The Changing Dynamics in B2B Marketing

Fredric Cruz
6 min readNov 16, 2022

The world has changed and so must B2B marketers. In the past, sales teams relied on cold calling and email campaigns to get their message out. Today, customers oftentimes find businesses with the help of search engines, social media platforms and review sites. And this means that B2B companies need to rethink their marketing strategies.

The non-linear buying journey

The landscape of B2B marketing has changed dramatically. The emergence of the digital economy has brought new buying demographics and new buying behaviors to the forefront.

The rise of e-commerce has led to a shift in the way companies transact business. The traditional “sales” model is giving way to a more consultative approach, which enables companies to offer products that are better suited for their customers’ needs.

This shift has created an opportunity for marketers who can provide valuable insights into how customers want to interact with their brands, and help them deliver relevant content at the right time.

How is B2B marketing evolving?

B2B marketing is evolving in a manner that is similar to how B2C marketing evolved. For decades, marketing efforts were focused on branding, reaching the highest possible number of people, and appealing to their emotions. However, as consumers became more savvy and grew tired of being sold to all the…

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Fredric Cruz

Curious and Creative Marketer. Loves phygital more than pure play digital. Expert in marrying impressions with experiences to drive brand love & profitability.