Benefits Of Social Media Marketing For SMBs, January 2013 [CHART]

Chart - Benefits Of Social Media Marketing For SMBs

While tried-and-true B2B marketing techniques such as search engine optimization (SEO) and email still bring plenty of prospects to the door, social media entices them to enter a dialogue, pick up some information of value and step into the sales funnel. Social provides an environment where salespeople can develop a relationship with potential purchasers. Moreover, according to a January 2013 survey of both business-to-consumer (B2C) and B2B marketers at small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide by Social Media Examiner, it provides a host of other benefits as well. Read  the rest at eMarketer.