LinkedIn Advertising for B2B: What You Need to Know

NEW YORK, April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Some channels remain constant in the PR and marketing mix: press releases, advertisements—print and digital—email, the list goes on. As technology evolves, however, it does present small businesses in the B2B market with opportunities to make the most of their budget in creative ways. Opportunities in native advertising as well as platforms for targeted influencer marketing can help drive brand visibility. Even with all of these new channels, platforms and technologies, it can still be daunting for a B2B marketer looking to make waves using what are traditionally viewed as B2C tactics.

In her latest article for PR Newswire's Small Business PR Toolkit, Sarah Ware, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Markerly, explores LinkedIn as a solution for small business B2B marketers looking to reach their target audience and drive quality traffic to their content and web properties. Ware evaluates LinkedIn on targeting, cost, testing and reporting capabilities, and provides tips for marketers looking to optimize their efforts across these areas.

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