How influencer strategy is evolving as B2B buying enters AI era

How influencer strategy is evolving as B2B buying enters AI era

With LLMs playing an increasing role in B2B decision-making, brands must evolve their creator strategies in order to resonate. B2B decision-making is being fundamentally recast, with factors like AI-driven search, digital communities and the weight of peer advocacy necessitating brands to rapidly adapt to the new reality of how purchase decisions are made in their…

B2B marketing benchmarks 2026: attribution, budgets, and buy

B2B marketing benchmarks 2026: attribution, budgets, and buy

B2B marketing leaders utilizing full-funnel attribution are significantly more successful in reaching their goals compared to others. Reports indicate a growing disparity in marketing strategies among companies, particularly in areas like attribution, budget management, and integrating buying group strategies. These differences highlight the importance of adapting advanced practices for better performance and achieving marketing goals….

What separates top B2B marketers in 2026

What separates top B2B marketers in 2026

New research, alongside a go-to-market intelligence partnership, identifies key traits that set high-performing B2B marketing teams apart in 2026. These teams utilize buying groups, full-funnel attribution, and ensure AI visibility for their brands to achieve success. Such strategies help them stay ahead in the competitive marketing-tech landscape. This story was produced through MarketScale. See how…

B2B PR agencies add GEO as AI search reshapes buyer research

B2B PR agencies add GEO as AI search reshapes buyer research

AI search tools are influencing the way enterprise buyers conduct research and find vendors, prompting B2B PR agencies to integrate GEO capabilities. This transformation implies that agencies must start focusing on LLM optimization as a part of their offerings in 2026. The shift reflects the evolving landscape of enterprise buyer research in response to advancements…

B2B distribution M&A and digital channel shifts in Q3 2026

B2B distribution M&A and digital channel shifts in Q3 2026

The industrial distribution sector is undergoing consolidation through significant financial deals like Ferguson’s $1.6 billion acquisition of FloWorks. Digital sales channels are becoming increasingly important, as evidenced by Fastenal’s digital sales gains. The upcoming World Cup is exerting pressure on advertising channels, further influencing how distributors operate and reach clients. Ferguson Enterprises announced a $1.6…

Where Is Your B2B Budget Actually Going: Take the Demand Gen Report Benchmark Survey Now

Where Is Your B2B Budget Actually Going: Take the Demand Gen Report Benchmark Survey Now

Key Takeaways Take 2026 Demand Generation Benchmark Survey to show how B2B marketing teams are spliting finite budget across ABM/ABX, content, personalization, intent data and AI-powered platforms, and which bets are paying off. Marketers who participate get a clearer picture of how peers rank priorities and defend spend to leadership, helping them decide what to…

MALAYSIA’S FOOD INDUSTRY LOOKS AHEAD AS MIFB 2026 CONVENES B2B LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF F&B

MALAYSIA’S FOOD INDUSTRY LOOKS AHEAD AS MIFB 2026 CONVENES B2B LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF F&B

KUALA LUMPUR: As food security, supply chain resilience and commercial innovation become increasingly critical to the future of the global food and beverage industry, Malaysia is bringing together a premier gathering of F&B industry players at the Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2026 from July 15–17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,…

Anteriad: B2B Strategies That Separate Top Performers from the Rest

Anteriad: B2B Strategies That Separate Top Performers from the Rest

Key Takeaways High-performing B2B marketers are separating themselves through stronger data foundations, buying group implementation, and more sophisticated measurement practices. The report also shows that full-funnel attribution, campaign agility, and tighter CFO alignment correlate with better marketing outcomes and stronger revenue impact. An annual report from Anteriad uncovers the key challenges and opportunities that many B2B marketers face…

Making sense of AI in modern marketing at B2B Marketing UnBoxed 2026, ETBrandEquity

Making sense of AI in modern marketing at B2B Marketing UnBoxed 2026, ETBrandEquity

Marketing has never stood still. Every era has introduced a force that has challenged the sworn playbooks. Today, that force is AI. For marketers, it has sparked equal parts excitement and uncertainty. AI is changing how content is created, campaigns are executed, decisions are made and customer experiences are delivered. Alongside the promise of unprecedented…