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5 Proven Strategies for B2B Social Media Marketing

Erica Swallow, Mashable/Business.

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Digital marketing is gaining traction in a number of industries, and business-to-business (B2B) marketers are in on that trend, too. Increased spending on online marketing is driving companies to try new and innovative means of getting the word out about their products and services — one area that’s getting a lot of buzz with B2B marketers is social media.

The following five case studies lend insight into how B2B marketers can use social media to generate leads, create specialized communities, improve SEO, become knowledge sources, and strengthen marketing campaigns.

Let us know how your brand uses social media for B2B marketing in the comments below.

1. Generate Leads

2. Create a Specialized Community

3. Improve SEO

4. Be a Knowledge Source

5. Strengthen a Campaign