by Chris Norton for MarketingProfs public relations extends beyond traditional media. In fact, you can—and should—use social media for your B2B brand's PR as well. Especially because there are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide. And that figure includes millions of potential B2B buyers who might just be looking for their next purchase: Fully 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchase decisions. To stand out on social media, B2B brands need to put their best foot forward. This article details the top 5 social media PR tips you should follow to set yourself apart. 1. Publish high-quality educational content B2B educational content focuses…
Maximizing Social Media for B2B Marketing: Strategies That Work
by MARCO LABRE While often associated with B2C, social media is a powerful tool for B2B marketing when utilized strategically. Elevate your B2B social media game with these effective strategies designed to foster connections, showcase expertise, and drive business growth. 📌 Define Clear Objectives: Clearly outline your B2B social media goals. Whether it's lead generation, brand awareness, thought leadership, or customer engagement, having defined objectives guides your strategy. 🔍 Audience Segmentation: Understand your B2B audience. Segment them based on industry, roles, challenges, and preferences. Tailor your content to address the specific needs of different segments. 🔥 Create Valuable Content: Position…
Three Social Media PR Tips for Driving B2B Brand Visibility
by Austin Andrukaitis by MarketingProfs Social Media has changed, and still is changing, public relations. Some companies might overlook social media's importance and use it as an afterthought, but fully 77% of customers will choose a brand over its competitor after having a positive experience on social media, Sprout Social found. That considered, you need to take advantage of social media to create awareness and generate buzz for your company. Here are some social media PR tips to help you boost your brand's visibility. 1. Use influencer marketing The right influencers can help boost your brand's visibility and awareness. But how do you find the…
10 Simple Ways to Get More B2B Leads From Instagram
by David Morneau for MarketingProfs Instagram has 1.35 billion active users, 46% of whom are in the 25-44 age group. Now, consider that 75% of B2B buyers are Millennials—meaning, they're in that age group. That's a massive overlap with your target audience. Also, Instagram doesn't just have a massive audience. Fully 83% of Instagram users use the platform for product discovery, and 130 million click on shopping posts monthly. Those are your potential leads. There are three main approaches to getting B2B leads: Creating awareness Building your reputation and expertise Building your community This article will share specific tools for each approach. A. Creating Awareness 1. Profile…
Which Types of Social Media Posts Get the Most Interactions?
by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Which types of social media posts tend to get the most interactions (likes, comments, and shares) for businesses on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter? To find out, Emplifi examined data for millions of posts in various formats (video, image, reel, link, etc.) made by its clients between April 2022 and June 2023. Live video posts garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Facebook, the analysis found. GIF posts garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Twitter/X. Reels garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Instagram. Businesses that post reels to both Instagram and TikTok tend…
We Just Witnessed the Birth of a Social Media Channel: What to Know About Threads
by Martina Bretous for HubSpot In early July, Instagram released its latest app Threads and immediately captured everyone’s attention. Thirty million people’s attention to be exact. Download Now: The 2023 State of Social Media Trends Within 10 days, Threads had reached a whopping 100 million active users, even trending on Twitter, the incumbent. Let’s dig into: What Threads is How to Create a Profile Key Features What It Might Mean for Marketers What is Threads? Launched in early July, Threads is Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Currently, the platform is fully integrated with Instagram, with users required to have an account to…
Dumb advice that works
by The B2B Growth Newsletter Hi all — This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I have with *literally* every founder. What do your buyers want to buy? Very few buyers want to buy software. Why? They already have a lot of software Most of their software sucks They associate software with a lot of things that aren’t good → There are a billion different software companies with virtually identical websites, how the hell am I supposed to decide? Why do I have to talk to a 22-year-old who doesn’t know anything before I can talk to a 28-year-old who’s…
5 Best Business Ideas for the Future You Need to Know
By BMB Staff @ Business Management Blog Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for the next big thing? With technology and society constantly evolving, it’s important to stay ahead of the game when it comes to business ideas. Here are 5 innovative and profitable business ideas that are poised for success in the future. Virtual event planning and coordination. With the rise of remote work and social distancing measures, virtual events have become increasingly popular. From virtual conferences to online concerts, there is a growing demand for professionals who can plan and coordinate these events. If you have experience in event…