B2B Marketing

B2B marketing is increasingly expected to deliver the level of experience buyers are used to having as consumers. Success depends on marketers adapting — and quickly. Explore our B2B marketing insights to stay ahead.

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Why Digital Commerce Is Your Fast Track To Global Market Entry

Christina Schmitt 1 day ago
Digital commerce is reshaping how B2B companies enter new markets by delivering speed, flexibility, and data‑driven decision-making. Instead of relying on slow, traditional setups, leaders can test demand, refine pricing, and reach new buyers in weeks while competitors are still getting started.
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Younger Buyers Are Reshaping Business Buying In Asia Pacific — Are You Ready?

Mavis Liew 1 day ago
Seventy percent of business buyers in the APAC region are Millennials or Gen Zers, which is shaping the region’s buying dynamics in profound and irreversible ways.
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Championing B2B Marketing Strategy To Help Clients Grow: Meet Mark Ogne

Mark Ogne 3 days ago
I’m thrilled to join Forrester as a principal analyst covering B2B marketing strategy. For years, I’ve looked to Forrester for smart insights and practical advice — now I get to be part of the team that delivers it. It’s a privilege, and I’m genuinely grateful for the chance to work alongside such talented people. Why […]
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Social Media Takes Center Stage In B2B Buying — Even In The AI Era

Karen Tran 3 days ago
Generative AI may dominate headlines, but when it comes to business buying, social media is shaping the journey in powerful ways. Forrester’s latest research shows that social media has become the second most meaningful source of information for buyers — just behind generative AI search tools.
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Why Cvent Acquired ON24 And Goldcast — And What Comes Next

Conrad Mills 3 days ago
As the events industry continues to undergo rapid transformation, Cvent’s recent acquisitions of ON24 and Goldcast signal a strategic shift toward deeper enterprise engagement, as well as stronger alignment across marketing and events. While both deals strengthen Cvent’s position, they also raise important questions about integration, data strategy, and long‑term platform vision. This blog explores […]
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Five Findings About Today’s Market And Competitive Intelligence Programs

Beth Caplow 7 days ago
Discover five key insights from our latest survey on market and competitive intelligence programs. Learn how teams deliver strategic value, leverage platforms and genAI, and overcome challenges in measuring impact.
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How HCLTech Won A Forrester B2B Programs Of The Year Award — And How Your Team Could Be Next

Phyllis Davidson 7 days ago
B2B marketers face growing pressure to produce personalized content that truly connects and resonates with buyers, and their organizations need smarter, faster, and more scalable ways to deliver this. Next week, we’ll publish a case study about HCLTech — a global technology leader — that demonstrates how delivering this type of content is possible when […]

Will You Stay On The Sidelines — Or Lead Big Change?

Turn ideas into action at Forrester’s 2026 global events, designed for leaders ready to move fast. Gain fresh thinking, real-world strategies, and skills to make breakthroughs happen now.

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When A Crisis Hits, Too Many B2B Companies Aren’t Ready

Karen Tran January 22, 2026
Crises are no longer rare, one-off events. Cyber incidents, operational failures, executive missteps, and external disruptions are becoming part of the typical operating environment for B2B organizations of every size. Yet Forrester’s 2025 B2B Brand And Communications Survey reveals that many companies remain dangerously unprepared when a crisis strikes.
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AI In B2B Digital Commerce: The Fast Lane Is Open — Are You Ready To Drive?

Christina Schmitt January 22, 2026
AI has moved from hype to practical impact in B2B digital commerce, with real gains coming from proven use cases that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The leaders pulling ahead are those who pilot, learn, and scale — tying AI investments to business outcomes while upskilling teams and adopting ethical, customer‑centric practices.
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B2B Buyers Make Zero-Click Number One

John Buten January 22, 2026
As buyers lean more on answer engines in their purchasing processes, marketers must evolve their content and messaging approaches to break through.
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How AI Raises The Stakes For CMO-CIO Collaboration

Thomas Husson January 22, 2026
Marketing and technology have never been more intertwined, yet effective collaboration between these functions remains elusive for many organizations. As AI accelerates transformation across workflows, this misalignment can become a liability. While collaboration improved during the pandemic, progress has stalled due to lack of goal alignment, communication failures, and conflicting priorities and budgets. GenAI And […]
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AI’s Impact On The B2B Buying Cycle, Healthcare, And US Jobs

What It Means January 22, 2026
Find out how AI is being used by B2B buyers and healthcare consumers, and get the latest forecast on the impact of AI on US jobs.

Meet The GTM Singularity: A Shift You Can’t Ignore

AI-driven buyer autonomy is collapsing GTM models — and rewriting the rules for growth. At B2B Summit North America, reinvent your strategy with frameworks to drive measurable growth in the AI era.

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The State Of Business Buying: Risk-Averse Buyers Demand Proof, Not Promises

Barbara Winters January 21, 2026
Our latest Buyers’ Journey Survey of nearly 18,000 global business buyers describes a buying climate in which AI is everywhere, scrutiny is the norm, and trust is paramount. Read about the key findings and how organizations can succeed with today’s wary buyers.
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Participate In Forrester’s Q1 2026 State Of B2B Events Survey And Gain Critical Insights To Guide Your Event Strategy

Conrad Mills January 21, 2026
B2B event teams are navigating a difficult environment — marked by flat or declining budgets, high inflation, resource constraints, and intensifying competition for attendees and sponsors. Registration is trending later, and audiences are looking for more immersive, interactive, and personalized experiences. Forrester’s annual event survey provides event leaders and planners with insights to negotiate this […]
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Demystifying Latent Demand

Peter Wannemacher January 20, 2026
In 1978, there was little to no evidence that people longed for a device to let them wander around playing cassette tapes through headphones. In 1997, there was little to no evidence that people were hankering for a company to send them DVDs by mail. And in the early aughties, there was little to no […]
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Hello, GTM Singularity: Turn Ideas Into Action At B2B Summit North America

Dave Frankland January 15, 2026
Buyer autonomy and the prevalence of AI are collapsing go-to-market fault lines. This isn’t just a catalyst to change — it’s an opportunity to reset with a new, resilient, and connected GTM approach.
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GenAI In European B2B Marketing: Why Hesitation Is The Real Risk

Christina Schmitt January 14, 2026
European B2B marketers see the promise of generative AI, but strict regulations and technical hurdles often slow progress. Gaining a competitive advantage requires moving forward — thoughtfully yet decisively.

Your Buyers Use AI Search — Here’s How To Stay Visible

Ninety-four percent of B2B buyers now use AI in purchasing, making traditional SEO outdated. Discover how answer engine optimization (AEO) can help your content stand out in a zero-click, AI-driven world.

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Vendasta Shows Why Platforms Become Operating Systems For AI Agents

Joe Cicman January 9, 2026
Vendasta faced a challenge familiar to many technology companies: alleviating client engagement pain points while limiting the impacts of efficiency and tool disconnects. Learn about Vendasta’s transformation in this preview of a new case study.
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Reflecting On European B2B Marketing Trends From 2025: Why Alignment Is Your Growth Engine

Christina Schmitt January 8, 2026
European B2B marketers enter 2026 with both optimism and urgency. The organizations that win will be those that master the fundamentals — turning data into decisions, strengthening partner networks, and unifying teams around customer value.
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Women In Security, Holiday Shopping Trends, AI Agents In Content

What It Means January 8, 2026
Happy New Year! We kick off 2026 by unpacking lessons from 2025 and what they signal for the year ahead. This episode brings together security, marketing, and content leaders’ perspectives so you can act with confidence.
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