Savvy B2B Marketing

Wow, but summer is in full swing. Can anyone believe that next week is the last week of July?!?

With fall rushing at us at warp speed (sorry, geek moment there), we're already starting to feel the need to study up on the latest greatest trends, tips, and tools. Luckily for us (and you!), we don't have to look any farther than our favorite blogs. They deliver the goods week after week. 

So, here are our favorite picks. Feel free to add your own in the comments. Thanks to all the fabulous bloggers who share their insights and opinions! 

60+ Tips for Using Facebook in Business by @caroljsroth

Another great crowd-sourced post from Carol Roth. This is a great way to start your Facebook brainstorm session.

Optimizing Copy: The 7 Most Common Copywriting Mistakes We See Marketers Make by @MktgExperiments

Great list with before-and-and after examples that make things crystal clear. 

6 Tips for Writing SEO-Friendly Content Marketing by @124ca via @Patsiblogsquad

Straightforward tips that will help you get a handle on your SEO efforts.

Can Marketers be Publishers? by Jessie Zubatkin via @GetCurata

What are the three things marketers need to consider when creating content from a data-driven strategy? Find out in this post.

The Dirt on Editorial Calendars by Melissa Rach via @BrainTraffic

We love a good editorial calendar and this post has some great tips on how to create one strategically. 

The Why in B2B Buying Behavior by @billymitchell1

Billy Mitchell connects the dots between a presentation from TED and what spurs your prospective customers to buy from you. 

IDG Enterprise’s 2011 Role & Influence of the Technology Decision Maker Survey Details via @IDGKnowledgeHub

Great insights from IDG into how to connect with technology buyers.

Do Marketers Have Any Credibility? by @BrennerMichael

Michael Brenner says marketers need to own the customer experience. Not convinced? See what more than 600 CEOs in large and small companies across the US, Europe, Asia and Australia have to say.

Treat Your Content with More Respect by @ardath421

B2B buyers want a shorter buying cycle and Ardath Albee explains how B2B marketers can deliver on that.