The unspoken truths behind customer segmentation

Radically Transparent Published: October 12, 2022
The unspoken truths behind customer segmentation

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Episode summary

There is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ approach to customer segmentation.

However, while the practice of dividing an organization’s customers into groups that have similarities is nothing new, using social engagement data to decide how to group and relate to customers in each segment is most certainly one of the best-kept secrets of customer segmentation.

In this episode of Radically Transparent, host Jennifer Gutman examines what data the modern-day digital marketer is missing to be able to effectively deliver a customized experience to every single individual customer.

With social engagement data at the core of the episode, Jen reveals why incorporating engagement data from social media into your marketing automation is the most unspoken (and effective) approach to segmenting your lead database and using these segments to create dynamic content.

Hot topics of this episode include:

  • Why the more data from social media you have, the more effective you can be at segmenting your database and delivering engaging content
  • How to build sophisticated segments based on what your audience clicks on social media, and customize content accordingly
  • Instead of sending the same generic email to all contacts, how you can deliver highly-targeted emails that are aligned with your leads’ interests

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Gutman passionately believes that social media is the anchor of any successful B2B marketing strategy and is currently serving as the Director of Customer Marketing at Oktopost.

She joined the company in 2014 when the team was 5 people strong and has since been transforming the way B2B organizations manage and measure social media.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data is crucial for advanced B2B customer segmentation?

For modern B2B marketers, incorporating social engagement data is paramount for effective customer segmentation. This rich data provides deep insights into what your audience clicks on and interacts with across social media, enabling the creation of highly sophisticated segments and the delivery of truly customized experiences.

How does social engagement data improve B2B marketing automation?

Integrating social engagement data directly into your B2B marketing automation platform transforms lead nurturing. It allows organizations to move beyond generic communications by providing the foundation to build dynamic content and deliver highly targeted emails precisely aligned with individual leads' demonstrated interests and behaviors observed on social media.

How can B2B marketers deliver highly targeted content instead of generic emails?

By leveraging social engagement data, B2B marketers can track specific content interactions and interests of their audience on social media. This intelligence enables the construction of sophisticated segments, allowing for the customization of content and the delivery of highly targeted emails that resonate directly with a lead's identified interests, moving away from a 'one size fits all' approach.

What role does social media play in a successful B2B marketing strategy?

Social media is the anchor of any successful B2B marketing strategy, serving as a critical source of engagement data. When effectively managed and measured, this data provides B2B organizations with profound insights into customer interests, facilitates precise lead segmentation, and ultimately drives the creation and delivery of more engaging, personalized marketing experiences.

Why is a 'one size fits all' approach ineffective for B2B customer segmentation?

A 'one size fits all' approach fails in B2B customer segmentation because it overlooks the unique interests and specific behaviors of individual leads and accounts. Modern B2B marketing demands customized experiences and relevant content, which can only be achieved by analyzing granular data, particularly social engagement data, to build sophisticated segments that truly reflect lead interests.

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