Many, if not most, IT companies struggle with marketing. Despite having state-of-the-art products and services, their marketing efforts often fall short. Below, we explore some critical marketing issues that lead to underperformance among IT companies. Failure to Differentiate or Specialize One...
Hiring great talent is vital to business success, but it’s not an easy feat. Many companies turn to recruiters to help fill open roles. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t foster a strong connection between the company and the candidate. But what if there’s an alternative? What if you build your own...
Navigating the evolving landscape of technology can be like traversing a veritable minefield. This is especially true in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For business leaders, understanding and implementing IT transformation in the age of AI is a strategic imperative, not a siloed IT...
How did the pandemic period make things difficult for businesses? The word "unprecedented" became the banner flag of the COVID-19 pandemic period of 2020-2023. You probably heard that word regularly on TV, in the press, with friends, and at work. The frequency of its usage seemed simultaneously...
Ironpaper is excited to announce Nora Leary’s promotion to Vice President of Sales! This promotion is a testament to Nora’s outstanding contributions, unwavering dedication, and exceptional business development skills. Nora joined the Ironpaper team three years ago as a Growth Director. In this...
When it comes to AI in healthcare, the potential is boundless, unfathomable, and likely to revolutionize care on many fronts. But just because new applications for AI in healthcare are proliferating at breakneck speed, it doesn’t mean that the industry can adopt them at the same pace. Tech...
Many consumers have Internet of Things (IoT) products in their homes, like Alexa or smart thermostats, but B2B is perhaps the more transformative space for IoT. B2B IoT is reshaping traditional business models, driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and advanced service delivery. Businesses...
As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, so does the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The intersection of these two sectors presents both significant opportunities and challenges. This convergence has profound marketing implications for Cybersecurity firms that wish to grow within a growing...
The term "influencer marketing" conjures up images of highly followed TikTok or Instagram accounts pawning new products for brands that give them a commission. However, the spotlight is shifting toward the somewhat overlooked realm of B2B influencer marketing, revealing a distinct landscape with...
In an agency world prone to constant transformation and change, data has the ability to center and focus our work, allowing us to tune out the static and focus on what’s most important — and valuable — for our agency and our clients. Unfortunately, too many agencies often treat reporting as just a...
For clean energy companies, increasing demand for renewable solutions should feel like a win—but the reality is more complex. The surge in market entrants has made it more challenging to stand out, leaving even innovative providers fighting to avoid...
B2B buyers are inundated with repetitive marketing messages and surface-level content. Generative AI has contributed to this oversaturation by enabling brands to produce content faster. However, are brands considering how this oversaturation impacts...
Hiring great talent is vital to business success, but it’s not an easy feat. Many companies turn to recruiters to help fill open roles. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t foster a strong connection between the company and the candidate. But what if...
Navigating the evolving landscape of technology can be like traversing a veritable minefield. This is especially true in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For business leaders, understanding and implementing IT transformation in the age of AI...
A fictional persona won't tell you why a deal stalled. A business problem will. But for years, B2B marketing teams have built their strategies around buyer personas: "Maggie the Manufacturing Director," "CTO Carl," and "Procurement Paula." These...
When uncertainty hits, the reflex is familiar: freeze budgets, delay campaigns, cancel that next initiative. On the surface, it makes sense. Cutting marketing spend feels like the safest lever when pressure mounts. But there’s a core problem with...
That form fill that just came through is not the finish line. It’s the start of a conversation you’ll never hear. Your buyer isn’t acting alone. They’re just the first touchpoint in a chain of internal validation. A chain that includes skeptical...
Most companies say they want to improve customer experience. Few start with the most critical piece: the words they use. Buyer-centric messaging is not about slogans or clever language. It is a system that helps buyers move from curiosity to...
Most marketing playbooks assume a return to normal. Pipeline softness is temporary, budgets will bounce back, and next quarter will bring clarity. But what if the volatility isn't temporary? We're in an economic era of perpetual disruption, not...
The B2B buyer's journey has become more complex with the rise of generative AI. Buyers are relying on AI-driven insights before visiting a company's website or speaking with sales. This shift challenges traditional inbound lead generation and...
Marketing healthcare technology presents unique challenges that differ significantly from other industries. The complexity of medical products, the stringent regulatory environment, and the diverse needs of healthcare providers create barriers that...
Many, if not most, IT companies struggle with marketing. Despite having state-of-the-art products and services, their marketing efforts often fall short. Below, we explore some critical marketing issues that lead to underperformance among IT...
The Internet of Things is reshaping and defining markets, so much so that it has been dubbed “the next Industrial Revolution.”
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