An effective social media strategy requires data. Here are our 10 favorite social media analytics tools to empower you with insights that will boost your social media game. Highlights: Hootsuite and Sprout Social are all-around social media management tools that offer analytics. Google Analytics is an overall powerhouse tool to track the performance of all
We get many queries from manufacturers about social marketing — mostly, why and how should I use it — so here are our answers to the most-popular questions manufacturers ask about social media. Highlights: Facilitate networking opportunities, thought leadership, and prospect/client relationships. Consider using popular platforms like YouTube and Instagram to engage users and drive
Blogging should be a central part of your content marketing strategy. Here are our top tips for creating and sustaining a successful supply chain blog in 2019. Highlights: Blogging needs to be a central part of your content marketing strategy. Focus on quality over quantity. Make all posts mobile-friendly. It’s the start of a new
Aligning sales and marketing can help achieve big-picture goals. Here are the top five sales and marketing posts of 2018 that highlight how these two teams can work together. The sales process is often a complicated journey that includes uphill climbs and unexpected roadblocks. Sales teams are all too familiar with these obstacles, but they
These are the top 10 most-viewed supply chain and logistics posts of 2018. Our goal throughout the year is to provide our readers with the latest news and happenings in the supply chain and logistics industry, with a focus on content marketing. We hope to educate and enlighten our readers with industry insight, tips, and
Repurposing content is an efficient way to reach a broader audience and build brand awareness. You spent hours pouring over stats and interesting facts for a blog post. Don’t let all of that effort fall to the wayside. Breathe new life — and reach new audiences — by repurposing that content into engaging new formats.
With the 2018 holidays approaching fast, customers are pulling out their wallets and getting ready to increase holiday spending by at least 4.3%. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is estimating that holiday sales will be up 4.3-4.8% over 2017, for a total of $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion. “Thanks to a healthy economy and strong
For B2B buyers, case studies are still the most popular type of content. Check out our infographic below to discover the five elements of an effective B2B case study. Did you know that 89% of B2B marketers consider customer testimonials and case studies to be the most effective kinds of content in converting buyers? A
U.S. Consumers plan to spend a whopping $9 billion, the second highest spending amount in 14 years, on costumes, candy, decorations, and more to celebrate Halloween this year. The National Retail Federation anticipates spending for Halloween in 2018 will come close to last year’s $9.1 billion all-time record. “The economy is good, and consumer confidence is high, so
Use these three steps to calculate your social media ROI and prove the value of your investment. As supply chain and logistics businesses are finally recognizing the merits of content marketing, and more specifically social media platforms, many are looking into implementing a program at their companies. But it doesn’t take much research to realize
Infographics are a content powerhouse, but creating them isn’t always easy. These five tips will help you make the most of this format. Infographics can be one of the most effective content mediums. We know that digital natives, who make up the majority of B2B buyers today, prefer short-form, highly visual content. So infographics make
Repurposed and repackaged, your existing content is a valuable asset for your sales force throughout the buyer’s journey. If you’re a supply chain marketing professional, it’s likely that you spend a tremendous portion of your day researching, creating, packaging, and disseminating content. Your hard work is all about growing brand awareness and building your reputation
