At the end of the day, our marketing strategy depends on connecting with the reader with the best content to incite action. Like buying from you — right?
Here are ten social media, content marketing and customer experience facts and insights to help you put the ‘I know’ behind the ‘I think’ as you develop and activate your marketing plan this week.
10 Social Media & Content Marketing Lessons
10 Rolling Stones Songs To Inspire Your Social Media Strategy
Just because you are a B2B marketer does not mean you cannot create inspiration from the most unusual places. Including — the most famous rock and roll band in the world! Source: MarketingThink.com
10 @RollingStones Songs To Inspire Your #SocialMedia Strategy https://t.co/LqFhpzJn5m #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/J44PtiO6Jp
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 10, 2016
10 Top Job Skills You’ll Need In 2020
You can’t create content or a customer experience for tomorrow if you don’t develop and hire for tomorrow’s skills, right? There’s no mention of content, social or connection in this skill list. But, those listed are critical to being successful in your plans. Source: World Economic Forum
Top 10 jobs skills you’ll need tin 2010 via @wef #WEF16 #socialmedia pic.twitter.com/FIjPgvsvkO
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 7, 2016
It Takes 8 Cold Calls To Make A Connection
Sales and marketing need to integrate communication and content marketing programs — so cold calls can become ‘warm calls’ to get your brand in the door sooner. Source: TelNet and Ovation Sales Group
It takes 8 cold calls to close for an appointment – time to try #socialselling? https://t.co/e4AeoD7jEl pic.twitter.com/HXqIntD0Kr
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 7, 2016
30% Generate More Sales With A Better Customer Experience
Create a shorter and more buyer-centric journey with your content marketing and you will make it easier for people to buy more ‘stuff’ from you. Source: Cognizant
30% make more sales with a better customer experience https://t.co/SxosEy9nY4 #cx #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/TV5AnrqUhe
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 10, 2016
51% of Marketers Expect An ROI From Content Marketing
More brands are creating more content, and more customers have more content to choose from to educate themselves. It’s time to have a social media plan to repurpose your content to develop a profitable buyer relationship. Source: Blue Fountain Media
51% #B2B marketers expect a positive ROI from their content https://t.co/WgvpIf1SEB #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/eh2pf98yOw
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 11, 2016
40% of Buyers Complain Promotions Are Not Relevant
More brands are creating more content, and more customers have more content to choose from to educate themselves. It’s time to have a plan to repurpose your content to develop a profitable buyer relationship. Source: Blue Fountain Media
40% of buyers complain that promotions are not relevant https://t.co/TqBQFDz3vJ #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/YB8BlTVAFB
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 10, 2016
65% of Decision Makers Say A Brand’s Content Sealed the Deal
Better messaging cuts through the content clutter. Teach your readers about your value proposition and you will be ‘sealing those deals’ in no time. Source: The Knowledge Tree
65% of decision makers say a brand’s content sealed the deal https://t.co/tXDEWhvzki #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/AWPSb9GtR3
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 9, 2016
46% Say Photography Is Critical To Current Marketing Plans
If you use stock photography, then you might be confusing or losing your readers. Think about how custom images can help your customers picture themselves using your products or services. Source: HubSpot
46% say photography is critical to current #marketing plans https://t.co/QvREVWYCaM #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/jqP64bRl63
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 9, 2016
92% of Buyers Want To Engage With Someone Who Adds Value
Arm your sales and marketing teams with educational and value-add content and you’ll be cashing in on that 1-1 relationship. Source: The Knowledge Tree
92% of buyers want to engage with someone who adds value https://t.co/iwZdtC73aO #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/GtBUMGjgoy
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 8, 2016
78% of Viewers Will Watch Super Bowl 50 For The Commercials
78% of Viewers Will Watch Super Bowl 50 For The Commercials. Fish where the fish are, and you’ll catch more sales. Just make sure you create custom content for the event so you won’t disappoint or confuse people. Source: Forbes and Statistica
78% of viewers will watch #SuperBowl50 for the commercials! #superbowl #contentmarketing pic.twitter.com/veGSBwvcji
— Gerry Moran (@GerryMoran) February 7, 2016
Do you have any additional insights from this week’s facts? If so, please share below or reach out to me directly at moran.gerry@gmail.com
Thinking the facts are one thing. Developing actional insights is another. Here’s to making your marketing strategy more effective this week!
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