Dave sits down with Jenn Herman, an expert in Instagram marketing, who shares the untapped potential of Instagram for B2B marketers. With over a decade of experience, Jenn has become a go-to resource for brands looking to leverage Instagram's vast user base to build brand awareness and foster long-term customer relationships.

Jenn and Dave cover:

Why Instagram is a goldmine for B2B marketers and how to capitalize on its 2 billion monthly active users
How to create educational content for Instagram to build trust
Why you need to tailor your content for Instagram and your audience specifically

Timestamps

(00:00) - - Intro to Jenn
(06:20) - - Setting Goals for B2B Brands for Instagram
(09:57) - - Adapting Content Strategy for Instagram
(11:51) - - Focusing on Quality Over Quantity
(14:57) - - Using Educational Content to Build Your Brand
(19:49) - - TikTok Experts vs Short Form Video Experts
(24:19) - - TikTok, Instagram, and Content Unique to Platforms
(27:17) - - How to Use Instagram Carousels
(30:43) - - How to Use Instagram Highlights
(33:14) - - Strategies to Find Underpriced Attention
(35:32) - - Aligning Brand Image with Social Media Presence
(39:31) - - Understanding Reach Metrics
(42:10) - - Revisiting and Optimizing LinkedIn and Instagram Strategies

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