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B2B Outbound Marketing Strategiesin 2025

Step-by-step multichannel approach for location-analytics and GIS software vendors. Proven frameworks, personalization tactics, and industry-specific messaging that books meetings.

18 min readBy Justin GriffioenPublished August 14, 2024Updated January 2, 2025

B2B outbound marketing for geospatial and location-analytics software requires a sophisticated, multichannel approach. Unlike generic SaaS products, geospatial solutions serve highly technical buyers with complex decision-making processes and specific industry requirements.

This guide covers proven outbound strategies, channel-specific tactics, personalization frameworks, and industry-specific messaging that consistently generates qualified meetings for geospatial software vendors.

Core Outbound Channels & Tactics

Email Outreach

Personalized, scalable email campaigns to decision-makers

Key Tactics:

  • Hyper-personalized first emails with industry-specific pain points
  • Multi-touch sequences (5-7 touchpoints over 2-3 weeks)
  • A/B testing of subject lines, sending times, and CTAs
  • Value-driven follow-ups with relevant case studies or resources

High-volume outreach to enterprise prospects

Performance Metrics
Response Rate:2-8%
Cost:Low
Scalability:High

LinkedIn Outreach

Social selling through direct messages and connection requests

Key Tactics:

  • Research prospects' recent posts and company news for personalization
  • Connection requests with personalized messages (not sales pitches)
  • Value-first approach: share relevant industry insights
  • Engage with prospects' content before direct outreach

Building relationships with hard-to-reach executives

Performance Metrics
Response Rate:10-25%
Cost:Medium
Scalability:Medium

Cold Calling

Direct phone outreach for immediate, high-impact conversations

Key Tactics:

  • Research call prep: understand their tech stack and challenges
  • Pattern interrupts to avoid common objections
  • Discovery questions about current mapping/GIS workflows
  • Immediate value proposition tied to their specific industry

High-value prospects requiring personal touch

Performance Metrics
Response Rate:5-15%
Cost:High
Scalability:Low

Video Outreach

Personalized video messages for higher engagement

Key Tactics:

  • Screen-recorded demos showing your solution with their data
  • Personal video introductions mentioning their company specifics
  • Follow-up videos addressing specific objections or questions
  • Integration with email and LinkedIn for multichannel impact

Complex technical products requiring demonstration

Performance Metrics
Response Rate:15-30%
Cost:Medium
Scalability:Medium

Proven Campaign Frameworks

Problem-Agitation-Solution (PAS)

Identify pain points, agitate the consequences, present your solution

Example Flow:

Are manual mapping processes costing your team 20+ hours per week? → The hidden costs of inefficient GIS workflows → See how [Company] automated their mapping and saved $200k annually

Best for: Prospects aware of the problem but not actively looking for solutions

Before-After-Bridge (BAB)

Show current state, desired future state, and your solution as the bridge

Example Flow:

Your current manual data collection → Automated real-time location analytics → Our platform bridges that gap in 30 days

Best for: Prospects with clear vision of desired outcomes

Social Proof & Case Study

Lead with success stories from similar companies

Example Flow:

Just helped [Similar Company] reduce mapping costs by 40% → Here's exactly how we did it → Would this approach work for [Their Company]?

Best for: Risk-averse enterprises needing proof of concept

Industry Insight & Trends

Share valuable industry data and position as thought leader

Example Flow:

67% of utilities are investing in location analytics this year → Here's what the leaders are doing differently → Quick question about [Their Company's] approach

Best for: Building relationships with forward-thinking executives

Industry-Specific Personalization

Geospatial solutions serve diverse industries. Here's how to personalize your outbound messaging for maximum impact:

Utilities & Energy

Common Pain Points:
  • Asset management complexity
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Grid modernization
Messaging Focus:

Focus on operational efficiency, infrastructure optimization, and compliance automation

Value Prop Examples:
  • Reduce field inspection time by 60%
  • Automate regulatory reporting
  • Optimize asset lifecycle management

Retail & Real Estate

Common Pain Points:
  • Site selection accuracy
  • Market analysis
  • Foot traffic optimization
Messaging Focus:

Emphasize revenue impact, competitive advantage, and data-driven decisions

Value Prop Examples:
  • Increase store performance by 25%
  • Identify optimal expansion locations
  • Analyze competitor proximity

Logistics & Transportation

Common Pain Points:
  • Route optimization
  • Fleet management
  • Delivery efficiency
Messaging Focus:

Highlight cost savings, delivery speed, and operational optimization

Value Prop Examples:
  • Reduce fuel costs by 30%
  • Optimize delivery routes in real-time
  • Improve fleet utilization

Government & Public Sector

Common Pain Points:
  • Budget constraints
  • Public service delivery
  • Emergency response
Messaging Focus:

Focus on citizen impact, budget efficiency, and public safety improvements

Value Prop Examples:
  • Improve emergency response times
  • Optimize public resource allocation
  • Enhance citizen services

Proven 5-Touch Outbound Sequence

Email 1

Introduction & Value Proposition

Day 1

Personalized pain point identification + relevant case study + soft CTA for discussion

Example:

Hi [Name], noticed [Company] is expanding into [Location]. We helped [Similar Company] optimize their site selection process and increase ROI by 35%. Worth a quick chat?

LinkedIn Connect

Social Touch & Relationship Building

Day 3

Connection request mentioning mutual connections or recent company news

Example:

Saw your recent post about [Topic]. Would love to connect and share some insights on [Relevant Industry Trend].

Email 2

Educational Value & Social Proof

Day 7

Industry insight + additional case study + resource offer

Example:

Hi [Name], sharing an insight: 73% of [Industry] leaders are investing in location analytics this year. Here's what the frontrunners are doing... [Link to resource]

Video Message

Personal Touch & Demonstration

Day 12

Personalized video showing specific value for their use case

Example:

Quick 60-second video showing how this would work specifically for [Their Use Case] at [Company]

Email 3

Final Value-Driven Attempt

Day 18

Last touch with compelling statistic + easy next step

Example:

Hi [Name], final note: companies using location analytics report 40% better decision-making speed. 15-minute call to explore if this fits [Company's] goals?

Outbound Best Practices for Geospatial SaaS

Do:

  • Research their current GIS/mapping stack before outreach
  • Reference specific industry challenges and regulations
  • Use technical language appropriately for different audiences
  • Include relevant case studies from similar companies
  • Test different messaging angles and value propositions

Don't:

  • ×
    Send generic SaaS templates to technical GIS professionals
  • ×
    Pitch features without understanding their specific use case
  • ×
    Ignore compliance and security requirements in messaging
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    Use overly aggressive follow-up sequences
  • ×
    Neglect to research recent company news or industry trends

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