2025 B2B Marketing Innovation Awards

What makes a standout B2B marketing campaign?

Meaningful innovation

It broke the mold with fresh, creative ideas that made B2B feel bold, human, and unforgettable, proving that innovation and impact go hand in hand.

Social-first strategy

Social media content and creatives were not an add-on. Social was a driving force behind the campaign's awareness, engagement, and measurable business outcomes, particularly on LinkedIn.

Activated advocates

The campaign turned employees and executives into trusted voices on LinkedIn through social advocacy, amplifying the campaign and showing that the most powerful influence in B2B comes from people.

Measurement of success

The campaign's impact was clear and measurable, from engagement and reach to pipeline, brand lift, and community growth.

Brand leadership

The campaign set a new standard for how B2B brands can show up on LinkedIn, inspiring others to think bigger and lead with authenticity on social media.

Creative excellence

Behind every standout campaign is a team of bold thinkers and creative problem-solvers who transform ideas into memorable stories that move audiences.

FAQ's

What are the B2B Marketing Innovation Awards?

The B2B Marketing Innovation Awards celebrate the standout B2B campaigns of 2025, the ones that redefined what's possible in B2B Marketing. These initiatives have proven that social isn't just a channel but the cornerstone of modern B2B marketing.

Why do the B2B Marketing Innovation Awards matter?

Because innovation is what keeps B2B marketing moving forward, these awards spotlight the brands and marketing leaders who pushed boundaries, inspired the industry, and showed that creativity and measurable impact can go hand in hand.

Who can be nominated?

Any B2B brand that launched a marketing campaign in 2025 where organic and/or paid social media played a leading role in driving awareness, engagement, or measurable business impact. You can nominate your own brand or another brand you admire.

How are the award-winning brands selected?

Entries are judged by a panel of B2B marketing leaders, CMOs, and VPs of Marketing from some of the world's most innovative B2B marketing brands. Campaigns are evaluated on six key criteria:

Meaningful innovation: Fresh, creative ideas that made B2B feel bold, human, and unforgettable.

Social-first strategy: Social was the driving force behind awareness, engagement, and measurable outcomes.

Activated advocates: Employees and executives were sharing the campaign and part of it; in doing so, they became trusted voices, proving that people power B2B influence.

Measurement of success: The campaign's impact was clear and quantifiable, from engagement and reach to pipeline and brand lift.

Brand leadership: The campaign set a new standard for how B2B brands show up on social.

Creative excellence: A team of bold thinkers and creative problem-solvers making it possible behind the scenes.

When will the winners be revealed?

Nominations close on December 18, 2025, and the winners will be revealed in January 2026. Follow Oktopost on LinkedIn for updates and the official announcement.

How will winners be notified?

We'll contact the marketing lead listed on the nomination form directly via email. Be sure to include accurate contact details when submitting your nomination.

What do winning brands receive?

Each winning brand will be publically recognized as one of the top innovators in B2B marketing. Winners will receive a trophy honoring their marketing team's achievement and a generous contribution to a team activity, along with a feature spotlight across Oktopost's channels, showcasing their campaign, strategy, and results to the global B2B marketing community.

The marketing lead behind each winning campaign will also be invited to join the Radically Transparent podcast, participate in a live panel discussion, and collaborate with Oktopost on exclusive content opportunities that highlight their strategy and amplify their brand's visibility across the B2B space.