RYE BROOK, NY, April 7, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – MeritB2B, the leading provider of B2B data and performance marketing solutions, today announced the results of a survey of B2B marketers that have seen a dramatic increase in digital marketing The course of the year shows 2020 and a focus on digital growth in 2021. With business customers mostly online over the past year, B2B marketers reported additional investments in digital channels for new customer acquisition and retention, including search, viewing and email. When attracting new customers, the most popular investment increases were search and targeted viewing, while email was the most popular growth channel for customer loyalty. This shows the increasing digital sophistication of B2B marketers striving to attract the business customer. 31% move the existing budget to support new digital editions and 11% are given a new budget.
B2B marketers’ investment in digital media delivers value:
- 36% of B2B marketers had a higher average order value since January 2020
- 44% of B2B marketers have seen a higher volume of activity since January 2020
Half of B2B marketers believe their marketing spend will return to normal in 2021, while half believe that equilibrium will be restored in 2022. The new normal will require more digital sophistication than ever and will never look exactly like 2019. According to a study by McKinsey, more than three-quarters of business buyers and sellers prefer digital self-service and remote engagement over personal activity . This means B2B marketers need to continue their digital optimization and growth. Every B2B company will experience economic growth in different ways. Hence, focusing on real-time data and insights is key to ensuring adequate spending on digital and other channels in this growth era. MeritB2B gives B2B marketers the data and analytics they need to fully understand their specific target buyer behavior and to maximize marketing spend and results.
“We are very optimistic from 2021 and beyond. There is tremendous optimism about accelerating growth in a wide area of the B2B market. We will continue to monitor trends closely, but all signs point to a strong fiscal year. The next few months are critical for marketers to capitalize on a robust 2021, ”said Rob Sanchez, CEO of MeritB2B.
Download the full report here: https://go.meritb2b.com/MarketingTrendsReport_Q1
About MeritB2B:
MeritB2B, based in Rye Brook, NY, and 6 other offices in the US and UK, is the leading provider of B2B data, database products, and digital and performance marketing solutions. The company leverages its leading database technology platform and specialized analytics to enable B2B marketers to grow. More information about MeritB2B can be found at www.MeritB2B.com.
CONTACT:
Deirdre Blohm
MeritB2B
Senior Vice President Marketing
914.368.1066
dblohm@MeritB2B.com