9 Trends That Will Shape B2B Brands in 2026

2026 will be a defining year for B2B brands. If 2025 was the year marketers felt the sharp impact of AI, shifting buyer expectations, and economic pressure, then 2026 will see decision makers researching, evaluating, and buying in entirely new ways. ...

Written by Ian Marshall

The 2025 Superpowers Index

Introducing dentsu B2B’s 2025 Edition of The Superpowers Index, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever! The Superpowers Index, conducted by B2B International in collaboration with dentsu B2B, is the largest global study of B2B buying beha ...

What Is Discourse Analysis & How Is It Used in B2B Research?

What is Discourse Analysis? Discourse analysis is an approach that examines how language is used – whether spoken, written, or visual – in specific situations or contexts. Rather than focusing solely on the structure and content of langua ...

Written by Ian Marshall

B2B Research Methods Explained: CATI, CAWI-I, CAWI-M & R2W

  In B2B research, how you reach your audience is just as critical as what you ask them. The right methodology ensures you connect with the right people, gather meaningful insights, and deliver actionable outcomes. At B2B International, we partn ...

Written by Peter Mullarkey

How to Get B2B Concept Testing Right: A Helpful Guide

Examining the potential uptake of completely new, previously unseen concepts is a delicate issue for any organisation. Indeed, many organisations struggle to successfully launch new products – mainly due to a failure to thoroughly investigate wheth ...

Written by Louise Walton-Coy

A Playbook for Conducting B2B Market Research in Japan

  A practical guide for Western companies to navigate cultural and organizational challenges in Japanese B2B research.   Conducting B2B research in Japan has long posed challenges for Western businesses. From both logistical and cultural pe ...

Written by Peter Mullarkey

A Best Practice Guide to Segmentation in B2B Markets

An Interactive Guide to Using Segmentation to Build a More Compelling Go-To-Market Strategy Segmentation – the process of dividing your customers into smaller group – is a core part of effective marketing. Instead of relying on a single o ...