AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing

AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing

Discover how AI agents are transforming B2B marketing and sales. Learn what makes AI agentic, how AI SDR agents work, and why now is the time to adopt agentic marketing across your business.

Shelly Weaver
Shelly Weaver
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AI agents are redefining how we approach marketing, sales, and business operations.

Unlike traditional AI tools or assistants, AI agents operate autonomously to execute complex tasks, engage buyers, and scale workflows with minimal human input.

This shift—agentic marketing—is transforming B2B strategies from the ground up. AI SDR agents, for example, are revolutionizing lead generation and pipeline creation with 24/7 engagement and hyper-personalized outreach. As AI agents become more powerful and accessible, businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind.

Learn how AI agents work, where they fit in your organization, and why now is the time to act.

What are AI agents?

An AI agent is more than just a tool—it's the labor to work the tools we've integrated into various sectors of our business. They are autonomous models designed to execute tasks and workflows independently of human prompting. Unlike the copilots and AI assistants most of us have gotten used to, AI agents can:

  • Ingest and process vast amounts of data
  • Reason and plan autonomously, adapting where necessary in real-time
  • Execute complex tasks with minimal human intervention
  • Operate 24/7 across multiple languages and contexts

How AI agents are evolving the SDR role

Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles are particularly ripe for AI transformation. Traditionally, SDRs have been responsible for lead qualification, pipeline generation, and initial customer interactions. But AI SDR sales agents have taken on the role, revolutionizing how we generate pipeline and facilitate the customer journey.

Key advantages of AI SDR agents:

  • Round-the-clock availability: Unlike human SDRs, AI agents work continuously
  • Comprehensive data processing: Instantly analyze and contextualize lead information
  • Cost efficiency: Significantly reduce personnel expenses
  • Multilingual capabilities: Communicate effortlessly across language barriers

Agentic marketing explained: Why AI agents are the future of B2B

Agentic marketing represents a fundamental reimagining of how we work.

As SaaS veteran Sean Whiteley put it, "I think this is the biggest platform shift since the internet." He believes that, "The agentic workforce is the first major wave of impact from AI and will be transformational across the board."

We're already seeing the impact of this new technology as traditional marketing automation platforms (the foundation of B2B marketing teams for 15 years) are being transformed by AI-driven agents that can:

  • Create truly personalized experiences for every single buyer, at infinite scale which builds trust
  • Generate context-aware relevant content and emails, following up both via live chat and email
  • Execute complex marketing workflows autonomously to update your CRM
  • Provide real-time insights to your human sales reps, removing any guesswork in your sales strategy and sales cycles

How AI agents deliver personalization at scale

Where traditional marketing automation offered surface-level personalization (who doesn't love a good Hey, %FIRST NAME%?), AI agents deliver on the promise of personalization at a scale we've only ever dreamed of as marketers (and they continually improve with time).

Because they can access your CRM and data platforms they know everything about your accounts from the moment they arrive in tandem with observing and analyzing their behavior on your website for a comprehensive understanding of exactly what your buyer needs.

With this unparalleled insight into buyer behavior, your buyers get contextual, timely, personalized engagement with offers tailored to their journey.

As Sean said, "The promise of marketing automation was personalization at scale, but it wasn't really personalization at scale. It was first name, last name in your emails or ad personalization based on your industry. It wasn't personalized experiences based on the actions you were taking and knowing intimately who [your buyer] is and what he wants and being able to deliver that bespoke experience."

AI agents transform entire organizations

Experts predict that AI agents won't just be limited to marketing. Every business function—from engineering to legal, sales to HR—will likely incorporate AI agents to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

AI agents and entry-level work: From repetitive to strategic oversight

We can no longer pretend that some roles aren't going to be automated as agentic AI gets stronger and easier to implement. But, there will be a whole new host of roles that focus on managing these AI tools and strategically integrating them into tech stacks.

Entry level work will no longer be the mundane, repetitive tasks we've accepted as the best way to get your foot in the door. Instead, the next wave of roles will be AI-first.

Maura Rivera shared how we're creating AI-specific roles within our sales and marketing organizations.

"Ryan is now overseeing Piper [the AI SDR agent] because you still need those guardrails and human oversight to make sure that they're giving her the right direction and she's following up with leads appropriately, and always on message. Agents allow you to scale certain jobs, but it's creating some new jobs for folks who are going to oversee the agents, which is exciting."

Adopting AI agents: Why urgency matters

As Sean and Maura pointed out, this evolution of AI came on quickly, and is only getting more robust and useful across all areas of our businesses.

Teams that fail to explore and integrate AI agents risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive landscape and that doesn't just go for marketing and sales leaders.

Sean emphasized how critical it is for leaders to start investing in AI agents now, across their orgs.

"I think they're going to come into play across the board. I think every business leader at every company is challenging their team: 'How are you using AI in your day to day?' If you're an engineer, how are you using, Cursor? There should be a Slack channel in every single company, in every single organization where every employee is sharing like, 'Wow, I use this. Look what it did for me.'"

We lovingly call ours #ai-for-dummies, and it's been a game changer to keep our entire team informed of exciting use cases, news from the space, and tips and tricks.

The AI agent revolution is not just coming—it's here.

Agentic marketing represents a transformative approach that promises more intelligent, efficient, and personalized business interactions.

Stay ahead of the curve and learn how AI SDR agents are transforming the marketing funnel.

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AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing

Discover how AI agents are transforming B2B marketing and sales. Learn what makes AI agentic, how AI SDR agents work, and why now is the time to adopt agentic marketing across your business.

Shelly Weaver
Shelly Weaver
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AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing
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AI agents are redefining how we approach marketing, sales, and business operations.

Unlike traditional AI tools or assistants, AI agents operate autonomously to execute complex tasks, engage buyers, and scale workflows with minimal human input.

This shift—agentic marketing—is transforming B2B strategies from the ground up. AI SDR agents, for example, are revolutionizing lead generation and pipeline creation with 24/7 engagement and hyper-personalized outreach. As AI agents become more powerful and accessible, businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind.

Learn how AI agents work, where they fit in your organization, and why now is the time to act.

What are AI agents?

An AI agent is more than just a tool—it's the labor to work the tools we've integrated into various sectors of our business. They are autonomous models designed to execute tasks and workflows independently of human prompting. Unlike the copilots and AI assistants most of us have gotten used to, AI agents can:

  • Ingest and process vast amounts of data
  • Reason and plan autonomously, adapting where necessary in real-time
  • Execute complex tasks with minimal human intervention
  • Operate 24/7 across multiple languages and contexts

How AI agents are evolving the SDR role

Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles are particularly ripe for AI transformation. Traditionally, SDRs have been responsible for lead qualification, pipeline generation, and initial customer interactions. But AI SDR sales agents have taken on the role, revolutionizing how we generate pipeline and facilitate the customer journey.

Key advantages of AI SDR agents:

  • Round-the-clock availability: Unlike human SDRs, AI agents work continuously
  • Comprehensive data processing: Instantly analyze and contextualize lead information
  • Cost efficiency: Significantly reduce personnel expenses
  • Multilingual capabilities: Communicate effortlessly across language barriers

Agentic marketing explained: Why AI agents are the future of B2B

Agentic marketing represents a fundamental reimagining of how we work.

As SaaS veteran Sean Whiteley put it, "I think this is the biggest platform shift since the internet." He believes that, "The agentic workforce is the first major wave of impact from AI and will be transformational across the board."

We're already seeing the impact of this new technology as traditional marketing automation platforms (the foundation of B2B marketing teams for 15 years) are being transformed by AI-driven agents that can:

  • Create truly personalized experiences for every single buyer, at infinite scale which builds trust
  • Generate context-aware relevant content and emails, following up both via live chat and email
  • Execute complex marketing workflows autonomously to update your CRM
  • Provide real-time insights to your human sales reps, removing any guesswork in your sales strategy and sales cycles

How AI agents deliver personalization at scale

Where traditional marketing automation offered surface-level personalization (who doesn't love a good Hey, %FIRST NAME%?), AI agents deliver on the promise of personalization at a scale we've only ever dreamed of as marketers (and they continually improve with time).

Because they can access your CRM and data platforms they know everything about your accounts from the moment they arrive in tandem with observing and analyzing their behavior on your website for a comprehensive understanding of exactly what your buyer needs.

With this unparalleled insight into buyer behavior, your buyers get contextual, timely, personalized engagement with offers tailored to their journey.

As Sean said, "The promise of marketing automation was personalization at scale, but it wasn't really personalization at scale. It was first name, last name in your emails or ad personalization based on your industry. It wasn't personalized experiences based on the actions you were taking and knowing intimately who [your buyer] is and what he wants and being able to deliver that bespoke experience."

AI agents transform entire organizations

Experts predict that AI agents won't just be limited to marketing. Every business function—from engineering to legal, sales to HR—will likely incorporate AI agents to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

AI agents and entry-level work: From repetitive to strategic oversight

We can no longer pretend that some roles aren't going to be automated as agentic AI gets stronger and easier to implement. But, there will be a whole new host of roles that focus on managing these AI tools and strategically integrating them into tech stacks.

Entry level work will no longer be the mundane, repetitive tasks we've accepted as the best way to get your foot in the door. Instead, the next wave of roles will be AI-first.

Maura Rivera shared how we're creating AI-specific roles within our sales and marketing organizations.

"Ryan is now overseeing Piper [the AI SDR agent] because you still need those guardrails and human oversight to make sure that they're giving her the right direction and she's following up with leads appropriately, and always on message. Agents allow you to scale certain jobs, but it's creating some new jobs for folks who are going to oversee the agents, which is exciting."

Adopting AI agents: Why urgency matters

As Sean and Maura pointed out, this evolution of AI came on quickly, and is only getting more robust and useful across all areas of our businesses.

Teams that fail to explore and integrate AI agents risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive landscape and that doesn't just go for marketing and sales leaders.

Sean emphasized how critical it is for leaders to start investing in AI agents now, across their orgs.

"I think they're going to come into play across the board. I think every business leader at every company is challenging their team: 'How are you using AI in your day to day?' If you're an engineer, how are you using, Cursor? There should be a Slack channel in every single company, in every single organization where every employee is sharing like, 'Wow, I use this. Look what it did for me.'"

We lovingly call ours #ai-for-dummies, and it's been a game changer to keep our entire team informed of exciting use cases, news from the space, and tips and tricks.

The AI agent revolution is not just coming—it's here.

Agentic marketing represents a transformative approach that promises more intelligent, efficient, and personalized business interactions.

Stay ahead of the curve and learn how AI SDR agents are transforming the marketing funnel.

Stay up to date with weekly drops of fresh B2B marketing and sales content.

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AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing

Discover how AI agents are transforming B2B marketing and sales. Learn what makes AI agentic, how AI SDR agents work, and why now is the time to adopt agentic marketing across your business.

Shelly Weaver
Shelly Weaver
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AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing
Apple Podcast LinkGoogle Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast Link
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AI agents are redefining how we approach marketing, sales, and business operations.

Unlike traditional AI tools or assistants, AI agents operate autonomously to execute complex tasks, engage buyers, and scale workflows with minimal human input.

This shift—agentic marketing—is transforming B2B strategies from the ground up. AI SDR agents, for example, are revolutionizing lead generation and pipeline creation with 24/7 engagement and hyper-personalized outreach. As AI agents become more powerful and accessible, businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind.

Learn how AI agents work, where they fit in your organization, and why now is the time to act.

What are AI agents?

An AI agent is more than just a tool—it's the labor to work the tools we've integrated into various sectors of our business. They are autonomous models designed to execute tasks and workflows independently of human prompting. Unlike the copilots and AI assistants most of us have gotten used to, AI agents can:

  • Ingest and process vast amounts of data
  • Reason and plan autonomously, adapting where necessary in real-time
  • Execute complex tasks with minimal human intervention
  • Operate 24/7 across multiple languages and contexts

How AI agents are evolving the SDR role

Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles are particularly ripe for AI transformation. Traditionally, SDRs have been responsible for lead qualification, pipeline generation, and initial customer interactions. But AI SDR sales agents have taken on the role, revolutionizing how we generate pipeline and facilitate the customer journey.

Key advantages of AI SDR agents:

  • Round-the-clock availability: Unlike human SDRs, AI agents work continuously
  • Comprehensive data processing: Instantly analyze and contextualize lead information
  • Cost efficiency: Significantly reduce personnel expenses
  • Multilingual capabilities: Communicate effortlessly across language barriers

Agentic marketing explained: Why AI agents are the future of B2B

Agentic marketing represents a fundamental reimagining of how we work.

As SaaS veteran Sean Whiteley put it, "I think this is the biggest platform shift since the internet." He believes that, "The agentic workforce is the first major wave of impact from AI and will be transformational across the board."

We're already seeing the impact of this new technology as traditional marketing automation platforms (the foundation of B2B marketing teams for 15 years) are being transformed by AI-driven agents that can:

  • Create truly personalized experiences for every single buyer, at infinite scale which builds trust
  • Generate context-aware relevant content and emails, following up both via live chat and email
  • Execute complex marketing workflows autonomously to update your CRM
  • Provide real-time insights to your human sales reps, removing any guesswork in your sales strategy and sales cycles

How AI agents deliver personalization at scale

Where traditional marketing automation offered surface-level personalization (who doesn't love a good Hey, %FIRST NAME%?), AI agents deliver on the promise of personalization at a scale we've only ever dreamed of as marketers (and they continually improve with time).

Because they can access your CRM and data platforms they know everything about your accounts from the moment they arrive in tandem with observing and analyzing their behavior on your website for a comprehensive understanding of exactly what your buyer needs.

With this unparalleled insight into buyer behavior, your buyers get contextual, timely, personalized engagement with offers tailored to their journey.

As Sean said, "The promise of marketing automation was personalization at scale, but it wasn't really personalization at scale. It was first name, last name in your emails or ad personalization based on your industry. It wasn't personalized experiences based on the actions you were taking and knowing intimately who [your buyer] is and what he wants and being able to deliver that bespoke experience."

AI agents transform entire organizations

Experts predict that AI agents won't just be limited to marketing. Every business function—from engineering to legal, sales to HR—will likely incorporate AI agents to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

AI agents and entry-level work: From repetitive to strategic oversight

We can no longer pretend that some roles aren't going to be automated as agentic AI gets stronger and easier to implement. But, there will be a whole new host of roles that focus on managing these AI tools and strategically integrating them into tech stacks.

Entry level work will no longer be the mundane, repetitive tasks we've accepted as the best way to get your foot in the door. Instead, the next wave of roles will be AI-first.

Maura Rivera shared how we're creating AI-specific roles within our sales and marketing organizations.

"Ryan is now overseeing Piper [the AI SDR agent] because you still need those guardrails and human oversight to make sure that they're giving her the right direction and she's following up with leads appropriately, and always on message. Agents allow you to scale certain jobs, but it's creating some new jobs for folks who are going to oversee the agents, which is exciting."

Adopting AI agents: Why urgency matters

As Sean and Maura pointed out, this evolution of AI came on quickly, and is only getting more robust and useful across all areas of our businesses.

Teams that fail to explore and integrate AI agents risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive landscape and that doesn't just go for marketing and sales leaders.

Sean emphasized how critical it is for leaders to start investing in AI agents now, across their orgs.

"I think they're going to come into play across the board. I think every business leader at every company is challenging their team: 'How are you using AI in your day to day?' If you're an engineer, how are you using, Cursor? There should be a Slack channel in every single company, in every single organization where every employee is sharing like, 'Wow, I use this. Look what it did for me.'"

We lovingly call ours #ai-for-dummies, and it's been a game changer to keep our entire team informed of exciting use cases, news from the space, and tips and tricks.

The AI agent revolution is not just coming—it's here.

Agentic marketing represents a transformative approach that promises more intelligent, efficient, and personalized business interactions.

Stay ahead of the curve and learn how AI SDR agents are transforming the marketing funnel.

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AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing

Discover how AI agents are transforming B2B marketing and sales. Learn what makes AI agentic, how AI SDR agents work, and why now is the time to adopt agentic marketing across your business.

AI agents for B2B: The shift toward agentic marketing
Shelly Weaver
Shelly Weaver
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March 28, 2025
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Apple Podcast LinkGoogle Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast Link
Apple Podcast LinkGoogle Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast Link

AI agents are redefining how we approach marketing, sales, and business operations.

Unlike traditional AI tools or assistants, AI agents operate autonomously to execute complex tasks, engage buyers, and scale workflows with minimal human input.

This shift—agentic marketing—is transforming B2B strategies from the ground up. AI SDR agents, for example, are revolutionizing lead generation and pipeline creation with 24/7 engagement and hyper-personalized outreach. As AI agents become more powerful and accessible, businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind.

Learn how AI agents work, where they fit in your organization, and why now is the time to act.

What are AI agents?

An AI agent is more than just a tool—it's the labor to work the tools we've integrated into various sectors of our business. They are autonomous models designed to execute tasks and workflows independently of human prompting. Unlike the copilots and AI assistants most of us have gotten used to, AI agents can:

  • Ingest and process vast amounts of data
  • Reason and plan autonomously, adapting where necessary in real-time
  • Execute complex tasks with minimal human intervention
  • Operate 24/7 across multiple languages and contexts

How AI agents are evolving the SDR role

Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles are particularly ripe for AI transformation. Traditionally, SDRs have been responsible for lead qualification, pipeline generation, and initial customer interactions. But AI SDR sales agents have taken on the role, revolutionizing how we generate pipeline and facilitate the customer journey.

Key advantages of AI SDR agents:

  • Round-the-clock availability: Unlike human SDRs, AI agents work continuously
  • Comprehensive data processing: Instantly analyze and contextualize lead information
  • Cost efficiency: Significantly reduce personnel expenses
  • Multilingual capabilities: Communicate effortlessly across language barriers

Agentic marketing explained: Why AI agents are the future of B2B

Agentic marketing represents a fundamental reimagining of how we work.

As SaaS veteran Sean Whiteley put it, "I think this is the biggest platform shift since the internet." He believes that, "The agentic workforce is the first major wave of impact from AI and will be transformational across the board."

We're already seeing the impact of this new technology as traditional marketing automation platforms (the foundation of B2B marketing teams for 15 years) are being transformed by AI-driven agents that can:

  • Create truly personalized experiences for every single buyer, at infinite scale which builds trust
  • Generate context-aware relevant content and emails, following up both via live chat and email
  • Execute complex marketing workflows autonomously to update your CRM
  • Provide real-time insights to your human sales reps, removing any guesswork in your sales strategy and sales cycles

How AI agents deliver personalization at scale

Where traditional marketing automation offered surface-level personalization (who doesn't love a good Hey, %FIRST NAME%?), AI agents deliver on the promise of personalization at a scale we've only ever dreamed of as marketers (and they continually improve with time).

Because they can access your CRM and data platforms they know everything about your accounts from the moment they arrive in tandem with observing and analyzing their behavior on your website for a comprehensive understanding of exactly what your buyer needs.

With this unparalleled insight into buyer behavior, your buyers get contextual, timely, personalized engagement with offers tailored to their journey.

As Sean said, "The promise of marketing automation was personalization at scale, but it wasn't really personalization at scale. It was first name, last name in your emails or ad personalization based on your industry. It wasn't personalized experiences based on the actions you were taking and knowing intimately who [your buyer] is and what he wants and being able to deliver that bespoke experience."

AI agents transform entire organizations

Experts predict that AI agents won't just be limited to marketing. Every business function—from engineering to legal, sales to HR—will likely incorporate AI agents to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

AI agents and entry-level work: From repetitive to strategic oversight

We can no longer pretend that some roles aren't going to be automated as agentic AI gets stronger and easier to implement. But, there will be a whole new host of roles that focus on managing these AI tools and strategically integrating them into tech stacks.

Entry level work will no longer be the mundane, repetitive tasks we've accepted as the best way to get your foot in the door. Instead, the next wave of roles will be AI-first.

Maura Rivera shared how we're creating AI-specific roles within our sales and marketing organizations.

"Ryan is now overseeing Piper [the AI SDR agent] because you still need those guardrails and human oversight to make sure that they're giving her the right direction and she's following up with leads appropriately, and always on message. Agents allow you to scale certain jobs, but it's creating some new jobs for folks who are going to oversee the agents, which is exciting."

Adopting AI agents: Why urgency matters

As Sean and Maura pointed out, this evolution of AI came on quickly, and is only getting more robust and useful across all areas of our businesses.

Teams that fail to explore and integrate AI agents risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive landscape and that doesn't just go for marketing and sales leaders.

Sean emphasized how critical it is for leaders to start investing in AI agents now, across their orgs.

"I think they're going to come into play across the board. I think every business leader at every company is challenging their team: 'How are you using AI in your day to day?' If you're an engineer, how are you using, Cursor? There should be a Slack channel in every single company, in every single organization where every employee is sharing like, 'Wow, I use this. Look what it did for me.'"

We lovingly call ours #ai-for-dummies, and it's been a game changer to keep our entire team informed of exciting use cases, news from the space, and tips and tricks.

The AI agent revolution is not just coming—it's here.

Agentic marketing represents a transformative approach that promises more intelligent, efficient, and personalized business interactions.

Stay ahead of the curve and learn how AI SDR agents are transforming the marketing funnel.

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