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B2B audience modeling helps you turn raw data into valuable audiences and profitable segments.

About B2B audience modeling

B2B audience modeling systematically maps your business target groups. This approach consists of a structured plan in which target group modeling is used to clarify and strategically approach target groups. We combine CRM data, market research and web analysis to discover patterns in industry, company size, location, buying behavior and decision structures, and map market segments to get a good picture of the market. In the process, we analyze key competitors and conduct competitive analysis as part of the process.

This helps you determine which companies have the most potential, identify the best customers and discover valuable segments. The insights feed your brand strategy, proposition development, content strategy and account-based marketing, allowing you to target campaigns to specific segments, generate leads and prospects, and collect contact information from potential customers. This makes campaigns more relevant and increases conversion and ROI.

Description of B2B audience modeling

B2B audience modeling converts data into clear segments and priorities. By combining CPI analysis, personas and customer journeys, you run targeted campaigns with higher conversion and ROI. Ideal as a basis for ABM and scalable growth.

A data-driven model makes it clear at a glance which segments are prioritized and which message works. We link ICP analysis, audience-level segmentation, buyer personas and persona mapping to the customer journey so that marketing and sales share the same focus. A buyer persona is a detailed characterization of the ideal customer, which helps to better align message and strategy. With persona mapping, we explicitly include the customer perspective and needs of the target audience, so that the message is optimally aligned. The result: clear choices, shorter sales cycles and higher value per account.

What to expect:

Analysis of customer and prospect data from CRM, marketing automation and web analytics, including collecting contact information from prospects and using ip addresses for segmentation
Segments based on industry, size, region, technographic and behavioral signals
Scoring model for value and fit by segment or account, focusing on identifying marketing qualified leads and prioritizing the best customers
Clear profile descriptions with pain points, goals and buying triggers
Advice on targeting, propositions and channels by segment
Measurement framework to continuously improve impact and ROI

Sample applications

Focus list for account-based marketing (ABM).
Market selection for new propositions or regions
Prioritization of high-value segments in sales funnels aimed at generating leads and assisting prospects
Personalization of content and campaigns by segment, including setting up a campaign for specific segments
Budget allocation and KPIs by segment

The insights from target group modeling can be used directly for product development so that offerings better meet market needs. Sharing these insights requires close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that all involved are on the same page. Optimizing the model is an ongoing process, where identifying weaknesses is essential to continuously improve the strategy.

Our process for conducting audience research

Data collection – bringing together CRM, marketing tools and external research. This involves researching data and actively engaging stakeholders to get a complete picture.
Define Segments – Define criteria and cluster for value and fit. Develop relevant segments and choose the right approach for an effective strategy.
Model building – Scoring and decision rules set up, visualize and test. Analyses are performed appropriately to provide reliable insights.
Implementation – Implement segments into campaigns, channels and tooling. Collaboration between teams is essential here for successful implementation.
Evaluation – Measuring, learning and optimizing based on performance. This is an ongoing process where issues are resolved and weaknesses are continuously identified and improved.

This way of working allows you to work efficiently and achieve strategic goals faster.

Analysis: the basis of effective audience modeling

Effective B2B audience modeling always starts with a thorough analysis. By performing both an internal analysis and an external analysis, you get a complete picture of your organization’s current situation as well as the external environment in which you operate. The internal analysis focuses on factors such as your existing customer base, products or services, and the way your organization currently responds to the needs of different target groups. The external analysis, on the other hand, looks at market developments, competitors and trends that affect your potential customer. A DESTEP analysis helps with this by examining demographic, economic, sociocultural, technological, environmental and political-legal factors. By combining these analyses, you can identify the most important needs of your target market and respond to market opportunities and threats. This forms the basis for strategic decisions and the development of valuable target groups that match your product or service.

Collecting and interpreting data

Collecting and interpreting data is a crucial step within the analysis phase. Collecting relevant data about your target audience – such as demographics, behavioral patterns, purchase history and preferences – will help you better understand who your customers are and what drives them. Market research and data analysis help you structure this information and translate it into actionable insights. Think of analyzing historical data from your CRM, examining website behavior via ip addresses, and conducting market research to discover new needs. This analysis allows you to spot trends, identify opportunities, and more effectively tailor your marketing strategy to your target audience.

Translating insights into segments

The insights derived from your analysis are the starting point for dividing your target audience into segments. By segmenting based on shared characteristics and needs, you can develop targeted marketing campaigns that address the specific needs of each segment. This increases the relevance of your message and the likelihood of qualified leads. Segmentation allows you to apply the right targeting for each audience and optimize follow-up. Models such as the STP (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning) analysis help you define these segments and make strategic choices for your next campaigns. The customer profile and customer look-a-likes analysis uses the profile of existing customers to find new target groups. This ensures that your marketing efforts match the needs of your target audience and contribute to achieving your ultimate goal.

What is B2B audience modeling and why is it important for strategic decisions?

B2B target group modeling is the structural classification and valuation of your business market. Audience modeling gives you a good picture of the market and allows you to analyze key competitors through competitive analysis. Response analysis examines what characteristics companies have that responded positively to previous campaigns, which helps make future campaigns more effective. It gives direction to strategy and execution, so you deploy resources where the return is highest and you can better address target audience needs and attract new customers. In markets with multiple decision makers, modeling helps to choose the right accounts, generate leads, approach prospects and set up targeted campaigns. Also, audience modeling allows for formulating the right message, finding the right timing and aligning strategies by fostering collaboration across teams. In addition, audience modeling helps solve strategic issues around competitors and market positioning. It is the bridge between strategy and day-to-day execution.

Marketing models for audience segmentation

To effectively identify and reach different target groups, marketers use various marketing models for audience segmentation. These models provide structure for analyzing the market and selecting valuable target groups. Audience segmentation allows you to target marketing campaigns more effectively, better meet the needs of your potential customer and increase the performance of your campaigns. Using these models helps you make strategic choices and tailor your marketing plan to the right target audience.

Overview of relevant models

There are several models you can use for audience segmentation in B2B marketing. The STP (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning) analysis is a widely used model to define segments, select the right target audience and develop a consistent message. The customer life cycle model helps you address the needs of customers at different stages of their relationship with your organization. The market segmentation model provides guidance for dividing the market into valuable segments, while the psychographic and demographic models provide insight into the motivations and characteristics of your target audience. Marketing models are indispensable for a strategic marketing plan because they provide structure and help make informed choices. By cleverly combining these models, you can run your marketing campaigns more effectively, identify new target groups, and make your products or services more responsive to market needs. In this way, you create a competitive advantage and increase the likelihood of qualified leads.

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