We all want to capture the attention of our audiences and bring in new, loyal customers. 

However, the ways in which we can go about doing that are varied. While there are many different strategies that can be employed, one of the most powerful is influencer marketing. 

Most of the time influencer marketing is considered a B2C strategy. We’ve seen plenty of videos on social media of influencers showcasing products for immediate consumer purchase, which can make it difficult to picture how influencer marketing would work in a B2B setting. 

Still, there’s been a noticeable shift lately. More professionals are paying attention to thought leaders in their industry—sometimes almost obsessively. Even LinkedIn is crawling with “micro-influencers” who might only have 5,000 followers but have the ear of decision-makers at companies you’ve actually heard of. Brands have started to realize that trust is worth more than reach, at least in the B2B world. It’s not about crowd size; it’s about credibility and relevance.

An example that comes to mind is when a software company skips slick ad campaigns and instead collaborates with respected IT consultants to dig into pain points during a live webinar. Instead of a hard sell, there’s real discussion—the stuff that makes other professionals tune in, ask questions, and, occasionally, turn into customers weeks later because someone they trust nudged them in the right direction. No viral dance challenge required, just honest, useful content delivered by someone whose name carries weight.

B2B influencer marketing can bring about some great benefits for your brand, if you know how to do it correctly. 

In this guide, we’ll discuss what B2B influencer marketing is, how you can implement a strategy in your own business, and give some examples of B2B marketing campaigns from top brands.