B2B Marketing Traction

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A Social Media Strategy for B2B Marketers

B2B Marketing Traction

Some business to business (B2B) marketers are still hesitant about investing in social media. They may view social media as a business to consumer (B2C) activity or they think that their target audience isn’t on social media. B2B companies are getting traction on social media. Marketing Strategy Social Media/Web 2.0

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Are Your Social Media Messages Turning Off Buyers?

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In a recent meeting an executive shared how messages from some of his connections on social media are a turn-off. We talked about how to create content and how to use automation in the form of apps and tools to get your messages out on multiple platforms. How do you know when your social media messages are too much?

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How to Avoid Going Down the Social Media Rabbit Hole

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Implementing a social media marketing program can feel like Alice in Wonderland going down the rabbit hole. How can you be productive as you start your social media marketing program? Before you start, invest in research and analysis, a written strategic social media plan, and creation of a systematic approach.

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Social Media: Leverage Technology, But Be Human!

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It’s about how to use technology as a tool to make marketing easier. Earlier (2000) my presentation was about having an optimized web site, adding content (articles and such) regularly, and then using an email tool like Constant Contact to outreach to an opt-in list and drive them to your web site via links to the articles.

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Can Social Media Move You from Good to Great?

B2B Marketing Traction

Social media is not a silver bullet, the be-all and end-all, a panacea. It’s just another tool to add to your marketing toolbox. Wanting social media to be that silver bullet, too many businesses have jumped on board, only to fail. Social media works, but only if you do it right.

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3 Key Ingredients for Business Social Media Success

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There are three critical success factors business owners should think about when considering investing in social media marketing. I presented these at the Los Angeles Vistage All City Conference this week, in two panel sessions called Social Media – What Business Owners Need to Know. Be Strategic. Before you start Tweeting (!)

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B2B Marketer: What’s In Your Toolbox?

B2B Marketing Traction

I see many vendors approaching B2B marketing with the “tool du jour,” because they hear something new is the next best thing. I also see a good number of B2B companies stick with traditional tactics, believing that new tools such as social media and digital marketing don’t apply.