Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Any business that primarily relies on customers within it’s local geographic area—which includes not just restaurants and dentists but also some types of b2b vendors, such as IT services and of course marketing and PR firms—needs to understand the ins and outs of local search engine optimization (SEO). Post on Google Buzz.

SEO 100

SEO Digg Consulting Social Networks 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 15, 2010

But focusing on the Extrovert angle for a second, I began to wonder if you need to be an extrovert to be in social media. Certainly internally in your organization you need to be an extrovert if you want to organize a Tribe or movement in your company to take on social media. Share this on Linkedin. Share this on del.icio.us.

Social Media 100

Social Media Enterprise Management Wiki Social Marketing 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. So how can you get the most out of this business-oriented social network?

Linkedin 100

Linkedin Tactics Tips Work Management 100

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Though business use of social media is rapidly increasing, many executives remain skeptical of its value. The bottom line is that while social media marketing definitely provides benefits (such as a higher conversion rate for organic search traffic ), it’s not generally effective as a direct promotion tool.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Business Paid Search Agency 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Everyday I provide support on the social web to customers. But what’s becoming clear to me is that real time communications is essential in this new multi channel world where you better be listening for your customers and delighting them with Social Customer Service. in fact it is always the opposite of that. Tweet This Post.

Brand Identity 100

Brand Identity Branding Digg Multi-Channel 100

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? Everyday I provide support on the social web to customers.

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising B2B 100

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 17, 2011

by Maria Pergolino I know what you’re thinking – the seven ways marketers should be using social will be all about Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, Digg or Reddit, and YouTube, right? These channels are just the places where we network with others online, not the best ways to do it.

Social Media 48

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Lead Scoring 48

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 30, 2010

Kadient, a software as a service provider, has a number of buyer personas – 2 in fact – one named Anya and one named Luke. Can your social media activities cost you your job? Will Facebook replace your B2B Marketing email system? Share this on Facebook. Share this on Linkedin. Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Reddit.

Buyer Personas 100

Buyer Personas Facebook Advertisements Advertising 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

It helps the consumer solve a problem or improve their life in some way, and it helps the producer sell goods or services that accomplish that task. Social Media Leads Content Marketing: New Survey Reveals by Jeff Bullas. 7 “Rs&# for B2B Marketing Content Planning by Customer Think. How Much B2B Content is Enough?

Marketing Budget 100

Marketing Budget Tactics Tips Content Marketing 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 6, 2010

Social Media Lead flow in B2B Marketing Word spreads quickly in Social Media – sometimes more quickly. Social Media Lead flow in B2B Marketing Word spreads quickly in Social Media – sometimes more quickly. Will Facebook replace your B2B Marketing email system? Share this on del.icio.us.

Lead Nurturing 100

Lead Nurturing Facebook Market2Lead Leads 100

Webbiquity

JULY 28, 2010

Despite its airy title, Social Media Marketing: An Hour a Day by Dave Evans is anything but a lightweight treatment of this topic. At roughly 340 pages of text plus another 42 pages of worksheets, this is a meaty book, but the end result of following Dave’s hour-a-day guide is a solidly justified, strategic social media marketing plan.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing Planning Media 100

Online Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise. Promoting a brand through social media is no longer unique or novel — it’s simply the norm.

Social Media 40

Social Media Enterprise Management Advertising Agencies Social Marketing 40

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Android Mobile 2.0 Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Android Mobile 2.0 The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise.

Social Media 40

Social Media Enterprise Management Social Marketing B2B Marketing 40

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Business buyers typically seek additional information and resources for information on business products and services. The curation of useful content for B2B marketing serves as a productive and manageable solution for providing prospective customers a steady stream of useful information from trusted sources.

Curation 40

Curation Enterprise Management B2B Marketing Work Management 40

Webbiquity

MAY 17, 2010

Although the examples come primarily from b2c campaigns, b2b marketers may pick up some useful creative ideas here as well. He notes that going beyond reaching to actually engaging consumers is a much more complex and difficult task than traditional advertising, an observation that applies equally well to b2c and b2b marketers.

Advertising Agencies 100

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Television marketing Work Management 100

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Virtually every b2b buying decision involves some level of research on the web. Based on my own anecdotal research, natural search typically drives at least 40% and average more than half of all unpaid traffic to b2b websites. What’s more, social media supports SEO and even branding activities. Acme Software Inc.).

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Paid Search Agency 40

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late… posted in Uncategorized |. The answer is NOT always social media/community - that would be another warning sign if it was. 6) Social Media is not new…just digitizing the norm: Reminded of this all the time. I think the same is true for the bevy of social tools.

Social Media 100

Social Media Communities Wiki Work Management 100

Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Business Mobile 2.0 Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Business Mobile 2.0 Leyl Master Black is a Managing Director at Sparkpr , one of the world’s top independent PR agencies.

Facebook 40

Facebook B2B Marketing Tips Advertising Agencies 40

WebMarketCentral

MAY 18, 2009

How should you measure the impact of social media? What are some of the best free tools for monitoring social buzz about your brand or company? Discover these answers and others here in more of the best posts from the past year on social media marketing and PR.

Social Media 20

Social Media Web 2.0 iCrossing Optimization 20

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Social media is by definition slow. Absolutely.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 149

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar. How Does Your Audience Use Social Media?

Social Media 167

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 167

Online Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2011

Follow Me On Twitter 90 Tips To Make Your Blog Rock Written by jeffbullas - 30 Comments Categories: Blog , Blogging , Social Media Share Tweet Blogging whether it is for your personal passion or for the corporate blog is quite often a journey that has its highs and lows. Post and link your content on the Delicious social bookmarking site.

Paid Content 40

Paid Content Tips Webinar Metrics Ideal Customer Profiles 40

Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Also, while I think it’s somewhat less likely that a first-time visitor will tweet or Digg or Stumble your work (I’d love to see a study on that), you should make that process as easy as possible as well. RT @jaybaer: 5 Ways to Make Friends with Strangers on Your Blog [link] [link] Social Media Mktg.

Social Media 119

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 119

Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2010

With the rapidly increasing use of social media tools for marketing and PR comes growing pressure to demonstrate results. But what metrics are really most appropriate for social media measurement? Is your social media strategy built on a solid foundation, or is it more like a Hollywood movie set—a pretty facade with nothing behind it?

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Budget Social Marketing Paid Search Agency 100

Convince & Convert

JUNE 15, 2010

A major component of answering those questions effectively is understanding in which social outposts your customers are concentrated. Companies should follow, not lead, their customers across the social Web. Here are 4 ways to find out where your customers are in social media: 1. Rapleaf is better for larger companies.

Social Media 153

Social Media Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Media 153

Webbiquity

JULY 12, 2010

Recent surveys have shown that while businesses are embracing social media in droves, many are doing so without any real strategy in place. Just as these questions are critical to solid journalism, so they can be invaluable to social media strategy development. Yet developing such a strategy can be challenging; where does one start?

Social Media 100

Social Media Media B2B Thought Leadership Marketing & Strategy 100

Webbiquity

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.

Social Media 100

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2011

Web presence optimization (WPO)—using tactics like SEO, PPC, online PR, social media, content marketing and reputation management in a coordinated fashion to maximize your online visibility and business results—is the core theme of this blog. Social Media Affecting BtoB Buying Behavior by The Proactive Report.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Optimization Paid Search Agency Tips 100

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise.

Social Media 40

Social Media Enterprise Management Social Marketing Work Management 40

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise. Promoting a brand through social media is no longer unique or novel — it’s simply the norm.

Social Media 40

Social Media Enterprise Management Social Marketing B2B Marketing 40

Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2010

If you follow me you know I talk a lot about the ROI of Social Media since I happen to have stumbled on a great ROI using Social Media in providing support for our customers at Avaya. But I think there are 3 more ROIs out there where you can build a great business case with Social Media. Stumble upon something good?

Social Media 100

Social Media ROI Conversion Long Tail Marketing 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I think it is fair to say that Social Media has hit the mainstream these days but the big concern on every B2B Marketers mind has been where is the ROI? As a result I hear of many Social “science experiments” going on across several organizations that may or may not yield the results the marketer is hoping for.

Social Media 100

Social Media ROI Social Marketing B2B Marketing 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2010

So let’s go through 3 Tricks to Maximize a Facebook Advertising purchase for B2B Marketers. This will give you a feeling for how the self service system works and perhaps even try some of the tricks above for your initial ad buy. Trick 1) Place specific Job Titles into the Likes and Interest field. Email this to a friend? Tweet This!

Facebook 100

Facebook Advertisements Advertising B2B Marketing 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 23, 2010

In a recent Forrester Report on “ Customer Experience Pays Off as Social Media reduces Obstacles for Real Change ” they have really nailed down the argument I have been making over the last year about why Support is the single best place to build your business case for Social Media. Why not use Social Media to delight your customers.

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Search Agency WOM Media 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2011

Having long ago passed MySpace as the most popular social network, Facebook recently replaced Google as the most-visited website in the U.S. Using Facebook as a Strategic Marketing Channel by Green Buzz Agency. 5 Ways for B2B Companies to Engage on Facebook by Social Media B2B.

Stats 100

Stats Facebook Best Practices Privacy Policies 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

If 2009 was the year many marketers puzzled over, poked at and pondered incorporating social media into their marketing mix, 2010 was the year of diving in. 500 companies now call social media “very&# or “somewhat&# important to their marketing or business strategy. Social Media Tips, Tactics and Techniques.

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Content Tactics Tips 100

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Events Conferences Digital Cream 2011 Digital Cream Dubai Past Conferences Social Events Digital Ski 2011 Past Social Events Jobs View Jobs Post a Job More Blog Press Releases Consulting Services Supplier Directory Member Directory Forums Best Practice Supplier Selection Other Topics Innovation Awards How to enter Why enter?

Paid Content 40

Paid Content B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Work Management 40