The pressure for B2B marketers is on. Modern B2B buyers have an increasing tendency and capacity to research purchasing decisions online long before they engage with Sales. They are empowered with information, and are reluctant from a persistently struggling economy. Winning over modern B2B buyers requires organizations to revolutionize their marketing approach, and the barriers to success are vast. Facing great scrutiny, we must act on the buyer’s terms, tie all activities into revenue, and continually optimize performance. Overall success will depend on our ability to influence change throughout organizational levels, and build strategies for buyer-centric lead generation and funnel optimization. In this 2012 edition of the B2B Marketing Benchmark.
