B2B

B2B ad spending sees a strong rebound: LinkedIn leads, with finance and retail sectors boosting growth.

The company’s AI assistant aims to simplify sales and marketing processes and boost efficiency.

MOs are under increasing pressure due to greater scrutiny and accountability for ROI; the need to balance creativity with revenue growth; and the rapid pace of technological, market, and consumer changes

Podcasts surge in B2B marketing: 36% of B2B marketers plan to use them, citing flexibility and trust-building attributes.

The deal will bring 7,000 new customers and critical disaster recovery tools to tackle growing cybersecurity threats.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reason why CMOs at top US advertisers are leaving their roles sooner, the main ways the role is changing, and how GenAI is helping them with their jobs. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Kelsey Voss.

Video has emerged as the most effective type of B2B marketing content and is a key component in the marketing distribution mix, ranking a close second to social media content.

More than four in 10 B2B marketers in North America and Europe plan to increase social media content (46%) and video (41%) distribution this year, according to April 2024 data by 10Fold and Sapio Research.

Study finds B2B ads lacking in creativity: Emotional appeal and humor boost effectiveness, with creative ads leading to greater brand loyalty.

The company’s survey shows nearly 50% of small businesses use AI for marketing, yet 73% lack confidence in their strategies, highlighting an opportunity.

In a sweeping restructuring move, Dell is streamlining management to better align with the booming demand for AI-optimized servers.

LinkedIn saw a 51% increase in premium sign-ups, boosting Microsoft’s latest quarter: Video uploads rose 34%, making it the fastest-growing format on the platform.

This trend could drive widespread AI adoption and innovation, disrupting established market leaders like OpenAI and Google

B2B and B2C brands beware: Effective crisis communication requires sincere apologies and transparent updates, as demonstrated by the CrowdStrike fiasco.

The regulatory environment influences Google's corporate strategies: Canceling the HubSpot acquisition shows the significant impact of heightened scrutiny on tech giants.

Social media is crucial for B2B marketing success. However, B2B marketers’ ages may be affecting their campaigns’ effectiveness. Younger B2B marketers are leading the way in leveraging social media and data-driven strategies.

Backlinks remain crucial for high Google ranks: study shows 96% of top sites have over 1,000 unique links despite the search giant's claims.

A B2B influencer is an expert or thought leader in a specific industry or professional niche. They can help a B2B company stand out in a competitive market, reach its target audience, and guide informed purchasing decisions through insights and recommendations

GenAI features for premium subscriptions aim to enhance job searches and improve marketing. The updates could make LinkedIn more competitive, provided it can address AI’s bias issue.

LinkedIn introduces new marketing tools: Video ads and AI integration enhance B2B engagement and efficiency.