While often viewed as an administrative burden, proactive risk management has proven to be a strategic investment that delivers a significant return on investment (ROI). In this article, we examine the tangible benefits of B2B risk management and show how B2B risk management can save money, improve efficiency, and protect a company’s reputation. Quantifying the […]
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Five Characteristics of an Effective B2B Case Study
Successful B2B case studies prove the value of your solution with credible evidence. The B2B world demands a higher level of engagement during the buying process. Sales cycles are longer and bigger sums are at stake. With such a large investment involved, buyers want to be confident that their decision to partner with you is […]
Social Media in B2B vs. B2C Marketing: Where Does It Fit?
Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies are increasingly relying on social media to achieve their marketing goals. With more than 2 billion people worldwide using social media, it has become an essential tool. For B2B companies that sell products or services to other businesses, such as manufacturing companies, social media marketing is all about generating […]
Instagram Marketing’s Benefits and Drawbacks: Is It the Right Tool for Your Business?
Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has grown from a simple photo-sharing app to a powerful marketing tool used by millions of businesses around the world. With over 2.5 billion active users1, a diverse user base, and advanced analytics, Instagram offers unique opportunities for engagement and targeted advertising. But is it the right platform for […]
A Complete B2B Database Solution to Quickly Nurture Quality Leads
Why is lead nurturing essential for your company? You’ve probably heard the buzzword “lead generation.” The term is tossed around a lot among businesses and entrepreneurs. But there’s a misconception about it: it’s about acquiring leads. Then, converting them and making money that way. The key part is, what happens to the gap between a […]
Is AI for B2B Sales About to Take Off?
Artificial intelligence has been transforming business for years, but that transformation accelerated when ChatGPT opened the door to its easy-to-use generative AI in December 2022. Since then, companies have been integrating AI into everything from internal communications to customer-facing messaging to productivity tools. Well-managed AI tools can work in marketing, finance, manufacturing, and even B2B […]
Adapting B2B Sales Culture to Fully Utilize Digital Tools
Today’s digitally connected and informed B2B buyers use multiple channels on a daily basis: online marketplaces, informational and self-service websites, trade shows, webinars, referrals, social media, email, SMS, and of course salespeople. An engaging customer experience is only achieved when the interaction between buyers and sellers is value added and coordinated across all these digital […]
B2C Sales Are Driven by Emotion, B2B Sales are Driven by Logic: How to Approach Them Differently
There are some key differences between B2C and B2B selling. The most important is the buyer. Consumers are considered individuals, whereas B2B buyers are part of an overall corporate network. While the target demographic for B2C sales varies, 73% of buyers involved in the decision-making process for B2B sales are millennials. Despite the differences, 85% […]
Social Media in B2B vs. B2C Marketing: Where Does It Fit?
Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies are increasingly relying on social media to achieve their marketing goals. More than 2 billion people worldwide use social media, making it an essential tool. For B2B companies that sell products or services to other businesses, such as manufacturing companies, social media marketing is about generating leads. Social media […]
Facebook Marketing for B2B Purposes
It is a common assumption among digital marketers that Facebook is good for B2C marketing and cannot be used effectively for B2B marketing. This belief stems from the idea that people do not want to share work-related posts on Facebook and do not want to be harassed. Although there are platforms such as Twitter and […]