Episode 215

Why Most Corporate LinkedIn Strategies Underperform | B2B Marketing Lessons

Most corporate LinkedIn strategies underperform because social teams are brought in too late.

In this episode, Michelle J Raymond speaks with Melissa Dawson from WD about what high-performing corporate social on LinkedIn actually looks like inside large organisations. They explore why treating social media as a distribution channel rather than a strategic partner limits results.

Topics include corporate social strategy, LinkedIn marketing for B2B, employee advocacy, organic and paid LinkedIn strategies, and how marketing teams can better align campaigns with social from the start.

Key moments in this episode -

00:00 – Why corporate LinkedIn strategies underperform

01:05 – Defining high-performing corporate social in B2B

03:10 – Why brand impact matters more than leads

06:20 – Why creative and message drive campaign success

10:35 – The “just post this” problem for social teams

13:05 – Why trade show social posts usually fail

18:45 – Employee advocacy and LinkedIn visibility

20:30 – Combining organic and paid LinkedIn strategies

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Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategy for B2B Marketers
LinkedIn insights for B2B marketers. No hacks.

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Michelle J Raymond

Michelle J Raymond founded B2B Growth Co and has made her mark as a leading LinkedIn growth strategist. She offers comprehensive strategies and training to brands eager to harness LinkedIn for business growth through thought leadership, content marketing or social selling techniques.

With 20+ years’ experience in B2B sales, and almost a decade of social selling on LinkedIn, Michelle stands out for her significant LinkedIn contributions as the co-author of two globally acclaimed books: “Business Gold,” the first book exclusively dedicated to LinkedIn Company Pages, and “The LinkedIn Branding Book,” and her insightful podcast Social Media for B2B Growth.

Follow her YouTube channel @MichelleJRaymond for helpful how tos.