Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

There are social media templates available for virtually any task you can think of—from content production to reporting to team onboarding. Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy.

Social Media 52

Social Media Template Work Management Marketing Management 52

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Social selling is a tool that almost anyone can add to their professional toolbox. While sales professionals have traditionally applied social selling, it can apply to anyone using relationships and relational marketing in their career. Social media doesn’t replace your existing selling or relational tools. Grow Your Network .

Peer-to-peer 197

Peer-to-peer Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 197

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

From MySpace to Meta, social media has been through more evolutions than a deck of Pokémon. hours a day on social media, making it the most effective global marketplace for brands who want to offer their customers a more personalized and interactive experience. They engage with brands through webinars, social media, and even chatbots.

Social Media 92

Social Media B2B Marketing Social Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 92

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of the content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. Few companies have too much product content. Quick Takeaways.

Top of Funnel 288

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Trends Lead Scoring 288

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.

Social Media 69

Social Media Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics B2B Thought Leadership 69

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 29, 2021

When you leverage content marketing to expand your business into new territory, you’ll be a step ahead of your competitors. Expand your team to handle the larger content workload. Create buyer personas and research content that meets their needs. Create content targeted to your new market segments.

Planning 363

Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 363

Sprout Social

MAY 25, 2022

Have you test-driven the Sprout Social Salesforce integration yet? There’s a reason why more and more companies are linking their CRMs with social media management tools like Sprout. Social media and customer relationships go hand in hand. Our Salesforce integration empowers your social, sales and support teams alike.

Work Management 111

Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 111

ClearVoice

MAY 31, 2023

Let’s face it: Running a successful content marketing campaign isn’t cheap. You need to invest a significant amount of resources and time to see meaningful results from your content marketing efforts. If you plan to invest thousands of dollars in content marketing, you need to learn how to measure content marketing ROI.

ROI 96

ROI Top of Funnel Multi-Touch Attribution Marketing Analytics Tools 96

Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

Marketing Analytics Tools 140

Marketing Analytics Tools Social Media Top of Funnel Analytics 140

Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . Businesses use content marketing strategies to generate brand awareness, educate prospects and customers and establish credibility.

Digital Asset Management 136

Digital Asset Management Paid Content Work Management Marketing Management 136

Inbox Insight

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The sheer volume of information and digital channels means they zig zag through digital touchpoints. B2B buyers can ping back and forth between engagement points but what’s important to note is that at every touchpoint they will have accumulated knowledge of your brand. But this isn’t as easy as it sounds…. Was this article helpful?

Touchpoints 63

Touchpoints Conversion Rate Top of Funnel Conversion 63

Scoop.it

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These brands are known for their large social media followings, but what’s even more impressive is their loyal (sometimes even die-hard) online entourage. They devise a carefully curated social media advocacy strategy including fostering emotional connections, creating exceptional customer experiences, delivering consistent value, and more.

Social Media 82

Social Media Top of Funnel Media Brand Identity 82

Sprout Social

JUNE 1, 2022

At times, it might seem that social media managers are stuck in silos, focused more on brand awareness than direct revenue impact. But, behind the scenes, there is a lot that marketing teams can learn from their company’s social strategy and the number of eyes their external content can reach. Social listening.

Social Marketing 119

Social Marketing Planning Work Management Peer-to-peer 119

Brandpoint

JULY 14, 2023

Social media has transformed the way businesses engage with their target audience, and manufacturing companies are no exception. However, for manufacturing companies, quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of social media efforts can be complex. What is Social Media ROI? Focus on what you want to achieve.

Social Media 62

Social Media ROI Multi-Touch Attribution Paid Search Agency 62

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Account-based marketing (ABM) and strategic content creation and distribution mesh perfectly. However, strategic content creation and distribution are great solutions to these challenges. This goes beyond understanding content topics and the search intent behind each keyword. Sharing relevant data points and case studies.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

Oktopost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Following the success of our “From the Experts” webinar series, I wanted to provide you with this content through another channel to make it easily accessible and digestible for our audience. Watch the full on-demand recording here: Why Do I Need Social Media? How Can I Benefit from Social Engagement Data?

Lead Ranking 118

Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Marketing Attribution 118

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They see your ads, interact with you on social media and explore your website before they buy. To keep up with it all and better inform your social media marketing strategy , create a customer journey map as a blueprint to help you understand your customers at each stage. Customers may experience emotions and actions at touchpoints.

CMS Development 104

CMS Development Examples Work Management Touchpoints 104

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Understanding the needs of your customers is a vital element in the definition of content marketing. Those insights lead to one of the biggest trends in Content Marketing: we need to develop content for the every stage of the buyer journey. Few companies have too much product content. It is a top tactic.

Top of Funnel 262

Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 262

NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

For example, if a business is running a social media campaign and a paid search campaign, but the social media campaign is generating significantly more leads and conversions, the business may decide to allocate more resources to the social media campaign and scale back the paid search campaign.

Allocation 130

Allocation Marketing Attribution Lead Ranking Conversion 130

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From social media posting to writing about your event in your email newsletter to promotional teasers and trailers, there are many ways you can raise awareness and inspire people to sign up early. Image credit: Teemu Paananen on Unsplash. Ensuring consistency will build trust and add value to your promotional materials.

Event Marketing 324

Event Marketing Planning WOM Paid Search Agency 324

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome back to the Post Performance Report (PPR), a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and breakdown what makes them so genius. According to The Sprout Social Index™ , the most memorable thing brands can do on social is respond to their customers. The opposite is true.

Enterprise Management 66

Enterprise Management Brand Identity Branding Work Management 66

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What if your Salesforce and social data could come together to create a 360° view of your customer? Our Salesforce integration lets you follow your customers on each and every touchpoint they have with your brand on social and pinpoint their intent in real time. Oktopost’s Influenced Opportunity Report. How to set it up.

Top of Funnel 124

Top of Funnel Social Media Work Management Media 124

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.

Paid Content 136

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Social Media Webinar Metrics 136

Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In marketing in particular, there has been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence and its application in content creation. Now, this is not just about content like blogs, it’s also about all online and even offline content pertaining to your brand, social media, email, video content, and more.

Marketing AI 102

Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management Content Marketing 102

Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

Most brands expect to drive engagement and generate leads with social media strategies. However, ephemeral content is often overlooked in favor of long-form and feed content to achieve these goals. If leveraged properly, ephemeral content can help you beat the algorithm and keep your brand top of mind.

Marketing Strategy 117

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning Work Management 117

Contently

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So how do podcasts fit into your content marketing strategy? The Power of Content Marketing & a Great Podcast As content marketing continues to evolve and adapt to changing consumer behaviors, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and explore new ways of reaching and engaging with your audience.

Marketing Strategy 138

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 138

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Influencer marketing is all about brands teaming up with individuals, known as influencers, who have a loyal following on social media platforms and other digital channels. They are experts in a particular niche and post content on social media revolving around the same niche, catering to a specific and engaged audience.

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Marketing Budget Creation 96

BOP Design

MARCH 22, 2021

With distributed workforces becoming more of the norm, it’s essential to create content that can be accessed remotely. You can’t rely on in-person meetings as the only touchpoint for educating your audience. These B2B content marketing piece s often require a significant investment of strategizing and resources.

Activities 166

Activities B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Content Marketing 166

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2021

Or it was a combination of newsletter information, social media posts, and word of mouth? There’s an attribution model for everyone that can help you get more out of your social metrics. Attribution modeling in social media doesn’t give credit to just the social channel as a whole. What is attribution modeling?

Marketing Attribution 97

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Ranking Social Media 97

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Content marketing is a long game. You need to work to make customers warm up to you through many touchpoints. This means you need an effective content production strategy. Content production has multiple steps, from planning and creation to execution and distribution. The same goes for social media.

Marketing Budget Creation 105

Marketing Budget Creation Planning Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency 105

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2021

If you want to optimize your processes, your social media approval workflow is a great place to start. 70% of agencies say that social is an integral part of their overall service package, according to Sprout’s Agency Pricing & Packaging Report. Post approvals are a small but powerful step in any social media service offering.

Efficiency 130

Efficiency Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Generation 130

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

Social Media 140

Social Media Generation Media Lead Ranking 140

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. A post shared by Sprout Social (@sproutsocial). What is a “meet the team” social media post? View this post on Instagram.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Work Management Distribution 99

Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media. How does GDPR affect marketing on social media? Below we’ve highlighted some specific ways that GDPR impacts marketers in the social space.

Social Media 132

Social Media Social Marketing Privacy Policies Media 132

Martech

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An increase in consumer-driven touchpoints Ten years ago, brands drove two-thirds of touchpoints across advertising, direct marketing and in-person experiences, according to Cadillac’s CMO Melissa Grady Dias during a June 2023 Millennium Alliance keynote. Search intent provides a real-time look at your audience’s most honest questions.

Marketing AI 123

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Allocation Marketing Management 123

Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And yet, somewhat surprisingly, the same piece of research found that 43% of business development teams do not see or use editorial content for sales enablement.    So content that is being used to generate opportunities, isn’t then being used to nurture those conversations?

PR 62

PR Ideal Customer Profiles Content Touchpoints 62

Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Now, customers are shifting to social for praise, complaints and everything in between. Creating a social media interaction strategy is essential for long-term customer satisfaction. Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways.

Ideal Customer Profiles 136

Ideal Customer Profiles Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 136