Behind the cover of The Social B2B Organization with Colin Day

Behind the Post Published: March 04, 2025
Behind the cover of The Social B2B Organization with Colin Day

The Social B2B Organization hits shelves on March 25, and co-author Colin Day joined us on Behind the Post to share exclusive insights from the book!

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A new B2B marketing book is hitting the shelves, and we sat down with one of the co-authors for an exclusive sneak peek!

In this episode of Behind the Post, we’re joined by Colin Day, co-author of The Social B2B Organization and Managing Director EMEA of Oktopost.

Colin pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a social-first B2B organization – from embedding social into your company culture to aligning teams and proving ROI. He shares insights from the book, including how B2B buyers have changed, why employee advocacy is a must-have, and the key metrics that tie social engagement to revenue.

If you’re serious about using social media to build relationships, drive revenue, and future-proof your strategy, this episode, and book, is for you.

The Social B2B Organization hits shelves on March 25, 2025! Pre-order your copy and check out exclusive resources here.

Hot topics:

  • Why social media is a business strategy, not just a marketing tool
  • How to build a social-first culture that aligns marketing, sales, and customer success
  • The biggest mistake companies make with social and how to fix it
  • Proving the impact of social on pipeline, revenue, and business growth

Meet Colin, co-author of The Social B2B Organization

Colin Day is the Managing Director, EMEA, and Vice President of Business Development at Oktopost. With over 35 years of experience in MarTech and FinTech, Colin is a seasoned expert in driving growth through innovative go-to-market strategies and scaling global operations. At Oktopost, he leads EMEA activities and develops strategic partnerships, including OEM and reseller channels, to expand the company’s footprint.

Before Oktopost, Colin founded Magnetic North Associates, advising C-suite executives on strategic initiatives and transactions in marketing and financial technology. He also spent 18 years at FIS, holding leadership roles in business development, product management, and marketing.

A passionate advocate for education and a proud family man, Colin resides in the UK, balancing professional achievements with family and charitable pursuits. You can connect with Colin on LinkedIn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can B2B companies transform social media into a core business strategy?

Transforming social media into a core business strategy for B2B involves embedding it deeply into company culture, aligning marketing, sales, and customer success teams, and leveraging it to build relationships, drive revenue, and future-proof the business. It's about moving beyond seeing social as just a marketing tool.

What key metrics demonstrate social media's impact on B2B pipeline and revenue?

To prove social media's impact on B2B pipeline and revenue, focus on metrics that directly correlate with business growth. This includes tracking lead generation, conversion rates, influence on sales cycles, customer acquisition costs, and the overall contribution of social engagement to revenue growth, moving beyond superficial vanity metrics.

Why is employee advocacy a critical component of modern B2B social strategy?

Employee advocacy is crucial for modern B2B social strategy because it leverages authentic voices to expand brand reach and credibility. Empowering employees to share company content and insights builds trust, engages prospects more effectively, and significantly influences the evolving B2B buyer journey.

How can B2B organizations build a social-first culture that aligns internal teams?

Building a social-first culture requires integrating social engagement principles across departments. This means actively aligning marketing, sales, and customer success teams on shared social goals, providing training and tools, and fostering a collaborative environment where social media is recognized as a collective business driver.

What are the biggest mistakes B2B companies make with social media, and how can they adapt?

A common mistake B2B companies make is viewing social media solely as a promotional channel rather than a strategic business asset. To adapt, organizations must shift to a relationship-building mindset, focus on proving measurable ROI, and integrate social efforts across all revenue-generating functions to meet the evolving B2B buyer journey.

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