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Fast Thinking and Strategic Planning in B2B Marketing — How to Strike the Right Balance
Fast Thinking and Strategic Planning in B2B Marketing — How to Strike the Right Balance

B2B marketers face a fundamental tension: move too slowly, and you lose opportunities; act too quickly, and you risk missteps. The key is knowing when to trust intuition and when to pause for analysis. This article explores how to strike that balance.

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Marketing StrategySam Maher12 February 2025Comment
The New Rules of B2B Visibility in AI-Generated Search
The New Rules of B2B Visibility in AI-Generated Search

AI-driven search is transforming how users find and consume content, reducing traditional organic traffic and prioritising AI-generated summaries. B2B marketers must rethink their content strategies to secure visibility, citations, and clicks. Here are some strategies to protect proprietary insights while maximising AI-driven search opportunities.

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Marketing AutomationIan Kirk5 February 2025Comment
Why Create B2B Content When AI Can Answer Every Question?
Why Create B2B Content When AI Can Answer Every Question?

AI is transforming how buyers access information, but it cannot replace human insight, experience, and judgment. For B2B marketers, the future of content isn’t about answering simple questions—it’s about shaping industry thinking and enabling smarter decisions.

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Marketing StrategyIan Kirk29 January 2025Content MarketingComment
How Meta’s Policy Overhaul Impacts Marketing Strategy
How Meta’s Policy Overhaul Impacts Marketing Strategy

As Meta redefines its content policies, B2B marketers face critical decisions on brand safety and strategy amidst a landscape of evolving digital platforms.

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Social MarketingIan Kirk22 January 2025Comment
Six Essential Strategies for Boosting B2B Marketing Performance in 2025
Six Essential Strategies for Boosting B2B Marketing Performance in 2025

Marketing isn’t just about leads—it’s about leading. In a rapidly changing market, marketing leaders must juggle strategy, technology, and customer-centricity. Here’s how to meet the moment.

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Marketing StrategyIan Kirk15 January 2025Comment
How to Build an Advanced LinkedIn Marketing Strategy for Organic B2B Growth
How to Build an Advanced LinkedIn Marketing Strategy for Organic B2B Growth

Strategic insights and implementation guidance for B2B Marketing Directors seeking to maximize LinkedIn's potential for business growth.

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Marketing Strategy, Social MarketingIan Kirk8 January 2025LinkedInComment
B2B Content Marketing Priorities: Combining Efficiency with Experience
B2B Content Marketing Priorities: Combining Efficiency with Experience

In 2024, B2B marketers faced a critical challenge: maximising efficiency without sacrificing experience. Our analysis of the year's most-read content reveals how organisations are combining technical sophistication with human connection to drive better outcomes. From measurement to authenticity, see what your peers are reading and why.

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Marketing StrategyIan Kirk1 January 20252024 Top ArticlesComment
Build a 24/7 Content Marketing Engine That Delivers Results Around the Clock
Build a 24/7 Content Marketing Engine That Delivers Results Around the Clock

Your team needs time off. Your audience is global. Learn how to build a 24/7 content operation that keeps your marketing visible and relevant, no matter the time zone or holiday.

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Content MarketingIan Kirk25 December 2024Marketing AutomationComment
Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Crisis? Let AI Be Your Little Helper
Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Crisis? Let AI Be Your Little Helper

The holidays are fast approaching, and your marketing to-do list is longer than Santa's. Find out how AI can be your elf in the workshop, helping you craft last-minute marketing magic.

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Marketing AutomationIan Kirk18 December 2024Comment
How to Brand Virtual Meetings: Your Guide to Microsoft Teams Customisation
How to Brand Virtual Meetings: Your Guide to Microsoft Teams Customisation

Essential strategies for professional services firms to extend their brand presence into virtual meeting spaces through Microsoft Teams customization.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk11 December 2024Engaging ContentComment
Reimagining B2B Customer Experience in 2025: Strategies for Success
Reimagining B2B Customer Experience in 2025: Strategies for Success

Future-focused B2B organizations are integrating new technologies and strategic insights to improve customer experiences. This shift underscores the value of personalization, transparency, and operational efficiency.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk9 December 2024Comment
Weary of Artificial Ingratiation? How To Get Critical Thinking From AI
Weary of Artificial Ingratiation? How To Get Critical Thinking From AI

AI chatbots tend to be overly supportive—a trait that can hinder real analysis. Learn how to push AI beyond mere cheerleading to become a partner in critical thinking. With the right prompting, you can transform AI into a valuable tool for stress-testing ideas and developing robust strategies.

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Marketing AutomationIan Kirk4 December 2024Comment
Generative AI for B2B Marketing Leaders
Generative AI for B2B Marketing Leaders

From personalization to predictive analytics, generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities for B2B marketing. Here's what business leaders need to know.

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Content MarketingIan Kirk3 December 2024Comment
Sector-Specific Marketing Strategies: Technology, Legal, and Healthcare Perspectives
Sector-Specific Marketing Strategies: Technology, Legal, and Healthcare Perspectives

Professional services marketing demands sector-specific strategies. Here’s how AI, analytics, and partnerships drive growth in legal, healthcare, and technology industries.

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Marketing StrategyIan Kirk2 December 2024Comment
Why B2B Buyers Struggle to Make Decisions and How to Help Them
Why B2B Buyers Struggle to Make Decisions and How to Help Them

New research shows B2B purchase decisions are driven less by fear of missing out than by fear of making mistakes. Here's how to help buyers move forward more quickly with confidence.

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Marketing StrategyIan Kirk27 November 2024Comment
The Human Element: Why People-First B2B Communities Deliver Results
The Human Element: Why People-First B2B Communities Deliver Results

B2B communities offer direct feedback loops, enhance customer support, and foster brand loyalty—yet many initiatives fail. Here’s how to create an environment that nurtures collaboration, builds trust, and makes your community an essential part of your customers' professional lives.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk20 November 2024Comment
The Empowered Client: What True Partnership Looks Like in Professional Services
The Empowered Client: What True Partnership Looks Like in Professional Services

As professional services firms face mounting pressure to demonstrate lasting value, forward-thinking providers are abandoning the expert-dependency model in favor of genuine partnership. This transformation is reshaping client relationships and redefining success metrics across the industry.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk13 November 2024Comment
The Rise of the Digital Colleague: AI Agents and the Future of Work
The Rise of the Digital Colleague: AI Agents and the Future of Work

Major technology firms are deploying autonomous AI agents into enterprise workflows. Their early success signals a fundamental shift in how professional services firms will serve clients and scale their businesses.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk6 November 2024Marketing AutomationComment
Beyond the Prompt: How Context-Aware AI is Advancing B2B Marketing
Beyond the Prompt: How Context-Aware AI is Advancing B2B Marketing

The latest innovation in AI technology is context-aware tools, which enable businesses to design custom environments for their AI partners. This shift from prompt engineering to context design promises to transform how organisations manage and leverage their knowledge.

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Marketing AutomationIan Kirk30 October 2024Comment
How Account Based Experience (ABX) Drives Sustainable Growth in Professional Services
How Account Based Experience (ABX) Drives Sustainable Growth in Professional Services

As B2B relationships grow more complex, leading firms are moving beyond traditional account-based marketing to orchestrate comprehensive client experiences that drive measurable growth.

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Customer ExperienceIan Kirk23 October 2024Comment
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