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% […]
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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 […]
How to Use Facebook to Promote a B2B Company
With an estimated 2.7 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the largest social media platform and the third most visited website on the Internet. But Facebook isn’t just for watching cat videos and memes or keeping in touch with old friends; it’s also considered a very powerful B2B advertising platform. In fact, 74% of users […]
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 […]
Paid Social Media Techniques to Expand Your B2B Following
With a variety of detailed targeting options, paid social media advertising is a powerful tool for successful B2B marketing. A successful B2B marketing strategy relies on two things: building awareness and generating qualified leads that can easily convert into paying customers. And that’s exactly what paid social media is for. Sponsored posts and ads on […]
Key B2B Marketing Trends CTOs Should Be Aware of in 2024
Digital transformation has reshaped the business-to-business (B2B) landscape. According to Gartner, Inc., by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will be conducted through digital channels, a trend that has increased significantly during the pandemic. This new paradigm shift is forcing technology leaders and marketers to overhaul their digital strategies and optimize […]
It’s Time for B2B Marketers to Include Snapchat in Their Toolkit
We all have that one friend who was wild when they were younger. That guy who would come to a party, do something crazy, and then disappear without a trace, with no memory of the craziness he caused. Amazingly, this friend has grown up, matured, realized his potential, and started to understand his purpose. Still […]
How to Promote to an Organization’s Five Types of B2B Buyers
51% of B2B marketers planned to spend more on marketing last year. Increasing marketing spend is one tactic to grow your business, but better targeting can be just as effective, if not more so. To do this, you need to accurately identify each type of B2B buyer in your company and understand that while each […]
Three Approaches to Address the Shifts in the B2B Purchase Process
In turbulent times, many things change, especially how we approach decision-making processes. Companies that have based their internal processes on how key decisions have been made for decades were forced to make fundamental changes during a global health crisis as standards seemed to shift almost monthly. And when those decisions also affect purchasing, things get […]
Four Ways to Inject Some Fun Into B2B Marketing
Even the best B2B marketing can quickly become forgettable and boring. Don’t let your company’s B2B efforts falter and revitalize them with four proven strategies. Traditional B2B marketing content is data-rich and insightful, but it often lacks character. When was the last time you heard someone describe a white paper as “inspiring” or a case […]