How to Adapt to Shifting B2B Buyer Behavior ; May the Force Be With Your B2B Marketing; Updates from the Community
How to Adapt to Shifting B2B Buyer Behavior
The last 20 years of innovation didn’t just remake the way we do business; they transformed the traditional B2B buyer’s journey. B2B buyers have so much information at their fingertips that traditional methods focused on guiding purchasing decisions are less effective. As companies evolve their strategies to account for this new reality, the buying dynamics in the B2B industry are shifting rapidly. Read on to learn more about how digital buying behavior has transformed B2B marketing and learn tips on navigating this fast-changing market.
Climate tech marketing commentary
May the force be with your B2B marketing
Be still my heart; Autodesk found a way to turn Star Wars into a B2B marketing machine. While exhilarating, leveraging popular culture (or a customer case study) such as Star Wars is also a key way to create an engaging B2B marketing campaign that blends B2B and B2C strategies. This approach is not outside our climate and energy tech marketing boundaries. We can do this!
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Stop Wasting Your Newsletters, Climate Tech Media Coverage is Expanding & Don’t Become a Climate Tech Nerd
We've sifted through our growing archive of Tofu articles (now over 100+) to spotlight the pieces that have resonated the most with you, our members. Happy reading!
Stop Wasting Your Newsletters: How to Turn Them into Powerful Lead Nurturing Tools
Have you ever signed up for a climate tech company's newsletter, only to receive content that feels generic and opportunistic? Are you a climate tech marketer required to produce a bi-weekly/monthly/quarterly company newsletter and struggling to share meaningful content?
Climate Media Coverage is Expanding - Where Does Your Brand Fit In?
In Media Matter’s annual report, the non-profit media analysis organization found that time spent discussing climate change on the major broadcast TV networks tripled from the previous year (however, that still represented roughly 1% of overall programming).
Don’t Become a Climate Tech Nerd
Read this article on how to get into the habit of reading wider Climate Tech industry news, attending events, and networking with your Climate Tech marketing peers to become a climate tech marketing generalist Picture this scenario: You’ve been an in-house marketer at a climate tech company for a couple of years. Your company’s technology, and the mar…
From the community
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James: "Hi everyone - I'm James; I've recently moved from London to NYC. I've been keeping myself busy by helping startups on GTM, sales, product, operations, and fundraising. If anyone wants any help on GTM/sales, happy to have a chat and share some thoughts."
Hillary: "Hello, all! Good to join you. I'm Hillary. Coming to you from Ann Arbor, MI, USA where I've worked in nonprofits and faith communities for the past decade. I recently joined the Go to Market team at Xmartlabs, a digital product development studio based in Uruguay, and will be relocating this summer. It was so special to find this group that spans my varied interests--I'm excited to nerd out with you all at the intersection of climate, tech, and marketing!"
Iben: "Hi everyone, my name is Iben! I have 15+ years of experience in business development and marketing for architecture, planning & engineering firms. I'm currently a Climatebase Fellow (Cohort 5), where I learned about this wonderful community in a breakout session with Melanie and Bettina. I'm based in Brooklyn, am passionate about making streets for people (not cars), love cooking, the New Yorker magazine, and am the proud mom of two girls. I'm happy to be part of this community!"
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#general
👏 Matt highlighted best practices in climate communications from Cassidy Villeneuve's blog.
🤝 Andrew started an email thread for CMOs and CGOs at climate tech startups to discuss tough subjects.
🎤 Birgitte is seeking recommendations for an automatic transcription service.
👩🎓 Catherine shared a Women in Leadership certification program opportunity.
🔍 Michael published a new guide on climate career resources.
🏡 Katharine exposed some greenwashing by Habitat for Humanity's "zero net energy homes" that still use gas.
#events
🌳 Pamela invited the Tofu community to the Sun Valley Forum on restoring harmony with nature from July 15-18.
🏡 Katharine shared details on the free East Bay Green Home Tour on June 1, showcasing electrification technologies. RSVP here if you’re interested.
#jobs
🌿 Alder is looking for a new part-time Tofu Community Coordinator. Apply via the email in the job description or DM Melanie Adamson if you have any questions!
💬 Ted Dillon is seeking recommendations for a reliable proofreader.
🔍 James Lamming is available to advise startups on go-to-market, sales, product, operations and fundraising.
✍️ Dana Dohse at EnergyHub is hiring freelance content writers focused on grid edge technologies.
👩💼 Uplight has an open role for a Director of Demand Generation & Events.
📝 Antora is hiring a Communications Associate in San Jose: “This person will develop and execute content and communications initiatives that elevate Antora’s brand and help eliminate the single biggest source of global emissions.”
💻 MassCEC is looking for a VP of Marketing & Communications.
⚡ The City of Ann Arbor is hiring a Senior Energy Analyst.
🌎 Chris is in need of a sustainability expert coach to guide a client through setting science-based targets, ideally fluent in Turkish. Reach out to him if you or someone you may know could be a good fit.
📈 Hayley is helping to recruit a new Head of Marketing for NatCap Research.
☀️ Jessica shared an entry-level Marketing Specialist role for a solar company called GoodWe based in Denver, Colorado.
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