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There’s a reason why Fortune 500 companies use LinkedIn more than any other social media platform.1 Not only is it the top channel for lead generation for B2B marketers, but it also offers a full-funnel approach to nurturing those leads2 – from building awareness to educating your prospects to conversion.
50% of LinkedIn members report they are more likely to buy from a company they engage with on LinkedIn.3
If you’re looking to capitalize on the value this powerful platform offers as a content distribution channel and source for generating quality leads, here are four tips to taking your LinkedIn marketing strategy to the next level (read our Social Media Pocket Guide for additional insight).
One of the best ways to establish your brand presence is to make sure your LinkedIn Company Page is robust.4
No LinkedIn marketing strategy would be complete without a detailed plan to engage your audience with valuable content.
LinkedIn Groups provide a unique opportunity to foster authentic conversations and build relationships with your community. They also give insights into the questions, pain points, and content topics of your target audience. LinkedIn groups are not the place to pitch your products and services, so leave your billboards at the door. Instead, think of them as a way to nurture leads in the hopes that these relationships will eventually translate into new business.6 It takes several interactions with your brand and your content to convert prospects to buyers. In fact, LinkedIn found that the average decision maker reads ten pieces of content before finalizing their purchase decision.7
To get started, first, research which groups are most relevant to your business and content marketing strategy. Also, since companies cannot post in groups, you’ll need to identify which members of your team will be active group participants. The Content Marketing Institute recommends following these tips for effectively posting in LinkedIn Groups:
If you’re looking to promote downloads of your latest white paper or boost registrations to your next webinar, LinkedIn Sponsored InMails offer a way to send personalized messages to LinkedIn users with message open rates much higher than standard email campaigns.9 Here are a few best practices to get the most out of your campaign:
For more information on marketing with LinkedIn, read our Social Media Pocket Guide.
1 Statista - Most popular social networks used by Fortune 500 companies in 2016
2 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog - 10 Surprising Stats You Didn’t Know about Marketing on LinkedIn [Infographic]
3 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog - 60 B2B Marketing Quotes, Stats, and Facts for the Modern Marketer
4 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - The Definitive Guide for Marketing on LinkedIn: New for 2017
5 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - The Definitive Guide for Marketing on LinkedIn: New for 2017
6 Social Media Examiner - LinkedIn Group Changes: What Marketers Need to Know
7 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog - 10 Surprising Stats You Didn’t Know about Marketing on LinkedIn [Infographic]
8 Content Marketing Institute - 5 Spam-Free Steps To Use LinkedIn Groups in Your Content Marketing Strategy
9 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog - The Dos and Don’ts of LinkedIn Sponsored InMail
10 LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Sponsored InMail Best Practices
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