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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.
From exploration to implementation: a look at AI and Gen AI trends
With so much talk about Artificial Intelligence, specifically Generative AI, over the past year, we at Foundry were naturally curious to see how IT decision-makers were using or planning to
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
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.
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
Increasingly confident marketers find new ways to apply ABM
"Foundry's account-based marketing and intent data benchmarking study focuses on understanding the workings of ABM and the use, success, and challenges of intent data."
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
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
Next-generation prospecting: Delivering on the promises made to sales
Selling may feel harder than ever nowadays, but it doesn’t have to. In partnership between Foundry and SugarCRM, this white paper discusses the current state of selling, and how sales
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
Clearwave shortens sales cycles by 20%
Clearwave leverages the Foundry ABM platform, intent data, and website personalization to increase pipeline velocity, winning deals faster. The client Clearwave, established in 2004, is a comprehensive patient engagement platform
Must-ask RFP questions and template
One award, multiple contenders. How do you choose the right vendor when evaluating a marketing RFP? The best relationships are formed with evaluation in both directions. You need to be
Nobody buys alone: Why and how to multithread your buyers’ journeys
We’ve all heard the stats that buying groups are growing to be larger than ever, but in case you need reminding, the typical B2B deal involves an average of 28