Founder & CEO of Kraftvertising · Specialized B2B agency

    Martin Brath – B2B Marketing Expert, Founder & CEO

    Martin Brath leads Kraftvertising, an agency specialized in B2B marketing. He helps technology, SaaS and service companies turn Google, LinkedIn, Meta, content and AI visibility into one coherent strategy.

    Since 2018, Martin has advised more than 50 B2B companies and managed hundreds of campaigns. Kraftvertising has worked with clients from more than 15 countries, reached buyers across over 50 international markets and managed millions of euros in advertising spend.

    Martin Brath, B2B marketing and advertising expert

    Working in B2B marketing since 2018

    50+ B2B companies advised

    Clients from 15+ countries

    Hundreds of campaigns managed

    Millions in advertising spend

    Approach

    B2B marketing needs more than isolated campaigns

    B2B companies rarely grow because one campaign suddenly starts producing leads. Buyers research, compare alternatives, involve colleagues and return to the decision several times before contacting a provider.

    Martin’s role is to understand that complete process and decide where advertising, content, landing pages, tracking, sales follow-up and brand visibility should fit together.

    As founder and CEO of Kraftvertising, he remains directly involved in the strategic direction of the specialized B2B agency and its client accounts. This includes deciding which markets and channels to prioritize, how to position the offer, what campaigns should communicate and how marketing should connect with sales.

    In the work

    Building B2B expertise through conversations and collaboration

    Martin’s work extends beyond campaign dashboards—from working alongside the Kraftvertising team and meeting clients to interviewing founders and business leaders on B2B Steak Sauce.

    With the marketing team of a client
    Sharing practical B2B marketing experience
    In conversation with a podcast guest
    Meeting clients and business leaders
    Hosting B2B Steak Sauce
    At an international business conference
    Behind the microphone
    Conversations with B2B founders

    Best fit

    Who Martin and Kraftvertising work best with

    01

    Established B2B technology and service companies

    Companies with an established market, a proven service or product and approximately €1 million or more in annual revenue. They understand that marketing is an ongoing part of operating the business—not a short experiment to determine whether marketing works at all.

    02

    SaaS companies with a strong product and sales process

    The strongest results often come when the product already solves a real problem and the sales team can follow up properly. Marketing creates the opportunity, but the product and sales process still have to convert it into revenue.

    03

    Companies building something new

    Martin also works with companies launching a new product, brand or market proposition. Starting from scratch allows Kraftvertising to shape the positioning, visual identity, landing pages, campaigns and measurement system as one connected whole.

    Probably not the right fit

    The cooperation is less likely to work when management is unconvinced that marketing should exist, expects one short campaign to prove the entire business model, or views every activity only through directly attributable short-term leads.

    Marketing can validate messages, channels and demand. It cannot replace commitment from management, a competitive product or a functioning sales process.

    Expertise

    Areas of expertise

    B2B marketing strategy

    Determining which audiences, markets, messages and channels deserve attention—and which activities are unlikely to produce a meaningful return.

    Social media advertising

    Building visibility and demand through LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube and other paid social channels. The objective is not simply to generate clicks, but to repeatedly reach the right people with information worth consuming.

    Paid search

    Capturing existing demand through Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, G2, Capterra and other platforms where buyers actively research solutions.

    Integrated B2B marketing

    Connecting advertising, landing pages, creative, content, tracking, CRM feedback and sales follow-up into one strategy rather than managing each channel independently.

    AI and LLM search visibility

    Helping companies structure their websites, expert content and external signals so that AI search engines can understand what they do, where their expertise lies and when they should be recommended.

    Point of view

    Martin’s view on B2B marketing

    B2B social advertising is not primarily about clicks

    Someone can consume an entire argument, remember the company and never click the advertisement. That interaction still has value. Martin evaluates B2B social campaigns beyond click-through rates, considering whether the right people spend time with the message, whether the company becomes recognizable and whether the content influences later searches and conversations.

    Attribution software will never show you everything

    B2B buying journeys happen across advertisements, Google searches, recommendations, meetings, podcasts, content and private conversations. Companies should build the best tracking system they reasonably can, but also ask leads what they saw and what influenced their decision.

    One channel is rarely enough

    Google Ads can capture active demand. LinkedIn can reach specific companies and decision-makers. Meta can build broad visibility and distribute useful content efficiently. AI search, organic content and third-party mentions can strengthen credibility. Strategy gives each channel a clear job.

    B2B marketing is a slow-burning advantage

    The companies that become difficult to ignore build a recognizable visual identity, communicate a consistent point of view and remain visible at every relevant touchpoint. The effect accumulates over months and years.

    When B2B advertising produces the strongest results

    There is already a real market

    Advertising works best when companies are solving an established problem and buyers already understand at least part of the category.

    The product can support the promise

    For product-led SaaS companies, marketing often needs to persuade people to give the product a chance. If the product experience is excellent, it can take over from there.

    Sales follows up effectively

    For sales-led SaaS and B2B services, generating a lead is only the beginning. Strong outcomes require timely follow-up and feedback about lead quality and revenue.

    Experience

    Built through practical B2B work

    Martin began specializing in B2B marketing in 2018 at Bizmut GmbH in Hamburg, now part of Front Row. It was one of the earlier agencies focused specifically on advertising and lead generation for B2B technology companies.

    That experience gave him the opportunity to work with German and international companies while B2B demand generation was still developing into a distinct marketing discipline.

    He later founded Kraftvertising, where he serves as CEO. Under his leadership, the agency has specialized exclusively in B2B marketing and worked with more than 50 companies across SaaS, technology, professional services, logistics and other B2B markets.

    His experience includes highly profitable campaigns, campaigns that failed to meet expectations, new-market launches, brand development, paid acquisition, event promotion and broader business and marketing strategy. Both successes and unsuccessful campaigns influence how Martin evaluates risk, channel fit and realistic expectations today.

    Selected companies

    B2B companies Martin and Kraftvertising have worked with

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    Podcast host

    B2B Steak Sauce podcast

    Martin hosts B2B Steak Sauce, a podcast featuring conversations with B2B founders, SaaS CEOs and business leaders.

    The discussions cover company building, positioning, distribution, partnerships, demand generation and the decisions behind growing a B2B business.

    B2B Steak Sauce podcast hosted by Martin Brath

    Writing

    Articles by Martin Brath

    41 practical articles based on campaign work, audits and B2B marketing strategy.

    B2B strategy

    How to Launch the Marketing for a New B2B Brand or Product

    12 min read · Sep 28, 2026

    Who Should Run the Marketing Launch of a New B2B Brand?

    10 min read · Sep 28, 2026

    When Is a New B2B Product Ready for Paid Advertising?

    10 min read · Sep 28, 2026

    B2B Lead Quality: Why a Good Lead Is Not the Same as an Easy-to-Close Lead

    14 min read · Sep 16, 2026

    B2B Lead Generation: Where Does Marketing End and Sales Begin?

    16 min read · Sep 16, 2026

    B2B Messaging: Why Product Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

    16 min read · Aug 18, 2026

    How to Choose a B2B Marketing Agency: 12 Questions That Actually Matter

    17 min read · Aug 18, 2026

    B2B Marketing Agency vs In-House Team: Why the Best Setup Is Often Hybrid

    18 min read · Aug 18, 2026

    Why B2B SEO vs. PPC Attribution Is Often Misleading

    15 min read · Aug 14, 2026

    SEO, Google Ads or Paid Social? A B2B Demand Framework

    14 min read · Aug 14, 2026

    Does B2B SEO Still Make Sense After ChatGPT? SEO, GEO and AI Search

    15 min read · Aug 14, 2026

    B2B SEO vs. Paid Ads: Budget, Costs and ROI Explained

    17 min read · Aug 14, 2026

    B2B SEO vs. Paid Ads: Which Should You Invest In?

    16 min read · Aug 14, 2026

    LinkedIn Ads vs Google Ads for B2B: Where Should the Next Euro Go?

    18 min read · Jul 8, 2026

    B2B vs B2C Advertising: Why the Same Paid Ads Playbook Does Not Transfer

    20 min read · Jul 3, 2026

    Lead Generation Agency vs In-House Marketer: What B2B Companies Should Actually Choose?

    18 min read · Jun 25, 2026

    B2B Service Lead Generation: Why Paid Ads for Services Need a Different Playbook

    14 min read · Jun 18, 2026

    Why Your B2B Social Ads Aren't Working (It's Not Your Budget)

    8 min read · Feb 18, 2026

    LinkedIn and paid social

    Google Ads and demand capture

    SaaS marketing

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    What does Martin Brath specialize in?+

    Martin Brath specializes in B2B marketing strategy, paid social advertising, paid search, integrated campaign planning and AI search visibility. His work focuses primarily on SaaS, technology and professional-service companies.

    How much B2B marketing experience does Martin Brath have?+

    Martin has worked specifically in B2B marketing since 2018. He has advised more than 50 companies, managed hundreds of campaigns and worked with clients headquartered in more than 15 countries.

    Which companies does Martin work best with?+

    The best fit is usually an established B2B technology, SaaS or service company with a proven offer and management that views marketing as an ongoing business function. Martin also advises companies launching new products or brands that need to build their positioning and marketing system from scratch.

    Does Martin work directly on client strategy?+

    Yes. As founder and CEO of Kraftvertising, Martin remains directly involved in the strategic direction of the agency and its client accounts. Campaign execution is supported by Kraftvertising’s advertising, design, content and tracking specialists.

    Which advertising channels does Martin advise on?+

    His experience includes Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, G2, Capterra and other paid media platforms used in B2B marketing.

    Which markets does Martin work in?+

    Martin works primarily with companies operating in Europe and North America. Kraftvertising has worked with clients from more than 15 countries and has run advertising targeting buyers across over 50 international markets.

    Can Martin be invited to a podcast, interview or event?+

    Yes. Martin is available for conversations about B2B advertising, demand generation, agency selection, SaaS marketing, paid media and AI search visibility.

    Discuss your B2B marketing strategy

    If you are building a new B2B brand, entering a market or trying to bring disconnected marketing activities into one coherent strategy, contact Kraftvertising. Martin will review the request together with the team and determine whether Kraftvertising is the right fit.