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B2B Social Media with LinkedIn _____________________________ Sarah Kloth SEO Team Lead, Social Manager TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

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B2B Social Media with LinkedIn

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Sarah KlothSEO Team Lead, Social Manager

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Do You Know Why?

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

WHY? • LinkedIn is 277% more Effective for Lead Generation then Facebook & Twitter

WHY? • In Fact, 80% of Social Media Leads Come From LinkedIn

WHY? • 50% of LinkedIn Members Are More Likely to Buy From a Company That Engages With Them.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Increase Brand Awareness

Humanize B2B Companies

Establish Company as a Thought Leader

Connect With Prospects, Clients and Industry Influencers

Increase Lead Conversion Rates

1. Build a Winning LinkedIn Company Page 2. Leverage Your Staff 3. Incorporate Recruiting Efforts4. Participate in Group Discussions 5. Utilize LinkedIn Advertising Features 6. Don’t Be Boring!

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

COMPANY BIO

- KEYWORDS

- SPECIALTIES

- LINK TO WEBSITE

- ADVANTAGES

- CULTURE

WHY?

• Don’t disappoint. Make it easy to learn and search about your company

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

COVER PHOTO

Capture’s people’s attention and lures them in to take a closer look at your Page content.

Include a message in your cover image that describes what your company does in a few words.

WHY?

First Impressions matter

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

EMPLOYEES

Ask your employees to connect with your page

WHY?

Appear as employees on your Company Page for prospects and current clients to learn more about the team.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

SHOWCASE PAGES

• Highlight certain brands or product lines.

• Attract a distinct set of followers to a dedicated page.

WHY?•More focused content = higher engagement

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Make Your Presence Known

•Website • Email signatures• Blogs• Newsletters

WHY?•Make it easy for users to connect with your company.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Industry-Adjacent Content

Industry-adjacent content gives you the opportunity to showcase other topics you’re familiar with that could be helpful to clients.

WHY?

People remember smart folks who offer up sound advice.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Latest and Greatest Trends

Users want timely, relevant content. Share new blog posts, stories from industry journals or whatever you find that’s in the moment and of concern to either you and your industry, or the network of followers you’ve amassed.

Why?

This helps promote you as a thought leader within your own network, and it positions you as a professional who’s always in the know.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

•Positions Company as industry leader

•Promotes company continuing education

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Your OpinionsDid you know that 60 percent of LinkedIn users report being interested in industry insights?

Why? What better way to develop your brand image than to define your voice with an established opinion.

Increase the interest of others. Agree or disagree; people love to read about what other people think to help them form an opinion too.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Tips, Tricks and How-Tos

You can’t go wrong with sharing content that’s meant to teach.

Why?

Become less of a sales-driven entity and more of a personal friend looking out for the well-being of readers.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Videos and Presentations

Photos and videos are huge, share-worthy fodder for your network. Post it!

Why?

Great for promoting yourself as an insightful person in your industry.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Make Predictions

You don’t have to be right or wrong; it’s just another way to get a discussion started.

Why?

Start looking like a leader and not a follower.

Dare to be different and start building your own following.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

-Leverage Visual Mediums to Display Data

-Provides own opinions on industry trends

-Delivers sharable visuals

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Company Updates

- Career openings - Employee features- Company news

Why?

Humanize your brand and provide a personal touch.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

WHY? •Promotes company expansion

• Helps reach new talents

• Help reach recruiters

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

WHY?

•Helps display company culture

•Drive Employee Morale

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Create Your “In-crowd”

- Sales team- Marketing Team- Production Team - Custom service- Management -And more

WHY?

Professional voice/ view from all aspect of the business.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

PULSE / POSTS

Original Long-Form Content

Have staff write and publish your own original work to their content platform, Pulse.

WHY?

When you write your own original content on LinkedIn’s Pulse, you give yourself an instant leg up on the competition.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT

Ask your staff to like, share, and comment on your company updates.

WHY?

Your staffs’ connections will see your posts as well. This will help expand the reach of your company posts.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Encourage Staff to Nurture Their Professional Relationships

Make an effort to connect with valued clients or leads on a regular basis.

WHY?

Keeps your company front and center of their mind.

Make them comfortable that you know and care about their business.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Starting a New Group Vs. Joining An Existing Join

• Is Their need for a new group or does one already exist

•Are you dedicated to maintain and frequently posting discussions on the group

• Sometimes it best to start by joining other groups

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Find leads by searching for groups:

• Search and Join groups

•Maintain some level of activity in these groups

• Nurture leads

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Group Posts and Discussions

• Post relevant and thoughtful responses to discussion.

• Post questions of your own

WHY?

By engaging with others, you’re helping boost your reach.

Position’s your team as industry experts

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Do Not Self Promote

Group discussions or links you post should offer value beyond self-promotion

WHY?

No one likes a know it all.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

STAY POSITIVE

It’s great to participate in groups, but avoid overly critical or negative comments in group discussions.

WHY?

No one likes a negative Nancy

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Job Postings

• Position your company as an employer of choice

• Engage top talent

WHY?

When you’re posting openings for your own business, it reflects growth.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Talent Outreach

-Great way to find passionate and talented individuals.

-Do NOT leave the default message when connecting.

-Take the time to research your talent.

WHY?

Don’t be THAT GUY – the annoying recruiter.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Benefits: • Reach a high-value audience of business professionals

• Target just the right people to increase brand awareness with those who matter most

• Launch your brand into new verticals

• Multiple Ad Options: Sidebar text ads, Boosted Post, Job Posting

• Very Targeted: By job title and function, by industry and company size, by seniority, etc.

Targeting options:

• Location • Company Name• Company Industry• Company Size• Job Title• Job Function• Job Seniority

• Member Skills• Member Schools• Degrees• Fields of Study• Member Groups• Member Gender• Member Age

Text AdsStart generating leads in minutes

• Add a compelling headline, description and even a 50x50 image

• Choose your target audience with precision B2B filters

• Set your own budget and measure performance in Campaign Manager

Sponsored UpdatesBoost your company's content across all devices

• Attract new followers to your Company or Showcase Page

• Reach just the right audience with our comprehensive targeting options

• Get your message out on every device: desktop, tablet, and mobile

Job Postings• Smart targeting that puts your job listing in front of candidates with the right skills and experience even if they aren’t active job seekers

• A curated list of members who could be a great fit for your hiring needs

• InMails to reach out to prospective candidates

Identify and Provide Solutions to Customers’ Problems

• Help your target market solve problems.

• Your prospects may not care about your whitepaper, but they will care if your content helps them solve a business problem.

• Ads should focus on your target’s problem and the solution that you offer to meet their needs.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Create Messaging That Resonates

• Create content that speaks directly to your audience.

• Messaging for a CEO should be different from that for a Manager or Consultant.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Establish Call to Actions

• Create clear call to actions

• Request Demo, Download Whitepaper or Case Study, etc.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Be Mindful About Images

• Steer away from stock photography

• Your imagery should be used to support your content.

• No iPhone photos please!

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

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Brand Recognition with Imagery

• Use other brand images to create familiarity to your brand.

• Utilize logos that immediately identify with your target audience.

•Example: • Case study about solution provided for Toyota

• Utilize Toyota’s logo in your ad image

•Other big players will identity with your ad

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Utilize Landing Pages

• Make landing pages relevant to the ad and targeted to the demographic groups you’ve specified for your ad.

• Make landing pages simple and uncluttered while giving a strong sense of your brand and clear call to action.

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Campaign Objectives: • Promote Tradeshows• Promote Product Launch • Offer Free Trials • Download Catalog• Subscribe to Newsletter • Register for Webinar • Promote Blogs / Articles • Download Case Studies

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

GE has been dubbed the 'most exciting boring brand’

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Post: “What if we could explore Mars as holograms?” inviting its community to discuss the future of innovative tech in the solar system.

Result: 435+ Like and over 44 comments

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Humanizing B2B

•Injecting emotion into posts

•Taking it past products to customers employees

TOPFLOORTECH.COM @TOPFLOORTECH @SARAH_KLOTH

Industry Participation

•Promoting National Days

•Highly Industry Advancement Focused

•Participation in Groups

1. Build a Winning LinkedIn Company Page 2. Leverage Your Staff 3. Incorporate Recruiting Efforts4. Participate in Group Discussions 5. Utilize LinkedIn Advertising Features 6. Don’t Be Boring!

Questions?

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