Tag: b2b

With the emergence of new social media platform Threads, B2B brands are scrambling to connect with their target audience and see if this new platform has the ability to take over from Twitter. To make the most of this platform, it's essential for B2B marketers to develop effective marketing strategies that maximise visibility, engagement and build brand awareness. While their 30 million new accounts are impressive for any startup, the reality is that it can have the same fate as other social media platforms like Clubhouse dying out before getting the momentum of longevity. There is a lot of fatigue with social media especially with platforms that copy others. Even so, you can follow @marketingeye with this handle on Threads. Here are the top 10 marketing ideas for B2B brands to successfully utilise Threads and integrate as part of your social media marketing program.

Having worked with SAP, Mitel and Oracle companies globally, there have been significant differences between which companies grow and those that are stagnant. As companies strive to be competitive and meet the evolving needs of their clients, effective marketing strategies play a pivotal role in capturing attention, building trust and generating leads. Offshoring is now the norm so IT managed services companies that once focused on price are now finding the market very different.

TikTok is unique among social media networks for its genuineness above everything else. Compared to platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube, videos are less expertly edited and curated, making them seem relatable. 

There’s a reason why many companies outsource their marketing right now – they can’t find people with experience. Paying ridiculous salaries for graduates with no experience in the real world of marketing is starting to have an effect with many SME’s opting for more experienced marketing services providers.

What is B2B Advertising?

As the name implies, Business-to-business advertising refers to marketing products or services to other businesses and organizations. It holds several critical distinctions from B2C advertising, oriented toward consumers.

The world is changing daily, and revolution has significant implications for every business sector. The 21st century has seen significant technological developments, digital transformation with no signs of slowing down, and changes in the game regularly.

As marketers, when creating a strong marketing strategy, the need to dive deep into all the components of the strategy including sales is paramount. There has long been a challenge that sales and marketing don’t talk enough to each other, and no marketing strategy is effective without understanding the sales process and in particular, sales enablement and the role it plays in reaching key goals.

A B2B marketing technology stack or ‘tech stack’ is a term for technologies used by B2B companies to help them automate, perform and report on various marketing activities efficiently across different channels. The combination of tools that are most suited to your business can vary depending on your industry, business size, budget, and your goals as well as priorities.

In December I was introduced to Clubhouse. The latest "hot" social media site that everyone is talking about that uses audio-only to connect you and your brand with others and build relationships. The Clubhouse social media platform mimics real-life interactions with no recording of conversations allowed, no option to "save" and once the conversation is done, it's literally gone forever.

The first question we get asked when a new prospect calls our marketing agency is "how do I get more leads?" The answer is simple: Have a B2B lead generation strategy in place and make sure you have the resources and budget to execute it.