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AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

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Chris Davies

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What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Chris Davies

Managing Director

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What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Chris Davies

Managing Director

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What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

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Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success. 

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

Author info

Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

Author info

Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Download

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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Three chefs preparing tacos in a busy restaurant kitchen, with green light trails running between them

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Omne logo
Omne logo
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AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

Author info

Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

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Foodservice has long been a relationship business, built on strong human connection. The chef that offers feedback on flavour. The manufacturer that walks kitchen staff through allergen updates. The supplier who arranges an emergency delivery so an operator can get through a packed weekend. These long-lasting partnerships were built on trust - and papered over cracks across margin, differentiation and more. But in recent years, the conditions that enabled this loyalty have disappeared.

Three chefs preparing tacos in a busy restaurant kitchen, with green light trails running between them

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Away From Home buying decisions happen across multiple channels, touchpoints and people. Winning more of the operators that matter means connecting those interactions, building influence over time and knowing when marketing should nurture - and when sales should act.

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success. 

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

Author info

Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Three chefs preparing tacos in a busy restaurant kitchen, with green light trails running between them

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

AI, creativity and commercial impact: What's next for B2B marketing?

Author info

Chris Davies headshot

Chris Davies

Managing Director

Social Icon

What can hundreds of B2B Marketing Awards entries tell us about the future of the industry? Quite a lot, as it turns out.


As B2B marketing continues to evolve, the pressure is on to deliver more than activity. Marketers need to demonstrate real commercial impact more than ever before, find new ways to stand out and work out where rapidly evolving technologies can make a tangible difference. 

As 2025 B2B Marketing Agency of the Year winners, we were invited onto B2B Marketing’s latest podcast to take a look at what great B2B marketing actually looks like in 2026? And what should marketers be thinking about as they plan for 2027? 

In the latest B2B Marketing Podcast, our team joins Kavita Singh from B2B Marketing UK to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year's B2B Marketing Awards entries. 

Drawing on hundreds of submissions across the last year, the conversation looks at what's changing across the industry and what it means for the brands and marketers looking to stay ahead. 

What's on the agenda?
AI is changing the game. But is it making marketing better? 

There's no shortage of AI-generated content. But greater speed and efficiency don't automatically translate into better marketing. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, the real opportunity lies in how brands combine technology with deep human expertise, original thinking and true creativity. 

The growing importance of standing out

When everyone has access to similar tools, differentiation matters more than ever. Distinctive creative, credible insight and a genuine understanding of your audience all have a role to play in helping brands cut through an increasingly crowded market. 

Moving beyond marketing activity to commercial impact

Great campaigns must do more than generate attention. Connecting marketing more closely with sales, customer intelligence and wider business objectives, is vital. The work must prove results. 

Join the conversation

Omne’s Chris Davies, Emma Halewood and Ellie Mitchell join Kavita to share their perspectives on where B2B marketing is heading, what the industry can learn from this year's awards and where marketers should be focusing their attention next. 

Whether you're reviewing your current strategy or planning for 2027, there's plenty to get into. 

Watch or listen to the full B2B Marketing Podcast episode below.



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Green data chart with a cursor pointing at the words Cited and Chosen

Your brand is famous. But is AI recommending it to your B2B buyers?

Two chefs laughing as they carve roast beef and stir a pot of gravy in a commercial kitchen, with green light trails

Download

Winning More of the Operators That Matter

Download the Report

Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Three chefs preparing tacos in a busy restaurant kitchen, with green light trails running between them

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?