms by B2B SaaS marketers. The topic is more intriguing than it sounds because it raises the dual questions of why CDPs haven’t previously been used much by B2B SaaS companies and what's changed. To build some suspense, let’s first review who else has been buying CDPs.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results. Many marketers shy away from social media because they don’t understand how to measure social media return on investment (ROI).

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The best part is that Instagram isn’t only a perfect place for consumer brands—it can work really well for B2B companies, too. Why Should B2B Companies Use Instagram Marketing? The days when Twitter or LinkedIn were the only social media networks for B2B business promotion are long gone.

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Act-On

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Do you even repost your content on social media? According to research from Scoop.it, only 34% of content marketers repost their content multiple times on social media. Only 49% of B2B content marketers are measuring return on investment, even at the first stage of their sales funnel, where they generate leads and build an audience.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. For B2B marketers, staying on top of the latest digital marketing strategies is not just a job requirement, but a matter of corporate survival. Here are eight B2B marketing strategies that can make a big difference today. People won’t buy what they don’t understand.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. And it may be spilling over into B2B.

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Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Like the unhappy families of Anna Karenina , no two B2B marketing teams are exactly alike. We’ll cover: The most common approach to B2B marketing organizational structure Areas that are often overlooked, or need to be tweaked Ironing out your b2b marketing department structure is crucial for your overall strategy.

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Webbiquity

MAY 25, 2021

As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. So who better talk to about the similarities and differences between B2C and B2B influencer marketing? The Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for B2B and B2C. We’re all inundated with notifications on social media.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

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SalesIntel

JANUARY 26, 2023

B2B data may significantly influence a company’s performance. Companies use B2B data to understand other firms better, make better decisions, develop new business prospects, and support marketing and sales teams. This is especially a boon for mid-market B2B companies that seek accurate and cost-effective data solutions.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

The way B2B buyers consume content has changed significantly in the past two years. But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. B2B tech buyers most highly value product demos, factual product information, and free trials. No surprise there.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But do they really want to buy, or are they just window shopping? Here’s the hard truth: “You don’t know if they’re ready to buy until they tell you they’re ready to buy, and you can’t believe it until you get a signed contract,” said Richard Harris , sales coach and founder of The Harris Consulting Group.

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NuSpark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Lead Generation for B2B: Let’s Feed Your Sales Teams with Quality Leads Close to Buying Revenue Growth Starts with a Robust Lead Gen Plan I am Paul Mosenson. B2B Growth Channels There’s a number of approaches to lead generation for your B2B or SaaS firm. Sales wins. Founder of NuSpark. It’s all about sales.

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Tony Zambito

MARCH 4, 2022

Buying Decisions Are Affected By Intensified Buyer Activism Sentiments. We have seen consumers changing buying behaviors with their pocketbooks. B2B buyers seemed to be on the sidelines. B2B buyer activism will be on the rise. We have not seen this dynamic of activism in B2B. Affecting primarily consumer brands.

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SalesIntel

JANUARY 15, 2024

B2B data may significantly influence a company’s performance. Companies use B2B data to understand other firms better, make better decisions, develop new business prospects, and support marketing and sales teams. This is especially a boon for mid-market B2B companies that seek accurate and cost-effective data solutions.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There are few things in a B2B marketer’s toolkit that can deliver as much ROI as paid social media marketing. With over 750 million professionals currently using LinkedIn , it’s easy to see how success on major social media platforms can lead to a goldmine of opportunity at your fingertips.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In the B2B space, this process has naturally evolved into buying group marketing, which focuses these tactics toward multiple decision-makers within accounts. And in the B2B space, treating business prospects as buying groups can help brands work toward that goal. B2B as a buying group.

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