Business buying is changing, and marketers must change with it—fast. I take inspiration from Brent Adamson’s new article in Harvard Business Review, with the provocative title, “Traditional B2B Sales and…
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Ruth Stevens
B2B marketing is all about leads. So why bother with branding?
OK, I’ll admit it. I am a demand gen marketer. My entire B2B career has been about leads—lead quality and quantity. Measurable marketing communications. Cost per lead. Conversion rates. ROI…
Read MoreTop B2B conferences for 2022
Eager to attend in-person events, B2B marketers may have their hopes dashed again as new variants spread. What’s an event organizer to do? Wait until the last minute (as evidenced…
Read More10 B2B Marketing Trends to Watch in 2022
The last time I dared to compile a set of predictions was pre-pandemic, going into 2020. Astonishingly, many of them turned out to be true, or mostly so. Going into…
Read MoreForget Rewards: Why B2B Loyalty Marketing is Different
Business buyers are highly dependent on their suppliers, for the success of their own businesses. Companies need reliable support systems, services and deliveries—consider the current supply-chain crisis. Once in place,…
Read MoreB2B CMOs: Shift Your Priorities Beyond Leads
It seems like every week I see a new research report naming leads as the top priority of B2B marketing departments. It’s no wonder CMOs focus an estimated 85% of…
Read MoreB2B Senior Leadership: It’s Time to Face the Truth About Sales and Marketing
The yawning gulf between sales and marketing is a fact of life in B2B companies. We all know this. We struggle to meld the cultures. We talk about the need…
Read MoreWhy B2B Marketers Should Try CTV Advertising
Over the last couple of years, Connected TV, via channels like Hulu and IMDB, has emerged as a productive new advertising medium. CTV offers two key benefits: precise household-level targeting,…
Read MoreMust-Attend B2B Marketing Conferences for 2021
The conference and event business is slowly getting back its footing, with a lively combination of virtual, in-person and hybrid events ahead. It’s been a long haul. But vaccinations and…
Read MoreHow to Find B2B Prospects Worldwide
Do you know of a growing B2B company that sells only domestically? I can’t think of one. U.S. producers of products and services for other companies and institutions are highly…
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