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B2B influencer marketing is now an essential marketing strategy

B2B influencer marketing success requires careful influencer selection, data-driven measurement, and alignment with broader marketing goals. Marketers must balance AI-driven efficiencies with human creativity, ensuring that influencer partnerships remain trustworthy, measurable, and impactful.

Influencer marketing budgets continue to gain traction. In a 2024 TopRank Marketing survey, 81% of B2B marketers cited dedicated influencer marketing budgets, including 53% who said their budgets were growing, while 9% will introduce such programs in 2025. However, more investment is needed for technology, research, and audience analysis to scale programs effectively.

 

B2B strategies are shifting to long-term investments. B2B marketers are allocating more resources to relationship-driven influencer strategies alongside traditional lead generation strategies (e.g., gated content and paid ads). Brands investing in long-term influencer partnerships see higher ROI and stronger buyer trust. Increased funding enables brands to deepen brand-influencer alignment and scale successful programs.

Marketers are investing in expertise-driven influencer partnerships. Decision-makers trust experts over brand messaging. B2B influencers must demonstrate deep industry expertise. B2B marketers are prioritizing thought leaders, analysts, and professionals who shape purchasing decisions by providing credible, knowledge-driven insights.

 

Read the full report, B2B Influencer Marketing.

 

 

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