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Thought leadership and original ideas from Foundry’s industry experts. Explore the latest trends in B2B marketing from the intersection of media and martech.
Foundry’s Observations for the Year Ahead – 2024
The 40-year IT veteran discusses his role and how the IT buying process is evolving at one of the world's leading manufacturers of wire and cable, tools, components, and assembled solutions. [...]
A day in the life of an IT leader: Daniel Stuart, CIO, Southwire
The 40-year IT veteran discusses his role and how the IT buying process is evolving at one of the world's leading manufacturers of wire and cable, tools, components, and assembled solutions.
CMO Perspectives: Sandy Ono, OpenText
In this episode of CMO Perspectives, Sandy Ono, the EVP & Chief Marketing Officer at OpenText, engages in a conversation with Foundry’s Global CRO, Matt Yorke. Spearheading the OpenText marketing
How tech innovation will reshape partner marketing in 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a choice; it’s a necessity. As we look ahead to 2024, the industry finds itself at
What’s inspiring got to do with buying, anyway?
With an average of 25 stakeholders to impress, months-long buying journeys, and competing for mindshare on noisy channels, B2B marketers need to leverage the power of story now more than
Harness the power of immersive and dynamic visual storytelling
We live in an interactive, animated digital culture. Much of this is new to my generation (baby boomers) and certainly nothing my parents ever experienced. But storytelling is timeless. From
Integrating martech systems and data
Whether you’re building a house, a car, or even Ikea furniture, you’ll need a few tools to get the job done. The same applies to any successful B2B marketing strategy.
B2B marketing’s traditional funnel model is being replaced, and marketers will lead the charge
As B2B buyers increasingly look to buy in B2C-style fashions, IDC's ACE model introduces a digital way forward aligned to how today's buyers operate. While the new framework requires deep strategic and organizational changes, Foundry…
Connected data: the missing link in B2B audience engagement
The state of B2B data B2B marketing has a data problem. And no, I am not talking about scarcity of data (in fact there’s an abundance of it). I’m talking
What tech marketers should know during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In 2004, October was declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month by the U.S. President and Congress to help users protect themselves and their personal data online, and to bring awareness to the increasing volume
Embracing ‘FOMO’ in b2b marketing
The feeling of FOMO… sucks. If you aren’t familiar, FOMO stands for “fear of missing out”. It’s the feeling that whatever you are doing, you are missing out on something
Day in the life of a Chief Digital Officer: David Gerstle, MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), more commonly known as the T, is the largest transit system in New England and the fifth largest in the United States. It was the first subway in the…
How to enhance and optimize global storytelling to engage local audiences
I’ve written before about the importance of good storytelling as a differentiator for technology content marketers. Storytelling is the backbone of any brand, and to tell a great story you
AI isn’t new, so why is everyone talking about it?
To measure AI and Generative AI trends among technology decision-makers, Foundry conducted its first AI Priorities survey. While AI and machine learning are not new technologies – in fact, 89%
B2B decision making is non-linear, emotional, and messy—and marketers should embrace it.
Foundry CMO Brian Stoller shares how his experience in choosing his daughter's school reflects a unified approach that B2B marketers should be using to engage buyers with memorable narratives driven by intent signals.
Intent signals: what, why, & most importantly how
You have surely heard the buzz about intent signals in the marketing world, but you’ve also probably heard how there is no single “best in class” yet. What makes
Choosing martech tools and channels
Marketing budgets have taken a hit in 2023. Looking ahead, many CMO’s are reporting that their budgets will likely stay the same or decrease. Making the focus on the most
Don’t be boring: 5 ways to have fun with B2B social
Ever find yourself trying to convince people that B2B marketing is fun? Welcome to the club. But can we blame them when boring is the stereotype? People notoriously pin B2B
TOFU is for Pad Thai, not your marketing strategy
Of all the marketing jargon, one of the most common is the concept of the funnel. Enticing audiences with awareness, then consideration, and finally conversion. The problem is, buying almost
Meet your future buyer: Gen Z
I was born in 1999, positioning me as part of Generation Z, the generation that grew up online. At age 6, my favorite games were Webkinz and Club Penguin. At
Day in the life of a Global CIO: Annie Baymiller, Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. And much of that innovation is enabled by technology. Annie Baymiller, the company’s Global CIO and…
Connected data, connected teams: How intent data aligns sales and marketing
The alignment problem The reality is sales and marketing misalignment is extremely common. So common that only about 8% of B2B organizations have actually aligned their teams successfully through collaborative
Intent activation guide
Get more from your intent data Intent data is a powerful tool for marketers and salespeople looking to drive revenue for their organizations. However, actually making intent data actionable is
If intent data is the foundation, engagement is the whole building
As a marketer, your goal is to learn enough about your prospects to facilitate productive conversations that drive growth. So how do marketers use intent and engagement insights to reach that goal?
A glimpse into the regional differences of the tech purchase process
Technology innovation and dependence have seen steady growth in recent years. Foundry’s 2023 Role & Influence of the Technology Decision-Maker Research highlights the influence that IT decision-makers (ITDMs) play in
Exploring the tech purchase process by specific tech solutions
The list of technologies that organizations have at their disposal is never ending, ranging from cutting-edge cloud solutions to sophisticated data and analytics tools. It’s evident that technology plays an