Wendy Walker addresses the misconceptions about B2B creative work, weighs-in on the unique challenges and signals what she'll be looking for in Asia's best work in this new and exciting category.
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Plain? Predictable? Think again. B2B marketing is a hot potato
Like the humble potato that quietly transformed food history, B2B marketing has grown underground to become a critical yet often overlooked force in business growth, says Jake Hird, CSO and founder of Grove B2B.
Why B2B influencers are an essential spend for marketers
With B2B influencers on the rise, experts in the region advise marketers to prioritise trust and credibility over visibility and metrics. Meanwhile, an emerging business to human (B2H) trend is overtaking B2B storytelling.
Former Dentsu APAC heads launch regional B2B marketing agency
EXCLUSIVE: Grove B2B will focus on APAC-wide advisory-to-activation, as the agency hopes to break the traditional legacy B2B model and deliver marketing-as-a-service underpinned by business results.
The Guardian apologises over ‘watch porn’ ad placed next to child abuse article
The newspaper called the placement of the print ad ‘an oversight’ on its part.
The blurring lines between B2B and B2C marketing strategies
CAMPAIGN 360: Marketers discuss how converging B2B and B2C strategies allow them to rethink and benefit from each other's insights and best practices.
WeChat dominates China's social media: All B2B brands invest
TOP OF THE CHARTS: A new study by Kawo unveils the uses of social media and its role in the B2B marketing landscape for multinational corporations in China.
Publicis Groupe renames B2B arm Octopus Group and extends reach beyond UK
Octopus Group, acquired in 2021, is to be rebranded Publicis Pro.
B2B messaging on ESG in China needs to be local, customer-focused, and relevant to resonate: WE Red Bridge report
WE Red Bridge’s most recent report ‘ESG means business in China’ focuses on the growing importance of ESG-linked themes for B2B companies in China and recommendations on how such initiatives need to be communicated.
Influencer marketing dominating B2B, Ogilvy report reveals
Three-quarters of B2B marketing chiefs are investing in influencer marketing as a comms tool, according to a new report from Ogilvy.
Edelman launches global B2B marketing group
It aims to create integrated marketing programs aimed at reaching and earning the trust of B2B buyers.
How B2B marketers can be more proactive in 2023
The managing director at Hylink has four tips for B2B marketers who will undoubtedly face tough challenges next year.
B2B marketers seek creativity boost to stand out
Companies such as Cigna, Microsoft, Intel and Unilever have shown how to deliver innovative B2B campaigns. But APAC is just finding its feet in making this shift.
Luke Nathans joins B2B firm Kingfisher as CMO
The former APAC CEO of Iris will work with global telcos to provide a more consumer-friendly offering to upgrade mobile phones.
Dentsu's Merkle B2B absorbs Gyro and Merkle DWA
Combined entity will be led in Singapore by Rhys Taylor, who has led the Asia Pacific offices of Gyro since 2020.
The Hoffman Agency launches media relations consultancy
The agency goes ‘back to basics’ as it emphasises the importance of B2B brands connecting with the media.