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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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Bader Rutter CEO wants to retire B2B v B2C debate: ‘Marketing is marketing’

The Drum

The Drum catches up with David Jordan at the ANA Masters of B2B Marketing, where he says that, B2B or B2C, it’s all just about moving people. He’s measured, almost reserved, but sit him down at the ANA Masters of B2B Marketing and ask if he thinks B2B and B2C still matter as categories and the temperature rises. End of sentence.”

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Thrift, norming and price paranoia will be consumer trends in 2025

Martech

Consumers also proved paranoid about unexpected and inconsistent costs and pricing. Yes, prices are on consumers’ minds, but 68% cited lifestyle or self-improvement reasons for underconsumptive behavior, including: Decluttering and simplifying life (45%). ” Paranoid about the price. Fixing rather than buying new.

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Getting B2B Ecommerce Right — Here's What I Learned From Experts

Hubspot Marketing

However, no matter how familiar you are with B2C (business-to-consumer) ecommerce, selling to businesses is an entirely different beast. Buying Cycle For starters, the B2B ecommerce buying cycle is much longer than B2C. Where sales volume might be the goal in B2C ecommerce, order value is prioritized in B2B ecommerce sales.

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Zeta to address financial accusations after stock price drops 34%

Martech

Zeta Global announced it will hold a video call on Wednesday to address accusations that caused its stock price to drop 34% in the last week. Since last Wednesday, when the paper was released, Zeta’s share price has fallen from $28.4 Email: Business email address Sign me up! Processing.

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Conducting B2B Market Research the Right Way — Here‘s Everything I’ve Learned

Hubspot Marketing

How To Do B2B Market Research B2B Market Research vs. B2C Market Research Benefits of B2B Market Research B2B Market Research Methods Conducting My Own B2B Market Research Market research uncovers important information like: How companies view their industry and the marketplace for your products. B2C transactions typically happen quicker.

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2025 GTM forecast: Key shifts redefining the future of go-to-market strategy

Martech

Some were B2C, many were B2B. The fact that 57% of the B2B leaders interviewed had no serious business strategy document to point to is, in many ways, the heart of the problem, particularly when contrasted to 98% of B2C. B2C has the training, understanding and rigor to control all four Ps (product, pricing, placement and publicity).