Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategies and Tips

The 15th Annual B2B Content Marketing Report is out, and Michelle J Raymond sits down with Robert Rose to unpack what it all means for the future of B2B marketing.

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Key moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:52 Origins of the B2B Content Marketing Report 04:10 Current Trends and Challenges in B2B Marketing 05:32 The Identity Crisis in B2B Marketing 07:38 Encouraging Creativity and Differentiation 13:25 Practical Tips for Marketers 19:42 The Role of Technology in Marketing 26:30 Looking Ahead to 2025 30:23  Final Thoughts Connect with Robert Rose on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrose/ The Content Marketing Research is available here - https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/articles/b2b-content-marketing-trends-research/

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners. Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/

B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/

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#LinkedIn #ContentMarketing #B2BMarketing

If you’re planning your 2025 LinkedIn Ad strategy, this is where you want to start. Michelle J Raymond sits down with the LinkedIn Ads expert, AJ Wilcox, to give you the inside scoop on what's working to reduce your CPC and increase leads.

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Key moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction to LinkedIn Ads 01:36 The State of LinkedIn Ads 06:50 Common Mistakes in LinkedIn Ad Campaigns 09:39 Optimising LinkedIn Ad Performance 15:37 The Power of Thought Leader Ads 20:46 New LinkedIn Ad Formats and Features 25:53 Final Tips and Upcoming Events

Connect with AJ Wilcox on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilcoxaj/

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.

Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/

B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs.

Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins

Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website -  https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/

 

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#LinkedIn #LinkedInAds #B2BMarketing

If you want your content seen by more people - first look at what content formats are working best on LinkedIn, then how can you improve the copy on your posts and saving the best for last - the guaranteed way to improve your LinkedIn content performance. 

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Key moments in this episode:

00:00 What Content Works Best on LinkedIn? 00:53 Tactics for LinkedIn Marketing in 2025 03:43 Types of Content That Excel on LinkedIn 06:04 Formats and Strategies for LinkedIn Content 10:15 Secrets to High Performing LinkedIn Posts 17:33 The Importance of Serving Your Community   Metricool new features   ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #ContentMarketing #B2BMarketing

No budget for LinkedIn Ads? No worries. In this episode we look at the top organic strategies for LinkedIn Marketers in 2025. 

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Key moments in this episode: 00:00 Crushing LinkedIn in 202504:44 LinkedIn Content Planning07:29 LinkedIn for business foundations10:05 Employee Advocacy on LinkedIn14:39 Thought Leadership on LinkedIn18:41 Upcoming Episodes

 

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #ContentMarketing #B2BMarketing

LinkedIn is crowded, and playing it safe and putting out boring content will not help your brand stand out and win opportunities on LinkedIn. What will work? I asked expert guest and LinkedIn insider - Robin O Connell to share what's working and what isn't for brands as we head into 2025. 

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Key moments in this episode:

00:00 LinkedIn Marketing Challenges for 202500:48 LinkedIn Insider: Robin O Connell02:08 The Growing LinkedIn Demographic07:13 Breaking Free from Boring: Creative Strategies for B2B Brands13:35 Balancing Brand Consistency and Creativity20:06 The Power of Branding and Creativity20:57 Sales and Marketing on LinkedIn21:51 The Risks of Focusing Solely on Lead Generation22:37 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Marketing Strategies26:51 Practical Tips for Differentiating Your Brand29:38 Injecting Creativity and Emotion into B2B Content33:28 Final Thoughts and Actionable Tips  

Connect with Robin O Connell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinoconnellin/

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #ContentMarketing #LinkedInForBusiness

The benefits of employee advocacy are well known, but LinkedIn is making a change that will limit how this works on the platform. To make sure your business is prepared let's go through the changes and alternatives for your business.  Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code MICHELLE30 to try any Premium Plan FREE for 30 days.  https://i.mtr.cool/NEDXVZ

Key moments in this episode: 00:00 LinkedIn Announcement03:20 The My Company and Employee Advocacy Tabs on LinkedIn04:49 The Impact of Removing These Features06:18 Exploring Alternatives for Employee Advocacy08:27 Cost-Effective Solutions for Small Businesses09:47 Planning for LinkedIn Success in 2025

For more details - https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a6836874?hcppcid=search

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #EmployeeAdvocacy #LinkedInForBusiness

 

Are you a small marketing team or a solo entrepreneur struggling to keep up with content demands? In this episode, Michelle J Raymond shares her best-kept secret for creating endless content without burning out. Learn about the tools and strategies she uses, and how you can implement them today! Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code MICHELLE30 to try any Premium Plan FREE for 30 days.  https://i.mtr.cool/NEDXVZ

Key moments in this episode: 00:00 Overcoming Content Creation Overwhelm 01:45 11 Reasons to Love LinkedIn Live 05:54 Getting Started with LinkedIn Live 09:31 The Six W's Framework for LinkedIn Live Success 13:56 Maximising Content from LinkedIn Live 16:25 Essential Tools for Content Creation 19:04 Upcoming Special Guest ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #LinkedInLive #ContentMarketing

 

 

Ever heard ‘I don’t need LinkedIn’ from a sales rep? Or maybe a team member saying, ‘That’s not my job’? Join Coach Michelle J Raymond as she tackles the seven most common objections to LinkedIn and reveals how to flip the script to get your team on board.

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Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Overcoming LinkedIn Objections02:27 Common LinkedIn Objections and How to Address Them04:23 My Customers Prefer Calls05:50 I Already Have an Established Network06:53 I'm Too Busy for LinkedIn09:16 My Customers Aren't Active on LinkedIn11:35 I'm Successful with Email Marketing13:45 LinkedIn Didn't Work for Me16:06 LinkedIn - It's Not My Job18:19 Flipping the Script on LinkedIn Objections  

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond

#LinkedIn #SocialSelling #B2BSales

 

LinkedIn changed this data privacy setting without notifying members, which means many members are now automatically opted-in to allow LinkedIn AI to use your personal data and content for training LinkedIn's generative AI content.

UK listeners read this - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy89x4y1pmgo

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Key moments in this episode: 00:00 Urgent Announcement01:16 LinkedIn's Automatic Opt-In for AI Training02:02 How to Opt Out of LinkedIn's AI Training02:50 Personal Experience and Concerns04:19 Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond #LinkedIn #AI #LinkedInTips

Is not being "salesy" enough sabotaging your B2B marketing results on LinkedIn? In this episode, we share three great lessons you can learn from social selling to improve your marketing results. Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code MICHELLE30 to try any Premium Plan FREE for 30 days.  https://i.mtr.cool/NEDXVZ

Key moments in this episode: 00:00 Embrace the Salesy Approach00:52 The Sales vs. Marketing Debate04:42 Social Selling on LinkedIn06:49 Know Thy Customer10:30 Reframe Your LinkedIn Strategy14:15 Humanise Your Brand18:18 Bridging Sales and Marketing for Better Results

ABOUT MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn™️ B2B Growth Coach. To continue the conversation, connect with Michelle on LinkedIn™️ and let her know you are part of the community of podcast listeners.  Connect with Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn™️ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejraymond/ B2B Growth Co offers LinkedIn™️ Training for teams to build personal and business brands and a LinkedIn™️ Profile Recharge service for Founders/CEOs. Book a free intro call to learn more  - https://calendly.com/michelle-j-raymond/book-an-intro-call-15mins Social Media for B2B Growth Podcast is a fully accessible podcast. Audio, Video, Transcript and guest details are available on our podcast website - https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleJRaymond

#LinkedIn #SocialSelling #B2BMarketing