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Not all B2B and B2C categorizations are alike

Martech

I recently jumped from a B2C marketing department at Western Governors University (WGU) in the online higher education sector to a B2B marketing department at Zuora that provides subscription management software in the SaaS space. This change has made me think about the value of the B2B and B2C categories.

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B2C marketing automation: The tools, tactics and prerequisites for success

Martech

B2C marketing deals with consumer purchases, which means B2C marketers are targeting individuals or small groups of people who make purchase decisions. But generally speaking, a couple considering a B2C purchase will have an easier time coming to a decision than a business buying group with varied wants and needs in a B2B setting.

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Why your marketing isn’t working — and how an audit can help fix it

Martech

Dig deeper: 5 ways to transition from tactical to strategic marketing Defining your target audience A critical part of the audit is clearly defining your target audience or customer persona(s). Once your audit reveals a clear strategic direction, your marketing performance will become more predictable and scalable.

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Your top B2B YouTube ads questions – answered

Martech

YouTube has long been a go-to advertising platform for B2C marketers, but it’s often still a question mark for B2B brands. If you have the budget and it makes strategic sense to hire a celebrity spokesperson, go for it. I usually see B2B professionals on LinkedIn asking, “Has anyone had success with YouTube ads?”

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Why 2025 is the year for martech optimization, not expansion

Martech

2025 is not the year for bold leaps into expensive platforms but a time for strategic caution. Here’s how to make 2025 the year of smart, strategic martech decisions. Case in point, I spoke with Ricky Ray Butler , founder of Revmatics, an AI-powered ABM platform for optimizing B2C conversions.

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Will big tech burst the AI bubble?

Martech

AI startups are currently getting one-third of all investment dollars, with B2B startups getting $10 for every $1 invested in B2C applications, according to CB Insights. We are only at the beginning of the wave of AI solutions. As a result, we know we will see more AI applications aimed at B2B marketers.

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B2B content marketing: Driving success through strategic content creation

Martech

Like B2C content marketing, B2B content aims at building authority and brand recognition for the business on digital channels where customers seek information and participate in digital communities. The post B2B content marketing: Driving success through strategic content creation appeared first on MarTech. Get MarTech!