While celebrity endorsements dominate consumer marketing, B2B is witnessing a shift towards micro-influencers — specialized experts with smaller, highly engaged audiences in niche markets.
Micro-influencers bring authenticity and credibility, making them ideal partners for B2B brands aiming to build trust and thought leadership. Their close relationships with their followers create powerful word-of-mouth effects that traditional advertising struggles to replicate.
Working with micro-influencers also offers cost-effective campaigns with higher engagement rates, especially when targeting verticals like manufacturing, SaaS, or professional services.
As the B2B buyer becomes more discerning, leveraging micro-influencers can humanize brands and unlock new channels for lead generation and brand advocacy.