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Video is no longer a luxury but a standard B2B channel. These figures show where the real payoff lies: not expensive production or views, but an honest demo that moves leads toward a conversation.

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91% Of companies use video as a marketing channel Video has shifted from experiment to standard. Not joining in means your competitor is explaining the story and you're not. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
82% Of marketers say video delivers a good ROI A strong figure, but watch out: ROI depends on what you measure. Track inquiries and revenue, not views. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
83% Of video marketers say video directly increased sales Video works hardest when it explains a concrete product or service, not when it's purely aimed at reach. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
85% Of video marketers say video helps generate leads In B2B this is the figure that matters: video as the entry point to a conversation, not a goal in itself. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
93% Of video marketers say video increases understanding of their product or service This is the core job of B2B video: explaining complex material clearly, so the buyer decides faster. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
78% Of people prefer watching a short video to learn about a product or service People want to understand, not be impressed. An honest short demo beats a polished ad film. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)
49% Name short-form video as the best-performing content format Marketers say short video delivers the highest ROI, ahead of long-form and livestreams. Good news for anyone without a large production budget. Source: HubSpot State of Marketing (2026)
67% Of companies without video plan to start using it The barrier to entry keeps dropping. Waiting means falling behind competitors who are already explaining what they do. Source: Wyzowl State of Video Marketing (2026)

What do these figures mean for Belgian B2B companies?

The common thread is clear: video works in B2B, but not by being spectacular. The numbers that matter are about understanding and leads, not views. 83% say video increases sales and 85% say it generates leads, while 93% see understanding of their product grow. That’s exactly what a Belgian B2B company needs: explaining a complex offering clearly to a buyer who is hesitating.

That’s why our honest advice is this: an expensive ad film rarely pays off, a good B2B video that explains your approach does. Short-form video is named the best-performing format, so you don’t need a big budget to get started. Weave video into your broader content marketing and measure success by customers and revenue, not views. You’re not an online shop chasing impulse purchases, you’re a company building trust toward a conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a large production budget for B2B video? +

No. Marketers name short-form video as the best-performing format, and viewers prefer watching a short explanation. An honest demo or a clear answer to a frequently asked question, recorded with decent audio, often does more than an expensive ad film. Costly production doesn't always pay off, an honest demo does.

Which video metric actually matters for B2B? +

Not views. Look at whether video moves qualified leads toward a conversation. The fact that 85% of video marketers say video generates leads is more relevant to you than a high view count that generates nothing.

Which type of video works best for B2B? +

Video that explains something. 93% of video marketers say video increases understanding of their product. In B2B with complex services, that's gold: a demo, an explanation of your approach, or a customer telling their story.

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Source: Customer Impact, Video marketing statistics, https://www.customerimpact.be/en/marketing-statistics/video-marketing/

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