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.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 16, 2014

Are you using social media the right way in your sales process? I meet too many salespeople who spend too much time trying to communicate with prospects and customers through social media – when they really need to be reaching out to those people on the phone or in person. Be […].

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Proven tactics to use social media for lead generation 4. Lead generation through social media is essential for successful marketing 5. Footnotes Introduction The Gods of Leads have been benevolent and given us social media – before which it was an herculean task to generate leads.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The initial strategy to consider is the effective utilization of social media to captivate the attention of your target market. Maintaining an active social media presence enhances authenticity and fosters trust, inherently enabling your agency to differentiate itself. Visit our other blog posts for more insights.

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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. Building a team is hard so take your time when you do it!

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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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Vengreso

JULY 12, 2023

Chances are if you are in sales, social media is already a prominent part of your personal life. And now, thanks to social selling , it’s hopefully a big part of your professional life as well. An incredibly valuable tool for gathering this intelligence is through the usage of social media networks.

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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. We’ll discuss the function of email marketing in the social media era and why it should remain a crucial component of every marketer’s toolkit in this blog article.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revealing the power of social media marketing for local businesses In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the power of social media marketing is undeniable. It’s clear that properly utilized social media marketing can dramatically increase visibility and sales for any local business.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 28, 2014

I’ve heard of too many salespeople pouring too much time into social media. If you are defaulting to social media as your primary strategy to boost sales, then I want to challenge you! Sure, social media can be part of your selling strategy, […].

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Just because you can send out a blast of information via a social media site doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. When it comes to prospecting, the social media blast is many times the worst thing you can do.

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 12, 2016

We have all heard about the need to be “social selling,” and yet those two words used wrong have caused a lot of salespeople to go hungry. We can’t just say we’re going to use social media to prospect and think the world is going to be wonderful. Social media is ONE of the prospecting […].

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Social media has come a long way from the days of MySpace in the mid-2000s. Platforms that were once used to simply share photographs and keep in touch with contacts are now a major part of our daily lives, with the average adult spending nearly two and a half hours per day on social media. Social Media and Sales.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 30, 2015

Don’t think social media is going to replace traditional prospecting methods. View social media as another tool to help you prospect. Most of all, never allow yourself to take the quality time you devote to prospecting and spend it doing social media.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

With the rise in Software tools and API access to these networks, it’s easier today to leverage these social selling automation tools to build social selling into your B2B sales process. Throughout this blog, we’ll learn all about it – how to make social selling part of your process, along with bonus tips.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s tough enough to uncover quality prospects. It’s even more difficult to keep their attention and capture interest during a prospecting call. And research shows that prospecting calls are a serious struggle. 2 Phrases to Use For Prospecting Calls One of his tips is to open with a business-oriented proposition.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 2, 2018

Today, for most sellers, that process should include using social media. So, let’s take a look at how to use social media throughout the sales process. . It seems that many sellers are using social media to prospect, but don’t find ways to intertwine social media throughout the entire process.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 2, 2015

One of the most frequent questions I get from people at all levels is whether or not social media is an effective way to prospect. My response to the question varies based on the type of prospect you’re trying to reach. Recently, I was asked to participate in a study regarding social media and […].

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. How “Social Media” Can Be Part of Your Prospecting Strategy. I’ve often said that the problem with a “social media strategy” is that it really should be called a “business marketing strategy.”

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 9, 2012

Social media has changed the world. Social media has changed YOUR world. Whatever you’re doing online, whether it’s tweeting, LinkedIning, Facebooking, or YouTubing, Social Media has changed your way of communicating one-on-one, one-on-customer base, and one-to-the-world. Follow my posts on this blog.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Working at a digital marketing agency, you might hear this often from your small business prospects… “I’m doing everything in my power to extend my online reach but still not garnering enough response from our digital ads.” You know what makes your prospect tick online. Social Media 4. Advertising 2. Google Reviews 3.

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Connext Digital

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Social media has become an indispensable tool for consumers online in this day and age. It’s no surprise that all kinds of businesses have turned to social media to find and connect with their target market. The figures don’t lie either: consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals. .

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 30, 2019

Ask salespeople what their number one issue is and you’ll probably hear, “getting good prospects.” So what does it take to successfully prospect? Have a dedicated time on your calendar to prospect. The most successful salespeople are those who commit their time to prospect and stick to it. Qualify quickly.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 26, 2015

Every day I get minimally 3 – 5 emails from people proclaiming to me how effective their social media plan is for getting new customers. Each one claims to know exactly why others fail and why they have a plan that works perfect. Along with the emails are the numerous articles on the web about how old school […].

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Why “Social Media” Sucks for Prospecting. It’s time we kill social media, especially if you’re using social media as a sales tool or prospecting technique. Testimonials.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 24, 2012

I think social media is great — but, if you are relying upon it for 100% of your sales, you’re crazy. I’m sorry but I think a person would starve if they relied solely on social media. My approach is to use the phone and email in conjunction with social media.

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Nimble - Sales

JANUARY 15, 2021

Since their meeting, Tim has developed his own agency to teach others how to sell on social and has written multiple books, including Social Selling: Techniques to Influence […]. The post How to Prospect, Engage, and Sell Using the Social Media Platforms Your Audience Lives on appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 26, 2021

Did you know that over 2020, the number of active users in social networks has increased by 13% (490M)? It is, and to do that easily, you can use high-quality social media automation tools and services. This will help you to automate social media marketing for your brand. Read on to choose one for yourself.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 30, 2015

There are 10 reasons that most prospecting plans don’t work. Number 6 on my list is Thinking Social Media is Your Answer. For some reason, there is a belief in the sales world that if you spend enough time on social media, you’ll have all the business you […]. This one absolutely drives me nuts.

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SBI

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Social Selling: 6 Ways to Leverage Social Media to Sell More. Some years ago, marketers used cold calling as their main way of getting in touch with prospects. According to LinkedIn, 78% of social sellers outsell their peers who neglect social media usage. Track social mentions to find more prospects.

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Increase Sales

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Until recently junk mail and auto robot dial phone calls seemed to hold the top places for sales pitches, but now social media is leading the pack and is way ahead of all other types of marketing for small businesses. LinkedIn has become the go to place for B2B prospecting. For social media to be successful requires engagement.

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Pointclear

MARCH 6, 2014

Social media marketing is now precariously ensconced as a more-or-less mainstream marketing channel. Companies try to dutifully engage with customers and prospects on all the main social channels, plus as many of the secondary ones as possible. After all, content is the “fuel” that drives the social media engine, right?

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 28, 2016

Social media is powerful. Here are 10 things you can do to leverage social media, and best of all, once they’re set up they […]. No doubt about that, but what it can also do is suck up your time so fast you suddenly find yourself with not only no sales, but also no leads.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

This is where prospecting has to come in. I want you to be successful, so my last 10 truths are to help you have success in your prospecting. When you put all of the “50 Prospecting Truths” into action, I promise that you will achieve your sales goals and more! Truths 11-20: Your Prospecting Plan.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nowadays, it can be easier to market on social media than via email, and we may think that social media has a far better reach. Meanwhile, social media focuses on the top of the funnel, building brand awareness and starting relationships with people.

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InsideSales.com

APRIL 27, 2020

Social media mastery: Have you figured out how to use social media to grow your business or rally your supporters around an important cause? Find out how you can become a social media expert here! In this article: How to Become a Social Media Expert. The 7 Levels of Social Media Mastery.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I’m introducing a Referral Selling System to ensure companies build a referral culture, source only qualified leads, get meetings with their prime prospects, and close business quickly. They know what you have to offer and what types of prospects can benefit from it. It’s not, because that’s not what social media is for.

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