Why B2B Needs Its Own Social Media Platform – Adi Krysler – Oktopost

Oktopost’s VP of Marketing, Adi Krysler, joins the podcast to discuss how the platform is reshaping the way B2B companies approach social media. She explains why Oktopost was built specifically for the needs of B2B marketers—where relationships, attribution, and measurable business impact matter most—and how its social suite unifies publishing, employee advocacy, and social listening in one platform.

Adi also shares how Oktopost empowers employees to become authentic brand ambassadors, strengthening trust and expanding reach far beyond traditional corporate channels. She explores the changing landscape of B2B marketing, the increasing overlap with B2C strategies, and what modern marketing leaders need to prioritise as expectations and technologies continue to evolve.

 

About Oktopost

Oktopost is a B2B social media management platform that helps marketing and revenue teams drive engagement, measure success, and link social media to revenue growth. Trusted by thousands of marketing professionals at some of the world's leading B2B technology and professional services companies, Oktopost offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for social media publishing, employee advocacy, social analytics, social listening and marketing intelligence, all in one platform.

 

About Adi Krysler

Adi is a seasoned marketing leader with an MBA and over 15 years of experience driving impactful marketing strategies in both corporate and startup environments, with companies like Wix.com, SAP, and Oktopost.

Skilled in building go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and brand growth, she combines analytical insight with creative execution to elevate business outcomes. With deep expertise in SaaS and B2B marketing, she helps shape high-performing marketing initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration and bringing visionary leadership to the tech marketing landscape.

 

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:02:49 - Overview of Oktopost's Services 00:05:58 - Measuring Impact of Employee Advocacy 00:07:30 - Oktopost's Unique Position in B2B 00:11:24 - Balancing Organic and Paid Social Strategies 00:15:47 - Influencer Marketing in B2B 00:19:14 - Future of the VP of Marketing Role 00:20:36 - The Importance of Choosing the Right Tools 00:21:12 - Best Marketing Advice Received 00:22:11 - Advice for New Marketers

Quotes

"In B2B, every relationship counts, every conversation has weight, every touchpoint can influence the buying decision." Adi Krysler, VP of Marketing at Oktopost.

"We founded Octopost with the belief that B2B companies deserve their own dedicated platform that is built for these longer buyer journeys and for the multiple stakeholders." Adi Krysler, VP of Marketing at Oktopost.

"The experiences that B2B buyers are looking for are getting more similar to the B2C, where everything is very fast and it's visual and it's personalized." Adi Krysler, VP of Marketing at Oktopost.

 

Follow Adi:

Adi Krysler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adikrysler/

Oktopost website: https://www.oktopost.com/

Oktopost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oktopost/

 

Follow Mike:

Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/

Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/

Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/

 

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