The business world now recognises that pandemic conditions are here to stay.
SoPro have direct access to several hundred B2B marketing operations, spanning 60+ verticals. In recent weeks we have seen major movement in global sentiment, shifting from defensive tactics to proactive strategy as realisation sets in.
We are now witnessing the largest and most complex change management project in the history of humankind.
The worlds businesses are rapidly readjusting to compete in a new world. Here’s how.
At the consumer end, purchasing is disrupted due to social distancing measures. In many cases demand for basic pharma has increased significantly, although distribution outlets remain unable to service demand due to supply chain disruption and limited wholesale availability. Significant retail demand is currently going unserviced.
At the corporate/B2B end we’re seeing a rapid shift from traditional event-based and face-to-face sales models to digital outreach, direct to health services and retail decision makers. That trend is accellerating as pharmaceutical establishments mobilise their covid response plans.
Corporate sales into the various National Health Services are being prioritised based on situational relevance. I.e. COVID solutions first.
We’re seeing no change to targeting within this sector.
| MARKETING CHANNELS | VIABILITY |
|---|---|
| B2B Direct Mail | NOT VIABLE |
| Telesales | NOT VIABLE |
| Paid Search | PARTIAL VIABILITY |
| Networking dinners/drinks & Partner Events | NOT VIABLE |
| Tradeshows and Exhibitions | NOT VIABLE |
| Radio | PARTIAL VIABILITY |
| Awards Circuit | NOT VIABLE |
| TV | NOT VIABLE |
| Door to door sales | NOT VIABLE |
| Digital Outreach i.e. B2B prospecting | VIABLE |
Accentuate the competitive advantages that you can offer over and above your competitors, and why these are important now. Tailor your offering to directly help prospects capture and service the current unserviced demand levels.
Typically these will be related to flexibility in production, ordering, and deliveries.
Flexible payment terms are also in demand if you can support this option.
Revise messaging to set out how your proposition directly contributes to overcoming the current challenges.
Touch on capturing and servicing unmet demand.
Focus on robust distribution models and ability to supply now.
Set out attractive commercial terms if able.
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