In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy welcomes Daniel Kushner, CEO and co-founder of Oktopost, a sophisticated social media management and employee advocacy platform. With his rich background as a serial entrepreneur, Kushner dives deep into the intricacies of measuring and monetizing B2B social media to demonstrate its tangible impact on business success. Discover the fascinating story behind Oktopost's inception in 2013, born out of a personal need for better measurement tools in the social media space.

As the discussion unfolds, Kushner reveals the profound differences between B2B and B2C social media, advocating for a holistic approach where social engagement is a cross-organizational effort rather than a marketing silo. The episode explores the importance of integrating social media into the overall fabric of a company—underscoring the need for businesses to embrace social at a cultural level to maximize opportunities.

Additionally, Kushner unpacks the role of employee advocacy, offers insights for startups with smaller teams, and shares valuable advice on nurturing thought leadership within technical teams. Please tune in to explore how AI, data trends, and authentic engagement are reshaping the landscape of B2B social media and why measuring its impact should be at the forefront of any forward-thinking organization.

Some areas we explore in this episode include:

• Origin of Oktopost: Founding of Oktopost in 2013 and the market opportunity identified.
• Measuring Social Media Impact: Importance of measuring social media's influence on B2B success.
• Platform Integration: Need for tools like Oktopost to integrate with other marketing platforms.
• Cross-Organizational Social Engagement: Social media's role across different organizational functions.
• Organizational Culture: Impact of culture and leadership on social media effectiveness.
• Challenges for Startups: Strategies for smaller companies to leverage social media.
• Employee Advocacy: Role of employees in brand promotion and thought leadership.
• Personal Branding: Supporting employees in building personal brands through social media.
• B2B vs. B2C Social Media: Differences in approach between B2B and B2C social media.
• AI's Role: How AI can enhance social media strategies and trend analysis.
• And much, much more...