Sprout Social

JULY 7, 2021

What started out as a conversation between a six-year-old girl and the family’s Amazon Echo Dot turned into an order for a dollhouse and four pounds of sugar cookies. Known as conversational commerce, this buying experience offers customers even greater convenience and enables brands to engage shoppers in more personalized ways.

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Social Media Conversion Media eCommerce 140

Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, amidst the noise of promotions and product advertisements, many people make a critical error that hinders their success on this professional networking site. Unfortunately, many users treat it as just another social media site, falling into the trap of passive posting. Engagement breeds familiarity, trust, and credibility.

Linkedin 65

Linkedin Network Marketing Social Media Profiling 65

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.

Peer-to-peer 194

Peer-to-peer Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 194

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

That is why we’re excited to share we’ve joined forces with LinkedIn to provide mutual Oktopost and LinkedIn customers the ability to channel messages directly from their LinkedIn Company Page into Oktopost’s Social Inbox. What’s in it for you?

Work Management 62

Work Management Peer-to-peer Marketing Management Top of Funnel 62

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. But as social media has evolved, management platforms have matured beyond this primary function, delivering much more to brands and the people behind them.

Social Media 99

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 99

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2022

Social media is quickly emerging as the go-to channel for salespeople seeking new prospects. According to LinkedIn , 78% of social sellers outsell their peers who don’t use social media. At its most basic level, social selling comes down to leveraging social platforms to find the right leads and build important relationships.

B2B Thought Leadership 136

B2B Thought Leadership CTR Peer-to-peer Thought Leadership 136

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. If you want to compel buyers online, social selling is a new sales approach that allows you to cut through digital noise and harness buyer attention. However, since social selling is a relatively new concept, few sales teams manage to get it right.

Sales Management 137

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 137

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On the other, there’s pressure to build positive, engaging relationships with prospects, without being pushy about lead generation. As you delve deeper, you’ll uncover the challenges, the strategies, and the nuances that can transform your B2B interactions. This post aims to help you understand and tackle those challenges.

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B2B Sales Webinar Metrics B2B Peer-to-peer 180

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s 2024, and if you’re not on the social selling bandwagon yet it’s time to get on board–or your competitors most certainly will. Social selling is a game-changer for revenue teams looking to forge deeper relationships with prospects, win their trust, and ultimately, close more deals. What is an Influenced Opportunity Report?

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sales Social Networks Forecasting 62

Televerde

MARCH 20, 2024

There’s no quick-fix way to make your social media platforms direct paths to sales conversion. But you can leverage social channels to engage more authentically, nurture relationships, and gain insights on your target audiences that you won’t get anywhere else.

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Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Digital Marketing Funnels B2B Sales 52

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Social media has given brands and businesses a platform to engage with their customers. But rather than just nurturing your relationships with existing customers, you can also use it to find and convert valuable leads. We spoke to several social selling experts to understand what it means and its value to salespeople.

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Tips Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management Marketing Management 130

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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Social Media Social Marketing Planning Tips 310

Oktopost

OCTOBER 8, 2023

To achieve these goals, nurturing strong relationships with your prospects will make all the difference in growing your pipelines and increasing your sales win rate. So, in order to efficiently guide prospects to closed-won, nurturing relationships is key.

Top of Funnel 132

Top of Funnel Marketing Management Buyer's Journey Sales Cycle 132

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

Partnering with a Digital Full Service agency offers tightly coordinated campaigns that touch on all marketing aspects: Creative Design & development Advertising Search Social Although this can be ideal in many situations, this model often lacks the ability to curate your marketing efforts to the specific needs of your business.

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Advertising Agencies Marketing Agencies 2 Paid Search Agency Marketing Agencies 1 301

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Customers will likely provide positive feedback if they feel their interaction with your product or service was enjoyable and valuable. Posting customer success stories on your website and other digital channels is one type of social proof that can help convince prospects to give your product a try. Improve Your SEO.

Digital Asset Management 270

Digital Asset Management Product Brand Identity Branding 270

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Social selling has emerged as a powerful strategy for B2B organizations to engage with prospects, build relationships, and drive sales. However, measuring the ROI and maximizing the effectiveness of social selling efforts remains a challenge for many businesses. 4 types of data you should track to improve social selling ROI 1.

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ROI Organization Top of Funnel B2B 62

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

During the last year or two, we’ve seen new technologies, a backlash of sorts in social media, and influencer marketing maturing from its early days as a viable and powerful marketing channel in its own right. The Future of Social Media. You may think social media is already pervasive, but it still has room to grow.

Marketing AI 362

Marketing AI Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 362

NuSpark Consulting

MAY 4, 2023

Retargeting, also known as remarketing, is a marketing strategy that aims to reach users who have previously interacted with your brand, website, or content. CRM retargeting: Use customer relationship management (CRM) data to target users who have previously engaged with your brand, such as past customers or subscribers.

Webinar Metrics 130

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Bundling Ad Exchange 130

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. If your sales strategy doesn’t include social media, leads who could have been brought to your business are likely going to your competitor. What Is Social Selling? What Is the Social Selling Index?

Peer-to-peer 171

Peer-to-peer B2B Thought Leadership Brand Identity Branding 171

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. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

Social Media 117

Social Media Trends Media B2B 117

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.

Social Media 125

Social Media Social Marketing Tactics B2B Marketing 125

Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The 2023 State of Social Media Report , 96% of business leaders agree that AI and machine learning (ML) can help companies significantly improve decision-making. It identifies relationships in data to understand the root cause of an outcome. Enter AI analytics. What are the four pillars of AI Analytics?

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Analytics Enterprise Management Work Management Business 111

Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Social Media Social Marketing Media Curation 145

Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2023

Every social media manager knows the power of a well-placed mention. Tagging another brand or person in your content is more than just a nod—it’s an invitation to a conversation, a chance for further engagement, and a strategy to increase the exposure of your content.

Linkedin 62

Linkedin Features Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 62

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Relat ed episode: Why Now is the Time to Win : Jay Baer 2.

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Rules Planning Brand Identity Branding 148

PureB2B

JANUARY 7, 2019

Trust is an essential component in building customer relationships. You’ll want people to regard your brand with confidence because of the way you operate your business, interact with clients, protect their data, and promote your products and services. Ultimately, this trust will help boost online conversions.

Conversion 102

Conversion Ideal Customer Profiles Word of Mouth Top of Funnel 102

Spiralytics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, there are several avenues where social media automation can be a game changer. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the power of social media automation for your business. What is Social Media Automation? How Does Social Media Automation Work? Sounds like a marketer’s dream, right?

Social Media 126

Social Media Automation Marketing AI Marketing Automation Services 126

Oktopost

JANUARY 31, 2024

We think it’s fair to say, social selling and employee advocacy are taking the B2B social media marketing world by storm. Both strategies are methods of building relationships on social media through your employees, but their goals and results are different. Jump Ahead: What is Social Selling?

B2B Thought Leadership 62

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We have news for you–social media is no longer a useful tool restricted to marketers. Sales teams across the globe are now cashing in on its success with the advent of social selling. Social selling isn’t just another sales tactic gaining some momentum – it’s the future of B2B sales. Jump Ahead: What is Social Selling?

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Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management Top of Funnel High Quality Lead 86

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You’ve probably turned to your network at some point during a decision-making process, for both personal and business matters. One in three shoppers say they’re willing to share a brand on social media in exchange for rewards. Social media has become the first stop in product research. This is called referral marketing.

Work Management 124

Work Management Planning Marketing Management Loyalty 124

Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 8, 2024

These brief, intent-driven interactions represent critical opportunities for businesses to connect with their target audiences in a personalized and timely manner. If each channel isn’t connected and experiences aren’t personalized, customers may lose interest and switch to a brand that provides more positive interactions.

Trends 123

Trends Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 123

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

AI is also helping social teams understand and respond to audiences better. It’s providing them with critical brand insights from social listening to inspire engaging content, personalize customer care and dig deeper into performance metrics.

Marketing AI 126

Marketing AI Paid Content Work Management Marketing Strategy 126

Sprout Social

AUGUST 17, 2022

Is it time to step up your social media monitoring ? With so many networks and interactions across social media, tracking your engagement data can be tricky. According to the Sprout Social Index™ , 60% of brands analyze their social data daily. 10 social media monitoring tools that should be on your radar.

Social Media 122

Social Media Tools Campaigns Media 122

xiQ

JANUARY 30, 2023

According to Gartner: By 2025, 80% of all B2B sales interactions will be digital. Buyers Shifting to Digital and Virtual B2B buyers are dedicating a significant portion of their sales research time, 27%, to independently researching online , leaving limited time, 5%, for interaction with suppliers.

B2B Sales 126

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Marketing Management 126

The Marketing Blender

OCTOBER 28, 2022

17 networking tips for business professionals. Networking is a vital skill for any business professional. No matter what industry you’re in, chances are that you’ll need to network at some point in your career. Networking Tips: How To Get Started. Network Tips: Do’s and Don’ts. Networking Do’s.

Tips 98

Tips Marketing Budget Business Allocation 98

Televerde

MAY 31, 2022

Social media began as a way for people to connect with each other, share content, and network. In today’s market, one way to drive business is through social media lead generation. Currently, there are nearly 4 billion people with active social media accounts. Social media is an important tool for business success.

Lead Generation 115

Lead Generation Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 115

Martech

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s hard to imagine the web as a real, tangible thing — especially in the context of social media and digital communities where a screen separates our reality from the insular worlds of the internet. They’re the secluded alleyways and hidden speakeasies of the web, offering a respite from the noise of mainstream social experiences.

Communities 103

Communities Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Enterprise Management 103