{"id":47802,"date":"2024-06-28T12:50:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T12:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.demandgenreport.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=47802"},"modified":"2024-06-28T15:52:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:52:36","slug":"discerning-b2b-buyers-rely-on-vendor-knowledge-in-depth-research-peer-reviews-to-guide-buying-decisions","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.demandgenreport.com\/resources\/discerning-b2b-buyers-rely-on-vendor-knowledge-in-depth-research-peer-reviews-to-guide-buying-decisions\/47802\/","title":{"rendered":"Discerning B2B Buyers Rely On Vendor Knowledge, In-Depth Research &#038; Peer Reviews To Guide Buying Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>\u201cThe 2024 B2B Buyer\u2019s Survey\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Given the near-constant economic volatility over the past few years and the ongoing tech explosion, it\u2019s nearly impossible to find an aspect of business that\u2019s remained unscathed. Due to a conglomerate of external and internal factors, the trajectory of modern buying experiences has evolved with the times. According to the \u201c2024 B2B Buyer Behavior Benchmark Survey,\u201d the two biggest impacts of the market landscape on B2B research and buying habits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase delays due to budget freezes 34%<\/li>\n<li>Fostering an environment that requires more hands-on attention and engagement from solution providers 26%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the lens clearly tightening on spending across the board, this survey report will analyze the current habits of B2B buyers, with a focus on the steps needed to advocate for solutions and prove their value. 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