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AI for B2B Buyer Engagement: Engaging Buyers Before Sales Conversations

March 20, 2025 Elli Plihcik

The way B2B buyers make decisions has fundamentally changed. Traditional marketing strategies that rely on direct outreach or gated content are no longer enough, with studies indicating that traditional methods are becoming obsolete and 75% of B2B ads are ineffective. Buyers are researching solutions independently, turning to trusted influencers, peer recommendations, and online communities well before they ever engage with a salesperson. If your brand isn’t part of these conversations early, you’re already at a disadvantage. AI bridges this gap by helping marketers identify key conversations, engage with influencers, and position their brand as a trusted resource before a buyer enters the sales funnel. For more on how AI is also transforming sales development, see our blog on AI tools for SDR productivity.
In this blog, I’ll walk through how AI can transform your marketing approach and ensure your brand remains visible in the places where decisions are being made.

Wondering How to Get Started? Here Is My Step-by-Step Guide to AI-Driven Engagement

Step 1: Identify Key Conversations & Influencers

One of the most surprising things I’ve found when working with clients is how many assume they know where their buyers are having conversations—but they’re often wrong. AI can validate this by continuously monitoring:

  • LinkedIn discussions among decision-makers in target industries
  • Industry reports from leading analysts and research firms
  • Reddit/Quora debates on relevant industry trends
  • Thought leadership from key industry influencers

Step 2: Understand Buyer Intent & Competitive Positioning

Marketers always ask me, “How do I know if my audience is ready to buy?” AI makes that clearer than ever. It identifies:

Step 3: AI-Driven Engagement & Content Creation

I’ve seen AI make thought leadership easier and more scalable, but here’s the thing: it’s not about replacing human expertise but rather amplifying it. AI enables B2B marketers to:

 

Step 4: Adopting an AI-First Marketing Mindset

I tell my clients all the time that while they don’t have to become AI experts overnight, they do have to start their AI journey now. AI is happening today, and the most forward-thinking marketers are already using it to engage, influence, and build trust before the sales conversation even begins.

With AI-driven influencer and community engagement, brands can:

  • Gain early influence in the buyer’s decision-making process
  • Scale engagement without increasing headcount
  • Ensure visibility in the conversations that matter most

 

Where do you stand? Are you watching from the sidelines, or are you ready to start using AI to influence your buyers before they even enter your pipeline? If you’re ready to explore how AI can transform your marketing approach, let’s talk. The future of marketing isn’t just about moving faster—it’s about showing up where buyers are making decisions before they ever raise their hands.

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