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Youth will be served: 3 Signs B2B needs to revamp social media marketing

Sword and the Script

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Consider the following: 1.

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Social Media Education: Q&A with the CEO of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM)

Deirdre Breakenridge

Jennifer Radke is co-owner and CEO of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM). Social media has changed the media landscape and consumers continue to drive their own communication deciding what, when and how they want to receive news and information and share with their friends.

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Early stage B2B tech startups don’t invest enough in marketing [peer-reviewed study]

Sword and the Script

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Too many investors and founders recommend avoiding marketing during the early stages.

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Why B2B Brands Should Be Active on Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. With the help of social media, a B2B brand in the tech sector can establish a distinctive voice and build a unique community of followers. B2B tech brands are sometimes hesitant to dive into social media, as they may not see its value.

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Keeping Social Media Content Fresh

5W PR

Social media has become a critical tool for brands to engage with their audiences and build their customer base. Here are a few different social media marketing tips that brands can use to keep their social media content relevant and exciting. Companies can also leverage user polls and surveys.

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Survey shows people follow brands on social media to stay informed about new products and services

Sword and the Script

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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5 surprises from Pew Internet’s recent social media usage report

Communications Conversations

A couple weeks ago, Pew Internet released another great report detailing social media use in 2021. YouTube trended younger (18-29), more affluent (college educated $75+) and urban. Pew stats tell us a decent chunk of Nextdoor users are college educated (24%) and making a decent amount of money (20% make $75K or more).