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MSI/ARF B2B Exchange

Exchange Objectives

The MSI/ARF B2B Exchange aims to foster thought leadership and practical solutions in B2B marketing through shared insights, cutting-edge research, and peer collaboration.

This initiative, launched jointly by the Marketing Science Institute and the Advertising Research Foundation, combines the expertise of leading academics with the experiences of industry practitioners to help members navigate today’s evolving B2B challenges and elevate the impact of B2B marketing strategies. Participants can expect quarterly sessions, facilitated by academics and highlighting industry insights, throughout the year on B2B topics determined by members.

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Topics of Focus

  1. Sales and Marketing Alignment
  • Rethinking the sales funnel, particularly for long B2B sales cycles, with an emphasis on marketing at the top of the funnel and sales at the bottom
  • IntegratingAI tools to identify critical sales events and improve timing and pitch strategies
  • Focusing on metrics and financial outcomes at each stage of the funnel, particularlyleading indicatorsand engagement metrics
  • Maintaining ongoing customer engagement post-sale, and how marketing adds value in long-term relationships
  1. Content Strategy and B2B Branding
  • The shift towards B2B companies becoming content providers and influencers, using thought leadership to guide the customer journey 
  • Balancing brand-building with demand generation, especially in industries with long sales cycles 
  • The role of content in an increasingly automated sales process, including the influence of social media, peer reviews, and AI on buyer decisions 
  • The evolving importance of B2B branding in a landscape driven by bots and automated content discovery 
  1. Measurement, Attribution, and AI
  • The challenges of measuring and attributing marketing efforts in long and complex sales cycles, and the need for better tools to capture the full picture  
  • The role of AI in automating routine tasks (prospect profiling, content customization) and optimizing campaigns 
  • Addressing concerns about AI-driven content and buyer fatigue, especially with email outreach and marketing automation 
  1. Customer Success and Relationship Management
  • The growing role of customer success teams in maintaining and deepening long-term client relationships 
  • Managing ongoing engagement and relevance with long-term clients, particularly in industries with complex needs 
  • Addressing the impact of supply chain resilience on customer relationships and diversification strategies
  1. SMB vs. Enterprise B2B Marketing
  • Differences in marketing and sales strategies between SMBs and enterprise-level B2B companies, particularly around decision-making processes and sales cycles
  • The role of retail media networks and social media influencers in SMB go-to-market strategies, including livestream shopping platforms (particularly for CPG marketers)
  • Tailoring marketing approaches to address the distinct needs of SMBs versus larger enterprises, with a focus on group decision-making and digital tools

Gain access to cutting-edge research, quarterly expert-led sessions, and a network of peers.

Join the Community

  • MSI/ARF B2B Exchange
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  • Content Strategy and B2B Branding – June 4, 2025
  • SMB vs. Enterprise B2B Marketing – Sept. 10, 2025


MSI/ARF B2B Exchange Highlights


    MSI/ARF B2B Exchange: Sales and Marketing Alignment


    On March 19, we hosted the Q1 session of the ARF & MSI’s B2B exchange on aligning sales and marketing. Participants heard academic perspectives and insights, as well as examples of mini case studies from MSI/ARF corporate members. Attendees participated in dynamic group discussions and gained actionable insights that can be applied to their daily work and organizational issues. Access Event Content
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