Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). A 2014 study revealed that the ten most socially connected brands saw 31% greater revenue growth than the least connected brands. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 21, 2023

The lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns, the persistent supply chain disruptions and increasing fears of a global recession have injected a great deal of uncertainty into the market. At the same time, the turn toward digitalization has had significant impacts, both positive and negative, on B2B enterprises.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 16, 2021

In this Expert Insight Interview, Kevin Urrutia discusses social media advertising in a B2B context. Kevin Urrutia is the founder of Voy Media , a performance-based, full-service agency that does a lot of work in social media advertising. Corporate Identity on Social Media. Being Authentic.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 5, 2018

Author: Chris Richardson In 2018, social media channels continue to remain one of the most accessible, profitable, and popular traffic sources for most of the businesses. According to the same research, the average B2B organization is present on six social media channels. 1 preferred tactic.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 12, 2024

In the engaging world of social media, CEOs find themselves at a crossroads between opportunity and caution. The discussion delves into the transformative power of social media for personal branding and the pivotal role CEOs play in this dynamic landscape.

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SocialSellinator

JANUARY 12, 2022

The fact that you're reading this article indicates that either you are interested in learning more about how B2B companies use social media for marketing or you are an experienced B2B marketer who is considering incorporating social media into your current marketing strategy.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 7, 2014

The wrong marketing strategy is the biggest threat to a Chief Marketing Officer''s success. A massive gap in market strategy for most companies is quality content. This is particularly true for social media content in a B2B marketing team.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

B2B marketers have long since understood the benefits of social media—yet many still struggle to leverage its full potential as a demand generation tool. In fact, 49% of B2B marketers rank social media marketing as the most difficult lead generation tactic to execute ( source ).

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There are two dovetailing arguments for using TikTok, the fastest-growing social media platform, as a B2B marketing tool: Its generous algorithm and its lack of polish. Third-party reports show that companies advertising on TikTok are getting significantly higher ROI than legacy social media advertising.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 27, 2012

Teaser: "What's your social media strategy?" " has been making the rounds in marketing circles for a few years now, but most of the attention and discussion has been focused on how consumer goods manufacturers and service providers are using social media to interact with customers and build brand.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 14, 2018

Compared to its humble beginnings, social media marketing has become a staple in the B2B community with more than $5.4 billion spent on social marketing efforts in the United States alone in 2016 ( source ). However, 14% of B2B companies still refuse to participate in social media initiatives.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 10, 2018

From the time social media became a viable marketing channel, B2B companies have been looking for ways to automate social processes. Today we’re covering a topic that B2B marketers have disputed for years—scripted social media. Social Selling. Customer Service. Customer Service.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. 76% percent of BDRs report to sales over marketing. 76% percent of BDRs report to sales over marketing. BDRs typically make 17 attempts per contact (distributed between social media, phone calls, and emails).

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 19, 2018

In a 2010 blog post, we state that in order to stay viable, B2B companies need to hire a social media manager. Today, the role of a social media manager is more important than ever. As social media continues to grow, the need for a social media manager has grown as well. Content type.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2021

Social media has quickly become an integral part of any B2B marketing strategy. And when it comes to your go-to-market (GTM) plan, you’re missing a crucial part of the puzzle without it. What Is A B2B Social Media Marketing Strategy? AKA, alignment is the name of the game.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 26, 2018

The differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing run deep. Today we’re putting our differences aside because we believe, there’s a lot B2B marketers can learn from their B2C counterparts. It means putting the customer at the center of every business decision, including product development and marketing.

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Marketing lead generation – What is it and why do we use it? Proven tactics to use social media for lead generation 4. Lead generation through social media is essential for successful marketing 5. Marketing lead generation – What is it and why do we use it? Introduction 2.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There’s a seismic shift happening in B2B buying, and it’s being driven by a powerful force — generational change. While each generation brings its own set of preferences, demands, and expectations to the market, the report shows that younger buyers are much more likely to voice their dissatisfaction than previous generations.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 29, 2024

Exploring the Importance of Selecting the Right Social Media Platform for Local Businesses The digital marketing landscape is always evolving. One of the key aspects of this is picking the correct social media platforms for local businesses. The quality of engagement is another essential factor to consider.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 28, 2020

Author: Robert Jordan Demand generation, unlike traditional marketing strategies, refers to a data-driven marketing approach that aims to create awareness or interest for your company’s service or product first before selling them. Demand generation enables you to make smart marketing decisions for your company.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 25, 2023

Referrals help you stand out in a sea of B2B sellers. How do B2B buyers tell one internet security company from another? One marketing platform or sales enablement app? There’s nothing unique and certainly no reason for B2B buyers to spend time hearing their pitches. None of us stands out to B2B buyers.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 4, 2022

The digital marketing landscape is more competitive than ever — and if you’re not prepared, you’re already behind. Here are four B2B marketing trends to implement (or at the very least, be on the lookout for) in 2022. Forrester also predicts that marketing tech budgets will increase from 19% to 25% in 2022.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 30, 2019

So, in an effort to demystify the term, we recently took to our blog to discuss marketing creativity —what it is, what it isn’t, and how to achieve it. We also thought it would be helpful to provide our readers with examples of truly creative marketing. Three Incredible Examples of Creative B2B Marketing Initiatives.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

B2B marketers have long since understood the benefits of social media—yet many still struggle to leverage its full potential as a demand generation tool. In fact, 49% of B2B marketers rank social media marketing as the most difficult lead generation tactic to execute ( source ).

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The modern B2B customer journey is more complex and multilayered than ever before. In a prospect’s path to become a customer, they often engage in a number of digital touchpoints—social media posts, paid advertisements, email promotions, blog posts, webinars, and eBooks to name a few.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 6, 2019

Since marketing went digital, the industry hasn’t been the same. Recently, there has been a renewed interest in ‘marketing hacks’ as B2B marketers have started to realize traditional marketing methods are no longer useful in a competitive landscape. Four Tried and True Digital Marketing Strategies.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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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.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 25, 2019

Author: Ellie Chapman Content marketing used to be a tactic which was strictly reserved for B2C marketers, but that hasn’t been the case for a while. Second, all that informative content is very likely to draw in more B2B buyers, since 74 percent of them conduct a search online before making a purchase offline. . Build Trust.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Social media has become a bullhorn for top sales influencers, and these easy-to-use (not to mention, free) platforms are something you should absolutely be active on in order to stay current in your sales strategy and become a sales influencer yourself. Lori Richardson. Morgan Ingram.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 2, 2020

Content Marketing. Content marketing can be anything from articles to videos and so on. Ensure that you select the content marketing strategy that your customers not only enjoy but that your team can also keep up with. Social Media Marketing. Basically, almost everyone has one or more social media accounts.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 25, 2018

Brands that market directly to consumers recognize YouTube as a powerful tool. But can B2B marketers use YouTube to the same effect? Today’s blog post offers an in-depth guide to YouTube success for B2B marketers. Benefits of YouTube for B2B Marketing. Best Practices for Using YouTube for B2B.

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Pointclear

MARCH 27, 2014

I was delighted to be invited as guest #5 on Paul Gillin and Allan Schoenberg’s FIR B2B podcast. The format of FIR B2B is brilliant. Half of all B2B emails are now opened on a mobile device, up from 46% last quarter (according to Yesmail in an article published in FierceCMO). More information and links in the blog.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

But how does this connect to B2B brand development? Why Is B2B Brand Development Important? Yet those of us in the B2B space are also well aware that branding is every bit as important in our industry. The benefits of a well developed B2B brand are far and wide. Your B2B website is no exception.

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SendBuzz

MAY 13, 2023

It’s safe to say that social media has fundamentally changed how we interact, market, and do business as we navigate the digital age. Although new platforms unquestionably changed the game, email marketing is one marketing tactic that has endured.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s no secret, the social media landscape is constantly evolving. From emerging platforms, to hot new trends, there’s always something new that marketers must identify and adapt to. Earlier this year, the ‘original’ social network made headlines with the announcement of their updated News Feed algorithm. Keep reading!

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2021

All eyes are on you, Marketing Manager, to feed the sales team ready-to-close leads. Welcome to lead generation marketing. What is Lead Generation Marketing? Lead gen marketing is what businesses do to attract ideal customers. BTW: Are Your Sales and Marketing Teams Aligned? You can track their buying signals.

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