Now commonly known as business-to-business marketing, the purpose of B2B marketing communications is to support the organization’s sales efforts and improve company profitability. B2B marketing communications tactics generally include advertising, public relations, direct mail, trade show support, sales collateral, branding and services such as website creation and search engine optimization.
A checklist for the marketing agency might include: objectives, target market, target audience, product, campaign description, product positioning, any other supporting material, distribution, and a comprehensive plan to target resources where they will deliver the best return on investment.