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Back to the future: DEMO’s legacy and impact on tomorrow’s technology
Sometimes you just want to see how products work. That’s the idea behind DEMO, in which technology vendors provide a “show and tell” experience of their new features or platforms, software, and hardware. Hosted by…
5 influences forcing us to redefine the role of the CMO for business growth
Discover the transformative role of the B2B CMO in driving business growth through digital experiences, AI adoption, and customer engagement.
The AI advantage: tech to stay ahead of the curve
Navigate the 'Bloomer vs. Gloomer' AI debate in marketing, uncovering practical strategies, and gaining expert insights for successful AI implementation.
CIO perspectives: challenges, trends, and the future of tech
Discover the latest insights from CIOs on navigating tech challenges, cybersecurity investments, and trends shaping 2024.
Artificial imagination: Should we be using Gen AI for content creation?
Where is the balance between Gen AI and human creativity in content creation? Explore the role of AI in shaping digital narratives.
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.
Exploring the dynamics of partner marketing in EMEA: unveiling the path to success
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable dinner discussion which included senior partner marketers from Adobe, AWS, NetApp, Outsystems, PureStorage, Salesforce and SoftwareOne . In a thought-leading discussion
Employee productivity – the driver behind AI and Gen AI tools
AI and machine learning have been providing business value for many years, and now versions such as Generative AI have more easily brought these tools into everyday life, sparking new
How to engage and serve your customers in a world in which landfill content proliferates
By: Matt Egan and Doni Lerner Generative AI has definitely turned up the volume on inbox noise. When your competitors use Generative AI to personalize at scale and the inbox
How do security leaders view AI and cyber risk insurance?
Despite the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the top priorities for chief information security officers (CISOs) have remained consistent over the years. The perennial focus on being prepared to respond to
The evolving challenges and the growing risks of the CSO
As regulatory bodies jockey for advantage over who dominates enforcement of cybersecurity rules and regulations, the relationship between chief information security officers and their boards of directors becomes more and
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.
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
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