{"id":8044,"date":"2021-05-06T14:26:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T11:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/?p=8044"},"modified":"2021-06-10T11:09:03","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T08:09:03","slug":"b2b-instagram-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/b2b-instagram-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"3 B2B\u2019s that do Instagram marketing better than most."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear B2B marketers,<span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that 2020 and whatever it brought with had propelled Instagram\u2019s active user base to more than <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/instagram-stats\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 billion<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While B2C\u2019s are running <em>absolutely<\/em> wild on the \u2018gram and taking full advantage of creative content marketing, most B2B\u2019s have been struggling to find their footing in this highly visual platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn from the pros. We have identified 3 B2B&#8217;s that do Instagram marketing better than most, and how we can be just like them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s crunch through some facts.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8051\" width=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1.png 991w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-238x400.png 238w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-610x1024.png 610w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-89x150.png 89w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-768x1290.png 768w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-915x1536.png 915w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IG-B2B1-7x12.png 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling that <em>FOMO <\/em>yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t fret. We\u2019ve got you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To inspire and jump-start your journey to champion B2B Instagram marketing, here are 3 B2B\u2019s with 3 different niches that are <em>just<\/em> nailing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When they enable #CreativityForAll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying on <em>visually arresting<\/em> media to steal attention, Adobe actually leaves the heavy lifting to its creative community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8050\" width=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1.png 992w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1-360x400.png 360w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1-923x1024.png 923w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1-135x150.png 135w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1-768x852.png 768w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Adobe-1-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><figcaption>Adobe&#8217;s take on B2B Instagram marketing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With 1.1 million followers, it would be remiss of me not to mention Adobe and their brilliant, oh-so-simple, key Instagram marketing strategy: user-generated contents (UGC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(&#8230;that are thumbstoppingly, breathtakingly, staggeringly beautiful.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the creative giant curates and showcases artworks, they never fail to credit the respective artists who are creators from all around the globe \u2013 <strong>#CreativityForAll<\/strong>. Not only is this a clever way to <em>soft-sell<\/em> their products, but Adobe also empowers and uplifts its community members, giving them a boost in profile views and followings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with that, Adobe\u2019s dedicated <strong>#WomenCreateWednesday<\/strong> and countless other campaigns that promote social awareness also win their audience\u2019s heart over and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adobe is a successful B2B brand on Instagram because they knows how to <em>use Instagram marketing appropriately <\/em>with UGC, as opposed to <em>appropriating Instagram for the sake of marketing<\/em> with inauthentic, lacking posts.<\/li><li>They also succeed in building and nurturing a supportive community that are essentially their brand-ambassadors.<\/li><li><strong>For you:<\/strong> As a B2B approaching Instagram marketing, you need to highlight your company\u2019s culture and values, while understanding how strong a social impact you can drive to your target audience. This way, you can converse and connect to your audience, whether they are a multinational corporate or a one-man band.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When they practice what they preach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Mailchimp helps small businesses do big things.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mailchimp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mailchimp<\/a> is a marketing juggernaut that is <strong>exclusively<\/strong> designed to uplift and empower small businesses. The B2B\u2019s vision and mission are well-represented via their Instagram profile \u2013 currently popping with 130k+ followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8049\" width=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1.png 992w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1-396x400.png 396w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1-148x150.png 148w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1-768x777.png 768w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mailchimp-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><figcaption>Mailchimp&#8217;s marketing strats focuses on its community and people.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They highlight small biz owners\u2019 stories: the journey of how they have started and grown using Mailchimp services. As a result, the marketing messages of Mailchimp are never the <em>in-your-face<\/em> sorts \u2013 their featured customers <em>are<\/em> the best messengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with their vision, Mailchimp even has a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mailchimppresents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mailchimppresents<\/a> to introduce entertaining and educational contents created for entrepreneurs. While this is a powerful way to strengthen brand positioning, it also shows that they care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On another note: a flick down @mailchimp boasts an array of unique illustrations, beautiful imagery and animated videos. The creativity and charming originality have long been synonymous with the brand\u2019s image \u2013 have you ever high-fived their mascot, Freddie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"3 B2B\u2019s that do Instagram marketing better than most. Mailchimp.\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" width=\"360\" height=\"191\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Give Fred a high-five when you&#8217;re done publishing an email campaign!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">&nbsp;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Takeaways: <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mailchimp\u2019s Instagram marketing strats doesn\u2019t try to show off <em>its services<\/em>, but rather promote<em> the brand, its ethos <\/em>and<em> community<\/em>. This turns Mailchimp into the hub that attracts its exact target audience (entrepreneurs, SMEs).<\/li><li><strong>For you:<\/strong> With Instagram, B2B brands may consider going with a tailored marketing strategy that fits their audience and goals best, not necessarily a common one.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When they know where it hurts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Started from an actual need to communicate, through a lot of trials and updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slackhq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slack<\/a> has since entered Silicon Valley\u2019s hall of fame being one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/top-saas-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strongest, fastest-growing SaaS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8054\" width=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack.png 992w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack-396x400.png 396w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack-148x150.png 148w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack-768x777.png 768w, https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Slack-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><figcaption>B2B Instagram marketing can takes on many forms.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They have <em>just <\/em>recently recruited a CMO. So, how are they doing on Instagram?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>B2B customer-centric content<\/strong>, we should all stalk Slack\u2019s profile and learn a thing or two from their astute Instagram marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like Adobe and Mailchimp, Slack\u2019s visual game is spot-on. They leverage this creative flair to show<strong> how<\/strong> their products can facilitate your workplace communication, nurture collaborative efforts and encourage sharing of cloud-based assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the aforementioned content is delivered via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>text-based posts<\/li><li>humorous chat excerpts<\/li><li>informative carousels<\/li><li>demonstration videos for new features<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And therein lays the point<\/strong>. Not only this is a fun, bite-sized way to update their userbase of the latest features or discuss their latest movement <em>#ReinventWork<\/em>, Slack also knows their customers\u2019 <strong>pain-points<\/strong> and uses Instagram as a <strong>customer<\/strong> <strong>support channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Value-driven, customer-centric content is at the core of Slack\u2019s Instagram marketing. They provide users with instructions and ideas on how to solve pain-points utilizing Slack\u2019s features.<\/li><li>Bite-sized posts are easy to digest and engage with, and Slack has leveraged it<\/li><li><strong>For you: <\/strong>Just like any other businesses, B2B\u2019s must understand their audience and their pain\/pleasure-points. Create Instagram content that correlate with your audience\u2019s needs and start seeing more engagements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B2B marketers\u2019 takeaways&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2021, when brand personality and originality are all the buzz \u2013 Instagram is the most fitting platform for brands of all sorts and sizes to express themselves. As long as your target audience is using the platform, I\u2019m convinced that you just have to hop on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>3 takeaways<\/strong> in all of their glory when it comes to B2B Instagram marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Highlight your company\u2019s culture and values through use of brand voice, visuals and hashtag campaigns.<\/li><li>Tailor a marketing strategy that fits your audience and goals best.<\/li><li>Identify and create Instagram content that correlate with your audience\u2019s pain\/pleasure-points.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong> put yourself ahead of the competition by staying on top of <a aria-label=\"current trends (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/social-media-trends-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">current social media trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B2B Instagram marketing is <em>not <\/em>some three-headed monster that you must tackle as a lone knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/homer.gif\" alt=\"You are not alone.\" class=\"wp-image-8057\" width=\"360\" height=\"275\" title=\"\"><figcaption>You are not alone.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Still sitting on the fence or not sure how to further the progress your brand&#8217;s B2B Instagram marketing? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/service\/social-media-marketing\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Reach out and let us lend you a hand<\/a> for all things B2B social media marketing, or join our email list to receive more marketing golds like this (reserved strictly for those who are looking to grow, optimize and upgrade.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which B2B&#8217;s Instagram marketing strats have impressed you?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are here to prove that B2B&#8217;s and Instagram marketing is not unlike french fries + ice cream.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[163,140,70],"class_list":["post-8044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-b2b-instagram-marketing","tag-content-marketing","tag-social-media-marketing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sisudigital.fi\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}