B2B vs. B2C: What’s the social strategy?
How does an effective social advertising game plan differ between B2B and B2C companies? Columnist Brad O'Brien shares tips on optimizing the social approach for both audience types.
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Brad O'Brien joined 3Q Digital as VP of Social after spending several years on the brand side at Provide Commerce & FTD companies. Brad has a strong background in Social, SEO, ecommerce, landing page and test optimizations, analytics, as well as production and promotion of digital content. Originally from New Jersey, Brad went to college in Virginia at James Madison University and received a degree in Marketing. He has called San Diego home for the last seven years, and also works out of San Diego. Brad enjoys surfing, being outdoors, music festivals, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his dog Duke.
How does an effective social advertising game plan differ between B2B and B2C companies? Columnist Brad O'Brien shares tips on optimizing the social approach for both audience types.
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