B2B companies are shifting to inbound because buyers now control the sales process. They research quietly, using Google, AI, articles, peer networks, and comparison sites, long before talking to sales. Inbound supports this behavior instead of interrupting it. It helps companies show up in those research moments, build trust early, and become the preferred choice when someone is ready to talk. More organizations are investing in content as a long-term asset rather than relying only on PPC. Inbound takes time, but the ROI compounds and drives higher-quality leads without needing to scale the sales team.