Global growth starts with a local approach
Referro, founded in 1991, believes in offering our clients a gateway which opens up global marketing and drives success. Since 1996, we have been the exclusive Dutch agency and a co-owner in BBN, the world’s B2B agency. Wherever you are in the world, or wherever you need to be, this can connect you with 1,250+ marketing, advertising, digital and PR specialists to take your brand to the next level. And our reach across the continents grows all the time to meet your needs.
Get the best of both worlds
We’re able to combine access to the locally-based skills and the personal attention of Referro, with the power and vigor of a large, international organization. Our 71 offices in 31 markets share uniform processes and tools to streamline marketing tasks and enable our clients to achieve their international objectives. With Referro and BBN, your brand’s narrative transcends languages and barriers to achieve new heights. Let us demonstrate how – if you have a project in mind, we’d love to collaborate.
Responsible global citizens
At BBN, we take pride in our commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. As responsible global citizens, we understand the importance of minimizing our impact on the environment, developing sustainable practices, and taking steps to improve our communities. Through our Diversity & Inclusion and CSR programs, BBN partners support various causes, and we also actively seek ways to reduce our carbon footprints, such as through the implementation of energy-saving measures and the use of sustainable materials. Our ESG initiatives prioritize ethical business practices, transparency, and accountability to our stakeholders.
We believe businesses are important in creating positive social and environmental change. As a result, we are committed to using our resources and influence to make a difference locally and globally. Learn more about our support for The World Bee Project.
FAQ
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International B2B marketing means driving growth across multiple countries with a consistent strategy and local execution. You combine central positioning, messaging, and KPIs with market-specific localisation such as language, channels, and cultural context, so your approach works in every market and remains scalable.
- Central: strategy, brand, and governance
- Local: channels, content, PR, and activation
- Measurable: KPIs per country plus one overall dashboard
We can support international B2B marketing across multiple countries through the BBN network. Since 1996, Referro has been the exclusive Dutch agency and co-owner within BBN. This allows us to bring in local expertise for each market while giving you one central point of contact.
- Central coordination through one partner
- Support by region and by countrLocal market knowledge and language per market
Locations:
- Americas
- United States
- EMEA
- Czech Republic
- Finland
- Germany
- Hungary
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- South Africa
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- APAC
- Australia
- Japan
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Singapore
Through BBN, you can scale internationally with one central approach and local execution in each country. Referro manages strategy, scope, planning, and KPIs, and connects the right local partners for each market. This allows you to operate across multiple countries as one team, with consistent quality, greater speed, and less fragmentation than when working with separate agencies.
- One plan for multiple countries
- Local execution with central quality control
- Clear agreements on roles, meetings, and reporting
You should choose one international partner if you want speed, consistency, and control across multiple countries. Especially for complex B2B propositions, one central lead helps reduce coordination, avoid fragmented messaging, and improve reporting clarity. Separate local agencies can work, but they often require more alignment and management.
- Best fit for 2+ markets
- One roadmap and a fixed reporting rhythm
- Less noise in brand and messaging
A common mistake is assuming that translation is enough, while real localisation requires more. International growth often slows down because of unclear country priorities, too little local input, and no clear way to measure results consistently. A scalable approach requires central direction while leaving room for local differences.
- Pitfall: copying the same campaign into every market
- Solution: use market playbooks and local feedback
- KPIs: comparable across countries, but not always identical
You prioritise countries based on market potential, fit with your proposition, competitive pressure, and your ability to win. From there, it often makes sense to start with one or two pilot markets and then scale further using a repeatable playbook.
- Look at potential, fit, and feasibility
- Start with 1–2 countries as a pilot
- Scale further with a proven playbook
International scaling can happen quickly when the fundamentals are in place: clear positioning, strong assets, clear ways of working, and a solid measurement framework. From there, you can expand market by market in phases. The pace depends on the number of countries involved, the level of localisation required, and how quickly teams and stakeholders align.
- Requirement: central assets and a playbook
- Approach: start with 1–2 pilot markets, then roll out
- Clear alignment helps prevent delays