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What's working right now: B2B marketing trends and tactics in 2025

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Introduction

Marketing in 2025 isn’t about trying everything. It’s about picking what works, ditching what doesn’t, and doubling down fast.

What's the problem it solves?

B2B marketers are overwhelmed with tools, trends, and pressure to prove ROI. This report shows what actually drives growth right now.

Quick Summary

Most marketing teams are done chasing every new trick. Instead, they’re picking a few tactics that work and going all-in. AI is helping speed things up, especially for content writing and research, but human input still matters for trust and creative thinking.

The best teams are using LinkedIn, SEO, paid search, and in-person events. They’re cutting out weak channels like Facebook ads and cold calls. They’re focusing on what their buyers really care about, making things personal, and showing up with helpful content and real conversations. Instead of doing more, they’re doing better.

Key Takeaways from the article

  • Most teams use AI for writing first drafts and saving time, not replacing people.
  • LinkedIn is still the best B2B channel, even if reach has dropped.
  • Events are back. Real-life talks beat inbox spam.
  • Search is changing fast. Teams are starting to focus on AI search engines, not just Google.
  • Facebook and X ads are being cut-too expensive and not worth it.
  • Teams are replacing cold calls and spray-and-pray emails with smart targeting.
  • Top strategies: multi-channel campaigns, audience-first content, and thought leadership.
  • SEO, webinars, paid search, and in-person events bring in steady pipeline.
  • Reducing CAC? Drop weak channels, tighten your targeting, and fix what’s already working.
  • Great brands are built through memorable moments, not just messages.
  • The winning combo? Trust, precision, and showing up where it counts.

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