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Your Best Source for B2B Content Ideas If you’re struggling to come up with strong B2B content ideas, the issue isn’t "we need more creativity" it’s probably where you’re looking. Try listening to prospects, clients, and real conversation...

Hot take: your next great B2B content idea isn’t hiding in a brainstorm. It’s in your sales calls. Your client emails. That community thread. Listening beats brainstorming. #B2BContent #MarketingStrategy #B2BMarketing #ThoughtLeadership www.north10feet.com/post/your-be...

The Timeless B2B Foundational GTM Truths The fundamentals of foundational GTM haven’t changed even though channels, tools, and trends constantly shift. This post breaks down the timeless principles across marketing, sales, and brand that con...

A reddit post got me thinking about "what are the tried and true B2B GTM methods that deliver success across time?" I asked ChatGPT to do a little digging and here's a list of great 'back to basics' for GTM teams.

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#GTM #B2BMarketing #SalesAndMarketing #Growth

Running marketing without a marketer? How to identify what’s broken (and fix it) with a simple go-to-market assessment Is your GTM inconsistent? Don’t throw money at more campaigns yet. These 5 simple checks identify potential issues and help you focus your efforts.

You’re wearing the marketing hat. You don't know the playbook and your results are inconsistent. Here's the start of your playbook with a simple guide on where to check your GTM engine first. www.north10feet.com/post/running...
#GoToMarket
#StartupGrowth
#B2BMarketing
#RevenueGrowth

The Unsexy Side of Growth: Guardrails, Dashboards & Playbooks Most growth stalls aren’t caused by bad ideas or lack of focus, they break down because the fundamentals aren’t in place. Guardrails, dashboards, and playbooks may not sound glamorous, but they transf...

Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking is impactful for driving growth, but what is even more powerful is an operationally-sound growth function with repeatable processes, clear playbooks, and guardrails. www.north10feet.com/post/the-uns...
#b2bmarketing #enablement #marketing

#growthleadership #b2bmarketing #customersuccess #executiveleadership #gtm | Aleassa Schambers I just saw someone on Reddit asking for takes on the shift to "growth" roles and titles. I'm pretty excited about it <big caveat> if the job description really encompasses the full growth framework an...

Seeing more “growth” titles pop up. I’m into it, but only if the role covers the full growth framework (marketing, CS, ops, product) and not just sales with a new label.

Shared my deeper POV on LInkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/ascham...
#growth #b2bmarketing #marketing

Founders/CEOs: before your Q4 push, get a #marketing plan audit. One concise readout, clear priorities, no jargon, just what you should do next for better impact.
Book here: www.fiverr.com/s/yv48wY6
#b2Bmarketing #b2B #sales

Happy to hear I’m not the only one who sees it this way! Thanks for the read!

Marketing Isn't a Cost Center, It's a Business Unit Marketing today runs like a business unit inside your company spanning brand, demand, CX, product marketing, content, data, enablement, and community. It delivers value across the funnel and into rete...

Marketing isn’t a single function anymore, it’s a business within the business.

Leaders need to treat it like its own operating unit. And the skill set for marketing leaders? Less campaign manager, more general manager.
#B2BMarketing #CEO #Leadership #business

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M&A’s - Don’t Forget the Communications Plan M&A communications is key, yet often overlooked. It ensures clarity, align messages, and keeps momentum before, during, and after the deal.

Thinking about an exit or merger? Two things matter:
• A clear pre-merger comms plan (“why now and what's changing")
• A steady post-merger cadence (regular updates, celebrating wins, issues + plan to fix)

#ChangeManagement #M&A #CorporateCommunications www.north10feet.com/post/don-t-f...

All of this is spot on. Plus the biggest B2B issue from a sales and marketing standpoint is immediately pushing product over value delivered and problems to be solved.

Operationalizing a Program When Inputs Are Thin We’ve all heard “we need…something.” This is my playbook for turning that into shipped work: align on outcome and stakes, narrow choices, make it real fast, keep buy-in, and cut what doesn’t move the ...

I’ve been told my one of my superpowers is "getting sh!t done". After a little self-reflection on how I do this, here's my process for pushing things across the line. #leadership #operations #marketing
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Biggest #B2B marketing miss? Leading with features and services. Buyers don’t care. They care about solving problems and working smarter.

See the steps for building a stronger buyer-focused story www.north10feet.com/post/stop-ta...
#MarketingSky #B2Bmarketing #brand

“We’re doing marketing stuff. But I'm not seeing any impact.”
If that’s the current vibe, here’s a "how to guide" to help fix it.
www.north10feet.com/guide-to-imp...
#marketingsky #salessky #CRO #howto #b2bmarketing

Why Building a Marketing Strategy Feels 'Slow' and Why That’s a Myth Strategy often gets a bad rap for slowing things down, but the real drag on results is running fast in the wrong direction. In this post, we unpack why building a marketing strategy feels slow, why th...

Too many teams skip marketing strategy because it feels slow. Here’s the reality:
➝ Guesswork is what’s slows you down.
➝ A focused marketing strategy accelerates impact.

Clarity isn’t a luxury. It’s the launchpad.
#MarketingStrategy #GoToMarket #B2BGrowth
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What If Your Product Isn’t the Point? Too many B2B companies rely on feature lists and data sheets to sell, but in today’s long, complex buying cycles, that’s not enough. Discover why leading with your product specs is a growth-killing mi...

Endless data sheets ≠ better marketing.
If your buyers can’t see themselves in your story, they won’t see your value.
Read the blog
#B2BMarketing #Messaging #Storytelling

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Growth Stalled? Start by Looking at Your Brand. If growth is stalled, competitors sounds just like you, or buyers are not sure what you do exactly, you might need brand clarity.

When sales are down, leaders demand marketing deliver more leads and think you can just turn the spigot on and off. But if you don’t have a brand that is trusted and recognized by buyers the quality leads won’t come. #b2bmarketing www.north10feet.com/post/growth-...

Case Study - Launching a B2B SaaS Platform YouTube video by North10Feet

Explore the launch of a unified global SaaS platform following the merger of two disparate brands and platforms.
#b2bmarketing #marketing

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Marketing Frameworks Aren’t Strategy Discover why relying on a marketing framework isn’t enough and what founders should focus on instead to build real strategy and drive growth.

Marketing frameworks ≠ strategy.
Models like 3Cs and 4Ps are great, but if they don’t lead to clarity and outcomes, they’re just noise.
New post on what actually drives growth
#marketing #strategy #b2b www.north10feet.com/post/marketi...

Generative AI and the Marketing Content Conundrum Explore the challenges facing marketers who are increasingly using AI tools to support content creation.

AI isn’t the answer if content feels generic and forgettable.
My blog shares how to:
* Audit what’s resonating
* Use AI to amplify strong content
* Cut the fluff

Read more: www.north10feet.com/post/generat...

#b2bmarketing #marketingcontent

Marketing Is Not a Vending Machine: The Myth of Instant B2B Pipeline Marketing isn’t magic - it’s momentum. One campaign won’t save a dry pipeline. In B2B, trust drives revenue, and that takes time. Start early, tap your network, and build a brand buyers remember. Don’...

Marketing isn’t a vending machine. You don’t push a button and get pipeline. In B2B, trust > tricks. Start early, stay consistent, and build momentum that actually converts.
#b2bmarketing #brandmarketing #demandmarketing #marketingsky

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Brand Is Back. But PR Isn’t What It Used to Be. The brand and PR pendulum is swinging back for organizations after a decade of being relegated to the back of the room. But it’s not 2010. Learn how today’s media shift is reshaping brand strategy and...

We're finally back! The brand and public relations pendulum is swinging back after being an afterthought for more than a decade, which is great news for B2B organizations. *But* it's not the same-old PR world. See why. www.north10feet.com/post/brand-i...
#B2BMarketing #BrandStrategy #MarketingTrends

Hiring a full-time CMO? Might not be the smartest move right now.

- Same strategic leadership
- 50–75% less cost
- Onboard in days, not months

If growth has stalled, a Fractional CMO could be the move.
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#FractionalCMO #MarketingLeadership #SmartGrowth #North10Feet #B2BMarketing

This is funny, not funny. I was just talking to someone yesterday about… | Aleassa Schambers This is funny, not funny. I was just talking to someone yesterday about how marketing has so many layers and elements and how it&#39;s not fully understood by most leaders. Plus how it&#39;s a functio...

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No surprise. Search is changing with advent of ChatGPT. Even before that, the constant change of search algorithms made it difficult to stay top ranked.

Growth Stalled? Start by Looking at Your Brand. If growth is stalled, competitors sounds just like you, or buyers are not sure what you do exactly, you might need brand clarity.

Is your growth stalled?
Before you fix your funnel, fix your brand. If your message isn’t clear, nothing else will convert. Read the blog.

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Marketing Hire Checklist | Portfolio and Blog Not sure what kind of marketing leader you really need? Use this simple checklist - does your business need strategic guidance, tactical execution, or both?

Hiring a marketing leader? Don’t hire a Swiss Army knife when you need a laser.
This quick checklist helps you figure out what kind of help you actually.
Grab it here: www.north10feet.com/marketing-hi...

#marketingstrategy #fractionalcmo #b2bmarketing #hiring #north10feet

CMO-ish: When Your Fractional CMO Title Has a Vibe, Not the Skills The ‘Fractional CMO’ Trend Is Undermining RealThis Reddit post, “Which one of you is to blame for all this fractional CMO nonsense?”, jumped out at me like a frog in a frying pan. And after reading it...

Not every freelancer is a CMO. Slapping “fractional” on your title doesn’t make it strategy. See how title inflation is muddying the waters between execution + real leadership.
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#marketing #fractionalCMO #leadership #CMOish #b2bmarketing

Stop Hiring High-Cost Hybrids: Why You Don't Need a Senior Marketing Exec Who Also Handles Tactical Work many small and mid-sized B2B companies make a costly mistake: they look for a marketing leader who does everything - strategy to delivering tactically

Hiring one person to set the strategy and do all the execution? That’s not efficient. That’s expensive.
Stop paying six figures for low-cost tactical work. Here’s a smarter way to grow marketing #B2B #marketingstrategy #fractionalCMO #startups #CXO #growth
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At North10Feet, we cut through the noise to give you marketing clarity, strategy that sticks, and real impact aligned with revenue. Explore projects and services at www.aleassaschambers.com/north10feet
#b2bsales #b2bmarketing #business

When the Bosses Go, Who’s Steering the Ship? As organizations cut managers to save money, it can leave marketing teams rudderless. See what CEOs and sales leaders should be doing.

Marketing without strategy isn’t lean, it’s lost. As companies cut mid-level roles, marketing teams are left flying blind. Find out what it really costs and what to do instead.
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#MarketingLeadership #GrowthStrategy #B2BMarketing #North10Feet