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Background
B2B, B2C, D2C, C2C. These acronyms are often read and regurgitated, but rarely are they ever fully understood. Understanding the fundamental differences between these channels, and ultimately what resonates most with your primary audience, will have a profound impact on the way you successfully sell to new customers and retain loyal ones.
Since we focus primarily on B2B businesses at Anyday, here’s a small list of key differences between B2B (business-to-business) audiences and B2C (business-to-consumer) audiences.
Communication and Marketing Approach
B2B marketing focuses on providing valuable and informative content, with the goal of educating and building trust over time, whereas B2C marketing tends to be more reactive and emotional, with a focus on creating an instant desire for the product or service.
Channels of Communication
B2B audiences are more likely to communicate through professional channels, think email and LinkedIn, while B2C audiences are more likely to adapt more casual modes of communication through channels like Facebook, Instagram, Google, or SMS.
Purchase Size
B2B transactions are larger and more complex than B2C transactions. This means that B2B audiences are often more inclined to invest time and resources into researching and evaluating potential solutions.
Decision Making Process
B2B transactions typically involve multiple decision makers with different priorities and responsibilities, whereas a B2C transaction usually involves just one decision maker: the customer placing the order.
Relationship Based
B2B interactions are almost always relationship based. Given the amount of time investment required on both parties, B2B companies will (and should) often strive towards developing and retaining long-term partnerships with their clients, so building trust and maintaining positive relationships is critical.
Data Driven
B2B audiences tend to be more data driven and will often use quantitative metrics to evaluate potential solutions. They may also focus on the practicality and ROI of the solutions, a very rational approach, whereas B2C audiences may be swayed by emotional factors.
Professional Alignment
B2B audiences, by nature, are more professional and focused on business goals such as revenue growth or employee satisfaction, whereas B2C audiences are more focused on personal goals and lifestyle upgrades, such as weight loss or fashion.
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