Brand vs. Demand... the ongoing debate in B2B marketing. We're here to settle the score with some numbers from TrustRadius's 2024 B2B Buying Disconnect Report: 🔹 On average, B2B vendors spend ~53% of their marketing budget on lead generation, and only ~38% of budget on brand awareness. Yet when looking at the length of B2B buying cycles... 🔹 87% of sales cycles last for 6 months 🔹 For enterprise sales cycles specifically, that duration grows to 12 months On top of that, when creating a short list, 78% of buyers reported selecting products they'd heard of before starting their research. Everyone is looking for a quick win — but in the lengthy and crowded landscape of B2B, investing in brand awareness first improves your ability to generate leads from your ideal prospects once they are ready to purchase. #Foodforthought
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You got it! Brand awareness, trust, and transparency—so important for the long game.