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WHITE PAPER

Why B2B Owned Media Matters

The business case for building your own channels

This white paper explains why B2B brands are shifting from rented platforms to content they fully control—and how owned media drives better leads, trust, and long-term ROI.

Why are brands leaving ads behind?

Ads are getting expensive. Buyers don’t trust fluff. Privacy rules are changing. This report explores why owned content is the new growth engine for modern B2B marketing.

Here's what's inside

  • What owned media actually means in B2B

  • The data behind its rise over paid and earned channels

  • Why ads are losing efficiency and trust

  • How owned content builds pipelines and brand loyalty

  • SEO, email, and newsletters as lead engines

  • Real-world brand examples from HubSpot, Slack, and more

  • Practical tips to build your own media stack

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Here’s what the research reveals:

  • 70% of B2B brands now rely on owned media

  • 62% lower costs than ads or outbound

  • 80% drop in cost-per-lead within five months

  • 2Ă— site conversions for frequent bloggers

  • 92% of B2B journeys start with search

  • 7 brand case studies across SaaS and consulting

  • 5 content formats to prioritize for growth

The numbers speak for themselves—owned media is outperforming rented reach across the board.

Who should read this?

  • CMOs, heads of marketing, and growth leaders building long-term visibility

  • Content strategists and SEO leads looking to scale organic traffic

  • Demand gen and ops teams focused on lead quality and pipeline

  • Founders and executives seeking sustainable marketing systems

  • Agencies and consultants advising on digital strategy and media spend

If you care about reach, relevance, or results—this is your playbook.

This report is for you if you’ve ever asked:

  • Why are ads costing more but converting less?

  • What’s the ROI of blogs, newsletters, or gated tools?

  • How do we build trust before the sales call?

  • What’s the best way to collect first-party data?

  • Can we scale without scaling spend?

  • How do top B2B brands win with content?

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