A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

This is often B2C because the value is in quantity of customers, and there’s 100x more consumers than businesses. $1/mo Also this is almost exclusively B2B unless it’s something “luxury.” You’ll need on-site visits even in this day and age of video-conferencing. simple enough to be self-service).

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 17, 2023

How To Scale Your B2B Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Louis Gudema In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Louis Gudema. Louis is a fractional CMO for B2B companies, and mentors startups at MIT. And I, that's really my expertise.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Shattering The Mold: Unleashing the Creator Economy in B2B Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Christie Horsman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Christie Horsman, who brings a decade of expertise in both B2B and B2C marketing within the SaaS arena.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Conversion optimization is a little different if you’re in B2B. Some of the same underlying principles apply, but because of the inherent differences in buying decisions and sales cycles, pulling B2C optimization practices straight from the book might be a bad idea. It’s called Optimizing for B2B.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you get chance, watch some of the videos to get a sense on how far the technology got. On the B2B side, Business voice applications have progressed significantly, from rudimentary interactive voice response (IVR) systems in the 1970s to sophisticated conversational AI systems powered by LLMs. Let’s dive in!

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And there's examples of that in B2B, Cisco, the food delivery company, S-Y-S-C-O does something very similar. I'm a big believer in simple videos. 70% of people watch the three and a half minute video, and we got it down to really simple language calls to the call center went down, satisfaction went up. Can you make it simpler?

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

TikTok and Influencers One viral video on TikTok can reach 1.5 The video content will remain effective for another couple of years: from DIY to answering the most common questions to reviewing the products. In 2023, personalization will remain a critical aspect of e-commerce trends, whether you are B2B or B2C.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

That same research highlights the preference extends to B2B and B2C customers, and only 20% of B2B shoppers want to return to in-person sales. Clicking to call or access a chatbot, tweeting for service, or being able to schedule a video conference/demo should be in their hands.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 5, 2010

Four Steps primarily centers its stories and case studies on B2B hardware and software startups. This new volume also tackles examples from the Internet and wireless startups of today, both B2B and B2C. Four Steps primarily centers its stories and case studies on B2B hardware and software startups. Expo SF (May.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2019

This post applies Jakob Nielson’s 10 Usability Heuristics to B2B websites that focus on lead generation (as well as “high consideration” B2C sites that lack any transactional functionality). B2B websites often have to explain a lot to get buyers to convert. That’s an important distinction. Jakob Nielsen.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2015

Landing page content : Short-form vs. long-form, video vs. text, etc. She has worked with B2B and B2C companies such as Dell, AMD, Seagate Technologies, Blu-Ray Disc Association and more. Calls to action: The placement, color and text. Alison Brehme is the senior online marketing manager at Hostway Services, Inc.,

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Want to become better with CSS?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Our business model back then was very complex, and it included a B2C as well as a B2B business model, that wasn’t being implemented yet. For example, in terms of the B2C plan we needed to provide more details on the markets we were addressing and the channels we were using to tackle them. It was all hypothetical.

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Programming Chile B2B B2C 124

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I’m excited for the talent that will spin out of those companies to create the next generation of B2C stars coming out of Israel. Sorry for the humbrag, but I’m proud to see Minute Media , our Remagine Ventures portfolio company (and our only later stage investment) on this prestigious list.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Business to Consumer (B2C) – It is the most common type of business model. Business to Business (B2B) – Also referred to as Enterprise to Enterprise, it is typically utilized to transport documents, equipment, reports, and raw materials from one place to another. Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app.

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ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2019

You can sell clothes with images; you’d struggle to sell an online game without video. That’s true even among B2B customers who are supposedly more rational than their B2C counterparts. If your professor lectures, you study notes; if you take an online course, you rewatch videos or download slide decks.

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Marketing Sales Cycle Retention Differentiation 124

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 24, 2023

He has a history of success in the B2B SaaS, software, healthcare, fintech, human resources, consulting, and employee benefits technology industries. 04:59] What platforms should B2B focus on? [09:29] 10:29] Do you think video is the content format that everybody should use the most? [13:34] This is John Jantsch.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Build awareness for your brand through content marketing such as blog posts, videos, or lead magnets by brainstorming and researching low intent keywords to target. Clicking on the link takes visitors directly to a sign-up page for a video tour that includes a list of intriguing product benefits. Using video helps to grab attention.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Read books, listen to podcasts, pay for courses you think will be beneficial, have a coach or mentor, listen to others who have more experience, watch videos, train your mind, and go to networking events. ” “If you’re a B2C business, go and figure out what channels will get you the leads you need, and at roughly what cost.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

This is common in B2C apps (Facebook, for example), but it’s still new in B2B apps like Wave Accounting. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab , a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content library and email lessons.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 13, 2017

A promotional tweet to Facebook post to influencer marketing on Instagram to a full-scale video on YouTube, the options can be many. Video views. As the name tells, a video view campaign is all about the users who view your ads. It’s just the beginning, and it can very well turn into your next B2B or B2C conversion.

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ConversionXL

MAY 24, 2012

customer testimonials (full name + photo or video), neutral expert opinions, third-party reviews, verified (scientific) studies. It doesn’t matter whether you’re doing B2C or B2B marketing, there’s always an actual human being reading your stuff, so the text has to connect with that person.

Software Review 119

Software Review Non-Compete Technical Review Campaign 119

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Content is any articles, information, video, infographics or stuff people can read, watch or look at that tells them something they didn’t know already about your product or service. Don’t be shy about creating a short but compelling video that succinctly explains your product or service. Content Marketing Strategies. Be On YouTube.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

VC Cafe

MAY 4, 2021

Instagram announced last week that it will allow livestreams without the need to turn on video, essentially enabling live audio rooms. Slack is looking to build the B2B version of Clubhouse (Slack Virtual Hallways).

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Audio Software Review Open Source Social Network 139

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 1, 2024

AJ Wilcox’s extensive experience with LinkedIn Ads offers listeners practical tips and advanced techniques to enhance their B2B marketing efforts. AJ Wilcox and I discuss LinkedIn ads’ rising popularity and unique advantage in B2B marketing. So if you're trying to reach a specific B2B professional, it's the only way to go.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

And that looks different for a B2C journey versus a B2B journey. So on the B2C side, that could be TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, and on B2B side, that could be maybe they're searching in LinkedIn or YouTube again, or software SaaS searching like Capterra or something like that. But that's all from one video.

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Brandanew

OCTOBER 13, 2015

> 66% B2B and 60% B2C “best in class” content marketers had a documented Content Marketing Strategy according to the Content Marketing Institute. Create Hybrid content: > B2B marketers are employing 12-14 formats of content on an average. 7 Content Marketing Goals For 2016 That You Can Set For Your Brand.

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Social Media Marketing SEO B2B 100

ConversionXL

MARCH 30, 2015

Here are some ideas about of how you can apply 10 Jakob Nielsen Usability Heuristics to lead generation websites in the B2B or high consideration B2C realm, where there isn’t necessarily any transactional functionality, e.g. e-commerce, user registrations, etc. That’s an important distinction. Image Credit.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

That B2B sales are built on relationships. Do product videos increase click-through rates? While the B2B sales process is often more complex in organizations with multiple decision-makers, if you’re selling to businesses with a sole director, playing to impulses can be an effective tactic. So, what does this tell us?

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B2B Email Sales Acquisition 129

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Things such as social media, online vacation packages, online dating and video production are not a necessity for businesses or the consumer to purchase and often prove a lot harder to break into than the business plan formula claimed it to be. What Is “B2C&# ? The reason these companies fail is simplistic.

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B2C B2B Business Model Sales Cycle 103

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 28, 2020

Transcript of Using Personalized Video to Build Relationships written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. We make it easy for you to record and send video messages in place of some of the typed out texts you might send otherwise. ” It’s so much easier to communicate that in a little screen capture video.

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Video Technical Review Software Review Colorado 50

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are generally stronger B2C plays, while LinkedIn is better suited to B2B. Snappy mobile-friendly videos are proven to get more engagement than other content formats. Use them to make your audience laugh with short videos. Digital ad spending in the U.S. Of Instagram’s 1.5

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Studies show that only 5% of B2B buyers are ready to buy. What: Wynter helps marketers to improve their copy with a panel of engaged B2B professionals. There’s only so much you can say about B2B panels in a way that nobody else has. Here’s another great B2C example from consumer goods brand YETI. Twitter followers.

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Once they pass the test, their score will immediately trigger an initial or final interview calendar which will include an invite to a video interview with the hiring manager. An online career center is in the process of being built that will offer state of the art, original strategies, templates, videos and much more.

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SMS Entrepreneur Social Media Campaign 92

Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 6, 2015

You have tons of Web pages, Infographics, videos, company news, articles… the list goes on. The post B2C and B2B Content Marketing Tips – Is Your Copy Just Sitting There? You write weekly blogs to share your insight and post regularly on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and more. That’s great. But […].

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

No business, B2C or B2B or here2there, can exist without a robust YouTube strategy. So off to YouTube to do some relevant searches to see what videos show up. Do I see any promoted videos in the results (to control the message)? How lame or awesome are their videos (you want to teach and pimp both at the same time)?

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Web Analytics Technical Review Affiliate 139

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you're moving out of brick and mortar into online, more and more businesses, whether you're B2B or you're b2c, are realizing that digital is a primary channel or at least equal. I mean, we've seen so much creativity of folks using us for things that are really educational, like embedding videos and you know, quizzes or Right.

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Marketing Differentiation B2C PR 94