In the sales-led world of B2B, the jury is out on the role advertising plays in driving growth.
But research shows that in 90% of cases, it’s the front of mind brands that win the sale*. Just like B2C, B2B decision-makers are more likely to pick the brands they know.
Growth occurs when a brand’s share of voice exceeds its market share**. So, while your sales teams focus on the 5% of buyers who are in market, media does the heavy lifting to build the mental availability in the 95% who aren’t. And when the 95% are ready to buy, your brand has the awareness it needs to be first choice.
*”The B2B effectiveness code”, The B2B Institute, WARC and Lions, 2022
**”The 5 Principles of Growth in B2B Marketing”, Binet & Field, 2019