3. TRADITIONAL
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
An Introduction
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4. ⢠Since the beginning of social networks, the
manufacturing industry has been less receptive to the
idea of social media as an effective marketing tool
⢠30% of global manufacturers intend to increase
social media spend in 2012
⢠With global manufacturers moving down the social
media marketing path, the willingness of small and
mid-sized manufacturers to invest in social media has
seen an increase
⢠Social Media marketing is increasingly being seen as
the word-of-mouth marketing of the modern digital
era
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5. ⢠MYTH: Social Media is thing for young generation and
casual internet visitors; doesnât suffice to needs of B2B
enterprises
⢠REALITY:
â 93% B2B marketers engaged in social media
marketing
â LinkedIn â most used channel; by 72% B2B marketers
â LinkedIn cited as most important channel; lead-
generation identified as most valuable result out of
marketing on LinkedIn
â Customers spending their time online spend around
22% of their time on social networks and blogs
â More than 75% online customers visit social
networks and blogs to share and seek information
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6. #WAY 01: BLOG
Create a blog and let your audience know
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7. ⢠Much more than just a tool to promote your brand
⢠Gives the opportunity to connect with existing and
prospect customers using richer modes of media
and with longer-form stories
⢠Ideal avenue for sharing information about the
company and the industry overall
⢠Announce and share major milestones and
achievements with customer-base; along with
sharing key industry trends and news
⢠Put a face to the words â Publish the image of the
author of each blog post; helps build credentials
⢠RESULT: Gain thought leadership position; helps to
win trust and comfort of customers in the long run
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8. #WAY 02: YOUTUBE CHANNEL
A picture is worth a thousand words, a video is
like a binding story beautifully narrated
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9. ⢠A more subtle medium to market your products
⢠Best ways to leverage the video-marketing?
â Demonstration of product and processes
â Tour of the facilities
â Showcase success stories and testimonials
⢠Devise a relevant content related to your business,
and engage with the customer; address questions
that would arise in your customersâ minds
⢠RESULT: In-depth portrayal of who and what you
are â More brand recall when the customer needs
related services. Quite effective in demonstrating
your key-strengths and your companyâs dedication
to service at the same time
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10. #WAY 03: LINKEDIN
LinkedIn is the ultimate tool to fill up the sales
funnel and drive relevant leads
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11. ⢠Time for direct approach â target your sales funnel
⢠Gain access to sales prospects leveraging network
⢠Most effective channels:
â Relevant community discussions
â Answering critical questions in Q&A forums
â Connections â Formulating direct as well as
referral connections with prospective clients
⢠RESULT: Establishment of your credentials, and
expertise in front of the direct client-base.
Demonstration of critical industry know-how and
networking with evangelists in your domain to
grow the business and clientele further
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