Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast’s Post

**95% of your target audience isn't ready to buy today** But when they are ready, will they remember your brand? Brand awareness is so important and often overlooked. It takes time, consistency and bloody good content. Here are some content ideas you can use on LinkedIn TODAY, to grow your brand presence: ↳Short, impactful videos - they don't need to be produced in Hollywood. Authenticity rules! ↳Helpful content - so industry trends, thought pieces and guides ↳Educational webinars and events ↳Blog posts and articles that answer common pain points that obvs you solve How are you building your brand to capture future demand? Link to the source and more info on the 95-5 rule in the comments ↯ #b2bMarketing #LinkedIn #B2B #ContentMarketing

A common complaint I hear from salespeople: I have so many connections but they aren't doing me any good when it comes to sales! Here's a hint: Content is the key to unlocking meaningful connections with your audience. B2B sellers, like the companies they work for, are stepping up their game, investing in content that resonates and doesn't just "reach out." Whether it's sparking curiosity with informative articles, drawing smiles with entertaining posts, or uplifting spirits with inspirational messages, the goal is to provide value that sticks. #SocialMedia #SocialSelling #ContentMarketing https://lnkd.in/e_WAk3gi

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How do you create the perfect video ad in B2B? It’s actually not that different from image ads. 1️⃣ Highlight the main pain point your audience is experiencing. 2️⃣ Make the audience feel that you are the solution. But one thing is easier to use in video compared to image. 3️⃣ Using humor to stay relevant. Simply, be funny and connect it to your brand and product. That’s how you stand out in todays competitive environment. And please, don’t tell me that your brand is to ”enterprise” to use humor. Everyone enjoys laughing and it doesn’t make you into an unserious brand. Slack does this extremely well once again. Well done!

More content ≠ more engagement. It's as true within a single asset as it is across your wider content mix: if you don't know what's engaging your audience, 'doing more' of it is an expensive way of finding out. Instead, use the content you already have to explore further... - Ask existing clients/prospects for their take on an asset - Ask sales advocates to push specific content and capture feedback - Ask subject matter experts for their perspective - Ask the CEO to...actually, don't The point here is to ASK. Reach out and speak to people. The idea that clients/prospects "don't have time" to talk isn't true. It's all about finding the time and confidence to ask. #B2BContent #B2B

I see a lot of demand gen marketers producing great content... but leaving out this one critical element: A clear Call-to-Action. Executing a demand gen strategy shouldn't mean you never include a CTA for doing business with you. Providing valuable content and problem education is great. And you definitely should not always put on a sales pitch. But at some point, you need to tell your audience that you- or your product- can actually help. 🚫Don't miss this crucial step. 🚫 Don't shy away from being clear with your audience that you have a product or service that can help solve their problems. 🚫 Don't get pegged only as a "thought leader." Share value. AND share how people can start doing business with you. #contentmarketing #messaging #B2Bmarketing

If you don't start using video, your competition WILL. When they do, you're going to be left behind. And if you haven't got a FIRM understanding of who you're trying to reach before doing that... you're going to waste a lot of time and effort (I did). Today, I'm sharing the highlights from the recent webinar I ran with Adele Leah, as we shared how to ENGAGE and CONVERT your audience. But not just any old audience... the RIGHT audience. If you'd like to see more, you can see it over on Youtube at: https://lnkd.in/ey-3xC4Q _____________ #SocialMedia #ContentManagement #B2B #Video Sign up for our weekly newsletter, where I help you create kick-arse content that converts customers to revenue! Link in the comments below! Javelin: Getting the ideas out of your head, into video and out to your socials.  No fuss, minimum effort.

Lately, We've seen a significant rise in video content on LinkedIn. As businesses focus on video, could this trend reshape how B2B companies engage on the platform? For years, B2B professionals overlooked platforms like TikTok and Instagram, assuming they needed to be more suitable for their audience. With LinkedIn evolving, will these professionals embrace video to connect and engage? Video isn’t just a trend; it's revolutionizing how we conduct business. Here's why video matters: - Challenge Assumptions: Video is no longer exclusive to B2C; LinkedIn proves it has a place in B2B. - Connect Authentically: Video enables more profound, personal connections in the professional realm. - Lead the Change: Seize the opportunity to utilize video and narrate your brand's story. The most unexpected platforms often drive the most significant transformations. Swipe left to delve into how video is reshaping LinkedIn and its implications for the future of B2B marketing. #LinkedInvideo #B2BMarketing #contentstrategy #digitaltransformation

I had a cracking chat on a podcast with Alastair - where I spilled some serious beans on how to master social media for B2B. As usual I banged on, in my pragmatic slightly sweary way, about how social is relational, not transactional. We want a relationship, not just a sales pitch. Now anyone who went to B2B Marketing's #b2bIgnite event last week will know being more personal, emotional and just human is the key to growth. I also had a good moan about how peeps in B2B need to stop churning out rubbish content! Focus on high-quality, relevant posts that truly engage your audience. I mean teh sea of blue and dark colours for every tech brand is depressing now. Social media isn’t just a tick-box exercise. It should be the oil in your marketing engine, boosting your search demand, email opens, and event success. so I made sure that this superdooper pod from mark-making* is packed with ideas, frameworks, and a couple of case studies to get the juices flowing Link in comments #B2BMarketing #SocialMediaStrategy #MarketingTips #ListenNow #ImmediateFuture