Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The current buzzword for this practice is “employee advocacy,” or even “social selling.” ” I call it participation marketing, and the reason is clear. Credible research and data validate the proposition that mobilizing employees as media is a good thing: Peer recommendations drive business value.

Social Media 145

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy Peer-to-peer 145

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 7, 2017

New data from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) shows enterprises are using a diverse set of marketing channels in order to reach their customers ( Note: Linked study is in Mandarin ). However, the study found digital marketing is the most used channel and mobile is a growing focus. percent to 55.1

Mobile Marketing 120

Mobile Marketing Planning Internet Marketing Search Engine Marketing 120

Brandwatch Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2019

We come across all sorts of interesting stats about social media sites and users, so we’ve collated the best of them in this bumper facts list. And it comes as a great fact sheet to give context to your social media marketing efforts. Social media statistics. billion active social media users.

Statistics 111

Statistics Social Media Media Mobile Advertising 111

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Instead, your new friends may ask if you have QQ, Qzone, WeChat, RenRen, Momo, or another social media platform popular in China. All these social media names may make you feel overwhelmed because there are so many, and many of them sound alike! B2B marketers face a similar challenge. The vast majority (89.3

Social Media 162

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Media 162

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The fall is conference season for marketers and KoMarketing will be attending a number of great events in the next couple months. SMX East 2015. Session Date : Thursday, October 1 st 1pm EST. Session Overview : Search and social media may seem like two different species, but they have plenty in common. New York, NY: Sept.

Conference 120

Conference Mobile Marketing Social Media Keywords 120

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The digital marketing landscape changes so much and so frequently that it’s almost impossible to imagine what the future of digital marketing may offer in terms of opportunities. What do I see as the biggest content marketing trends for 2022 and beyond? My 2022 Marketing Predictions. Voice-powered Everything.

Marketing AI 361

Marketing AI Marketing Budget Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 361

Webbiquity

AUGUST 24, 2021

70% of YouTube video views are on mobile devices. Those are just a few of the social network-specific findings from the recently-released Digital 2021 Global Overview Report , compiled by We Are Social and Hootsuite. Total monthly active users increased 77% from 2015 to 2020. Other Social Media Platforms.

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Social Networks Stats Spyware Mobile Advertising 294

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Right when you think you’re getting a grasp on your demographics, buyer habits and trends on social media , something new changes and turns your data into old news. That’s why it’s absolutely critical for any marketer to stay up to date on the newest social media statistics. Social Media Advertising Statistics.

Statistics 111

Statistics Social Media Media Mobile Advertising 111

Buffer

DECEMBER 4, 2019

What’s coming to social media in 2020? It can be hard to predict the future, especially for something as fast-changing as social media. Social commerce is one of the hottest trends in social media today, and it looks to have an even bigger impact in 2020. How does social commerce work?

Social Media 98

Social Media Rules Media Click Rate 98

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2016

Social media isn’t most B2B marketers’ first choice for most effective platform, but highly targeted advertising campaigns are starting to change that line of thinking. If you don’t think your audience is on social media, you’re wrong. Bottom line: your ideal prospects are likely using social media.

Paid Content 120

Paid Content Social Media Advertisements Advertising 120

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Even though many B2B marketers are already looking ahead to 2016, it’s may be worth recognizing the accomplishments of the past year. Because a component of your B2B marketing strategy certainly needs to focus on leveraging the experience gained executing tactics and campaigns that worked well. STRATEGIC CONTENT MARKETING.

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Tactics B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Effectiveness 120

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Maybe the coming year is the year when brands start to “market like the year we are in” as Gary Vaynercheck has eloquently said. My 2013 Marketing Predictions included bets that content marketing conversations would mature. I also predicted the need for content strategists, social sales leaders and data scientists.

Paid Search Agency 100

Paid Search Agency Budget Programs Mobile Advertising Banner Ads 100

Hubspot

MARCH 8, 2021

As brands scrambled to offer more products and services online , social media platforms -- such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp --began rolling out ecommerce tools to help businesses sell more items directly from their social pages. Do Consumers Actually Buy Products on Social Media? If so which one(s)?"

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Social Media Media eCommerce Facebook 101

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Software Advice’s recently released 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark report revealed that the vast majority of B2B marketers (79 percent) use at least 11 different marketing software applications. Plans for 2015 Demand Generation Spending, by Channel. Software Solutions Used.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Marketing Report B2B Marketing Research 120

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. And now, the stats!

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Stats Social Media Marketing Automation Services B2B Marketing 110

Sword and the Script | B2B

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

B2B Marketing 105

B2B Marketing Peer-to-peer B2B Paid Search Agency 105

EveryoneSocial

MARCH 19, 2020

Where employee activation is helping: Increased and improve brand reputation Helps attract more top talent Employee retention increases Authentic storytelling More sales and marketing results. In 2015, 3.9 You might be thinking that social media and all this information could be a distraction to the overall individual’s work, right?

Social Media 87

Social Media Activities Media Distribution 87

B2B Marketing Traction

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Still on the fence about social media marketing? Here are actual results one of our clients got when we added social media to their marketing mix. In June of last year, I worked with one of my clients to improve their marketing. Some people had written blog posts and were familiar with social media.

Case Study 100

Case Study Case Studies Social Media Social Marketing 100

The Point

MAY 16, 2015

More than 2,300 marketers, including this writer, gathered in Nashville this past week for SiriusDecisions’annual confab on all things marketing. For the last five years or so, inbound marketing and demand generation have been virtually synonymous. Demand Generation Marketers Need to Think Sales Enablement.

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Demand Generation Agencies DemandBase Top of Funnel Demand Generation 100

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 27, 2015

This year in particular has been big for the social media giant, as it continues to expand its paid marketing offerings. Whether it’s improved tools for advertisers or new ways to find and engage users, Facebook hasn’t stopped for a second in 2015. In fact, it only takes two clicks from the user. Smart Phone Application.

Facebook 120

Facebook Paid Search Agency Ads Mobile Advertising 120

Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 70% of the U.S. billion last year to 2.5

Social Media 100

Social Media Stats Social Marketing CMS Development 100

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 26, 2015

In the last two weeks I’ve had about 10 people ask me “ what are the best marketing conferences? ” It must be that time of year when we start to plan out which marketing events we want to attend. I did a curated list of best marketing events in 2013 based on inputs from people I asked across a few social networks.

Conference 100

Conference Planning Best Practices B2B Thought Leadership 100

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 1, 2015

It’s hard to believe 2015 is coming to a close. It has been a successful year within our organization and I’ve witnessed our content marketing team grow in both size and ability over the last twelve months. This was overwhelmingly the number one challenge we faced when working with our clients in 2015 as well.

B2B Thought Leadership 120

B2B Thought Leadership Content Marketing Planning Thought Leadership 120

Optinmonster

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Social selling is one of the most overlooked forms of marketing since many people are confused about what it means in the first place. In a nutshell, social selling lets businesses laser-target an audience and build a relationship with networks, bringing in more business. What Is Social Selling? And, social selling works.

Statistics 76

Statistics Social Media Social Marketing Media 76

Content Standard

APRIL 28, 2015

Spending for social media marketing continues to rise, with this year’s overall spend projected to top $23 billion. percent increase over 2014, and it signals continued growth for social advertising in the years to come. By the end of 2015, that figure will hit 50 percent. That’s a significant 33.5

Social Media 40

Social Media Spending Trends Mobile Advertising 40

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Social is important to search. Mobile is here. Another client came in looking for an SEO program but ended up wanting us to focus on the social media side of things. In my opinion, it goes back to #2…building a brand and a holistic online marketing strategy. Google can be a real pain in the …. SEO isn’t dead.

Top of Funnel 120

Top of Funnel SEO Marketing & Strategy Opinions 120

Zoominfo

JUNE 20, 2019

But, because live video is unpredictable and strays from traditional marketing methods, many B2B marketers speculate whether live streaming has a place within their corporate social media strategy. We’ve compiled 22 live streaming statistics that will inform and evolve your B2B marketing strategy. Keep reading!

Statistics 198

Statistics B2B Marketing B2B Zoominfo 198

Onalytica B2B

JULY 8, 2015

We live in a connected, mobile first world which moves faster than ever. Things truly changed when social media appeared in the early 2000’s (remember Friendster?). In 2003, LinkedIn launched with a more serious approach to social networking for professionals. Virtual Social Media. Social Media Today.

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PR PageRank Branding Brand Identity 100

NuSpark Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2013

As we examine the direction that marketing is heading in 2013 and beyond, we have to look at where the influx of technology is taking consumers. With the growth of mobile technology exploding, the majority of consumers have an Internet-capable video player in their pocket. Companies need to understand this paradigm shift and adapt.

Mobile Marketing 100

Mobile Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Video Marketing 100

Sprout Social

AUGUST 23, 2016

Despite the growing popularity, social media for business is still put on the back burner for a lot of organizations. However, social media can benefit businesses of any size. Social Media for Business by the Numbers. Being successful with social media for business comes down to creativity and engagement.

Social Media 111

Social Media Paid Content Media Business 111

Biznology

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Amazon Business launched in April 2015, with over 250 million products and a more holistic marketplace for B2B companies. Reaching a tipping point, LEGO started restructuring and digital transformation focused on new revenue sources coming from movies, mobile games, and mobile applications.

Digital Transformation 184

Digital Transformation Case Study Case Studies Studies 184

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The color illustrates the phone coverage for T-Mobile, which acquired rival Sprint in April. The map shows the literal market expansion T-Mobile achieved from the purchase. Market expansion strategy is one of four quadrants that make up the go-to-market framework for businesses.

Paid Search Agency 211

Paid Search Agency Lead Ranking Companies Planning 211

Content Standard

JANUARY 5, 2016

Video marketing was everywhere in 2015. Across devices and platforms, digital video came on the scene in a big way—and forced digital marketers to hustle to keep up. For proof of the importance of video marketing, look no further than our top 10 takeaways from 2015 below. Mobile Becomes Video Driver.

Stats 61

Stats Video Marketing Verticals Emarketing 61

EveryoneSocial

MARCH 2, 2017

Digital video sharing takes over as this years’ top social media trends, and it has completely changed the socialscape for good. For example, video ad spending rose 30 percent from 2015 to 2016. Here are this years’ top social media trends. It is one of the biggest changes to social media this year.

Social Media 49

Social Media Trends Media Broadcasting 49

KEO Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2016

In many ways, 2015 was a banner year for marketers who follow best practices for SEO, web analytics, and social media marketing. Let’s recap some of Google’s biggest changes in 2015. We’ll pay special attention to how those changes might influence your search marketing strategies throughout the new year.

Search Marketing 48

Search Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Adwords 48

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 14, 2017

As a digital marketing strategist, one of the most important things on my to-do list is planning out 2018 China digital marketing strategy for my clients. Mobile Usage Continues to Increase. As of June 2017 , China had 724 million mobile Internet users, which accounted for 96.3 percent in 2015.

Paid Content 188

Paid Content Trends Advertising Agencies Mobile Advertising 188

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With an engaged and diverse user base, it’s no wonder marketers are looking for ways to leverage TikTok to reach their target audiences. 53% of marketers expect TikTok to deliver the biggest growth in 2023, according to Reuters’ State of Marketing 2023 report. ad campaigns and creator marketing activations.

B2B Marketing 121

B2B Marketing B2B Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency 121