{"id":204698,"date":"2022-08-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluenovius.com\/?p=204698"},"modified":"2023-03-23T13:51:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T12:51:09","slug":"b2b-vs-b2c-marketing-the-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluenovius.com\/pharma-marketing-trends\/b2b-vs-b2c-marketing-the-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"B2B VS. B2C Marketing: The Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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B2B and B2C marketing were once 100% different. Yet, now the lines between them are more blurred than ever. Companies have been combining strategies and practices. In fact, it’s a way to get the most effectiveness and success out of their communication efforts<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, for interactions to happen, it’s vital to recognize the differences between the two models. So as the pros and cons weigh in, practices improved<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will look at the differences between B2B and B2C marketing strategies. In essence, we’ll consider the most commonly adopted and preferred by pharma companies<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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B2B VS. B2C Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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B2B Marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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B2B marketing, or business-to-business<\/a><\/strong>, is a strategy adopted to establish communication with a business or organization, rather than an individual. The purpose of this approach to marketing and communication is to make other businesses and\/ or organizations aware of your brands and products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B2B marketing in pharma has relied on in-person interactions with different stakeholders. It’s a way to establish a strong awareness of the brand and products near the interested parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, the dissemination of the Internet<\/a><\/strong> has forced a greater digitalization for pharma. This was further aggravated by the pandemic. A 2020 McKinsey report showed that 80% of buyers in this period didn\u2019t plan to go back to in-person sales interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B2B marketing is about establishing a long-lasting link of communication<\/a><\/strong>. It is dependent on a complex sales cycle, where interest needs to be nurtured over time. That is now adapting to the new demands in the field, requiring marketers greater flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital is now a great part of B2B marketing strategies, which prove to be more cost-effective. However, strategic tactics<\/a><\/strong> such as direct mail and in-person meetings are still efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological tools and software are vital to the success of B2B. Marketing teams in the pharmaceutical industry must now have CRM software. It’s used to store contact information, allowing the personalization of service, and tracking the buyer\u2019s journey<\/a><\/strong>. It should also have email marketing software to maximize the potential of these communication efforts. Something which will enable the analysis of results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inbound marketing is also a crucial component of B2B marketing. The aim of all your communication efforts is to attract businesses, in pharma\u2019s case HCP, into your brand and products. For that, you ought to provide it with valuable content that will enhance your offer\u2019s USP (unique selling proposition), as well as VP (value proposition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the ways companies can do it are through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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