The following chart reveals B2B companies' interest in investments regarding several channels. Most of these companies intend to significantly increase investments in website design, social media, virtual events, search engines, email marketing, and paid search. The attention these companies pay to Public Relations and telemarketing seems to remain constant. B2B companies estimate they will reduce investments in direct mail, trade shows, and print advertising.
Source: MarketingSherpa, 2010.
Conclusions
The B2B market is significantly developed in the U.S., while similar markets in Europe are trying to adapt to changes imposed by the global environment. The complexity of the B2B market, of the products that this market focuses on, and of customers' needs requires constant efforts from B2B companies in maintaining their position on the market and in developing their business.
The most important trends affecting this market sector are represented by the use of social media, the increased level of automation, and the measurement of return on marketing investments. B2B companies in the U.S. have acknowledged the impact of social media and have included it into their strategy. B2B companies in the UK do not focus on using social media yet, although they are also aware of its importance.
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