Breathing life into B2B: How to put the human back in social

Behind the Post Published: January 23, 2023
Breathing life into B2B: How to put the human back in social

Catharina Sartori Mensak takes the hot seat to reveal her playbook for putting the human back in B2B social.

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Episode summary

We all know B2B doesn’t need to be boring, but most organizations still aren’t getting it right. So for the first episode of Behind the Post in 2023, we’re bringing in the expert!

Catharina Sartori Mensak, Content Marketing Manager at Stahl is sharing her playbook on crafting humanlike, engaging content that is the opposite of boring.

Cat unpacks tactical ways to make your content less boring and more authentic, even in highly regulated industries. She believes that the companies that win on social are the ones who dare to be different and think of social media as stories. Olivia and Cat talk about what it really means to put people at the forefront of your strategy and what that content looks like in action.

Stay until the end to hear Cat’s playbook for personal branding–P.S. the first step is being yourself!

Hot topics:

  • Creating authentic and humanlike content for B2B
  • Engaging content strategies for regulated industries
  • How to create a personal brand from scratch

Meet Cat

Catharina is a seasoned B2B marketer who’s worked in B2B for start-ups and scale-ups for the past 5+ years and is now venturing into corporate B2B. In the past 3 years, she’s specialized in growing B2B LinkedIn pages organically and creating educational and human content. She’s a huge proponent of rehumanizing B2B marketing, and it shows in her personal branding efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can B2B content be made more engaging and less boring?

To make B2B content more engaging, focus on crafting humanlike and authentic narratives. As Catharina Sartori Mensak advises, dare to be different by treating social media as a platform for stories and consistently putting people at the forefront of your content strategy.

What are effective content strategies for B2B in regulated industries?

Even in highly regulated industries, B2B companies can create authentic and engaging content. The strategy involves finding tactical ways to be human and tell stories within compliance boundaries, challenging the notion that regulated content must be boring.

How do you rehumanize B2B marketing and social media efforts?

Rehumanizing B2B marketing involves shifting the focus from corporate jargon to genuine connection. This means prioritizing authentic, human-centric content, thinking of social media as a platform for storytelling, and ensuring your strategy genuinely puts people at the forefront.

What are best practices for organic B2B LinkedIn page growth?

Organic B2B LinkedIn page growth is achieved by consistently creating educational and human-centric content. Focus on authenticity, sharing valuable insights, and engaging your professional audience with stories that resonate, as championed by experts in the field.

What is the first step for a B2B professional to build a personal brand?

The foundational first step for a B2B professional building a personal brand is to simply 'be yourself.' Authenticity is key to creating a genuine presence, sharing unique insights, and connecting with your audience on a human level.

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