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JUNE 22, 2010

In my next post I will highlight the top things B2B Marketers need to consider when looking into mobile marketing strategies. by Michael Brenner, June 22, 2010 Related Posts: 6 Steps to Prepare for the Mobile Revolution Internet Trends From The Web 2.0 Summit Holy Cow! Need to Drive Leads?

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JUNE 11, 2010

Finally, I provide practical tips for developing your own strategy, gaining the buy-in required to execute the plan and working with your executive team on marketing their own personal brands to your customers. Share: Read more from Social Media B2B Marketing , Social Media Click here to cancel reply.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

(See contradiction #4) Contradictions and Myth Busters: Only 17% of the marketers felt they were “sales driven.” Despite all the hype surrounding social media in B2B marketing, 50% of the marketers said they didn’t blog, 49% don’t use Twitter and 25% don’t use LinkedIn. Related Posts: Why am I in Marketing?

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

(See contradiction #4) Contradictions and Myth Busters: Only 17% of the marketers felt they were “sales driven.” Despite all the hype surrounding social media in B2B marketing, 50% of the marketers said they didn’t blog, 49% don’t use Twitter and 25% don’t use LinkedIn. Related Posts: Why am I in Marketing?

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JUNE 24, 2010

With this list of opportunities to consider and steps to take, you are now ready to show your peers you are ahead of the game with the next hottest trend in marketing. That Is A Lot Of Time Spent Online Using Social Media Internet Trends From The Web 2.0 Summit Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

If B2B marketers want to create a unique and highly interactive experience, then this may be an area to explore in 2011. Image credit Related Posts: Internet Trends From The Web 2.0 Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples? Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?"

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JULY 1, 2010

How to Monitor, Analyze and Participate in Customer Conversations using Social Media This post is filled with information surrounding three main topics: 8 Stages of Listening, Developing a Listening Program and Identifying Specific Business Objectives. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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AUGUST 24, 2010

For those that are unfamiliar with tweet chats, they can be defined as prearranged discussions that happen on Twitter through the use of a predefined hashtag. Formal Twitter tweet chats are arranged in advance and occur at a specific time. Would you incorporate tweet chats into your marketing campaigns?

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AUGUST 26, 2010

How to Monitor, Analyze and Participate in Customer Conversations using Social Media This post is filled with information surrounding three main topics: 8 Stages of Listening, Developing a Listening Program and Identifying Specific Business Objectives. Share: Read more from Social Media B2B Marketing , Social Media Click here to cancel reply.

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JUNE 9, 2010

Now like many marketers currently experiencing a similar situation, you probably immediately thought “why me?” and then quickly thereafter “ how do I get started? ” First off, it is important to note that social media is not synonymous with Twitter or Facebook. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

He suggests you use the common tools of the trade like Twitter, Facebook and Google Alerts as well as more advanced sources like Google trends and Customer Service data. It is important to utilize quality content in these listings such as videos, customer testimonials and other relevant content along with key business contact details.

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MAY 18, 2010

While great content is extremely important, it is essential to use your blog, Twitter/LinkedIn accounts, and other social media tools (RSS syndication) to build a group of influencers that will amplify your content. Share: Read more from Social Media B2B Marketing , Social Media Campaigns Click here to cancel reply.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

I’ve already published my B2B Marketing predictions for 2011 and while I think I captured a good mix of new and traditional issues, I realized that one thing was missing: a common theme. It is transforming the economics of marketing and making obsolete many of the function’s traditional strategies and structures.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

And what role do marketers play in cultivating the brand and maintaining some level of consistency in our brand image? Well, we know that customers will pay a premium for brands they trust or simply will be more willing to spend their hard-earned money with a strong brand. Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?"

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JUNE 29, 2010

Try These Traditional Tactics Now Lead Generation Programs That Work About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples? Augmented Reality For B2B Marketing in 2011?"

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Ultimately it comes down to determining where can we achieve the greatest return from people, process and marketing tools to meet customer needs. The goal is to remove the waste (time, people, budget) in the marketing expense inherent in programs that are simply ineffective. Less People. Fewer tools. So how do we get there?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The reason I believe marketers are so confused about social media is because of this paradox. This misses the point, of course, since social media is about customer relationships and not really about the technology at all. They are: Customers: something that is missing from many social media plans is the focus on customers.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

It means listening to what will make our customers lives better. It means allowing as many employees in our companies to interact with our customers as real people. I want to be that kind of marketer. Umair even suggests that if we can achieve this, our customers might actually love us. .&#

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AUGUST 19, 2010

The New Marketing Accountability The Role of B2B Marketing How To Shorten The B2B Buyer Cycle With Landing Pages About Michael Brenner Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Real value comes from producing customers who stay and who have an amazing customer experience so they buy more. That is why customer lifetime value to me is a much more important metric. This also brings marketers into the dicussion around real value created for the organization. Share your thoughts, post a comment.

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JULY 15, 2010

My answer: use your customers and sales people to write about, videotape and blog about successes and tips on navigating through the buying process. It was also interesting to watch the conversation on Twitter both during and after the event. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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JUNE 3, 2010

But customers are looking for you to demonstrate an understanding of their needs before they are ready to engage in the sales process. If we pay close attention to avoid the common mistakes, content marketing can drive leads that are more relevant, targeted and qualified than a traditional outbound push. Know how they rank.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples? Share your thoughts, post a comment.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

Skip to content Home About Michael Brenner Appearances B2B Marketing Insider Michael Brenner's Blog on B2B Marketing Content Marketing Demand Generation Mobile Sales Alignment Search Marketing Social Media Strategy December 9, 2010 9 Subscribe Finding The Time To Tweet or Blog? I check my Twitter lists.

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MAY 3, 2010

But B2B Marketing is complex with a need to appeal to both emotion and intellect. I am a B2B marketer because I think our job can be made simpler if we simply focus on the customer. Related Posts: The Role of B2B Marketing The Secret To B2B Social Media? But that is all we do! I hope you’ll join me.

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MAY 3, 2010

But B2B Marketing is complex with a need to appeal to both emotion and intellect. I am a B2B marketer because I think our job can be made simpler if we simply focus on the customer. Related Posts: The Role of B2B Marketing The Secret To B2B Social Media? But that is all we do! I hope you’ll join me.

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Marketers sell stuff and sales people market stuff. To our customers there is no funnel. I believe we should align our efforts to customer needs. The earlier engagement and continuous activity level will create more efficient demand management by delivering against customer needs. There is no beginning and no end.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples? Share your thoughts, post a comment.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Think about the entire lifecycle from new product ideas all the way to customer retention. Another huge mistake I see marketers make in planning is to put it off because “I don’t have my budget&# or “I haven’t been told what our goals are for next year.&# So why shouldn’t your marketing?

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JULY 21, 2010

Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples? Share your thoughts, post a comment.

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MAY 5, 2010

Over the years, I’ve used LinkedIn mainly and Twitter and Facebook recently to microblog and “status update&# my way to an online brand presence. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

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MAY 5, 2010

Over the years, I’ve used LinkedIn mainly and Twitter and Facebook recently to microblog and “status update&# my way to an online brand presence. Michaels B2BMarketingInsider blog is dedicated to sharing the ideas, topics and marketing strategies that drive real results like sales, leads, and higher customer loyalty.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

And I have already described how organizations need to integrate social media engagement into the marketing mix as well as into the DNA of our organizations. All this got me to wondering about the future of social media marketing roles. I have friends and colleagues who I respect, admire and in some cases hired.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

And I have already described how organizations need to integrate social media engagement into the marketing mix as well as into the DNA of our organizations. All this got me to wondering about the future of social media marketing roles. I have friends and colleagues who I respect, admire and in some cases hired.

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JULY 13, 2010

“As user-generated content becomes a greater part of professional workflow, it is important for B2B marketers to understand not only where their customers are interacting, but also their motivations when they are consuming or participating in these communities. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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JUNE 18, 2010

All this is starting to create massive and revolutionary changes in the way businesses in general and marketers in particular interact with customers. The web did not replace either. Customer lists provide a tremendous opportunity for selling additional solutions and services or upgrades. Absolutely not.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Each B2B customer will be thinking about products in the context of his or her own position. The faster you determine each customer’s perspective, and can mirror their concerns with benefits, the faster you’ll both move on to the next step. Follow Me: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Recent Tweets Have any B2B examples?

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