6) Stay Active in Social Media…We'll Figure it Out Someday!
Social media has moved the dial for many B2C businesses. But, we're not totally sold on its value as a B2B marketing tool. For now, remain active on Facebook, Twitter and the like. But remember: it's not 2009 anymore. Ignore the social media "experts" promising that a few weeks following the "right" people and posting the "right" content can generate dozens of leads.
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