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Is it Harder to Reach Younger B2B Buyers via Phone? Yes, and Here’s Why

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Key Takeaways:

The Problem: Younger B2B buyers are ghosting phone calls during research phases. Research shows 71 per cent of decision-makers under 40 favour email and text for initial contact, with cold-call responses plummeting to 2-5 per cent. They are not avoiding conversation; they are controlling when it happens.

The Shift: From interruption-based prospecting to signal-based engagement. Digital channels handle education and qualification, while human expertise drives complex problem-solving and collaboration. The future belongs to those mastering Human-AI partnership: AI identifies readiness while humans deliver the strategic insight that complex sales demand.

The Solution: Build digital proximity first, then engage proactively when signals show readiness. Complex sales still require deep human collaboration, but only after you have earned the right to that conversation through relevant, value-first touchpoints.

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