Why B2B marketers can’t ignore Threads anymore
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You’re scrolling through Instagram, tapping through Stories, or checking in on your favorite B2B influencer, and suddenly there it is: a preview recommendation link from Threads.
A short post. A spark of conversation. A “View on Threads” button that’s practically begging for a tap. At first, you ignore it. Then you see it again. And again. Maybe it’s time to stop scrolling past.
Because while that little banner might look like another cross-promo, it signals something bigger: Threads is gaining serious momentum, and B2B marketers should start paying attention. (watch this video to get more clarity)
Threads is a text-based social media app built for real-time conversations and community engagement. The Threads app was initially positioned as an alternative to X but now it is its entity. The Threads feed is made up of accounts we follow, suggested content from creators, topics the Threads algorithm thinks you’ll like, and custom feeds (a newer feature that lets you curate content around specific interests). Threads is closely linked to Instagram, but it is not an extension of the Instagram feed. Threads emphasizes text-first interactions, making it an excellent place for conversations with your audience, breaking news and live updates, trending discussions, and community engagement.
Threads’ explosive growth signals a shift in social attention
Threads added 200 million users in 2024 alone, hitting 300 million Monthly Active Users (MAUs) by December. Daily active users now exceed 100 million, up 127.8% year over year, while X, once the go-to for real-time brand engagement, has seen a 15.2% decline over the same period.
This is starting to look like an irreversible shift in the digital attention economy, and it’s now too big to ignore. For context, Threads reached 300M faster than it reached 200M, indicating compounding network effects. And while X still has more daily actives today, the flat growth trend makes it clear which platform is gaining ground.
Why Threads offers a unique edge for B2B content
Right now, Threads is a wide-open lane for B2B content. The feed isn’t clogged with ads, and high-quality posts often earn outsized visibility. It’s early enough that B2B brand channels can still punch above their weight.
The tone of the platform leans conversational and brand-safe. That means fewer toxic threads, more thoughtful replies, and a more professional digital environment.
And Meta isn’t standing still: new tools like advanced creator analytics, content discovery metrics, and improved content trend charts show that Threads is maturing fast.
Key advantages:
- The tone is conversational yet professional: Ideal for brand-safe engagement.
- Toxic content is deprioritized, creating a more thoughtful and respectful environment.
- Meta is investing in the platform’s future, with analytics, content discovery tools, and trend tracking now available.
For B2B brands, that’s a compelling combination.
Threads recently added a feature that allows users to add up to 10 topics to their profile. This feature allows other users to see each other’s interests when they visit a profile. It also allows you to directly tag a topic in posts, which helps with discoverability.
Meta reports that posts with tagged topics generally receive more views than those without one.
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Now’s the time to test the paid strategy on Threads
Threads is integrated into Meta’s paid ecosystem, meaning marketers can run cross-platform ads and audience targeting across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
The advantage of being early? Lower CPCs, less ad fatigue, and the ability to benchmark results before the market floods the feed. For B2B teams already testing ABM or retargeting via Meta, Threads offers one more channel for building multi-touch journeys with professional audiences.
Threads is already integrated into Meta’s paid ecosystem. That means you can launch cross-platform campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads and target the same audience with personalized content journeys.
Why move early?
- Lower CPCs
- Less ad fatigue
- Better benchmarking before your competitors catch on
If you’re already running ABM or retargeting campaigns via Meta, Threads is a natural extension of your existing strategy.
Brand safety and storytelling: Threads’ hidden strength
Threads deprioritizes political rants and controversial news cycles. For B2B marketers, that means:
- A safe space for thought leadership where insights aren’t drowned out
- With more control over brand adjacency, you don’t need to worry about being placed next to inflammatory content
- Thread-style storytelling that’s tailor-made for:
- Executive insights
- Product walk-throughs
- Live event commentary
It’s a rare opportunity to build trust and drive professional engagement in a space designed for clarity and connection.
Threads actively deprioritizes political rants, conspiracy posts, and the news-cycle churn that often derails brand messaging on other platforms.
For B2B marketers, that means:
- A safe space for thought leadership, where professional insights can be shared without being drowned out by inflammatory or politicized content
- Greater clarity into audience behavior and engagement, making it easier to learn what resonates with your target personas
- A significantly reduced risk of brand adjacency to harmful, off-brand, or controversial content that could undermine trust
And the format works: thread-style storytelling is ideal for:
- Executive communications that unpack ideas or weigh in on industry trends over a series of connected posts
- Product deep-dives that walk through use cases, features, and customer benefits in a more digestible, narrative way
- Real-time event coverage or commentary that builds engagement and reinforces your brand’s presence in relevant conversations
Meta’s new analytics: A game-changer for B2B
Let’s be honest: Meta hasn’t exactly been the sweetheart of the B2B marketing world. Between ad fatigue, privacy shifts, and years of feeling like a square peg in a consumer-shaped hole, many marketers have been more than happy to keep it at arm’s length.
But it looks like Meta has taken note. They recently rolled out a series of enhancements to Threads’ native Insights dashboard:
- Engagement breakdown by likes, replies, quotes, and reposts
- Follower growth by city, country, age, and gender
- 7- to 90-day performance trend charts
- Discovery breakdown across Threads, Instagram, and Facebook
Why this matters for B2B marketers:
- You can test messaging, cadence, and audience segmentation using hard data instead of guesswork, refining your content strategy more effectively
- You gain visibility into where engagement is happening—whether it’s Threads, Instagram, or Facebook—so you can double down on the highest-performing channels
- You can use performance trends and audience insights to inform your editorial calendar, focusing on the topics and formats that actually deliver results
Historically, Meta hasn’t been the most B2B-friendly platform—but that’s changing. Threads now features a robust native Insights dashboard with:
- Engagement breakdowns (likes, replies, quotes, reposts)
- Follower demographics (age, gender, location)
- 7- to 90-day trend charts
- Discovery sources across Threads, Instagram, and Facebook
Why it matters:
- Test messaging, cadence, and segmentation with real data
- Understand which platform drives engagement.
- Build smarter editorial calendars based on performance trends.
Finally, B2B marketers can measure what matters—without guesswork.
Get in early!
Threads is still open for innovation.
Threads isn’t a fad. It’s a fast-growing, brand-friendly platform backed by the world’s most powerful social engine.
It’s still early enough to test and learn while engagement is high and competition is low.
Our advice: explore, experiment, and pay attention. What B2B will look like on Threads is still up for grabs, and it’s the B2B marketers who get in now who will get to decide that for the future.
