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JULY 24, 2019

The old Dale Carnegie adage is true: “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” People thrive on personalization—the feeling that something is special and unique to them—and this is especially true in business. While email blasts tend to go out to thousands of people, The post Take your Network of Brand Advocates Global with Localized Marketing appeared first on Influitive.

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JULY 11, 2019

You can claim to be customer obsessed. But can you back it up with numbers? Former Netflix VP of Product Gibson Biddle thinks so, and he has a method for delighting customers in hard-to-copy ways that proves it. In his Advocamp 2018 video session, available with the purchase of an ondemand pass, Gibson shared his. The post How to Scientifically Test for Customer Obsession According to Netflix’s Former VP of Product appeared first on Influitive.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Did you know that the average smartphone user logs a minimum of 4 hours a day on their smartphone? According to eMarketer, mobile is likely to exceed TV in average daily screen time this year. Unlike TVs, our smartphones travel with us everywhere we go. We use them at work, in transit, while we walk, The post The Mobile Experience: Table Stakes for Community Activation & Engagement appeared first on Influitive.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Part of what makes someone an exceptional online community manager is the ability to pinpoint exactly what resonates with members and pivot when you’re not offering what they’re looking for. In the two years that he’s been running Webroot’s customer advocate community, Senior Communications Manager, Drew Frey, has become well-acquainted with this fact. Webroot, a. The post Ask the Experts: How Do You Know When It’s Time to Reevaluate and Rework Your Online Community? appeared first on Influitive.

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APRIL 4, 2019

Discussions are a critical aspect to the success of any online community. With a platform that allows for one to one interaction with like-minded people, that’s where members truly begin to identify with the community. If a community made up of highly engaged members is a roaring fire, the role of the community manager is. The post 8 Discussion Topics To Help Kick-Start Your Online Community appeared first on Influitive.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Hey campers! You know what made Advocamp Field Day 2018 unique? It was the first Advocamp ever broadcast online. Broadcasting online meant we could jam-pack the event with even more web-exclusive speakers. Plus, we could run the numbers to discover which sessions our online Advocampers loved the most. Advocamp, for those who don’t know, is. The post The Top 5 Fan Favorite Sessions From Advocamp Field Day appeared first on Influitive.

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MAY 30, 2019

If you work in B2B, then you probably hear the terms “customer-obsessed,” “customer-centric,” and even “customer-powered” used interchangeably on a day-to-day basis. Rather than merely being buzzwords, the increased usage of this kind of language is a sign of how companies are shifting their priorities to focus on the value they bring to their customers. The post 7 Steps For Taking Your Organization From Customer-Centric To Customer-Powered appeared first on Influitive.

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JUNE 26, 2019

A truth that marketing teams now have to contend with is that consumers simply don’t trust brands anymore. Companies need to adapt accordingly by making sure they’re in touch with what their customers are thinking, feeling, and saying. In light of this shift, we’ve seen new roles pop up throughout organizations that focus on bringing. The post Ask the Experts: 5 Tips for Getting Value From Your Online Community with GE Digital’s Mary-Leslie Davis appeared first on Influitive.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

There’s a lot of referral program software out there. While some technologies focus on simpler tasks—like tracking and capturing referrals—others have more complex features, like automated rewards and integrations with other tools to create a more seamless experience. Before digging into your research on platform providers, a helpful exercise is to think about what exactly. The post What Type of Referral Program Software Does Your B2B Company Really Need? appeared first on Influitive.

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MARCH 7, 2019

Last week, Scottsdale, Arizona was abuzz with more than 1300 B2B marketers eager to get inspired by some of the industry’s best and brightest. This year’s B2B Marketing Exchange did not disappoint! The event featured some great keynotes and workshops spanning topics including, how B2B brands can harness the power of fandoms, how to connect. The post Our Top Takeaways From This Year’s B2B Marketing Exchange appeared first on Influitive.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

ADP is known throughout the world for their human capital management services. In fact, your paycheck might just have ADP’s name on it. In recent years, the way customers learn about ADP’s services has changed. They now conduct extensive research online and seek recommendations from their peers before they speak with a sales rep.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Every year, we recognize some of the most engaging marketing campaigns through The Best Advocate Marketing Awards. Also known as The BAMMIES, these awards shine a spotlight on B2B companies who are using the enthusiasm of their customers, partners and fans to fuel business growth. Honors are awarded in 10 key categories that recognize creative excellence, innovation.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

Want to keep your best advocates motivated to engage with your community and promote your brand? The incentives you offer in your advocate community are vital to keeping motivation high. But not all rewards are created equal. Generic gift cards aren’t always the answer. Rather, you need meaningful and memorable rewards to recognize your advocates. Advocate Marketing 101 Rewards and Recognition

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Speaker: Christopher Ryan, Founder and CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners

Many companies have the core marketing and sales elements to take their revenue to the next level, but are still missing out on some key opportunities. Join Christopher Ryan, CEO of Fusion Marketing Partners and writer of the recent book "The Expert’s B2B Revenue Growth Playbook," to discover seven steps that you can immediately take to grow your company’s revenue quickly and consistently!

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

We’re living in the experience economy, where consumer preferences are shifting from material things to experiences. In the B2B world, where events can sometimes be standardized affairs, savvy marketers know that standout experiences are the best way to cut through the noise and inspire word-of-mouth promotion. Today, we’ll focus on one specific aspect of live. The post Delighting Customers With Experiential Marketing At Events (With Examples & Tips!) appeared first on Influitive.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate.

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OCTOBER 11, 2015

Marketers know that finding ways to increase customer engagement is good for the bottom line. Customer engagement is highly correlated to customer loyalty ,” says Aimee Lucas , Customer Experience Transformist and VP at the Temkin Group , a customer experience research and consulting firm.

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Speaker: Howard Sewell, President, Spear Marketing Group

Too often, email campaigns are seen as something that "just anyone" on your team can put together. But in today's attention economy, strong creative can be the defining factor that gets your email to stand out in the inbox. Join Howard Sewell of Spear Marketing Group, a leading B2B agency, as he uses real-world examples to highlight tips, techniques and key principles that can make or break your campaigns.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

B2B buyers continuously seek proof from their peers when making buying decisions. In fact, according to SiriusDecisions 67% of the buyer’s journey is done digitally before contacting a sales rep. So how can B2B brands influence this process? The key is to mobilize your customer advocates to share their positive experiences with prospects. The infographic. The post Infographic: How Customer-Powered Marketing Simplifies The Buyer Journey appeared first on Influitive.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

If you love something—be it a Netflix series or a great new tapas bar—what’s the first thing you do? You tell everyone, especially the people most likely to find it interesting. B2B brands and products are no different. But is your entire company doing enough to make your customers’ voices heard? Forrester’s new report explores. The post A Peek Inside Forrester’s New Report On How Brands Can Win At Post-Sale Marketing appeared first on Influitive.

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MAY 1, 2019

According to Forrester, we are in the age of the customer, in which buyers, empowered by technology and social media, possess control of their own journeys. To avoid getting left behind, companies need to embrace this shift by looking to their customers for insights on how to improve marketing, product development and customer success. The post Q&A With PowerDMS’ Ray Lau: Why A Customer Advocate Community Is The Cheat Code For Growing Your Business appeared first on Influitive.

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MAY 15, 2019

You may have heard of customer advocacy and see it as a function belonging solely to Marketing, when in fact, its results can be used to bolster other departments like Customer Success, Sales and Product Development. A well-managed customer advocate community can be your go-to source when you need anything from referrals, to references, to. The post Q&A With ADP’s Sarah Schreiner: How To Make Your Customer Advocate Community Service Your Entire Business appeared first on Influitive.

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Speaker: Danny Nail, Sr. Director, Head of Global Account Based Marketing, SAP

Want to get started with ABM, but not sure where to begin? It's all about understanding: understanding your customers, understanding on an organizational level what your definitions, approaches, and ideal outcomes are, and having the understanding - and support - of your stakeholders. Join Danny Nail, Head of Global Account Based Marketing at SAP and SAP Marketer of the Year, as he explains five concrete steps your organization can take to achieve ABM excellence.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

HPE SimpliVity’s advocates are known to do radical things. For example, take reference calls while on vacation. Or send s’mores to each other’s kids. They’ll even drive three hours to a fellow customer’s office just to help them set up the optimal IT environment—all based off interactions in HPE’s online B2B community. At a time. The post How To Build A Thriving Online B2B Community, According To Jennifer Susinski From HPE appeared first on Influitive.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Brands have known for a while how powerful building a customer community can be. But, there seems to be some confusion as to what “community” should mean and how to successfully manage one. So, we asked the experts. In the latest instalment of our Customer-Powered Enterprise webinar series, I had the chance to talk to. The post Q&A With Wiley’s Nicole Dingley: How To Nurture Your Customer Community To Fuel Your Entire Business appeared first on Influitive.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Customer advocacy is increasingly becoming a “need-to-have” for brands, rather than simply a “nice-to-have”. Research has proven time and time again that buyers—a whopping 83% of them— trust their peers more than big brands. When it comes to B2B purchase decisions, the influence of customer references and testimonials is second only to previous customer experience. The post Steer Clear of Common Advocacy Program Missteps with this SiriusDecisions Framework appeared first on Influitive.

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Not hitting your product adoption targets? It could be that you haven’t achieved product-market fit—something that “80% of companies never achieve.” In my experience, most companies rely on time-consuming outreach to validate their products and gather customer feedback. Or, they send out impersonal email surveys that don’t motivate customers to respond. But there’s a more.

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Speaker: Kellie de Leon, Vice President of Marketing & Strategy, The Mx Group

Chances are, you’re under the gun to convert more leads from your website. To increase conversion, your site needs high-quality content, user-friendly navigation paths, and calls to action that appeal to your target customers. But how do you go about this? And wouldn’t it be great to see some real-world examples from B2B companies that are doing it successfully? Kellie de Leon, VP of marketing and strategy at B2B agency The Mx Group, works with marketers every day to help them create and execute customer-centric strategies and content that increase web engagement and conversion. In this webinar, she'll discuss how to make your website more customer-centric.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Still relying on email campaigns to engage and communicate with your customers and prospects? These innovative B2B marketers are doing things differently. They aren’t wasting time crafting clever messaging or chasing the latest marketing fads. They’re driving retention and acquisition by harnessing the power of their customer advocates. By building engaging advocacy programs, these marketers.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Employee advocacy is when employees share positive opinions about your company through word of mouth, both online and in person. It boosts your brand as an employer because the voices of genuinely delighted employees are way more impactful than your company tooting its own horn. So why is employee advocacy such a big deal, and. The post What Is Employee Advocacy? 14 Tips To Inspire Employee Engagement & Build a Better Culture appeared first on Influitive.

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APRIL 22, 2019

One of the most valuable resources available to businesses today is a healthy community of engaged, happy customers. In fact, IDC expects the worldwide online communities market revenue to grow to $1.2 billion by 2019, representing a CAGR of 24.3%. Many leading companies are also leveraging their communities to mitigate costs, saving thousands without having. The post Infographic: Top 5 Financial Benefits of a Customer-Powered Community appeared first on Influitive.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Never mess with the Beyhive. That was the advice of angel investor, VC, and former CMO of Hubspot, Mike Volpe, who kicked off the recent Advocacy Advantage roadshow in Boston on September 19, 2016. His main goal: illustrate the sheer power of fanatic, loyal advocates.

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The quality of a customer care strategy can make or break a company, but simply resolving a customer service issue or complaint is no longer enough. Learn the 4 steps that address the major points you need to consider when building a customer care roadmap.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Here’s the major problem with today’s content marketing landscape: most of the time, people who write content are totally out of touch with the people who actually read the content. That is why Sujan Patel is a total breath of fresh air. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and find clever ways to.

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