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Why B2B marketing must adopt B2C tactics

Martech

There are many drivers of this trend, like the widespread use of social media, which blurs the lines between the personal and the professional self. Another driver of this trend is agencies, who are thrilled at the chance to ramp up their creative output and inject some emotion into business messaging for a change. Processing.

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5 ways B2B differs from B2C — and 3 ways they align

Martech

It’s frustrating to hear some marketers dismiss the differences between B2B and B2C by claiming, “It’s all business to human.” Just as marketing luxury goods differs from selling unbranded jeans, B2B and B2C require unique approaches — particularly regarding the marketing technology and strategies deployed in campaigns.

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Overcoming workplace politics: A marketer’s guide to cross-functional partnerships

Martech

Really understanding what motivates them. Understanding people’s motivations helps marketers overcome the organization’s politics and build solid relationships with those key stakeholders. What are their pain points? What are their needs?”

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The State of SaaS Go-to-Market with Theory Ventures General Partner Tomasz Tunguz

SaaStr

It’s no surprise that sales cycle length is the biggest driver of optimism or negativity in the ecosystem. 8: 3x Net Dollar Retention Thanks to This Pricing Model Over time, the dominant pricing structure in B2C and B2B applications is like the cell phone plan. This can destabilize your business and have a big impact on cash.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ICPs, Buyer Personas & Buying Committees

Heinz Marketing

Key components of an ICP include: Industry and vertical Company size (employees and/or revenue) Geography Pain points or needs Buying triggers Technology environment External drivers How do you choose an ICP? It includes job responsibilities, goals, pain points, buying motivations, and how that person evaluates vendors.

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AI agents: 2025 predictions

Martech

Andrade added: Insights marketers can glean include the leading drivers of customer churn and which competitors are mentioned, the new features or improvements customers ask for during interactions and emerging topics.

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How to get your email marketing ready for iOS 18

Martech

This suggests that users navigating to specific tabs, such as Promotions, are more motivated to engage and make purchases. When Gmail introduced tabs, it initially cut click-through rates. However, an interesting trend emerged: an increase in click-to-conversion rates. Hopefully, we will see the same in Apple Mail.

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