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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Welcome to our “Ask Me Anything” blog recap, where we pull together the best insights and advice from the best (and brightest) minds in B2B marketing. Sydney’s extensive global experience includes championing heroic marketing and sales software applications and aligning teams to communicate and collaborate effectively.

Communities 52

Communities Demand B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer 52

Onalytica B2B

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The concept of your employees being influencers may sound odd to some. When most hear the term ‘influencer’ they think of the social media influencers on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and YouTube endorsing consumer products to their audience in return for a pay cheque. Employees don’t quite fit this definition.

Peer-to-peer 279

Peer-to-peer Thought Leadership Social Media Work Management 279

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Deliver consistent content by building a calendar dedicated to valuable blog topics. Consistent delivery of quality content builds engagement with customers and trust within your community. Blindly navigating your marketing strategy can cause your content to capsize. The Importance of Content Marketing. Image Source: Groove HQ.

Marketing Budget Creation 303

Marketing Budget Creation Content Marketing Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 303

Biznology

DECEMBER 7, 2016

After all of the changes LinkedIn has made to groups, it’s no wonder LinkedIn users and social selling experts are questioning the value of LinkedIn groups for sales and marketing programs. What happened to LinkedIn groups? Unmoderated groups morphed into spammy blog feeds with real discussions being buried.

Linkedin 80

Linkedin Peer-to-peer CAN-SPAM Blast Campaigns 80

Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The word is “LinkedIn.”. If you did, you’re in the same camp as many LinkedIn users who think of their LinkedIn profile as their online resume. You send connection requests to current and past colleagues, along with peers in your professional circles. LinkedIn = conversation. Did you answer “career”?

Linkedin 105

Linkedin Peer-to-peer Brand Identity Branding 105

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 12, 2017

In a time when our customers hold the power, when they don’t want to be marketed to, and when they want to be engaged with in a personal and authentic way , if you have a customer community, you already have an incredibly powerful tool at your fingertips with which to engage customers. A community is one of the many places your customers are.

Communities 134

Communities Best Practices Peer-to-peer Marketo 134

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The first step to a successful social media strategy is finding the right platforms to reach your audience: LinkedIn: With over 64 million decision-makers and thought leaders on LinkedIn, this platform is prevalent for B2B marketing strategies and lead generation. Jump ahead B2B Social Media: Where Are Your Customers Now?

Social Media 117

Social Media Trends Media B2B 117

Martech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Connections and community. The first was a connected customer experience supported by a connected platform; the second, the concept of a connected community — not just of HubSpot customers and partners but of practitioners in the B2B space generally. Community matters. ” Product announcements. In your inbox.

B2B Marketing 112

B2B Marketing Work Management Marketing Management Peer-to-peer 112

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Over a 4-month period, the Trailblazer Community team, 65+ internal Salesforce stakeholders, and current Salesforce MVPs spent over 1,000 hours reviewing every nomination submitted—to ensure a thorough and inclusive process. Connect with Trailblazers from anywhere Join the conversation on the Trailblazer Community.

Peer-to-peer 98

Peer-to-peer Class Communities Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Hubspot

JUNE 23, 2020

Almost every morning, I log onto LinkedIn. I like to stay updated about the changes in the marketing industry and congratulate my peers on their recent accomplishments. Traditionally, LinkedIn is a place for B2B marketing. Plus, four out of five LinkedIn users hold decision-making positions within their company.

Linkedin 96

Linkedin Paid Search Agency Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking 96

Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This approach has turned our newsletter into a vibrant community hub, fostering a sense of belonging and sparking innovation. But with so much competition and noise out there, it takes work to stand out. That’s where strategic content marketing comes in. A killer employee experience is critical.

Work Management 78

Work Management Marketing Management Content Marketing Peer-to-peer 78

Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 3, 2013

More puzzling was Venntive’s decision to include a full accounting system and a community management features such as private discussion forums, Wikis, events, and custom fields for groups within its database. And community management – well, that just doesn’t have much to do with how most small businesses operate.

Small Business Marketing 120

Small Business Marketing Marketing Automation Services Communities Lead Ranking 120

Strategic-IC

APRIL 6, 2022

on LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and everywhere else I share my content. Those statistics don’t show what is REALLY being shared privately through Slack channels or other online communities. Online communities eg. Slack, Peak Community, Pavilion, etc. Social platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency 62

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 16, 2023

Marketing Insider Group’s team of experts asked Open Ai’s ChatGPT to identify the biggest marketing challenges of 2023, and we’re ready to tackle them. Is your business ready to have its most productive year yet? Here’s what we learned about the industry’s biggest challenges and our expertise on how you can battle them, too. Quick Takeaways.

Allocation 187

Allocation Privacy Peer-to-peer Ethics 187

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MAY 26, 2022

Learn in-demand skills, earn resume-worthy credentials, and connect with a community of Trailblazers for mentorship and employment opportunities. Salesforce Fundamentals is a guided program with weekly Trailhead assignments and a weekly classroom session taught by volunteers in the Trailblazer Community. TAKE ME TO TRAILHEAD.

Peer-to-peer 98

Peer-to-peer Communities Training Fulfillment 98

Biznology

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

According to the 2018 Digital Trends Report by econsultancy and Adobe, top-performing companies are twice as likely as their mainstream peers to classify themselves as digital-first (18% versus 9%). Surviving and thriving as a marketer in the competitive and ever-evolving world of digital marketing is undeniably a great challenge.

Peer-to-peer 120

Peer-to-peer Tips Planning Ideal Customer Profiles 120

Influitive

AUGUST 3, 2015

With the wide array of technology options available, and the ability to easily get opinions from peers online, buyers have a lot of choice and information at their disposal. These exclusive customer communities are the most successful when there is a balance between offering value to advocates and asking for favors.

Peer-to-peer 100

Peer-to-peer Marketing Report Buy Process 100

Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

LinkedIn is today to working professionals what Facebook was to college students when it first launched: a networking tool with a specific audience and purpose in mind. As of last month, LinkedIn reported an astounding 131,200,000 members, with 12% of those being entrepreneurs. LinkedIn Groups. Academics (9% of all users).

Linkedin 100

Linkedin Peer-to-peer Business Tips 100

Onalytica B2B

MAY 29, 2018

I often find myself motivated and inspired by my coding peers over on Instagram. astronmer_amber – Amber: Science Communications. ?Lillian Pierson, P.E. – Founder at Data-Mania | Data Strategist, Trainer & Biz Coach to Tech Professionals. Key Topics: AI, IoT, Big Data, Data Science.

Work Management 213

Work Management Marketing Management Peer-to-peer Training 213

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 16, 2014

Blogging has emerged and remains a critical component of B2B content marketing strategies across all industries. Blogging is an effective way for B2B brands to interact with peers, colleagues, or prospects on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, driving leads and generating brand awareness. . Where will they see this post?

Promotion 120

Promotion Practices B2B Best Practices 120

Zoominfo

JULY 1, 2018

The success of social selling relies on a rep’s ability to earn the trust of an online community and establish themselves as an industry expert. Check it out: 78% of salespeople using social media outperform their peers ( source ). We know B2B decision makers are using social media to inform their buying decisions.

Enterprise Management 190

Enterprise Management Tips Budget Programs Work Management 190

Martech

JUNE 6, 2023

Marketers are using AI to create foundational content such as educational blogs and articles, SEO optimization, social media posts, newsletters, and time-consuming product documentation. Proving the point: 81% of marketing leaders say gen AI won’t reduce team size, according to a May 2023 Norwest Ventures generative AI survey of marketers.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI Marketing Analytics Tools Generation Planning 98

Zoominfo

JULY 4, 2018

Consider these statistics ( source ): 78% of salespeople using social media perform better than their peers. Today’s blog post breaks down some of these social selling mistakes and provides alternatives for sales reps who want to improve their social selling efforts. Keep reading! Social Selling Mistake #1: Leading with a sales pitch.

Peer-to-peer 233

Peer-to-peer Zoominfo Blast Campaigns B2B Sales 233

illumin

OCTOBER 27, 2023

So, what produces good company culture? What aspects of a company’s environment create the ideal workplace and foster both individual and organizational success? This answer is going to be slightly different for every company. These out of room decisions impact equity, involvement, and balance – all critical aspects of good company culture.

Paid Search Agency 98

Paid Search Agency Companies Peer-to-peer Organic Leads 98

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JULY 17, 2023

What sets the Trailblazer Profile apart from a traditional resume or LinkedIn profile is that it verifies your Salesforce skills. What sets the Trailblazer Profile apart from a traditional resume or LinkedIn profile is that it verifies your Salesforce skills. What are Trailblazer Ranks? What are Trailblazer Ranks?

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Peer-to-peer Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I built my leadership experience, earned 10+ Salesforce Certifications, and became deeply engaged in the Trailblazer Community. I built my leadership experience, earned 10+ Salesforce Certifications , and became deeply engaged in the Trailblazer Community. Join the conversation on the Trailblazer Community. HIT THE TRAILS.

Ad Building 98

Ad Building Peer-to-peer Communities Ideal Customer Profiles 98

accelerate agency

JUNE 3, 2020

There’s a good chance if you are reading this that you have a LinkedIn account. Many people join LinkedIn because they like the idea of a social network for professionals. The only time they might think about LinkedIn is if they get an email telling them that someone’s joined their network. Let’s get started.

Linkedin 52

Linkedin SEO Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 52

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 8, 2015

Let’s face it, when you’ve been writing for a while, specifically on a blog or website, you start to run out of topics. LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn groups offer a wealth of data, specifically around a certain profession or industry. It happens to the best of us. Namely, answering their questions. Namely, answering their questions.

Peer-to-peer 120

Peer-to-peer Content Work Management Keywords 120

Metadata

APRIL 8, 2024

After a few years, I decided it was time for a change, so I made a big one and started my career in marketing at a company called Influitive , which is the technology behind the customer communities at companies like Adobe, ADP, and IBM. When I joined Armorblox in 2021, my marching orders were to run paid campaigns, primarily on LinkedIn.

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead CPO B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies 52

Hubspot

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? Even though disciplines like medical sales may need a degree, there are many other sales jobs that don't require one,” says Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies.

Tips 70

Tips Peer-to-peer Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles 70

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Yet, its popularity has been slow to catch on in the B2B community. However, in a world where 72% of B2B buyers look to industry peers to research purchase decisions ( source ), it’s a mistake to ignore influencer marketing as a viable tactic. In short, an influencer’s community trusts their opinions and advice.

Word of Mouth 153

Word of Mouth Peer-to-peer Zoominfo Paid Search Agency 153

Thinkers360

APRIL 7, 2024

Thought Leader and Influencer Interview Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work. At a Glance Paul Mehraban, CEO and Founder, Mehraban Advisory Group, LLC Focus Areas : AI, Big Data, Cloud, Management.

B2B Thought Leadership 52

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Work Management Advertising Agencies 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

According to a recent LinkedIn Workspace Learning report, Learning and Development teams are prioritizing upskilling and reskilling because of the significant impact it has on the business. Why should I invest in skilling up and certifying my teams? Empower your employees to grow their careers Where is Trailblazer Bootcamp being offered?

Ad Building 98

Ad Building Peer-to-peer Case Studies Communities 98

Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2021

Community marketing. Community marketing is intended to be more organic and engage an audience in an active, non-intrusive way. Since virtual events fell flat, prospects were wanting a more intimate interaction, queue community marketing. Community marketing can be done a few different ways. How to engage prospects.

Marketing AI 142

Marketing AI Trends B2B Marketing Account Based Marketing 142

Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. If you’re on LinkedIn, thanks very much for checking us out. By Matt Heinz , President of Heinz Marketing. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

Peer-to-peer 68

Peer-to-peer Communities CMO B2B Sales 68

Industrial Marketing Today

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Blogging and mainstream social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube get all the attention these days. What about good ol’ community forums? Community forums have been around a lot longer than the newer social media channels. How do industrial companies benefit from a community forum? See chart).

Communities 60

Communities Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer Companies 60

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

From bootstrapping to a defined sales process A look behind the Salesforce curtain Five tips for sales leaders in growth mode In good company. After more than three decades as a manager and leader in food service operations, I decided it was time for a change. Discover your sales career path. FIND OUT MORE. A look behind the Salesforce curtain.

Peer-to-peer 96

Peer-to-peer Work Management Sales Qualified Leads Communities 96